Trending Now - Joe Flacco Criticizes NFL Teams for Overlooking Him as Starter

WHO:

Joe Flacco, 41, quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals

Zac Taylor, head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals

Dan Pitcher, Bengals offensive coordinator

Joe Burrow, starting quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals

Josh Johnson, fellow quarterback for the Bengals

WHAT:

Joe Flacco signed a one-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals for the 2026 season.

Flacco's contract is worth $6 million, potentially increasing to $9 million with incentives.

Flacco completed 158 passes on 256 attempts for 1,664 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions during his time with the Bengals in 2025.

Flacco was selected to his first career Pro Bowl following the 2025 season.

Flacco expressed frustration about not being signed as a starting quarterback, stating, "I think teams are dumb for not having me be that guy."

Flacco stated, "Not being one of those guys to go sign somewhere, yeah, it pisses me off a little bit."

WHERE:

Cincinnati, Ohio, home of the Cincinnati Bengals

Paycor Stadium, where Flacco signed his contract and participated in team activities

WHEN:

Flacco signed with the Bengals on March 24th, 2026.

Flacco was traded to the Bengals from the Cleveland Browns on October 7th, 2025.

Flacco played in nine games during the 2025 season.

WHY:

Flacco believes he has "unfinished business" in the NFL and feels capable of being a starting quarterback.

Flacco's decision to return to the Bengals was influenced by the positive environment and relationships within the team.

HOW:

Flacco's return involved discussions with his wife and Bengals head coach Zac Taylor regarding his role and the team's interest in him.

Flacco's performance in 2025 included notable achievements, such as throwing for the NFL's third-most touchdown passes during his starts.

(UPDATED March 26, 2026 00:27 UTC)

Joe Flacco has signed a one-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals for the 2026 season, worth $6 million with the potential to increase to $9 million through incentives. The 41-year-old quarterback, who completed 158 passes for 1,664 yards and 13 touchdowns during his time with the Bengals last season, expressed frustration about not being signed as a starting quarterback, stating he believes teams are missing out. Flacco's decision to return to Cincinnati was influenced by the positive environment and relationships he has built within the team, including discussions with head coach Zac Taylor. He was traded to the Bengals from the Cleveland Browns in October 2025 and played in nine games during the previous season, earning a Pro Bowl selection for the first time in his career. Flacco feels he has unfinished business in the NFL and is eager to prove he can still be a starting quarterback.