Joe Flacco is a Super Bowl winning quarterback with an estimated net worth of $85. In his 14 seasons in the NFL, Joe has competed for Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos and New York Jets; winning one Super Bowl while with Ravens in 2013. Joe was originally selected by Baltimore in 2008 with first round selection as first round selection through 2018. In 2019 and 2021 he played one season each with Denver Broncos then New York Jets before rejoining Ravens again for 2022 season before finally being traded back into New York Jets before finally landing back where his Super Bowl victory would occur with Baltimore Ravens as his Super Bowl winning quarterbacking performance saw them to victory!
Contracts and Earnings
On February 3, 2013, Joe Flacco helped lead his Ravens team to victory against the 49ers to claim Super Bowl 48, earning himself MVP honors and becoming eligible for major new deals immediately afterwards. On March 1, 2013 Joe signed a six-year deal worth $120.6 million with Ravens that made him highest paid NFL player at that time; including base salaries totaling roughly $20 Million per season day or approximately $170,000 daily under this agreement.
At present, Joe Flacco has amassed an estimated earnings total of more than $165 Million through NFL salaries alone – making him one of the highest-earning players ever seen on an NFL roster.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Joe Flacco was born in Audubon, New Jersey as the eldest of four brothers: Mike, John, Brian, and Tom; he also has one sister Stephanie. At Audubon High School he played football, baseball and basketball before graduating to attend University of Pittsburgh where he became backup quarterback behind Tyler Palko; in 2004 alone he saw action three games, throwing four passes total.
Flacco transferred to Delaware University in 2005 and made his full-time debut during 2006. That year he threw for 2,783 yards and 18 touchdowns; for 2007, Flacco led them to an 8-3 regular-season record throwing 4,263 yards and 23 touchdowns; his most prolific game came against Navy where he amassed 434 yards and four touchdowns en route to a win of his own versus them; Flacco then continued their playoff run by defeating Northern Iowa Panthers before taking down Southern Illinois Salukis before eventually falling short against Appalachian State Mountaineers; during his time with Delaware he set 20 school records during which time he set 20 school records;
Baltimore Ravens
Flacco made history at Delaware as he became the highest drafted player from U-Del to ever be selected in an NFL Draft, earning himself the 18th overall pick and later signing a five-year contract guaranteed for $8.75 million with Baltimore Ravens. Flacco made his debut as starting quarterback against Cincinnati Bengals for their season opener and scored an unprecedented 38-yard rushing touchdown – the longest such touchdown by any quarterback ever in franchise history! Baltimore ultimately won 17-10 thanks to this momentous performance. Flacco went on to be awarded AFC Offensive Player of Week in week nine of the season, followed by NFL Rookie of Month honors in November; concluding his rookie campaign with 2,971 yards passing, 16 touchdowns, and 14 turnovers.
Flacco played for the Ravens from 2008 until midway through 2018 season, leading the team to six playoff appearances and winning AFC North twice, leading them into three AFC Championship Games and taking them through all seven playoff rounds. Flacco achieved his greatest triumph in 2013 when he led the Ravens to Super Bowl XLVII against San Francisco 49ers and completed 22 out of 33 passes for three touchdowns to help rally and defeat them 34-31. Initially considered underdogs for victory by many analysts, Flacco made history that day as his play propelled them all the way. He was named Super Bowl XLVII MVP after leading an incredible postseason run that set an individual postseason record with touchdown passes without an interception. That offseason, Flacco signed a six-year contract worth $120.6 million – making him then the highest-paid quarterback in NFL history.
Denver Broncos
After years of declining performance and hip injury that had led to him losing his starting role with the Ravens, Flacco was traded to Denver Broncos in February 2019. On his first game with them – against Oakland Raiders in a loss – he threw for 268 yards against them before suffering several more losses and being sacked nine times during one single game; eventually though a neck injury eight games into 2019 ended his season prematurely resulting in his release by Denver when they decided instead to start Drew Lock as their starting QB instead.
New York Jets and Philadelphia Eagles
Flacco signed a one-year, $1.5 million deal with the New York Jets as backup quarterback Sam Darnold in May 2020. When Darnold sustained a shoulder injury, Flacco was named starter against Arizona Cardinals; he finished with 195 passing yards and one touchdown, but lost 10-30 to them. Their next game against Miami Dolphins resulted in an embarrassing score of 0-24; Flacco became the first quarterback ever in NFL history to go scoreless! Subsequently resuming starting role against New England Patriots when Darnold reinjured his shoulder; Flacco produced one of his finest performances ever; 18 for 25 with 262 passing yards and three touchdowns before passing Joe Montana for 20th spot all-time passing yards list!a
Joe Flacco signed a $3.5 Million one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles in March 2021; later that month he was traded to the Jets.
Endorsements
Flacco has taken part in various corporate endorsements throughout his career. He first signed an endorsement deal with Reebok as a rookie quarterback; from 2009-2010 he served as spokesperson for Pizza Hut; further endorsements have come from Nike, Haribo, 1st Mariner Bank, McDonald’s and Zynga, where he promoted their mobile application called “NFL Showdown: Football Manager.”
Personal Life
In 2011, Flacco married Dana. Together they are parents to five children: Stephen, Daniel, Francis and Thomas as well as daughter Evelyn. Many of Flacco’s brothers were also active athletes: Mike played baseball for Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox while John played football at Stanford; while Flacco himself has participated in several different sports (WMU, Rutgers Towson Towson Towson plus signing by Saskatchewan Roughriders CFL team among them).
