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Quarterback Joe Flacco, 39, revealed that he is pleased to have the opportunity to play in the NFL again after signing a one-year deal with the Indianapolis Colts to play quarterback. of Anthony Richardson, according to a report from NFL Network. ( sakidbet  )

Flacco won the 2023 Comeback Player of the Year award after his performance in starting five games late in the regular season with the Cleveland Browns, but Andrew General manager W Barry has hired former New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston as DeSean Watson’s new backup.

But Flacco will continue for another season as Richardson’s backup in Indianapolis after Gardner Minshew signed a two-year, $25 million deal with the Reds. Las Vegas Raiders 

‘It’s obviously a bit different to last season. I didn’t get a phone call at the time,’ Flacco explained about his time as a free agent. before leading to signing with an Indie team 

‘But even during this off-season I’m really not sure what that will be like. I didn’t play a lot of games last year or anything like that. But I’m extremely grateful that Indy contacted me and had this opportunity.’

Above all, Flacco, 39, still wants to play football again. He rediscovered his love for the game during his time with the Browns as he proved he can still play well.

Flacco decided to sign with the Colts to serve as Richardson’s backup, even though he doesn’t have a chance to start in 2024. But that doesn’t mean the quarterback won’t have a chance to play. at all 

‘Listen, I’ve been in this role for many years,’ Flacco said of entering the 17th season of his career as Richardson’s backup. ‘Obviously last year was different. go a little Because I’m not with any team. I was able to come in and play pretty quickly.’

‘But yes, it’s just being in the room with him and a lot of conversations happen when you spend a lot of time together. It was just a kind of mindset that could bring experience and help him make things easier. and goes out and plays quickly and uses his skills the way he wants.’

Flacco also admitted he was a bit surprised he didn’t return to Cleveland. which he wants to come back again After a dream performance in Cleveland at the end of last season, Even if it doesn’t happen But he is happy to continue his career in the NFL after receiving the opportunity from Indy.

‘When you have something you love to do. And you enjoy putting in the work and all that. I don’t know that there are too many people who would give up to try something else or figure out what else is out there.’

‘I don’t know what else it could be. One day we’ll figure it out. But I wasn’t really ready to figure out what else I liked to do. Especially when I get the opportunity to do the things I love to do, having five kids at home definitely drives me to come back here and do those things, I’m sure.’