Bengals' Joe Flacco reacts to Myles Garrett's departure from the division

Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco expressed approval regarding Myles Garrett's trade from the Browns to the Rams on June 1, 2026. Flacco, who has faced Garrett both as an opponent and teammate, believes it is advantageous for the Bengals not to contend with Garrett this season. Offensive tackles Amarius Mims and Orlando Brown Jr. acknowledged the significance of the trade, praising Garrett's talent and impact. Brown emphasized that the Bengals must focus on their own performances despite other teams' moves. With Garrett's absence, the Bengals' path to victories against the Browns may be less challenging.

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