The internet breathed a collective sigh of relief when it became apparent that fake news was broken about the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback on Thursday, December 4, 2025.
A social media post attributed to Flacco seemingly indicated that he was being released by the Bengals.
Damn…. pic.twitter.com/tq4UgPc4jp
— JE⚡️ (@JUSTERIC__) December 4, 2025
With Joe Burrow back as the Bengals starting quarterback, it seemed plausible that Flacco could be released. However, no official outlet has reported anything of the sort so it appears that either this is a false account attributed to Flacco or the message has a different meaning.
How Fans Reacted To The Joe Flacco Fake News
One astute fan reported that Flacco was at practice when this was posted.
Another said that Flacco would never use the peace emoji, implying that he is too old for the emoji silliness.
Someone else said if it was true that Flacco should sign with the Minnesota Vikings. Others jumped on that thought and echoed the same sentiment.
Bengals Are Still In The Hunt
All kidding aside, Joe Flacco will be firmly entrenched on the Bengals sideline assuming and hoping that Burrow stays healthy. The Bengals are not really out of contention in the hapless AFC North where no one seems to want to win the division. Flacco is a great asset with plenty of winning experience against AFC North foes.
Bengals OC Dan Pitcher on Joe Flacco in the backup role: “He’s awesome…Not for a second has it felt like he is disengaged. He’s been incredible and continues to be in the role he is now.”
“He is seeing things that only a guy with 220 or whatever starts in the NFL can see and…
— Charlie Clifford (@char_cliff) December 3, 2025
Can the Bengals finish strong as they did in 2024 but this time make the playoffs? The Who Dey Nation hopes so.
“If the Bengals can beat the Bills I like their schedule the rest of the way..
I could see them running the table and getting in the playoffs” ~ @BruceArians #PMSLive https://t.co/irsAp1iYnR pic.twitter.com/OK2X5tK5Bd
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) December 2, 2025
Long before this AFC North December stalemate, Kay Adams predicted the Bengals will make the playoffs.
who dey to the playoffs.
book it @Bengals
— Kay Adams (@heykayadams) October 17, 2025
