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Joe Flacco responds to Giants trade rumors: Bengals QB says it’s “not true”

There was a brief bit of Joe Flacco-to-New York chatter on Thursday after Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart suffered an injury, but don’t expect the Bengals quarterback to start packing his bags for the Big Apple just yet. Flacco addressed the…

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 12:24 AM
Joe Flacco responds to Giants trade rumors: Bengals QB says it’s “not true”
Key Things to Know
  • Joe Flacco denied trade rumors linking him to the New York Giants, calling them not true.
  • The speculation arose after New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart suffered an injury.
  • Flacco noted he has no reason to believe the Cincinnati Bengals are looking to move him.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Cincinnati Bengals backup quarterback Joe Flacco dismissed rumors linking him to a trade with the New York Giants. Speculation emerged following an injury to Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart, but Flacco stated he has no reason to believe a move is happening and labeled the talk as not true.

Flacco acknowledged that NFL circumstances can shift rapidly, recalling his unexpected trade from the Cleveland Browns to Cincinnati the previous season. Currently serving behind starting quarterback Joe Burrow, Flacco emphasized that he remains fully focused on preparing for the Bengals' upcoming game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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