US EditionJoe Flacco Has 'Unfinished Business' and It's Why He Re-Signed with Bengals
Joe Flacco signed a one-year $6 million deal to back up Joe Burrow in 2026 after a strong midseason showing and a Pro Bowl selection in 2025, despite wanting a starting role.
- On Wednesday, the Cincinnati Bengals re-signed Joe Flacco to a one-year deal, securing the 41-year-old quarterback as backup to Joe Burrow for the 2026 season.
- Despite his desire for a starting role, Flacco expressed frustration that other NFL teams are "dumb" for not signing him as their starter in free agency.
- Sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Tuesday the contract is worth $6 million, potentially reaching $9 million with incentives, following Flacco's 61.7% completion rate and 13 touchdowns last season.
- Flacco said, "I feel like I can help a team win," while acknowledging that resentment from being passed over continues to motivate his preparation for the upcoming season.
- Free agents Kyler Murray and Tua Tagovailoa secured starting roles elsewhere this offseason, leaving Flacco to return as a reserve behind Burrow despite his belief he could compete for a starting job.
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Bengals, Joe Flacco agree to 1-year deal
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close Video Fox News Flash top sports headlines for March 25 Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Joe Flacco may be 41 years old, but he still thinks he has plenty left in the tank. The Super Bowl XLVII champion signed a one-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals to be Joe Burrow’s backup, but he wants much more than that. “Not being one of those gu…
Joe Flacco, 41, calls out 'dumb' NFL teams for not making him a starting quarterback
Joe Flacco may be 41 years old, but he still thinks he has plenty left in the tank.The Super Bowl XLVII champion signed a one-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals to be Joe Burrow's backup, but he wants much more than that."Not being one of those guys to go sign somewhere, yeah, it pisses me off a little bit," Flacco said.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMHe then added a parting shot at just about every team in the league."And b…
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