At the age of 41, Joe Flacco isn’t slowing down—far from it. This seasoned quarterback, who led the Baltimore Ravens to a Super Bowl victory in 2012, recently inked a one-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals to back up Joe Burrow. But Flacco’s ambitions go beyond a support role; he’s itching to be a starting quarterback again. In an honest interview, he expressed his frustration, saying it’s irritating to settle when he’s still got fire in his belly.
Flacco kicked off the last season as the Cleveland Browns’ starting QB in Week 1, showing he could deliver. However, with young talents like rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders ready to take over, the Browns traded him to Cincinnati after Burrow suffered a turf-toe injury. It was a move that gave Flacco another chance to shine on the field.
Despite a 1-5 record as a starter for the Bengals, Flacco turned heads with his play. He tossed for over 200 yards in four of his six starts, and Cincinnati’s offense powered through with an average of more than 27 points per game. It wasn’t about stats alone; Flacco enjoyed the camaraderie and contribution to the team, even if backup duty wasn’t his ideal.
Still, the Super Bowl champ feels like his story isn’t finished. “I have unfinished business,” he shared, reflecting on why he’s pushing on. He praised playing alongside Burrow, calling him “the guy,” and admitted he’s having fun despite the ups and downs. Flacco’s passion for the game keeps him going, proving age is just a number for someone with his grit.
Over 19 seasons, Flacco has crisscrossed the NFL, suiting up for teams like the Broncos, Jets, Eagles, Browns (twice), Colts, and now Bengals again. He’s amassed 48,176 passing yards, 272 touchdowns, and 172 interceptions. In the playoffs, he’s a solid 10-6 with 3,530 yards, 26 scores, and 12 picks—a testament to his playoff chops.
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