Joseph Vincent Flacco, widely known as Joe Flacco is a prominent name among football enthusiasts and has been renowned for having one of the strongest arms in the National Football League.
Undoubtedly, quarterbacking in the NFL and maintaining a position on the active roster for more than 15 years is a significant milestone. Despite experiencing injuries and facing lows in his career, nothing could deter the force he brings to the field.
Boasting an extensive list of NFL and franchise records, he secured Super Bowl XLVII and clinched the well-deserved title of the Super Bowl XLVII’s MVP. Surprisingly, he has never played in the Pro Bowl despite receiving the invitation for the 2015 Pro Bowl.
The quarterback was born in New Jersey on 16 January, 1985 and his football journey began at Audubon High School. During his high school years, he also participated in basketball and baseball alongside football.
Although he remained focused on football and received a three-star recruit rating, Flacco initially played college football at the University of Pittsburgh before transferring to the University of Delaware in 2005.
After concluding his collegiate career in 2007, his NFL journey commenced with the Baltimore Ravens when he was selected as the 18th overall pick in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft. Over the course of his NFL career, he played for more than six teams, including the Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos, New York Jets, Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles and his current team, the Indianapolis Colts.
Flacco has proven his worth and established a strong foothold in the league with his unwavering dedication and undying passion. He is a testament that consistency and concerted efforts can help you achieve milestones that may seem unattainable.
Joe Flacco Salary
For the 2024 campaign, Flacco is earning a base salary of $3 million and a signing bonus amount of $1.5 million.
In 2023, Flacco was signed to the Browns’ practice squad. Following his official move to the active roster of the Browns, he signed a one-year deal with the team valued at $2,500,000, and took them to the playoffs when the starting quarterback Deshaun Watson went down with an injury. In March 2024, Indianapolis Colts inked a 1-year deal with Flacco valued at 4.5 million. The whole deal is a guaranteed one with also $500k as likely incentives. He will also incur $5 million cap hit to the Colts in 2024.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, his net worth stands at approximately $85 million in August 2024. His net worth is the result of his million-dollar NFL contracts with numerous teams, lucrative endorsement deals with reputed brands and business ventures.
How Much Money Has Joe Flacco Made in the NFL?
Over his long 16-season career, Flacco has earned approximately $175,675,063 as of August 2024. This wealth is attributed to his massive NFL contracts. Let’s take a closer look at the breakdown of his career earnings throughout his NFL journey:
| SEASONS | TEAM | SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | ROSTER BONUS | RESTRUCTURE BONUS | OPTION BONUS | INCENTIVE | TOTAL CASH |
| 11 seasons | BAL | $48,735,000 | $69,000,000 | $1,005,000 | - | $26,960,000 | $2,100,000 | $147,800,000 |
| 1 season | DEN | $1,500,000 | - | - | $17,000,000 | - | - | $18,500,000 |
| 3 seasons | NYJ | $2,826,944 | $1,730,000 | $683,820 | - | - | - | $5,240,764 |
| 1 season | PHI | $418,056 | $2,425,000 | - | - | - | - | $2,843,055 |
| 3 seasons | CLE | $591,244 | $400,000 | - | - | - | - | $991,244 |
| 16 seasons | $54,071,244 | $73,555,000 | $1,688,820 | $17,000,000 | $26,960,000 | $2,100,000 | $175,375,063 | |
His career earnings will be a tad bit more than $180 million by the end of 2024 season.
FAQs
A. Joe Flacco has played for six NFL teams, including the Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts and the Cleveland Browns. Currently, he holds the backup quarterback position for the Indianapolis Colts.
A. Joe Flacco attended Audubon High School in Audubon, New Jersey.
A. Joe Flacco is represented by Joe Linta (JL Sports).
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