The Cincinnati Bengals are acquiring quarterback Joe Flacco and a 2026 sixth-round pick from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick.

On Tuesday, the Cleveland Browns decided to shake up their quarterback room massively by trading Joe Flacco to the Cincinnati Bengals.

If he doesn't, a Browns-Bengals matchup in Week 18 could see Flacco trying to avoid Myles Garrett and a ferocious Browns defense.

The Browns (1-4) are coming off a long flight back from London, where they lost, 21-17, to the Minnesota Vikings this past weekend, while the Steelers (3-1) are well-rested after their bye week. The Browns have now fully-embraced a youth movement on offense riding rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel (190yds passing) and rookie running back Quinshon Judkins (110yds rushing),

In the midst of a disappointing 21-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in London, the Cleveland Browns may have found a small silver lining in the NFL debut of rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel.

Cleveland traded Flacco to the Cincinnati Bengals.

Flacco has already game-planned for Green Bay's defense, having helped the Browns pull off a 13-10 upset against the Packers in Week 3.