Joe Flacco Fantasy

The Philadelphia Eagles signed free-agent quarterback Joe Flacco to a one-year deal with $3.5 million guaranteed, according to a source. He'll have the chance to earn $4 million more in incentives. Flacco is now in line to back up second-year quarterback Jalen Hurts after the Eagles traded Carson Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts this offseason. Flacco has 175 career starts, so he'll be a valuable veteran resource for Hurts, who was a second-round pick last year. Flacco made five appearances with the New York Jets last year with Sam Darnold injured, but he went 0-4 as a starter and was mediocre as a passer. He grew up close to Philadelphia, so this will be a homecoming for the veteran signal-caller. The 36-year-old is well past his prime and would be a low-upside QB2 if Hurts were to get injured.

Mar. 24th • 2:00 PM

The Philadelphia Eagles are bringing in free-agent quarterback Joe Flacco for a visit on Monday, according to a source. Flacco has also generated some backup interest from the San Francisco 49ers. The 36-year-old would be serving as the backup to second-year quarterback Jalen Hurts if he were to sign with the Eagles. Nate Sudfeld is currently a free agent. Flacco would serve as a grizzled veteran backup with plenty of NFL experience, but he doesn't have much left in the tank at this point and was never much of a fantasy QB, even in his prime. Flacco made five starts for the New York Jets last season and threw for 864 yards, six touchdowns and three interceptions.

Mar. 22nd • 2:01 PM

The San Francisco 49ers are bringing in free-agent quarterback Joe Flacco for a visit. The 36-year-old spent the 2020 season with the New York Jets and played for 49ers quarterbacks coach Rich Scangarello in Denver. Flacco has long been regarded by head coach Kyle Shanahan as a good fit for his offense, but the veteran signal-caller would merely be backing up Jimmy Garoppolo as an insurance policy. He started four games for the Jets last year, completing 55 percent of his passes for 864 yards, six touchdowns and three interceptions. The Niners also have Nick Mullens, Josh Rosen and Josh Johnson as backup quarterbacks on their current roster.

Mar. 19th • 12:18 PM