Joe Flacco Reveals Intriguing Detail About Browns Approach Ahead of Trade With Bengals
CINCINNATI — The Bengals traded for Joe Flacco 13 days ago. It's a move that gave them a real chance to compete with Joe Burrow injured and it might've saved their season.
Cincinnati sent a 2026 fifth round pick to the Browns for Flacco and a 2026 sixth round pick.
Cleveland actually checked with Flacco before agreeing to the trade.
“Now I don’t know if they would’ve done it anyway, if I wasn’t interested. If I said, 'No, I really don’t want to do that, guys, I don’t know if they would’ve said, O.K., yeah, that’s cool, we won’t do it then,'” Flacco told Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer. “But it did seem like [GM] Andrew [Berry] was like,Listen, man, we appreciate what you’ve done. Would this be something you’d be open to? So we had a conversation about it, for sure.”
Flacco jumped at the chance to come to Cincinnati and play with Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and the rest of their weapons. Would be have been open to a trade to another team?
“That’s hard to answer,” Flacco told Breer less than 24 hours after leading the Bengals to a 33-31 win over the Steelers.
Flacco is off to an impressive start for Cincinnati. He started a game five days after the trade and led the Bengals to a win over the Steelers just nine days after the deal was complete. He's thrown for 561 yards and five touchdowns in two starts. He's completed 65.2% of his passes and has a 100.0 quarterback rating.
“Outstanding. Outstanding. Outstanding. Joe was outstanding," Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said after Cincinnati's Week 7 win over Pittsburgh. "I just thought his performance was outstanding. Very, very calm. Very collected. He led us in a two-minute drive to go in the game with a huge go-ball to Tee (Tee Higgins). It gave those guys a chance to go make some plays. I’m impressed with his performance."
Flacco is 1-1 as a starter with the Bengals and has Cincinnati in position to make a run with Burrow sidelined due to a grade 3 turf toe injury that required surgery.
Chase finished with a franchise record 16 catches in their Week 7 win over Pittsburgh. Higgins has 11 catches for 158 yards and one touchdown in two games with Flacco. He had 13 catches for 158 yards and two touchdowns in the Bengals' first five games of the season.
The Bengals have a chance to win the AFC North—thanks to a trade with their division rival—and Flacco approving the deal with Cincinnati.
BREAKING NEWS: Jared Goff Signs Historic $35 Million Endorsement Deal with Michael Jordan, Bringing Air Jordan to the NFL
In a move that is sending shockwaves through the sports and fashion industries, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has secured a monumental $35 million endorsement deal with basketball legend Michael Jordan. Goff will now serve as the face of the all-new Air Jordan campaign, marking a groundbreaking collaboration that bridges the gap between football and basketball and sets the stage for a new era in athlete-driven fashion.
The announcement has reverberated through both the NFL and NBA communities, as Goff, the leader of the Detroit Lions, joins forces with the greatest basketball player to ever play the game. This partnership is not just about an endorsement; it’s about merging two legacies of excellence, combining Goff’s poised leadership on the field with Jordan’s global influence and unparalleled brand power. “Greatness recognizes greatness,” Goff said in his announcement. “This partnership is more than just business; it’s about making a mark on sports and culture, and inspiring the next generation of athletes to believe in themselves both on and off the field.”
Jared Goff, known for his calm demeanor, sharp decision-making, and leadership ability, has been a crucial player in the Lions’ resurgence. After an impressive career with the Los Angeles Rams, Goff has firmly established himself as the centerpiece of Detroit’s offense, and now, with this historic endorsement, he’s ready to take his talents off the field and into the world of high fashion. His steady rise to stardom on the gridiron makes him the perfect fit for the Air Jordan brand, which is built on the values of excellence, style, and influence.
The $35 million deal will see the creation of a special edition line of Air Jordan sneakers designed with Goff’s unique playing style and personality in mind. The first sneakers from the collection are set to be released in 2026, and fans, sneakerheads, and football enthusiasts are already eagerly awaiting the launch. These sneakers will likely fuse Goff’s precise, methodical approach to the game with Jordan’s bold, innovative design, making them a must-have for both sports fans and fashion lovers.
This deal marks a major milestone for both Goff and the Air Jordan brand. For Goff, it represents an opportunity to elevate his influence beyond the football field and enter the realm of global sports culture, following in the footsteps of athletes who have transcended their sports. For Air Jordan, it’s a chance to continue expanding its legacy, now reaching into the NFL, a space that has long been dominated by football-specific brands. This partnership is poised to change the way athletes are seen in the world of fashion, proving that greatness can resonate across sports.
For Goff, this partnership is not only a financial triumph but a chance to leave a lasting imprint on both the sports and fashion industries. As the Detroit Lions aim for success in the years to come, Goff’s off-field collaboration with Air Jordan will elevate his personal brand, aligning him with one of the most iconic names in sports history.
With this $35 million endorsement, Jared Goff is set to change the game not just on the field, but in the world of athlete-driven marketing. The release of his Air Jordan collection will signal a new era for football players in the fashion world, as Goff’s leadership and style take center stage alongside Michael Jordan’s legendary legacy. Fans and sneaker enthusiasts alike will be watching closely as this powerful collaboration unfolds, marking the beginning of a new era in the intersection of sports and fashion.
