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ArticleJoe Flacco earns spot on the 2026 NFL All-Backup TeamJuly 25, 2026

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Flacco is now officially backing up Joe Burrow going into 2026

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Flacco secured backup QB role with Bengals for 2026 season.

Flacco is now officially backing up Joe Burrow going into 2026 after being traded mid-season to the Bengals; he is the most experienced QB behind Burrow since Burrow's 2020 draft and has demonstrated he can win in Cincinnati's offense with Ja'Marr Chase.

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Flacco led 2023 playoff run but struggled in 2025 with four starts.

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Flacco competed with Gabriel and Sanders in 2025 QB battle.

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Flacco unlikely to play extended snaps as 41-year-old backup in Bengals' preseason rest game.

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Flacco throwing touchdowns to Endries in preseason; building rapport with rookie tight end.

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Flacco signed as veteran free agent; started 2025 ahead of draft picks.

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Flacco is a roster lock as the Bengals' backup QB.

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