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Tomlin Slams Browns' Flacco Trade to Bengals

10/13/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin criticized Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry for trading Joe Flacco to Cincinnati.
Tomlin said the trade makes no sense.
The trade sent Joe Flacco and a sixth-round pick to the Bengals for a fifth-round pick.
The move followed a 23-9 win over the Browns, and the Bengals needed a quarterback due to Joe Burrow's injury.

History

Historical Context

The Cincinnati Bengals traded for quarterback Joe Flacco in 2023 after Joe Burrow suffered a significant injury, sending a fifth-round pick to the Cleveland Browns. This trade underscores the intense rivalry between the Bengals and Browns, which has seen controversial player exchanges since the 1980s, impacting team dynamics and playoff aspirations in the competitive AFC North division.

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Story summary

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin criticized Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry for trading Joe Flacco to Cincinnati.
Tomlin said the trade makes no sense.
The trade sent Joe Flacco and a sixth-round pick to the Bengals for a fifth-round pick.
The move followed a 23-9 win over the Browns, and the Bengals needed a quarterback due to Joe Burrow's injury.

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