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 |
Harbaugh boys fill Lucas Oil Stadium with brotherly love
Among all those in attendance at Ravens head coach John Harbaugh's interview session late Thursday morning at the Combine, one wide-eyed person stood out: 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh, John's younger brother.
Report: Ravens to cut RB McGahee
The Ravens are expected to cut RB Willis McGahee in the coming days but may re-sign him for a lower cost to retain their depth at the position.
Ravens WR Reed resolves drug charge
Ravens WR-RS David Reed resolved a marijuana charge against him Friday without being fined or serving any jail time.
Ravens tag Pro Bowl NT Ngata
The Ravens have placed the franchise tag on DT Haloti Ngata, the team announced on Tuesday.
Harbaugh, Ravens agree to extension
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, who has led the team to the playoffs in all three seasons in which he has been at the helm, has agreed to a contract extension with the organization.
AFC North 2010 season-in-review team reports
Troy Polamalu was a big-play maker for the Steelers' No. 2-ranked defense, and his strong play helped Pittsburgh reach the Super Bowl for the third time in six years.
Ravens sign WR Jones, DB Paschal
The Ravens signed WR Brandon Jones and DB Marcus Paschal on Saturday.
Ravens re-sign FB McKie
The Ravens re-signed veteran FB Jason McKie on Thursday. The team cut McKie the day before its AFC divisional-round playoff game against the Steelers.
Cameron to work closer with Flacco in important season for both
The Ravens' decision to give some of ex-QB coach Jim Zorn's responsibilities to offensive coordinator Cam Cameron will allow Cameron to take a more "hands-on" approach with QB Joe Flacco.
Report: Ravens agree to deal with P Koch
The Ravens reached a five-year agreement with P Sam Koch, according to PFW correspondent and Baltimore Sun writer Jamison Hensley.
Ravens hire Austin as secondary coach
The Ravens have hired former University of Florida defensive coordinator Teryl Austin as their secondary coach.
Zorn dropped as Ravens' QB coach
The Ravens officially announced the departure of QB coach Jim Zorn and added that offensive coordinator Cam Cameron's duties will be expanded to include working more closely with the team's quarterbacks.
Report: Cundiff rewarded with new contract
The 2010 Golden Toe Award winner, Billy Cundiff, will reportedly sign a five-year, $15 million contract this week.
Ravens' defense not undergoing drastic alterations
Though defensive coordinator Greg Mattison departed for the same job at the University of Michigan, new coordinator Chuck Pagano doesn't figure to make sweeping changes to the defense.
Steelers OG Kemoeatu fined $12,500
Steelers OG Chris Kemoeatu was fined $12,500 for two separate occasions of unnecessary roughness, according to multiple reports.
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.
