CINCINNATI, Ohio — Joe Burrow and Joe Flacco began the 2025 season as opponents, with Burrow’s Bengals defeating Flacco and the Browns, 17-16, in Week 1 in Cleveland.
A month later, the two became teammates when the Browns traded Flacco to the Bengals. Burrow was also on the sideline for Cincinnati’s 33-31 win vs. Pittsburgh on Thursday as he continues to recover from turf toe surgery.
In Wednesday’s press conference, Flacco offered rare insights into how this quarterback partnership is developing behind closed doors, despite their limited time together.
“I think it’s just great to have him in the building and, you know, have his presence,” Flacco shared with reporters when asked about having Burrow as a sounding board while learning the offense. “I also think, like, you know, to add Ja