The Cincinnati Bengals ’ aggressive search for quarterback help spanned far and wide before the Bengals ultimately acquired veteran Joe Flacco from the Cleveland Browns. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Bengals contacted nearly every team with three quarterbacks or a viable practice-squad option as part of an “exhaustive” effort to stabilize the position. Expand Tweet

Among the most notable names Cincinnati inquired about was Derek Carr, the longtime Raiders and Saints quarterback who retired after last season. The Bengals reportedly called the New Orleans Saints to gauge Carr’s availability, though he remains on the team’s retired list. Carr, who stepped away following a shoulder injury, has not completely closed the door on a potential NFL return, though it is unc

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