The Bengals waived Sean Clifford, a former St. Xavier High School standout quarterback and Penn State alum, the team announced on Monday, Nov. 24.

The Bengals were desperate for a spark when they traded with the Cleveland Browns to get veteran quarterback Joe Flacco to Cincinnati. After three abysmal starts from Jake Browning, the Bengals turned to Flacco as a lifeline for the 2025 season.

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The Bengals re-signed quarterback Sean Clifford to the practice squad, the team announced Tuesday. Cincinnati waived Clifford from the active roster on Monday, and he cleared waivers. The Bengals have Joe Burrow returning from injured reserve, and after his activation, the Bengals will have Burrow, Joe Flacco and Jake Browning on the active roster.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson practiced Tuesday despite a toe injury and declared himself ready to play Thanksgiving night against the Cincinnati Bengals. Jackson injured the toe in the first quarter of Sunday's 23-10 victory over the New York Jets.

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New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye did not have a specific reason for his struggles early on in Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco suffered a hand injury during the fourth quarter of the team's NFL Week 12 loss to the New England Patriots at Paycor Stadium. Flacco was replaced by backup Jake Browning, who completed one pass. Flacco returned to the game a short time later, with his pointer finger on his throwing hand taped.