Joe Flacco rejoins Bengals
Veteran QB Joe Flacco has re‑signed with the Cincinnati Bengals to add experienced depth to their quarterback room — the move surfaced in recent coverage and team video posts. The signing underscores Cincinnati’s preference for stability behind its starter as free agency continues to shake rosters (youtube.com).
The contract is a one‑year pact reported at a $6 million base with up to $3 million in incentives, finalized on March 25, 2026. (bengals.com) Cincinnati intends to keep Flacco as the veteran No. 2 behind starter Joe Burrow to preserve experience and continuity in the quarterback room. (bengals.com) League stat lines show Flacco finished the 2025 season with 2,479 passing yards, 15 touchdowns and 10 interceptions across 13 games and 10 starts. (espn.com) Following an Oct. 7 trade from Cleveland, he made six starts for Cincinnati and produced 1,636 passing yards with 13 touchdowns during his Bengals stint. (bengals.com) Flacco earned his first career Pro Bowl Games selection as an AFC alternate in January 2026, a milestone the Bengals and national outlets noted during roster updates. (bengals.com) Multiple reports say Cincinnati fended off at least one other AFC suitor for Flacco, and he told reporters at the team’s signing press conference that he “feels like I can help this team.” (msn.com)
