Joe Flacco

Indianapolis Colts, Quarterback
Age: 39-321d (Jan 16, 1985)
Exp: 16 Years
Country: US
College: Delaware
Drafted: Round 1 (#18 overall), 2008
Agent(s): Joe Linta (JL Sports)
2024 Cap Hit

$5,000,000

2024 Cash

$4,500,000

Career Earnings

$180,175,063

2024-2024 Free Agent (CURRENT)

Joe Flacco signed a 1 year , $4,500,000 contract with the Indianapolis Colts, including $1,500,000 signing bonus, $4,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,500,000. In 2024, Flacco will earn a base salary of $3,000,000 and a signing bonus of $1,500,000, while carrying a cap hit of $5,000,000 and a dead cap value of $4,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,500,000
Average Salary:
$4,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$4,500,000
Total GTD:
$4,500,000
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2024 39 $5,000,000 1.96% $4,500,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000
2025 40
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Incentives Likely Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2024 39 $3,000,000 $1,500,000 $500,000 $5,000,000 1.96% $4,500,000
2025 40
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2024 39 $3,000,000 $1,500,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000
Contract Notes

  • Fully Guaranteed
  • Playing Time Incentives
    $250,000 each for 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%
    50% Snaps + Team Win: $100,000 (2 earned)
    50% Snaps + Playoff Win: $250,000

Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2023-2023 Free Agent

Joe Flacco signed a 1 year , $2,500,000 contract with the Cleveland Browns, including an average annual salary of $2,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,500,000
Average Salary:
$2,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2022-2022 pending-free-agent-extension

Joe Flacco signed a 1 year , $3,500,000 contract with the New York Jets, including $1,730,000 signing bonus, $2,850,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,500,000
Average Salary:
$3,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,730,000
GTD at Sign:
$2,850,000
Total GTD:
$2,850,000
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
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2021-2021 Free Agent

Joe Flacco signed a 1 year , $3,500,000 contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, including $2,425,000 signing bonus, $3,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,500,000. In 2024, Flacco will earn, while carrying a cap hit of $485,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,500,000
Average Salary:
$3,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,425,000
GTD at Sign:
$3,500,000
Total GTD:
$3,500,000
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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2020-2020 Free Agent

Joe Flacco signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the New York Jets, including $550,000 signing bonus, $550,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$550,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$550,000
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2016-2021 Extension

Joe Flacco signed a 3 year , $66,400,000 contract with the Baltimore Ravens, including $40,000,000 signing bonus, $44,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $22,133,333.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $66,400,000
Average Salary:
$22,133,333
Signing Bonus:
$40,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$44,000,000
Total GTD:
$44,000,000
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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2013-2018 pending-free-agent-extension

Joe Flacco signed a 6 year , $120,600,000 contract with the Baltimore Ravens, including $29,000,000 signing bonus, $29,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $20,100,000.
Contract Terms:
6 yr(s) / $120,600,000
Average Salary:
$20,100,000
Signing Bonus:
$29,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$29,000,000
Total GTD:
$29,000,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2008-2012 Rookie

Joe Flacco signed a 5 year , $29,750,000 contract with the Baltimore Ravens, including $8,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,950,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $29,750,000
Average Salary:
$5,950,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$8,750,000
Total GTD:
$8,750,000
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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Seasons

16 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$180,175,063

Earnings w/ Different Teams

6 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2008 23
Active
$1,300,000
$1,300,000
2009 24
Active
$8,595,000
$9,895,000
2010 25
Active
$2,660,000
$12,555,000
2011 26
Active
$4,485,000
$17,040,000
2012 27
Active
$6,760,000
$23,800,000
 Champion
2013 28
Active
$30,000,000
$53,800,000
2014 29
Active
$21,000,000
$74,800,000
2015 30
Injured
$11,000,000
$85,800,000
2016 31
Active
$29,000,000
$114,800,000
2017 32
Active
$21,000,000
$135,800,000
2018 33
Active
$12,000,000
$147,800,000
2019 34
Injured
$18,500,000
$166,300,000
2020 35
Active
$1,275,000
$167,575,000
2021 36
Retained
Active
$2,843,055
$656,944
$170,418,055
$171,074,999
2022 37
Active
$3,308,820
$174,383,819
2023 38
Active
Retained
Retained
$1,100,000
$129,444
$61,800
$175,483,819
$175,613,263
$175,675,063
2024 39
Active
$4,500,000
$180,175,063
Total      
$180,175,063
$180,175,063
Total
$180,175,063

