As we enter the second week of NFL free agency, we’re taking an inside look at situations around the league that have developed in recent days.
NFL Free Agency News and Rumors
As we saw last year with the Indianapolis Colts, the backup quarterback position became very important after rookie Anthony Richardson was lost for the season after just four games due to a significant right shoulder injury.
Here’s how they addressed the most important backup spot on the roster, as well as offseason developments for the Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Joe Flacco’s Free Agency Sends Him to Indianapolis
The team signed veteran QB Gardner Minshew to a one-year, $3.75 million deal before the 2023 season. His performance over his 13 starts filling in for the injured Richardson was strong enough for him to garner a two-year, $25 million deal with the Las Vegas Raiders.
With Minshew gone, the team turned to the veteran market again and signed Joe Flacco last week.
We’re told the Philadelphia Eagles made an offer to the veteran signal-caller, but he wound up signing a one-year, $4.5 million fully guaranteed contract with the Colts, a league source confirmed.
As was the case with Minshew last season, Flacco’s contract also includes incentives that could bring his deal to around $8.2 million.
Flacco can earn an extra $1 million if he plays in at least 60% of the offensive snaps in the regular season and can earn an extra $2.7 million for a combination of playoff wins and playing time in the postseason, should the team make it that far.
