Crowned Cleveland’s starting quarterback for the remainder of the 2023 season, Joe Flacco left no stone unturned to shine brightly on the field. With his stellar performance, he has already earned the team a playoff run after leading them to consecutive wins, which earned him the praise of fans and legendary athletes like the NBA superstar, LeBron James.
Flacco balled out again, leading the Browns to their fourth straight win over the New York Jets in Cleveland. Seemingly, the team’s winning streak will get stronger only after an initial blow in their QB room. Meanwhile, as the hopes of Browns fans grow, so does Flacco’s bank account.
How did Joe Flacco make $300K in 5 starts?
Joe Flacco currently holds the second-best odds to secure the title of NFL Comeback Player of the Year, at +100. Buffalo Bills star Damar Hamlin has the best odds, at -150. Whether Flacco will earn the title or not is still uncertain, but he has managed to secure a substantial amount of money in his last few matches.
Over the past month, the signal-caller earned a significant $300,000 in contract incentives, a result of leading the Browns to victories against formidable opponents such as the New York Jets, Jacksonville Jaguars, Chicago Bears, and Houston Texans. Each win earned him a neat sum of $75,000.
As the Browns’ playoff aspirations intensify, so do Joe Flacco’s earning prospects. The potential to clinch an additional $75,000 hinges on his ability to guide the franchise to victory against the Cincinnati Bengals in their upcoming regular-season finale.
Flacco’s prowess on the field was undeniable in their recent win against the Jets. He amassed 309 yards, threw three touchdowns, and completed 19-of-29 passes, albeit with one interception.
His exceptional performance highlighted his indispensable role within a Browns team that has seen four different quarterbacks take the field this season, illustrating Flacco’s adaptability and leadership under center. Joining the ranks of Deshaun Watson, PJ Walker, and rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson as a starting quarterback for the Browns this year, Flacco bolstered the team’s offensive capabilities and seemingly reaped substantial financial rewards through his impressive on-field contributions as well.
Joe Flacco’s incentive-enriched contract
Joe Flacco earlier penned a one-year contract with the Browns, worth a modest $2.5 million. The structure of the deal features a base salary of $1.8 million coupled with a signing bonus of $400,000, via Pro Football Network. However, what sets this contract apart are the incentives intricately woven into its fabric.
As aforementioned, the veteran’s earnings extend beyond the field, as he stands to gain an extra $75,000 for every regular-season victory. A Wild Card Round win promises him $250,000, escalating to $500,000 for a Divisional Round victory. The stakes will skyrocket further, with a whopping $1 million reward awaiting him should the team clinch the AFC Championship. But the pinnacle of his incentive structure will be an incredible $2 million bonus for securing a Lombardi trophy.
Joe Flacco became a part of the Browns’ roster in late November, filling the void created by an unfortunate season-ending shoulder injury to Watson. For the signal-caller, this contract represents not just a chance to play but also a potential jackpot tied to the team’s victories, especially given the fact that no team approached him until the Browns called him. The vet’s deal will expire after the 2023 NFL season, making him a free agent next year.
