Veteran quarterback Joe Flacco just isn’t ready for retirement.
On Tuesday, Flacco re-signed with the Cincinnati Bengals on a one-year deal, which means the 41-year-old is sticking around a little longer.
Sources: The #Bengals are signing QB Joe Flacco, per multiple sources.
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 24, 2026
The 41-year-old comes off a Pro Bowl season in both Cleveland and Cincinnati — where he was traded. He will now backup Joe Burrow. pic.twitter.com/Zb2Qzo4DbC
The deal is for $6 million with another $3 million in incentives, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
Flacco began the 2025 season as the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, but Kevin Stefanski benched Flacco and turned things over to rookie Dillon Gabriel after just four games.
The Browns then traded Flacco to the Bengals, and the 41-year-old took over as the starting quarterback with Joe Burrow suffering an injury.
Flacco started six games for the Bengals, registering a 1-5 record. But, Flacco did throw for 470 yards in the 47-42 loss to the Chicago Bears on November 2.
Flacco was then named to the AFC Pro Bowl roster with plenty of big names dropping out, and it marked the first-ever Pro Bowl trip for Flacco.
Flacco was reportedly hoping for a starting job, but many have been filled in free agency with Tua Tagovailoa, Kyler Murray and other names finding new homes this offseason.
Now, Flacco returns to Cincinnati as Burrow’s backup in what could be his final season in the NFL.
