Joe Flacco, 41, re-signed with the Cincinnati Bengals on a one-year deal, expressing frustration over teams passing on him as a starter. Despite a strong finish to the 2025 season—completing 61.7% of passes for 13 touchdowns—teams opted to keep him as a backup. Flacco called teams "dumb" for not giving him a chance, though he acknowledged the reality of the NFL's quarterback carousel.

His $6 million contract, which could reach $9 million with incentives, reflects his value but not his desired role. Flacco emphasized his focus on helping the Bengals win, even from the bench, while acknowledging his age and the league's shifting priorities.