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Bengals Acquire Joe Flacco From Browns in Rare AFC North Quarterback Swap

The move gives Cincinnati a veteran option during Joe Burrow’s turf‑toe absence.

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Head coach Deion Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes looks on before the game against TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium on October 4, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Overview

  • Cleveland announced it is sending Joe Flacco and a 2026 sixth‑round pick to Cincinnati for a 2026 fifth‑rounder, pending standard physicals.
  • Cincinnati turned to Flacco after Jake Browning’s turnover‑filled stretch and Zac Taylor’s public evaluation of the starting job following Week 5.
  • ESPN reports the Bengals hope Flacco can start as soon as Week 6 at Green Bay, with the 40‑year‑old already having prepared for the Packers this season with Cleveland.
  • Cleveland has committed to rookie Dillon Gabriel as its starter, with fellow rookie Shedeur Sanders moving up to the backup role following the trade.
  • Flacco went 1‑3 with the Browns this season, completing 58.1% of his passes for 815 yards, two touchdowns and six interceptions, in a deal that marks the first Browns‑Bengals trade since 1999.