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
11 $48,735,000 $69,000,000 $1,005,000 - - $2,100,000 $147,800,000
1 $1,500,000 - - $17,000,000 - - $18,500,000
3 $2,826,944 $1,730,000 $683,820 - - - $5,240,764
1 $418,056 $2,425,000 - - - - $2,843,055
1 $591,244 $400,000 - - - $300,000 $1,291,244
1 $3,000,000 $1,500,000 - - - - $4,500,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2008
23
$295,000
$1,005,000
$1,300,000
$1,300,000
2009
24
$1,535,000
$4,960,000
$2,100,000
$8,595,000
$9,895,000
2010
25
$2,660,000
$2,660,000
$12,555,000
2011
26
$4,485,000
$4,485,000
$17,040,000
2012
27
$6,760,000
$6,760,000
$23,800,000
2013
28
$1,000,000
$29,000,000
$30,000,000
$53,800,000
2014
29
$6,000,000
$15,000,000
$21,000,000
$74,800,000
2015
30
$4,000,000
$7,000,000
$11,000,000
$85,800,000
2016
31
$4,000,000
$25,000,000
$29,000,000
$114,800,000
2017
32
$6,000,000
$15,000,000
$21,000,000
$135,800,000
2018
33
$12,000,000
$12,000,000
$147,800,000
2019
34
$1,500,000
$17,000,000
$18,500,000
$166,300,000
2020
35
$1,050,000
$225,000
$1,275,000
$167,575,000
2021
36
$418,056
$656,944
$2,425,000
$2,843,055
$656,944
$170,418,055
$171,074,999
2022
37
$1,120,000
$1,730,000
$458,820
$3,308,820
$174,383,819
2023
38
$400,000
$129,444
$61,800
$400,000
$300,000
$1,100,000
$129,444
$61,800
$175,483,819
$175,613,263
$175,675,063
2024
39
$3,000,000
$1,500,000
$4,500,000
$180,175,063
Total
$57,071,244
$75,055,000
$17,000,000
$1,688,820
$26,960,000
$2,400,000
$180,175,063
$180,175,063
Total
$57,071,244
$75,055,000
$17,000,000
$1,688,820
$26,960,000
$2,400,000
$180,175,063

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
11 $48,735,000 $69,000,000 $1,005,000 - - $2,100,000 $147,800,000
1 $1,500,000 - - $17,000,000 - - $18,500,000
3 $2,826,944 $1,730,000 $683,820 - - - $5,240,764
1 $418,056 $2,425,000 - - - - $2,843,055
1 $591,244 $400,000 - - - $300,000 $1,291,244
1 $3,000,000 $1,500,000 - - - - $4,500,000

