Joe Flacco Returns to Bengals, Criticizes Teams for Passing on Him

Veteran quarterback Joe Flacco has re-signed with the Cincinnati Bengals after failing to land a starting opportunity in free agency. Flacco expressed frustration with the process, stating that NFL teams were 'dumb' not to sign him as a starter. Despite his desire to compete for a lead role, he returns to Cincinnati to provide veteran depth. His return ensures the Bengals maintain an experienced backup behind their primary signal-caller for the upcoming 2026 campaign.