Overview

• Cincinnati acquired Joe Flacco from the Browns this week and informed him he will start Sunday against Green Bay.
• Teammates described a smooth first practice as center Ted Karras and running back Chase Brown praised Flacco’s quick command of the playbook.
• Jake Browning was benched and said he was upset about the decision after an 0-3 run that included eight interceptions.
• ESPN analysts Marcus Spears and Dan Orlovsky criticized the move, pointing to Flacco’s recent turnovers and concerns about the Bengals’ pass protection and defense.
• Reports differ on the draft-pick compensation in the trade, leaving the exact terms unclear across outlets.