Who will be the Browns’ starting QB in week 13 against the Rams after Dorian Thompson-Robinson is declared unavailable?

Dorian Thompson-Robinson has been officially ruled out due to concussion protocol.

Who will be the Browns’ starting QB in week 13 against the Rams after Dorian Thompson-Robinson is declared unavailable?

Dorian Thompson-Robinson (Via NFL.com)

Last Sunday, the Cleveland Browns led by their rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson suffered a brutal 12-29 loss against the Denver Broncos in their week 12 matchup. Furthermore, the Browns suffered a huge blow in the game as their rookie signal-caller suffered a concussion. He has been ruled out for the Browns’ week 13 game against the Los Angeles Rams.

The Browns are running thin in the quarterback position. They have already lost their starting signal caller Deshaun Watson due to a season-ending shoulder injury. Now, their rookie QB — who showed some promising flashes — is also ruled out for the week 13 game. Thompson-Robinson missed Wednesday and Thursday practice sessions. On Friday, the team announced DTR will miss the game due to concussion protocol.

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In his absence, the Browns have announced they will start the veteran quarterback Joe Flacco. Just last week, the Browns signed Flacco to their practice squad following Watson’s decision to undergo season-ending surgery on his throwing shoulder. Now, Flacco has got another shot at leading an NFL franchise.

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Joe's a pro. I've been around pros, he's right up there. He does his job. Very, very intelligent.
Head coach Kevin Stefanski about his new QB Joe Flacco.

Flacco took first-team reps during Wednesday and Thursday’s practice sessions. Flacco said he is very excited about the opportunity to lead an NFL franchise again. Furthermore, he also impressed his teammates and head coach with his ball placements.

Joe Flacco last played in the league back during the 2022 regular season. Flacco started 4 games for the New York Jets last season and registered 1,051 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions while completing just 57.6% of his pass attempts. Now, the 38-year-old will try to lead the Browns to a victory against the Rams.

When will Dorian Thompson-Robinson return?

The Browns rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson will miss their week 13 game against the Los Angeles Rams due to a concussion. It is a huge blow for the Cleveland-based football team, who have already lost their starting QB for the remainder of the season.

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Dorian Thompson-Robinson (Via SI)

However, Thompson-Robinson is only expected to miss one game due to the concussion. Barring any setbacks, DTR will be able to return for the Browns’ week 14 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The Browns currently have a solid record of 7 wins and 4 losses. They are still well in the hunt for a postseason spot despite losing their starting quarterback. They should be able to reach playoffs with 3 or more wins in their remaining 6 games.

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