Veteran quarterback Joe Flacco was hoping to get an opportunity to compete for a starting spot somewhere in the NFL for the 2026 season. Instead, he’s back in Cincinnati on a one-year deal to serve as Joe Burrow’s backup.
While Flacco, 41, appreciates the opportunity afforded to him in Cincinnati, he wasn’t shy about slamming QB-needy teams for not giving him a chance.
"Believe me, I wish I was a guy somewhere," [Flacco said](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48304474/bengals-joe-flacco-says-teams-dumb-not-signing-start). "And I think teams are dumb for not having me be that guy."
_This story will be updated._
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