Two years ago, the Cleveland Browns made a move nobody saw coming. Joe Flacco, who was off the NFL radar and out of the league, got off his couch and stepped in to give the Browns a playoff push. What followed was a story that Browns fans still remember fondly—Flacco went from a former rival to a fan favorite in Cleveland, a city he had once tormented on the field as a Baltimore Raven.
Now, Flacco is preparing for a full-circle moment: a Week 2 matchup against his old team, the Baltimore Ravens, the very team with which he won a Super Bowl over a decade ago.
Reflecting on His Relationship With John Harbaugh
In a recent interview, Flacco shared some heartfelt thoughts about his relationship with Ravens head coach John Harbaugh.
“Man, it’s crazy to think though,” Flacco said. “Me and John came in together. I can picture myself up in his office my rookie year as we were getting ready for a playoff run. Just kind of looking at each other like, ‘Man, how cool is this?’ It’s pretty cool that 18 years later, we’re still doing this. Anytime you’ve been through the kind of stuff we’ve been through together, you develop a pretty cool relationship.”
It’s clear that mutual respect and shared history have created a unique bond between the quarterback and his former coach—one that stands out even as Harbaugh has pursued Super Bowl success with a new generation of talent, including Lamar Jackson.
Flacco’s Cleveland Comeback
After his days in Baltimore ended, Flacco’s career hit a rough patch. But that short stint with the Browns rejuvenated him. At a time when few teams seemed willing to give him another shot, Cleveland provided a platform for Flacco to prove he still had what it takes.
Now, as he prepares to face the Ravens once again, Flacco is ready to show his former head coach—and fans—that he still has the skill, poise, and leadership that made him a Super Bowl champion.
This matchup isn’t just a game—it’s a personal journey for Flacco, a testament to perseverance, and a reminder of the relationships built along the way in the NFL.
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