Joe Flacco Coming back for another season.
The 41-year-old quarterback has agreed to a one-year deal to remain with cincinnati bengalsHis agent, Joe Linta, told ESPN. Sources told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler that the contract is worth $6 million, but could be worth as much as $9 million with incentives.
Flacco started last season cleveland browns‘Top quarterback. But after four starts, he was benched in favor of Cleveland rookie dillon gabriel.
Around the same time, the Bengals needed a starting quarterback. joe burroturf toe injury and jake browningStruggle of. Cincinnati sent a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2026 sixth-round pick to the Browns in exchange for Flacco. Browning signed with tampa bay buccaneers Early this offseason.
Flacco was extremely useful to the Bengalis. He made six starts in Burrow’s absence. In nine total appearances with the Bengals, Flacco completed 61.7% of his passes for 1,664 yards, 13 touchdowns and four interceptions. Playing with a sprained AC joint in his throwing shoulder, Flacco threw for a career-high 470 yards and lost. Chicago Bears.
Flacco was named a replacement in this year’s Pro Bowl games, marking his first Pro Bowl appearance in his 18-year career. Despite a positive spell as Cincinnati’s backup, Flacco indicated he wanted to be in a position to potentially become the starter again in 2026.
First round selection by Baltimore Ravens In 2008, Flacco has thrown for 48,176 yards with 272 touchdown passes and 172 interceptions in his career. Entering his 19th NFL season, Flacco has also played for denver broncos, New York Jets, philadelphia eagles And indianapolis colts.
ESPN’s Ben Baby contributed to this report.
