Flacco Dismisses Trade Rumors
Joe Flacco Dismisses Speculation Regarding Potential Trade From Bengals To Giants
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Flacco said his attention is on Cincinnati and preparing for the Pittsburgh Steelers, adding that a potential move is “kind of out of my hands.”
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Flacco is under a one-year Bengals contract worth $6 million, including $4 million guaranteed, with incentives that could raise its value to between $8.75 million and $9 million.
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Winston’s first appearance after taking over for Dart came in the Giants’ 28–6 loss to the Rams; he completed 40.7% of his passes, according to Heavy.
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Flacco and Harbaugh’s time together included winning the Super Bowl with the 2012 Baltimore Ravens.
Joe Flacco dismissed trade rumors linking him to the New York Giants, calling the speculation "not real and not true" and reaffirming his focus on the Cincinnati Bengals. Heavy reported that the rumor mill spun up after Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending knee injury, prompting speculation about veteran backup options.
Flacco, who signed a one-year deal with Cincinnati worth $6 million guaranteed (up to $9 million with incentives), said any potential move is "kind of out of my hands." USA Today noted the Bengals are not expected to trade the veteran quarterback despite interest from other teams needing quarterback help.
Flacco's History With Harbaugh Creates Intrigue
The Giants trade chatter gained traction because new coach John Harbaugh and Flacco have deep roots. They spent 11 seasons together in Baltimore and won a Super Bowl with the 2012 Ravens. The Press reported that Harbaugh has left the door open to adding another quarterback after taking over as Giants coach.
Flacco is familiar with Harbaugh's system and playing style. But Heavy noted that Jameis Winston has already taken over as the Giants' starter following Dart's injury, complicating any urgency to acquire Flacco.
Giants Face Real Challenges After Dart Goes Down
Jaxson Dart's season-ending knee injury forced the Giants to make an immediate change at quarterback. Jameis Winston stepped in and completed just 40.7% of his passes in his first game, according to Heavy, a 28–6 loss to the Rams that showcased the team's immediate struggles.
The Giants now must decide whether Winston can be their long-term answer or if they need outside help. USA Today reported that the team is exploring other quarterback options to boost their chances moving forward.
Bengals Unlikely to Part With Veteran Backup
USA Today reported that the Bengals do not plan to trade Flacco, despite growing interest from quarterback-needy teams around the league. The team made an emergency trade for Flacco last year and values him as a steady veteran presence behind Joe Burrow.
Stripe Hype noted that trading away Flacco would essentially be a "bailout" for Harbaugh. Cincinnati has no reason to help a division rival or former coach by sending a backup quarterback to the Giants at mid-season.
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