Baltimore Ravens
Joe Flacco - #5 - QB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 6"/ 245 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/16/1985 |
| Birthplace | Audubon, NJ |
| College | Delaware |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 1st round, 18th pick by Ravens |
2012 STATS
| Rating | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 87.7 | 3817 | 22 |
Ravens place DE McAdoo on I.R.; activate WR Reed
The Ravens placed DE Michael McAdoo on injured reserve with a knee injury and brought WR David Reed back to the 53-man roster.
Ravens get early jump in AFC North race
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Flacco, Ravens dominate Steelers in opener
Joe Flacco threw three touchdown passes, Haloti Ngata led an inspired defense that forced a team-record seven turnovers, and the Ravens defeated the defending AFC champion Steelers 35-7 Sunday.
Ravens' Williams steps up, earns bigger role
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Ravens OL coach Moeller suspended two games
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In the inaugural edition of "The First Fifteen," we look at the 15 most compelling story lines as we enter Week One.
Ravens sign ex-Cowboys C Gurode
The Ravens on Sunday signed former Cowboys C Andre Gurode to a one-year contract, pending a physical to be taken Monday.
Ravens use turnovers to beat winless Falcons
Chykie Brown returned an interception 65 yards for a touchdown and Baltimore scored the clincher after another Atlanta turnover, in a 21-7 Baltimore win.
Report: Saints place CB Washington on I.R.
The Saints placed CB Fabian Washington on injured reserve. Washington signed a one-year deal with the Saints in free agency.
Ravens 2011 preview
The Ravens are looking to take the next step in the playoffs. PFW's 2011 team preview provides insight into whether Baltimore will do so this season.
Ravens cut nine, including OL Cousins
The Ravens reduced their roster to 80 on Saturday by cutting nine players, including OL Oniel Cousins.
Ravens rally to beat Redskins 34-31
Rex Grossman and John Beck each threw a touchdown pass in their duel to become the starting quarterback for the Redskins, who lost to the Ravens 34-31 on Thursday night.
Ravens sign OT McKinnie
Former Vikings OT Bryant McKinnie has reached a two-year deal with the Ravens, pending a phsyical.
Report: Ravens sign OT LeVoir
The Ravens agreed to terms on a deal with former Patriots OT Mark LeVoir on Saturday.
PLAYER NEWS
Flacco signed a new contract Monday worth $120.6 million over six years, making him the highest paid player in NFL history. threw 11 touchdown passes and no interceptions during the recent postseason|||||||
The Super Bowl MVP will receive a $29 million signing bonus and $52 million in guaranteed money. He will be paid $51 million over the first two years of the deal. "It's not really about the money, it's about that respect," Flacco said minutes after signing. The 28-year-old Flacco is the first starting quarterback in NFL history to make the playoffs in each of his first five seasons. He has clearly proven his status as an elite QB.
A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that Flacco has agreed on a new contract with the Baltimore Ravens.|||||||
Flacco played out his rookie contract last season for $6.76 million and led Baltimore to the NFL championship. He cashed in Friday with the new deal, although terms were not immediately available. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement has not officially been announced. The 28-year-old Flacco is the only quarterback to win a postseason game in each of his first five pro seasons.
The Baltimore Ravens and Flacco's agent plan to meet this weekend in their first attempt to reach a new contract for the Super Bowl MVP.|||||||
After the team and Flacco couldn't agree on an extension or a new deal last summer, Flacco played out the final year of his rookie contract - and struck it big. Flacco had 11 touchdown passes and no interceptions in the postseason. Flacco made less than $7 million in 2012, and even if the Ravens franchise him, he would at least double that salary for next season.
Flacco was named the MVP of Super Bowl XLVII, leading the Ravens to a 34-31 win over San Francisco.|||||||
Flacco was outstanding, compiling a 124.2 passer rating while completing 22 of 33 passes for 287 yards with three touchdowns. It may have also been his last appearance for the Ravens since he's scheduled to be a free agent in the offseason. He may be headed for one of the richest contracts in NFL history.
Flacco was 21 of 36 for 240 yards with three second-half TDs and no INTs in Sunday's AFC championship game win at New England.|||||||
No NFL quarterback _ not Tom Brady, not Peyton Manning _ has more than Flacco's 62 victories, including the postseason, since the start of the 2008 season. No NFL quarterback has more than his six postseason wins on the road. And no other quarterback has a postseason victory in each of his first five seasons during the Super Bowl era.
