Joe Flacco is *not* on the trade block, at least not according to the man himself. After Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart went down with an injury, a flurry of texts started hitting Flacco’s phone, with friends convinced he was about to get shipped off to New York for a reunion with coach John Harbaugh. But Flacco quickly put the kibosh on those rumors, telling Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer, “No, guys, you won’t, that’s not true.”
The Rumor Mill Went Wild, But Flacco Shut It Down Fast
You gotta love how quickly the NFL rumor mill spins, right? One minute a guy gets hurt, the next, everyone’s got your backup QB packed and on a flight to another city. That’s exactly what happened with Flacco after the Giants’ signal-caller Jaxson Dart got injured. Friends, probably already picturing him in blue, were hitting him up, ready to see him back with coach John Harbaugh. Can you imagine getting those texts? “Hey, I’ll see you in New York!” Flacco, though, was having none of it. He straight-up told his buddies, “No, guys, you won’t, that’s not true.” Gotta respect a guy who knows where he stands.
“I’m a Cincinnati Bengal”: Flacco’s Stance Is Clear
It’s not just a casual dismissal either. Flacco made it clear he’s locked in with the Bengals. He’s totally committed unless, and until, they tell him otherwise. “It’s not up to me. I’m on the Cincinnati Bengals, and because of that, that’s my focus, is just being here, and doing the things I need to do to get better each day while I’m here,” he said. He even gets a “kick out of it” a little, but the bottom line is, it’s out of his hands. His focus? Getting ready to face the Pittsburgh Steelers. This isn’t the first time Flacco’s been in this position. Last year, the Browns traded him to the Bengals after Joe Burrow got injured. He knows firsthand how quickly things can change, and that sometimes, you’re the last to know about a trade. But for now, he’s a Bengal.
With Flacco’s commitment locked in, it looks like the Bengals are rolling with what they’ve got, at least for now. All eyes are on him as he prepares to hit the field against the Pittsburgh Steelers. For Cincinnati, having their backup QB so steadfast in his role, despite the outside noise, has to be a good sign. You want a guy who’s all in, especially when the pressure’s on.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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