Bengals acquire quarterback Joe Flacco from the Browns
The 40-year-old Flacco gives Cincinnati another option. Jake Browning has struggled since replacing Joe Burrow, who is out with a toe injury he suffered in Week 2.
CINCINNATI — Joe Flacco is set to join his sixth NFL team. The South Jersey native is staying in Ohio but heading to the Cincinnati Bengals.
The Bengals acquired the veteran quarterback from the Cleveland Browns along with a 2026 sixth-round draft pick on Tuesday in exchange for a fifth-round pick next season.
The 40-year-old Flacco gives Cincinnati another option. Jake Browning has struggled since replacing Joe Burrow, who is out with a toe injury he suffered in Week 2.
Flacco started the first four games for the Browns this season, completing 93 of 160 passes for 815 yards and two touchdowns with six interceptions.
Rookie Dillon Gabriel replaced Flacco in the starting lineup. Rookie Shedeur Sanders now moves up to the backup spot.