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 |
Report: Ravens WR Stallworth could return this week
Ravens WR Donte' Stallworth could see the field in Week Nine for the first time since Dec. of 2008.
Ravens' pass defense falters after strong start
A Ravens pass defense that allowed only 119.0 net passing yards per contest in its first four games, allowed an average of 316.0 net passing yards in the team's final three games before the bye.
Mason has surgery on pinkie, will be ready for next game
Ravens WR Derrick Mason had surgery on his broken right pinkie on Monday. He said on Fox 1370 Sports Radio in Baltimore that he will be ready for the Ravens' next game against the Dolphins in Week Nine.
Cundiff hits game-winner in OT as Ravens fend off Bills
Billy Cundiff kicked a 38-yard field goal with 10:57 left in overtime after Ray Lewis stripped the ball from tight end Shawn Nelson, and the Baltimore Ravens squeezed past the winless Buffalo Bills 37-34 Sunday.
Reed, Ayanbadejo activated from Ravens' PUP list
The Ravens have activated FS Ed Reed and LB Brendon Ayanbadejo from the PUP list, making them eligible to play in Week Seven vs. the Bills.
Reports: Ravens will place OT Gaither on I.R.
The Ravens will reportedly place OT Jared Gaither (back) on season-ending injured reserve. He has missed all of the preseason and regular season.
Will NFL's hitting video scare players straight?
In the NFL's new getting-tough-on-headhunters video campaign, league football operations head Ray Anderson dictates the difference between clean and dirty. Warning: The distinction is slight.
McGahee looks to still have role with Ravens
Ravens RB Willis McGahee didn't play a single offensive snap in Week Six, but it appears his total lack of work vs. the Patriots is not a sign of things to come.
Scout's Notebook: Ravens OLG Ben Grubbs
Nolan Nawrocki analyzes Ravens OLG Ben Grubbs from a scout's perspective, detailing his positives and negatives.
Ravens, Brady trade trash talk following game
Following the Patriots' 23-20 OT win over the Ravens, a pair of Baltimore defenders said they wanted to face New England again. Tom Brady responded with some jabs of his own on Monday.
Patriots rally to beat Ravens in overtime
Stephen Gostkowski's 35-yard field goal with 1:56 left in overtime gave the Patriots their eighth straight win after a bye week, with a 23-20 victory over the Ravens.
Patriots-Ravens prediction
PFW associate editor Kevin Fishbain expects a close game in Foxborough but believes the Ravens have too many weapons on both sides of the ball and will come out with the victory.
Gaither's window to play in 2010 may be closing
Ravens ORT Jared Gaither hasn't played all season because of a back injury, and the clock is ticking on whether he'll suit up for Baltimore this year.
Patriots-Ravens matchup of the day: Saturday
Here's a key matchup to watch in the Week Six game between the Patriots and Ravens.
Patriots-Ravens matchup of the day: Friday
Here's a matchup to keep an eye on in the Week Six game between the Patriots and Ravens:
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.