Joe Flacco was hoping to get an opportunity to compete for a starting QB job in free agency. He did not land one and returned to the Bengals.

The Cincinnati Bengals agreed to a one-year contract with veteran backup quarterback Joe Flacco, his agency, JL Sports, confirmed Tuesday.

Joe Flacco was hoping to get an opportunity to compete for a starting QB job in free agency. He did not land one and returned to the Bengals.