The full results of the 2025 Joe Flacco trade after the 2026 NFL Draft

How did Joe Flacco play for the Bengals in 2025?

After being traded to Cincinnati, Flacco started six more games, going 1-5 in those games, while throwing for 1,636 yards (272.7 yards per game), 13 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. He also lost a fumble. In those six games, the offense averaged over 27 points a contest and lost two games to the Jets and the Bears because of ugly defensive miscues. Flacco did have some big games, including a 342-yard and three-touchdown performance in a 33-31 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also had 470 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions in the 47-42 last-minute loss to the Chicago Bears. But Cincinnati fell to 3-8 after his six starts, making it an uphill climb from there upon Joe Burrow’s return.

What did the Bengals do with the selection from their Joe Flacco pick swap?

The Browns sent over a sixth-round pick they received from the Detroit Lions in a previous trade to the Bengals in this deal. We will update when the Bengals pick 199th.

What did the Browns do with the pick from the Joe Flacco trade?

Meanwhile, the Browns got Cincinnati’s fifth-round pick, which was near the top of the fifth round. At pick 149, they took….

How did the Bengals fare in the Joe Flacco trade?

Well, Cincinnati was looking to make the playoffs last season after some major contracts were doled out, which is why they made the deal for Flacco. Did Flacco play poorly in Cincinnati? Not necessarily. It was primarily the defensive woes that cost the Bengals and prompted the 3-8 slide. But Flacco wasn’t the answer either, as the Bengals looked for a better backup than Jake Browning. The cost wasn’t high, as Cincinnati gave up a fifth-round pick and got a sixth-rounder back in return. But there also wasn’t much of a reward in trading for Flacco.