What happened: Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco dismissed rumors that he is being traded to the New York Giants following a season-ending knee injury to Giants starter Jaxson Dart. Flacco stated he is committed to Cincinnati, though he noted he was caught by surprise when the Cleveland Browns traded him last season.

Why it matters: The Giants are exploring quarterback options after losing Dart, prompting outside speculation about a reunion between Flacco and coach John Harbaugh in New York. Flacco remains the backup to Joe Burrow and emphasized that his attention remains entirely on his current team.

What to watch: Cincinnati is preparing for an upcoming game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.