The Giants have been linked to a handful of veteran signal callers during the early days of free agency. The team is once again giving serious consideration to an experienced quarterback. According to ESPN’s Field Yates, the Giants hosted Joe Flacco on a visit today.
Entering his age-40 season, Flacco represents more of a bridge and/or backup option than the likes of Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson. Still, considering Flacco’s recent play, the veteran would be a welcome addition to a barren Giants QBs room.
Flacco’s post-Ravens tenure didn’t get off to the best start. He went 2-6 with the Broncos in 2019, and he won only one of his nine starts with the Jets between 2020 and 2022. Flacco proved that he still had something left in the tank while playing with the Browns in 2023. The quarterback earned Comeback Player of the Year honors after guiding the Browns to a surprise playoff appearance, with Flacco going 4-1 while completing 60.3 percent of his passes for 1,616 yards, 13 touchdowns, and eight interceptions.
That performance earned him another NFL contract, with the Colts adding him as a contingency to Anthony Richardson last offseason. Indy’s investment proved to be somewhat worthwhile, as Flacco was called on to start six games for his new squad. The 39-year-old only went 2-4, but he still managed to toss 12 touchdowns while finishing with his highest completion percentage since 2019.
In New York, Flacco wouldn’t be the definitive QB1, but he would buy the Giants some extra time as they navigate their uncertain depth chart. Tommy DeVito is the only signal caller under contract in New York, leading many pundits to believe the front office will use their third-overall pick to secure a player at the position. Flacco could keep the seat warm while the rookie gains experience.
Flacco may also be a backup plan for the organization. The Giants remain in play for Rodgers, and they’re set to meet with Wilson tomorrow (Wilson left his Browns meeting today without a contract). If the organization strikes out on those two targets, they may be ready to pivot to another Super Bowl-winning QB in Flacco.
