Joe Flacco Returns to Bengals, Boosts QB Depth

0:00It's March 24th. This is NFL News Today, AI-powered stories from around the league. I'm Cory with the story. Joe Flacco is coming back to the Cincinnati Bengals for his 19th NFL season. The 41-year-old quarterback is set to sign a contract worth $6 million, which could reach $9 million with incentives. This move gives the team solid depth at the position. Earlier this year, Flacco hoped for a chance to star somewhere, but with few openings left, he chose to rejoin since the natty where he feels comfortable. He first joined the Bengals last season after they traded for him from the Cleveland Browns. Fans and analysts see this as smart insurance behind Joe Burrow, who has battled injuries in four of his six pro seasons. Flacco stepped up well in his previous stint here, earning his first pro-bowl nod despite a tough one and five record in starts. He threw for over 1,600 yards, 13 touchdowns, and just four picks, proving his better in smarts. Now with back of Jake Browning off to Tampa Bay, Flacco slats in as the main reserve, joined

1:02by veteran Josh Johnson. Burrow looks healthy heading into camp after finishing strong last year, so this setup keeps the Bengals steady and ready for whatever comes next.