Will Joe Flacco be a free agent in 2019?
According to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport, the Ravens are looking to dump their former starting quarterback next season due to how well Lamar Jackson has been playing.
"Look at Flacco's future: He's 33 years old and set to make $18.5 million next year. They are expected to move on from his this offseason. They'll incur $16 million of dead money," Rapoport said.
"But of course, they're not going to bring him back as a backup making $16 million."
Aside from the $18.5 million he would make in 2019, the Ravens would owe Flacco $20.25 million in 2020 and another $24.25 million in 2021. The Ravens already have taken on Flacco's guaranteed money, so it wouldn't be difficult for them to move on from him in the offseason.
Jackson took over for Flacco four weeks ago after the veteran was sidelined with a hip injury and has posted a 3-1 record in that time. The only loss during that time period came from the Chiefs in overtime.
Flacco has thrown for 2,465 yards, 12 touchdowns and six interceptions with three fumbles this season. In the four games he's started, Jackson has thrown for 500 yards and three touchdowns, but has rushed for 332 yards and two touchdowns. In that span he's had three interception and two fumbles lost.