Flacco Returns to Baltimore with Bengals

0:00It's March 25, I'm Cory with the story, and this is NFL News Today, your AI-powered football briefing. Joe Flacco is back with the Cincinnati Bengals on a one-year deal. The 41-year-old quarterback, who led the Baltimore Ravens to a Super Bowl win in 2013, keeps proving he's got plenty left in. The tank. This marks his third stint in the AFC North after reviving his career a few years back. Earlier this season, Flacco served as Joe Burles' backup with the Bengals following a mid-season trade from the Cleveland Browns. There, he threw for 40 touchdowns over recent stops, showing off his strong arm and smart pocket presence despite taking some hits. Ravens fans still remember Flacco fondly from his 11 years with the team, and they'll likely cheer when he returns to Baltimore. The Ravens live different now, with the Mar-Jackson holding down the starting job of many familiar faces gone in free agency. Last year, Flacco wins 0-1 as a starter against them, held to under 200 yards. The big change in Baltimore is New Head Coach Jesse Mentor, a defensive specialist replacing John Harbaugh.

1:06He's aiming to rebuild that tough Ravens defense with fresh talent, including Ed rusher Trey Hendrickson. Setting up an intriguing matchup ahead, the Bengals head to Baltimore for the Ravens home opener, where Flacco could see the field at Burrow needs a break. It adds an nostalgic twist to the rivalry, keeping the veteran story alive in the division.