Flacco shrugs off Jets' lack of interest ahead of TNF

Joe Flacco stepped in to save the Cleveland Browns' season after Deshaun Watson's injury, leading to questions about why the New York Jets didn't attempt to bring back the veteran quarterback in the wake of Aaron Rodgers' torn Achilles.

However, ahead of Thursday night's matchup between the Browns and Jets in which the AFC North club can clinch a playoff spot, Flacco said there's no ill will toward his former team.

"I enjoyed my time while I was there, and it is what it is," said Flacco, according to ESPN's Jake Trotter. "I'm happy to be where I am, that's for sure."

Flacco has turned back the clock in Cleveland, winning three of his four starts and throwing for the most yards (1,307) and touchdowns (10) in the NFL during that span.

The former Super Bowl MVP spent three seasons in New York from 2020-22. He started nine games and appeared in three more, tossing 2,253 yards and 14 scores against six picks.

The 6-9 Jets turned to Zach Wilson when Rodgers was hurt and benched the former No. 2 pick before reinserting him into the lineup several weeks later.

New York head coach Robert Saleh said he has no regrets about not reaching out to Flacco, who was a free agent until joining the Browns in mid-November, according to Rich Cimini of ESPN.