# Bengals Trade Rumors

> Flacco's trade rumors fade as Bengals stick with veteran backup.
- Title: Bengals Trade Rumors · CBS Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Flacco's trade rumors fade as Bengals stick with veteran backup. Bengals keep Joe Flacco as backup QB despite trade rumors after he impressed in 2025 season.
- Keywords: bengals, joe flacco, cincinnati, nfl, giants, quarterback, sports, Trade, Rumors, CBS Sports
- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/bengals-joe-flacco-trade-rumors-giants
- Published: 2026-09-25T17:53:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bengals, joe flacco, cincinnati, nfl, giants, quarterback, sports
## Trade Rumors Spark
Six NFL teams face QB injuries this week.
## Flacco's Role
Flacco signed as Bengals' backup QB for 2026.
## Giants' Struggle
Giants' starter Jameis Winston struggled in loss.
## Flacco's Response
Flacco denies trade rumors but jokes about it.

> It's obviously not real and not true
## Bengals' Plan
Bengals keep Flacco for backup depth.
## Next Game
Bengals play Steelers this weekend.
## Key takeaway

Bengals keep Joe Flacco as backup QB despite trade rumors after he impressed in 2025 season.