# Giants trade for Flacco after Dart injury

> Giants trade Joe Flacco for backup depth after Jaxson Dart's knee injury
- Title: Giants trade for Flacco after Dart injury · CBS Sports
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/pros-and-cons-of-giants-trade-bengals-joe-flacco-jaxson-dart
- Published: 2026-09-24T15:00:02+00:00
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- Topics: giants, joe flacco, jaxson dart, bengals, jameis winston, nfl, quarterback, trade, 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.
## Key takeaway

Giants could trade for Joe Flacco to fill quarterback void but face cost and age concerns