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2015 BAL 12 - 17 Knee (ACL)
2019 DEN 9 - 1 Neck
2021 NYJ 12 - 12 COVID-19
2021 NYJ 16 - 16 COVID-19
  • Mar 22, 2024 Signed a 1 year $4.5 million contract with Indianapolis (IND)
  • Dec 14, 2023 Signed to the active roster by Cleveland (CLE)
  • Nov 20, 2023 Signed to the practice squad by Cleveland (CLE)
  • Mar 16, 2022 Signed a 1 year $3.5 million contract extension with New York (NYJ)
  • Oct 25, 2021 Traded to New York (NYJ) from Philadelphia (PHI) for 2022 6th round pick [Conveys to a 5th if Flacco plays in 50% of 4 2021 games] (#206 - traded)
  • Mar 23, 2021 Signed a 1 year $3.5 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
  • May 22, 2020 Signed a 1 year $1.5 million contract with New York (NYJ)
  • Mar 19, 2020 Released by Denver (DEN), clearing $10.005 million of cap space
  • Sep 07, 2019 Converted $17M of 2019 salary into bonus, clearing $13.6M of cap space with Denver (DEN)
  • Mar 13, 2019 Traded to Denver (DEN) from Baltimore (BAL) for 2019 4th round pick (#113 Justice Hill)
  • Mar 02, 2016 Signed a 3 year $66.4 million extension with Baltimore (BAL)
  • Mar 04, 2013 Signed a 6 year $120.6 million extension with Baltimore (BAL)
  • Jul 16, 2008 Signed a 5 year $30 million contract with Baltimore (BAL
  • Apr 26, 2008 Drafted by Baltimore (BAL): Round 1 (#18 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Nov 18, 2011 Horse-collar tackle against David Hawthorne (SEA) $7,500
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Pass Attempts Pass Completions Pass Completion % Pass Yards Pass Yards/Gm Pass Touchdowns Pass Interceptions Pass Rating Rush Attempts Rush Yards Rush Touchdowns Fum
2024 IND 6 4 312 46.10 170 113 66.5 1,167 194.5 9 5 91.47 8 25 0 3
2023 CLE 5 5 346 84.20 204 123 60.3 1,616 323.2 13 8 90.24 9 2 0 4
2022 NYJ 5 4 295 26.50 191 110 57.6 1,051 210.2 5 3 75.19 3 6 0 5
2021 NYJ 2 1 66 5.60 42 27 64.3 338 169.0 3 0 113.00 2 3 0 1
2020 NYJ 5 4 250 25.30 134 74 55.2 864 172.8 6 3 80.57 6 22 0 1
2019 DEN 8 8 537 100.00 262 171 65.3 1,822 227.8 6 5 85.13 12 20 0 8
2018 BAL 9 9 640 53.80 379 232 61.2 2,465 273.9 12 6 84.15 19 45 0 3
2017 BAL 16 16 1,027 94.60 549 352 64.1 3,141 196.3 18 13 80.42 25 54 1 6
2016 BAL 16 16 1,111 98.00 672 436 64.9 4,317 269.8 20 15 83.54 21 58 2 5
2015 BAL 10 10 718 100.00 413 266 64.4 2,791 279.1 14 12 83.11 13 23 3 5
2014 BAL 16 16 1,070 99.40 555 344 62.0 3,986 249.1 27 12 90.87 39 70 2 4
2013 BAL 16 16 1,128 99.30 614 362 59.0 3,912 244.5 19 22 73.15 27 131 1 8
2012 BAL 16 16 1,002 91.80 531 317 59.7 3,817 238.6 22 10 87.75 32 22 3 9
2011 BAL 16 16 0 0.00 542 312 57.6 3,610 225.6 20 12 80.88 40 90 1 11

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TRANSACTIONS

Mar 22, 2024
Signed a 1 year $4.5 million contract with Indianapolis (IND)
Dec 14, 2023
Signed to the active roster by Cleveland (CLE)
Nov 20, 2023
Signed to the practice squad by Cleveland (CLE)
Mar 16, 2022
Signed a 1 year $3.5 million contract extension with New York (NYJ)
Oct 25, 2021
Traded to New York (NYJ) from Philadelphia (PHI) for 2022 6th round pick [Conveys to a 5th if Flacco plays in 50% of 4 2021 games] (#206 - traded)
Mar 23, 2021
Signed a 1 year $3.5 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
May 22, 2020
Signed a 1 year $1.5 million contract with New York (NYJ)
Mar 19, 2020
Released by Denver (DEN), clearing $10.005 million of cap space
Sep 07, 2019
Converted $17M of 2019 salary into bonus, clearing $13.6M of cap space with Denver (DEN)
Mar 13, 2019
Traded to Denver (DEN) from Baltimore (BAL) for 2019 4th round pick (#113 Justice Hill)
Mar 02, 2016
Signed a 3 year $66.4 million extension with Baltimore (BAL)
Mar 04, 2013
Signed a 6 year $120.6 million extension with Baltimore (BAL)
Jul 16, 2008
Signed a 5 year $30 million contract with Baltimore (BAL
Apr 26, 2008
Drafted by Baltimore (BAL): Round 1 (#18 overall)

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