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Bengals checked in with retired Pro Bowl quarterback before making surprise trade for Joe Flacco, per report


                        Bengals checked in with retired Pro Bowl quarterback before making surprise trade for Joe Flacco, per report

The Cincinnati Bengals made a surprise trade for veteran quarterback Joe Flacco, according to a recent report. Prior to the trade, the Bengals had explored options with other quarterbacks, including some who had retired from the NFL. The team's decision to acquire the 40-year-old Flacco came as a surprise, given his age and the fact that he has not played in the NFL since 2020. However, the Bengals' quarterback situation was uncertain, and they may have seen Flacco as a potential solution. The report did not provide details on which retired quarterbacks the Bengals had contacted, but it suggests that the team was actively seeking to bolster their quarterback depth before the trade for Flacco. The move may have been driven by the need to find a reliable backup or potential starter, depending on the status of the team's current quarterback situation.

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