Joe Flacco: podcast appearances and interviews

Joseph Vincent Flacco, born January 16, 1985, is an American professional football quarterback currently with the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. Flacco played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers and the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens before being selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round of the 2008 NFL draft. During his tenure with the Ravens, he served as the starting quarterback from 2008 until midway through the 2018 season. His leadership helped the team reach the playoffs six times, secure two AFC North titles, appear in three AFC Championship Games, and win Super Bowl XLVII after the 2012 season. Flacco was named the Most Valuable Player of that Super Bowl, setting a postseason record by tying Joe Montana with 11 touchdown passes without interception. Following this success, he signed a six-year contract worth $120.6 million. Over the years, Flacco's performance declined; injuries and the emergence of Lamar Jackson led to his losing the starting position. He was traded to the Denver Broncos in 2019, but a neck injury cut his season short, and he was waived. He subsequently played for the Jets and the Philadelphia Eagles before joining the Cleveland Browns in 2023, where he led the team to a playoff berth and earned the Comeback Player of the Year award. Flacco later signed with the Indianapolis Colts and then returned to Cleveland, before being traded to the Cincinnati Bengals in 2025. That season, he was selected to his first Pro Bowl, highlighting his longevity and recognition in the league.