Report: Broncos expected to trade or release Flacco by end of week

Almost a calendar year after the Denver Broncos traded for Joe Flacco, the team is expected to deal or release the veteran quarterback by the end of the week, Mike Klis of 9News reports, citing a source.

Denver reportedly agreed to terms Tuesday with Jeff Driskel to be Drew Lock's new backup.

The Broncos traded a 2019 fourth-round draft pick to the Baltimore Ravens for Flacco on March 13, 2019.

But after eight starts and six losses, the one-time Super Bowl MVP was benched. Rookie Lock took over in Week 12 and won four of his five games at the helm.

In eight games, Flacco threw for 1,822 yards, six touchdowns, and five interceptions, while also losing three fumbles. Lock threw for 1,020 yards, seven touchdowns, and three interceptions with one lost fumble during his time as starting quarterback.

Lock is expected to open the 2020 season as Denver's starter with Driskel acting as the second-stringer.

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