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Giants trade for Flacco after Dart injury
Giants trade Joe Flacco for backup depth after Jaxson Dart's knee injury
In brief
Giants trade Joe Flacco for backup depth after Jaxson Dart's knee injury Giants could trade for Joe Flacco to fill quarterback void but face cost and age concerns Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Dart injury
Giants' Jaxson Dart suffered knee injury during Monday night loss to Rams, knocking him out for season.
Winston backup
Jameis Winston signed two-year $13 million extension to be Giants' backup after Dart's injury.
Flacco's record
Flacco threw for 342 yards and three touchdowns in Bengals' second start, with 30 career game-winning drives.
Bengals' need
Bengals acquired Flacco after Burrow missed nine games due to toe injury, showing he can step up midseason.
Trade cost
Giants would pay more than late-round pick swap for Flacco, risking playoff ceiling with older quarterback.
Harbaugh history
Flacco and Harbaugh played together in Baltimore from 2008 to 2013, with Flacco winning Super Bowl XLVII.
Age concern
Flacco is 41, with Bengals' defense improving but his age raising questions about long-term impact.
The big picture
Giants could trade for Joe Flacco to fill quarterback void but face cost and age concerns
