Elite longevity: Flacco, 41, agrees to Cincy deal

Mar 24, 2026, 05:47 PM ETOpen Extended Reactions

Joe Flacco is coming back for another season.

The 41-year-old quarterback has agreed to a one-year deal to stay with the Cincinnati Bengals, his agent, Joe Linta, told ESPN. Sources told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler the contract is for $6 million, but could be worth up to $9 million with incentives.

Flacco began last season as the Cleveland Browns‘ top quarterback. But after four starts, he was benched in favor of Cleveland rookie Dillon Gabriel.

Around the same time, the Bengals needed a starting quarterback following Joe

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