The Indianapolis Colts have found their backup quarterback. The club has reached an agreement with veteran Joe Flacco on a one-year deal, according to CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones. Per ESPN, the contract is worth up to $8.7 million and includes $4.5 million guaranteed.
Flacco will now serve as the backup to 2023 first-round pick Anthony Richardson, assuming the former role held by Gardner Minshew, who recently agreed to a deal with the Las Vegas Raiders in free agency.
The 39-year-old has proven to be a sturdy backup throughout the latter half of his career, serving in that role at various stops including the Jets, Eagles and Browns. Last year, Flacco latched on with Cleveland’s practice squad in late November and eventually found himself thrust into the starting role following an array of injuries at the position.
Down the stretch, Flacco went 4-1 as the team’s starter, which helped the Browns reach the playoffs as a wild-card entry. In…
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Author : Tyler Sullivan
Publish date : 2024-03-13 23:55:53
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