Bengals bring back 41-year-old Joe Flacco to back up Joe Burrow

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The Cincinnati Bengals added key depth behind Joe Burrow on Wednesday.

The Bengals announced that they re-signed 41-year-old quarterback Joe Flacco to a one-year deal. The contract is for $6 million, but is worth up to $9 million with incentives, according to ESPN.

"I love the building," Flacco told the team website. "I enjoyed being there, and I’m excited about being back with the fellas."

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco warms up before a game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, on Dec. 7, 2025. (Mark Konezny/Imagn Images)

The Bengals acquired Flacco after he was benched by the Cleveland Browns after four starts. Burrow was hurt at the time, and Jake Browning, who was the backup before Flacco arrived, had underwhelmed.

Flacco made six starts for the Bengals and played well, despite the team having a 1-5 record in that span. He completed 61.7% of his passes for 1,664 yards with 13 touchdowns and four interceptions, and the Bengals offense averaged more than 27 points per game.

Making Flacco’s performance more impressive, he played through a sprained AC joint in his shoulder with the Bengals.

Flacco was looking to find a starting job in free agency, but after not getting one, he struggled with the reality that he might not play at all.

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco warms up before the Steelers game at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Nov. 16, 2025. (Charles LeClaire/Imagn Images)

"I don't know what Plan A was. It's tough to kind of