Joe Flacco is an American football quarterback. He is famous for currently playing for the Cleveland Browns in the NFL. A product of the University of Delaware, he was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft and played a pivotal role for them until midway through the 2018 season. Known for his powerful arm, he set records with a six-year, $120.6 million contract following the 2012 season and received a Pro Bowl invitation in 2014, which he declined due to family commitments. Later, he was traded to the Denver Broncos in 2019 and then joined the New York Jets, then the Philadelphia Eagles briefly, before being traded back to the Jets. He later joined the Cleveland Browns practice squad in the middle of the 2023 season.
Family and Siblings
Joe Flacco, aged 38, was born on January 16, 1985. He hails from Audubon, New Jersey, USA. His birth name is Joseph Vincent Flacco. He comes from a family with his father, Steve Flacco, and his mother, Karen. Joe, the oldest among his four siblings-Mike, John, Brian, and Tom- belongs to an American-white ethnicity and holds American nationality.
For his education, Joe attended Audubon High School, showcasing his athletic prowess in football, baseball, and basketball. His outstanding performance earned him a three-star recruit status by Rivals.com. Subsequently, he embarked on his college journey at the University of Pittsburgh, where he was redshirted as a freshman. However, seeking more playing time, he transferred to the University of Delaware.
NFL Career
- In college, Joe Flacco initially doubted his chances of making it to the NFL, even considering a switch to baseball.
- However, after a standout performance at the Senior Bowl and NFL Combine, he established himself as a top quarterback prospect in the 2008 NFL Draft.
- The Baltimore Ravens, impressed by his ability to excel in adverse weather conditions, selected Flacco as the 18th overall pick, making him the highest-drafted player from the University of Delaware.
- Despite initial criticisms, he signed a five-year contract and went on to play 11 seasons for the Ravens.
- In his rookie year, he led the team to the playoffs and earned recognition as the Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year.
- The subsequent seasons showcased his consistency and resilience, culminating in the historic 2012 season where he secured the Super Bowl MVP title, defeating Peyton Manning and Tom Brady in the postseason.
- His remarkable playoff performance was marked by 11 touchdowns and zero interceptions.
- In March 2013, he became the highest-paid quarterback in NFL history with a six-year contract worth $120.6 million, only to be surpassed shortly after by Aaron Rodgers and Matt Ryan.
- The 2013 season marked Flacco's statistical nadir, throwing more interceptions than touchdowns, with 22 interceptions and a career-low passer rating of 73.1.
- Despite setting a career-high in passing yards, the Ravens finished 8–8, and Flacco missed the playoffs for the first time in his career.
- In the 2014 season, Flacco showcased his resilience with notable moments, including an 80-yard touchdown pass to Steve Smith Sr. and a stellar five-touchdown game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- The season ended on a high note with a crucial win over the Cleveland Browns, securing the final AFC playoff spot.
- Flacco's outstanding regular season performance continued into the playoffs, where the Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers but fell short against the New England Patriots in a high-scoring shootout.
- Despite this, Flacco's remarkable feat of starting and winning a playoff game in six of his first seven seasons was a historic achievement.
- The subsequent seasons saw mixed results, including an ACL and MCL injury in 2015, a career-high passing yards in 2016, and a back injury in 2017.
- In the 2018 season, Flacco's tenure with the Ravens concluded as he suffered a hip injury and was replaced by Lamar Jackson.
- He was then traded to the Denver Broncos in 2019, where he faced challenges, including a neck injury that cut short his season.
- The Broncos released Flacco in March 2020 after a failed physical, and he underwent neck surgery in April 2020.
- In the 2020 season, he joined the New York Jets on a one-year, $1.5 million deal as the backup to Sam Darnold.
- He made his Jets debut in Week 4 after Darnold's injury but returned as a starter in Week 7 against the Arizona Cardinals due to Darnold's shoulder injury.
- Despite a challenging season, Flacco had a standout performance in Week 9 against the New England Patriots, passing for 262 yards and three touchdowns.
- In the 2021 season, Flacco signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as a backup but was traded back to the Jets in October after Zach Wilson's injury. He became the starting quarterback for the Jets in Week 11.
- In the 2022 season, he re-signed with the Jets for one year and $3.5 million, starting the first three weeks due to an injury to Zach Wilson.
- Notably, he orchestrated a remarkable comeback in Week 2 against the Cleveland Browns, throwing for 307 yards and four touchdowns in a 31–30 win.
- Despite being demoted to third string later in the season, Flacco reclaimed the starting role for the season finale after injuries to other quarterbacks.
- On November 20, 2023, Joe Flacco was signed to the Cleveland Browns practice squad.
Awards and Achievements
- Super Bowl champion (XLVII)
- Super Bowl MVP (XLVII)
- ECAC Player of the Year (2007)
- First-team All-CAA (2007)
- CAA Co-Offensive Player of the Year (2007)
Net Worth In 2023
Joe Flacco, the accomplished football quarterback, has a net worth estimated at $90 million as of 2023. He is making his annual salary of over $8 million. His main source of wealth comes from his successful NFL career. Notably, he became the highest-paid quarterback in NFL history in 2013 with a groundbreaking six-year, $120.6 million deal. Beyond the field, Flacco has diversified his income through lucrative endorsement deals, including partnerships with Reebok, Nike, 1st Mariner Bank, Haribo, and McDonald's.
His foray into endorsements extends to being a spokesperson for Pizza Hut and collaborating with opendorse to promote Zynga's "NFL Showdown: Football Manager" mobile app and a line of women's apparel for Spirit Football Jersey. Living a lavish lifestyle, Flacco's financial portfolio includes assets totaling $15 million, gold reserves, luxury cars, watches, a substantial stock portfolio, and investments amounting to $65 million.
Wife and Children
Joe Flacco is happily married to his beautiful wife, Dana Grady, with whom he exchanged vows in 2011. Their marital union has been blessed with five children, namely Stephen (2012), Daniel (2013), Francis (2015), Evelyn (2016), and Thomas (2018). The family is leading a happy life.
Body Measurements
Joe Flacco, standing at the height of 6 feet 6 inches with a body weight of 245 lbs (111 KG), has an athletic body type. He has a body measurement of 44-34-40 inches and 13-inch biceps. He wears a shoe size of 8 (US). With dark brown eyes and brown hair, Flacco not only stands out physically but also maintains his body a lot.
