Summary
The Cincinnati Bengals traded with the Cleveland Browns to acquire quarterback Joe Flacco. The Bengals sent a fifth-round draft pick to the Browns in exchange for Flacco and a sixth-round pick. This move comes as the Bengals needed a replacement for their struggling backup quarterback, Jake Browning, while their main quarterback, Joe Burrow, recovers from an injury.
Key Facts
- The Bengals cut Mike White from their practice squad before trading for Joe Flacco.
- Joe Flacco is joining the Bengals from the Browns as part of a trade deal.
- The Bengals sent a fifth-round draft pick to the Browns and received Flacco and a sixth-round pick in return.
- Jake Browning, the Bengals' backup quarterback, has thrown eight interceptions in three games.
- Joe Burrow, the Bengals' main quarterback, is out with a turf toe injury.
- Flacco has thrown for 815 yards, with two touchdowns and six interceptions this season.
- The Bengals hope that Flacco's experience will help the team with Joe Burrow sidelined.
