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Derek Carr Among 3 QBs Bengals Called About Before Joe Flacco Trade

Derek Carr Among 3 QBs Bengals Called About Before Joe Flacco Trade

Summary

The Cincinnati Bengals looked for a new quarterback after Joe Burrow was injured. They contacted several teams, including an inquiry about Derek Carr, before eventually trading for Joe Flacco from the Cleveland Browns.

Key Facts

  • The Bengals needed a new quarterback because Joe Burrow was injured with a turf toe.
  • The team called several teams, including asking about Derek Carr, who is retired.
  • The Bengals contacted the Green Bay Packers about a quarterback and inquired about others like Davis Mills and Sam Howell.
  • They struggled with their current quarterback, Jake Browning, who had poor performance in recent games.
  • The Bengals traded a fifth and sixth-round draft pick to the Cleveland Browns for Joe Flacco.
  • Joe Flacco is expected to start in the upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers.

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