Joe Flacco (born January 16, 1985) is an American NFL quarterback who first rose to fame with the Baltimore Ravens after being drafted in 2008, leading the team to a Super Bowl XLVII victory in the 2012 season, where he was named MVP. During that historic playoff run, he tied Joe Montana's record for 11 touchdown passes without an interception, and he later signed a then-record $120.6 million contract. After a decline in performance and a hip injury, he lost his starting job to Lamar Jackson and was traded to the Denver Broncos in 2019, beginning a journeyman phase with the Jets, Eagles, and Browns. In 2023, he made a stunning comeback with the Cleveland Browns, leading them to the playoffs and winning the Comeback Player of the Year award. After stints with the Colts and a return to Cleveland, he was traded to the Cincinnati Bengals in 2025 following a Joe Burrow injury, earning his first-ever Pro Bowl selection at age 40. Known for having one of the strongest arms in the NFL, Flacco's career is defined by his clutch playoff performances and remarkable longevity.