Joe Flacco returning to Bengals on one-year, $6 million contract
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Joe Flacco, 41, has signed a one-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals for $6 million, potentially rising to $9 million with incentives, securing his return for the 2026 season.
- Flacco was traded to the Bengals mid-2025 season, playing nine games and starting six, completing 158 passes for 1,664 yards and 13 touchdowns.
- He earned a Pro Bowl selection as a replacement and was instrumental in a three-game stretch where the Bengals scored 33, 38, and 42 points.
- Flacco expressed openness to returning to Cincinnati, emphasizing his love for the team and the need to consider the right situation for continuing his career.
- The Bengals mark the sixth NFL team in Flacco’s career, following stints with the Ravens, Broncos, Jets, Browns, and Colts.
