The Cincinnati Bengals turned to their division rivals for a much-needed solution at quarterback, acquiring Joe Flacco in a trade with the Cleveland Browns , sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Cincinnati also will receive a sixth-round draft pick while Cleveland landed a fifth-round pick in the trade, sources told Schefter.
The Bengals have been seeking a long-term help under center since franchise quarterback Joe Burrow suffered a toe injury in Week 2. Jake Browning has struggled since replacing the injured Burrow, throwing eight interceptions over parts of four games.
Flacco joins Cincinnati two days after the Bengals (2-3) lost their third straight game with Browning, who threw three more interceptions in Sunday's 37-24 loss to the Detroit Lions . Cincinnati has been outs