Speaking after the afternoon contest, when he threw for 71 yards and one touchdown, the 40-year-old Flacco offered Sanders some wise words of wisdom, which included an encouraging message for the rookie in the aftermath of the less-than-stellar performance.

Browns starting quarterback Joe Flacco sends a special message to his rookie quarterback, Shedeur Sanders, after their preseason finale.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Joe Flacco got in and out of the “dress rehearsal” game against the Rams healthy, with no interceptions and put a touchdown on the board in his three drives. It came against the Rams’ backups, but it was good for Flacco to get some live action before he faces the Bengals at Huntington Bank Field on Sept. 7.