Bengals Sign Veteran QB Joe Flacco for Depth

0:00It's March 24th. You're listening to NFL News Today, AI-powered football coverage. I'm Corey with the story. The Cincinnati Bengals have signed veteran quarterback Joe Flacco to a one-year contract. His agency confirmed the deal on Tuesday, March 24th. At 41 years old, Flacco brings plenty of experience as a backup option behind starter Joe Burrow. Flacco joined the Bengals last October in a trade with the Cleveland Browns. He stepped in for the injured Burrow, playing nine games including six starts. And those appearances, he threw for over 1,600 yards and 13 touchdowns with just four picks. Fans and analysts see this as smart depth for the roster. Flacco's long career includes 11 seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, where he led them to a Super Bowl win in the 2011-12 playoffs. He's also suited up for Denver, New York, and Indianapolis, boasting a starter record of 107 wins against 94 losses. Earlier in the season with Cleveland, Flacco had a mixed four starts, but he found his groove

1:02in Cincinnati. His career totals top 48,000 passing yards and 272 touchdowns over 18 years. With Josh Johnson and Sean Clifford as the other quarterbacks on the depth chart, the Bengals now feel solid at the position heading into next season. This move keeps them ready for any twists ahead.