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ArticleJoe Burrow shuts down ‘ridiculous’ Bengals injury concern after being limited a...September 16, 2026

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If Burrow can't go, veteran Joe Flacco would step in as the Bengals' backup.

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Flacco is Bengals backup if Burrow unable to play Sunday

Joe Flacco is the Bengals' backup quarterback who would step in if Burrow cannot play. Given Burrow's injury history—including a torn ACL/MCL in his rookie season, calf strain and torn wrist ligament in 2023, and a Grade 3 turf toe requiring surgery in Week 2 of 2024—Flacco represents contingency depth.

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Flacco remains backup QB with Johnson added as third-string option.

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Backup QB who would start if Burrow is ruled out. Flacco is serviceable and has a year of training with the Bengals offense. He threw Chase 54 times...

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Joe Flacco earns F Week 2 grade vs. Houston.

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Flacco is backup QB; would start if Burrow unexpectedly inactive

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Flacco backs up Burrow on one-year, $6M deal after offseason re-signing.

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