The Jets needed to find an experienced backup quarterback this offseason. Enter Joe Flacco.
Flacco committed to a one-year deal worth up to $4.5 million on Friday. He brings a winning pedigree and a resume filled to the brim with starting experience. He won’t push Sam Darnold for the starting job, but will be a more than capable backup should Darnold get hurt. Darnold has already missed six games in just two seasons.
With that said, let’s get to know the Jets’ latest addition to the quarterback room. Here are seven things to know about Flacco.
Historic Postseason Run
On his way to leading the Ravens to a Super Bowl victory over the San Franciso 49ers and earning Super Bowl MVP honors in the process, Joe Flacco had one of the more memorable performances by a quarterback in postseason history.
Flacco completed 73 of 126 passes for 1,140 yards, 11 touchdowns and zero interceptions in four games during the 2012 playoffs. Flacco capped the run by completing 22 of 33 passes for 287 yards and three first-half touchdowns in Baltimore’s second Super Bowl victory in franchise history.