Joe Flacco, the former Super Bowl MVP and longtime Baltimore Ravens quarterback, has signed a one-year contract with the Cleveland Browns for the 2025 NFL season. This move sets up the possibility of Flacco facing his former team, the Ravens, twice during the regular season.
Contract Details
Flacco’s contract with the Browns is valued at $4.05 million and is heavily incentive-based. He can earn additional bonuses tied to team victories:ESPN.com+4AP News+4CBS News+4Sporting News
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$75,000 for each regular-season win
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$250,000 for a wild-card playoff win
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$500,000 for a divisional playoff win
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$1 million for an AFC Championship win
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$2 million for a Super Bowl victorySBNation.com+8FOX Sports+8CBS News+8ESPN.com+6Sporting News+6AP News+6
Role with the Browns
With starting quarterback Deshaun Watson sidelined for the 2025 season due to recurring Achilles injuries, Flacco’s experience is a valuable asset for the Browns. He is expected to compete for the starting role alongside Kenny Pickett, who was acquired by the Browns during the offseason. Pickett has expressed his intent to vie for the starting position, stating, “That’s the plan.” CBS News+3The US Sun+3The Hill+3
Potential Matchups Against the Ravens
As a member of the AFC North, the Browns are scheduled to play the Ravens twice in the 2025 regular season. These matchups could see Flacco facing his former team, adding an intriguing storyline to the season.
Flacco’s return to the Browns and potential games against the Ravens will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike, as he brings veteran leadership and experience to a team aiming for postseason success.