Ex Ravens QB Joe Flacco Signs Free Agent Contract With Colts
Former Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco has signed a new contract in free agency.
After spending one season with a Ravens divisional rival in the Cleveland Browns, Flacco has agreed to terms with the Indianapolis Colts for a one-year contract.
Former Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco has agreed to terms with the Indianapolis Colts and signed a one-year contract in NFL free agency.
Flacco spent 11 years in Baltimore and had some spectacular moments, especially in 2012 when he had a remarkable playoff run and helped the team win its most recent Super Bowl.
Since his days as the Ravens starting quarterback, Flacco had become a bit of a journeyman. However, when many were beginning to think he was out of the league for good last year, Flacco returned from the brink of retirement to help lead the Browns into the playoffs.
While taking Cleveland to the playoffs, Flacco earned some hardware and was named the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year. He threw for a combined 14 touchdowns in just six games.
Now, the veteran will take his talents to Indianapolis after agreeing to a deal worth up to $8.7 million with $4.5 million guaranteed, according to NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
Going forward, Flacco finds himself in familiar territory. He'll be in a quarterback room alongside the most freakishly athletic quarterback to enter the league since Lamar Jackson was a rookie toward the end of his tenure in Baltimore.
Colts' quarterback Anthony Richardson oozes talent, but after an injury-plagued rookie season and limited games started during his time as a Florida Gator, Indy's quarterback of the future will likely rely on Flacco for veteran leadership to help accelerate his learning curve as he returns from injury next season.
As for the Ravens, their transition from Flacco to Jackson has gone well, with the younger quarterback having won two MVP trophies. Next year, Jackson will attempt to tie Flacco by winning the team its first Super Bowl since his tenure alongside free agent addition Derrick Henry.
