Former Cleveland Browns quarterback and the current Comeback Player of the Year Joe Flacco has a new residence.
Flacco has signed with the Indianapolis Colts under a contract of one year that might give him up to $8.7 million. Flacco is guaranteed $4.5 million, per NFL Network. The deal is very similar to the one Jameis Winston received. But, Flacco's guaranteed earnings are about $500,000 more than Winston's, according to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com.
Flacco will support Colts' quarterback Anthony Richardson, who had his first season cut short due to a shoulder injury. Richardson had a 2-2 record in his starts last season, achieving 577 passing yards, 3 touchdowns, and 1 interception. He also had 25 rushing attempts for 136 yards and 4 touchdowns.
The Browns and Flacco appeared likely to reunite this season after his impressive time replacing Deshaun Watson. Flacco had a 4-1 record as the starter during the regular season. He threw for over 300 yards in four consecutive games and made 13 touchdown passes.
However, Flacco's time with the Browns ended unhappily. Flacco threw a pair of costly pick-sixes iHouston Texans against the during a 45-14 defeat in the Wild Card game. Browns Didn’t Offer Joe Flacco Contract
Flacco and the Browns both
expressed interest in a reunion this season, with the 39-year-old identifying Cleveland as his preferred destination if he was going to be a backup. “I can tell you that, all things equal, Cleveland is definitely the place that I would feel best about,”
during a Sirius XM interview on March 6. “Then you have to get into the world of, is somebody actually going to give me a chance to play, and all the different things that go into that. Flacco said “But I can’t help but have a special feeling about Cleveland, just because of the few weeks that I spent there and how great the city was. And, listen, at the end of the day, I don’t necessarily want that to be a huge part of, or all of the decision. But I do think it will factor into the decision, if I end up having a decision to make.”
Browns general manager Andrew Berry also expressed an interest in
bringing Flacco back , saying he played “winning football” for the team. However, Berry’s actions did not say as much. The Browns did not offer Flacco a contract in free agency,per his agent Berry dismissed the idea that bringing back Flacco might put extra pressure on Watson. But it appears the Browns wanted to provide their $240 million starter with a new backup and distance themselves.
from the brief “Wacco for Flacco” era. Jameis Winston Ready to Work With Browns QB Deshaun Watson The Browns chose
Winston over Flacco
, opting for youth and a better fit for the team’s offensive scheme under new offensive coordinator Winston is 30 years old and possesses a skill set that can more closely resemble Watson’s. Winston hasthrown for 22,104 yards Ken Dorsey.
, 141 touchdowns, and 99 interceptions in his career. He has a 34-46 record as a starter and made the Pro Bowl in 2015 as a rookie. Winston still aspires to be a starter. However, he understands his role in Cleveland behind Watson.“Yes, I still envision myself as a starter, however, the Lord has also called me to lead by impacting and increasing the men who are around me,”
Winston spoke to Josina Anderson from CBS Sports
. “My main goal is to work with Deshaun (Watson) and help him become the best he can be. If Deshaun needs to recover and I have to play instead of him for a few games, I will be prepared to do that. But I need to fulfill God’s purpose before my own desires. My ultimate desire is to win some Super Bowls, and I think the Cleveland roster has the potential to achieve that.” Watson is still in the process of recovering fromshoulder surgery that ended his season
. He’s expected to be ready for training camp. Joe Flacco, former quarterback for the Cleveland Browns and the reigning Comeback Player of the Year, has found a new team.. He’s expected to be ready for training camp.
