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Comeback Player of the Year Joe Flacco makes free-agency decision

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 3/13/24

Joe Flacco’s big finish with the Cleveland Browns has landed him another contract.

Flacco has agreed to a one-year deal with the Indianapolis Colts. The contract is for $8.7 million, with $4.5 million guaranteed, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Former Browns QB and NFL Comeback Player of the Year winner Joe Flacco reached agreement with the Indianapolis Colts, per sources. It’s a one-year deal worth up to $8.7 million, including $4.5 million guaranteed. Flacco to Indy. pic.twitter.com/e9aNkQGfaG

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2024

Flacco will be expected to serve as Anthony Richardson’s backup on the Colts.

Last season, Flacco signed with the Browns as a free agent and later became their starting quarterback. He excelled in the starting role and outplayed the likes of Dorian Thompson-Robinson and P.J. Walker, who were also behind Deshaun Watson on the depth chart.

Flacco passed for 1,616 yards and 13 touchdowns while leading the Browns to a 4-1 record in five games. This offseason, the Browns added Jameis Winston as their new backup quarterback and were content to let Flacco walk. The Colts signed him to be their backup quarterback after losing Gardner Minshew to the Raiders.

The Colts will be the 39-year-old Flacco’s fifth NFL team.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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