CINCINNATI — The Bengals had a long list of quarterback names they were interested in before whittling things down to Joe Flacco in the last two weeks. Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer broke down the saga this week. The Bengals had 13 names on the list, including Colts embattled passer Anthony Richardson.

The Cincinnati Bengals went on a big search for quarterback help this week before landing on the deal to acquire Joe Flacco. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, some fan theories were true: The Bengals even reached out to retired quarterback Derek Carr.

Besides Carr, there were several other notable names the Bengals inquired about, including Houston's Davis Mills and Philadelphia's Sam Howell. There were also a few notable names the Bengals did NOT attempt to trade for, including Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston .

The 40-year-old Cincinnati quarterback had quite the game on Thursday Night Football. Find out how his wife helped him.

Joe Flacco found his forever cheerleader in his wife and longtime love, Dana Flacco. Joe and Dana have been a couple since they first met as high school students in their hometown of Audubon, New Jersey.

Based on Burrow's injury distinction, treatment, and rehab, here is what has been said about him returning to the field in 2025.

Per SF Gate, a banner with the words "Joe Calm to the Rescue" was spotted hanging in Paycor Stadium during the Bengals-Steelers "Thursday Night Football" matchup. The banner was designed by Jeff Wagner, a Bengals fan who has been making and hanging 40-inch banners at every home game since 2000, per his Twitter.

The Cincinnati Bengals reportedly had interest in Los Angeles Rams backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and Stetson Bennett, according to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer, before the team traded for Joe Flacco.