The Cincinnati Bengals have acquired veteran QB Joe Flacco from the Cleveland Browns in a trade. The deal, confirmed by the Browns, includes a sixth-round draft pick heading to Cincinnati, while Cleveland will receive a fifth-round pick in return.
This trade comes on the heels of the Bengals’ recent 37-24 loss to the Detroit Lions at Paycor Stadium, signaling a sense of urgency as the team looks to improve its quarterback play.
Details of the deal
Flacco, who brings over a decade of experience and a Super Bowl championship pedigree, is expected to start this Sunday when the Bengals take on the Green Bay Packers.
According to Adam Schefter, the Bengals hope that Flacco, a quick learner with a wealth of experience, will be ready to step in and lead the team on short notice.
“Bengals would like their new QB Joe Flacco to be ready to play Sunday at Green Bay vs. the Packers. The veteran Flacco is expected to be a quick learner,” Schefter posted on X.
Joe Flacco’s net worth
As of 2025, the veteran quarterback’s estimated net worth is a substantial $85 million, built on a career filled with postseason heroics, record-breaking contracts, and lucrative endorsement deals.
Flacco first became a household name in 2013 when he led the Baltimore Ravens to a Super Bowl victory and earned MVP honours.
His performance that postseason, 11 touchdowns, zero interceptions, was enough to secure a six-year, $120.6 million contract, the richest in NFL history at that time.
Flacco’s career continued to flourish with sizable contracts and high-profile moves, including stints with the Denver Broncos, New York Jets, and Philadelphia Eagles.
Even while serving primarily as a backup, Flacco’s earning potential remained sky-high, with the quarterback pulling in over $175 million in career earnings.
Flacco’s wealth is not just from his on-field contracts; his lucrative endorsement deals with brands like Reebok, Pizza Hut, Nike, and Haribo have helped him grow his fortune, making him one of the highest-earning players of his era.
Even in the twilight of his career, Flacco’s name continues to be tied to big-money deals, proving that he remains a valuable asset both on and off the field.
With the recent resurgence with the Cleveland Browns and now his transfer to the Bengals, Flacco’s earnings show no signs of slowing down, making him one of the NFL’s most financially successful players of the modern era.