Joe Flacco's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: American Football
Joe Flacco's Sports Injuries Table
| Type | Area | Date | Consequences | Content | How It Happened | Recovery Duration | Rehabilitation Details | Impact On Career | Psychological Impact | Previous Injuries | Return To Competition | Severity | Treatment | Medical Staff | Long Term Impact | Preventive Measures | Competition Missed | Initial Symptoms | Re Injury Risk | Support System | Rehabilitation Location |
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| Hip Injuries | right hip | 2019-10-26 | Placed on injured reserve, ending his season. | Initially reported as a neck injury, further evaluation revealed that his hip was also affected, contributing to his overall discomfort and performance issues. | Flacco sustained a neck injury that was later found to have an impact on his hip during a game against the Indianapolis Colts. | Several months | Underwent physical therapy and rehabilitation to address both neck and hip issues. | Missed the remainder of the 2019 season and was released by the Denver Broncos in the offseason. | Frustration due to recurring injuries and their impact on his career. | Previous knee injury in 2015. | Signed with the New York Jets in the 2020 season. | Moderate | Physical therapy and rehabilitation | Denver Broncos' medical team and external specialists | Potential for chronic hip discomfort and reduced mobility. | Focused on strengthening and flexibility exercises for the hip and neck. | Missed the remainder of the 2019 season. | Pain and discomfort in the hip and neck. | Moderate risk due to the nature of the injury and | Family, team staff, and medical professionals. | Denver Broncos' facilities and specialized rehab centers. |
| Knee Injuries | left knee | 2015-11-21 | Season-ending injury | Flacco suffered a significant knee injury towards the end of the game. Despite the injury, he managed to stay on the field and complete the game-winning drive. | Joe Flacco tore his ACL and MCL during a game against the St. Louis Rams. | 9 months | Underwent surgery to repair the torn ligaments and followed a comprehensive rehabilitation program. | Missed the remainder of the 2015 season and the start of the 2016 season. His performance was affected for several subsequent seasons. | Reportedly faced challenges in regaining confidence in his knee. | No previous significant knee injuries reported. | Returned to competition in the 2016 season. | Severe | Surgical repair and extensive rehabilitation | Baltimore Ravens' medical team and external specialists | Potential for long-term knee issues and reduced mobility. | Strengthening and conditioning exercises focused on knee stability. | Missed the last 6 games of the 2015 season and the start of the 2016 season. | Pain and instability in the knee immediately after the injury. | Moderate to high risk of re-injury due to the natu | Family, team staff, and medical professionals. | Baltimore Ravens' facilities and specialized rehab centers. |
| Neck Injuries | neck | 2019-10-26 | Placed on injured reserve, ending his season. | Flacco experienced significant neck pain and discomfort, leading to further evaluation and eventual placement on injured reserve. | Sustained a neck injury during a game against the Indianapolis Colts. | Several months | Underwent extensive physical therapy and rehabilitation to address neck stability and reduce pain. | Contributed to his release from the Denver Broncos and subsequent signing with the New York Jets. | Increased concerns about the longevity of his career due to recurring injuries. | Previous knee injury in 2015, hip issues discovered in conjunction with the neck injury. | Returned to competition with the New York Jets in the 2020 season. | Severe | Physical therapy, rehabilitation, and pain management | Denver Broncos' medical team and external specialists | Potential for chronic neck pain and mobility issues. | Strengthening and conditioning exercises focused on neck stability. | Missed the remainder of the 2019 season. | Severe neck pain and discomfort. | Moderate to high risk of re-injury due to the natu | Family, team staff, and medical professionals. | Denver Broncos' facilities and specialized rehab centers. |
Joe Flacco's Sports Injuries Videos
Kiko Alonso Hit on Joe Flacco | Dolphins vs. Ravens | NFL
We're gonna go with five wides including Escobar, who's going to come in motion at the bottom of your screen. Former Cowboys tight end just signed a couple of days ago. Rolling, rolling—flags are down. It was Kiko Alonso who delivered the hit, and Alonso is in his face. Harbaugh is livid. You just lost your quarterback for the game, and Harbaugh knows that.
Benz's helmet comes jarringly off, and it's definitely a penalty as the quarterback gives himself up. Alonso's hit is way too aggressive. Quarterbacks giving themselves up need to be shown restraint at the end of that. Harbaugh knows what just happened—he probably lost his quarterback for the night due to a cheap shot. Flacco's eyes show shock; he's going to be in concussion protocol with Ryan Mallett coming in as backup. This has to be a penalty—personal foul, defense, 15-yard penalty, automatic first down. The defensive player had time to throttle back at the end, but Alonso lunged. Joe immediately tried to put his hand up, signaling he knew right away.
Final Drive: Watch Flacco Play Through a Torn ACL
The video details how Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco persevered through three plays despite a severe knee injury. Flacco tore his ACL on the first play of the game-winning drive against the Rams but remained in the game, handing the ball off twice and spiking it to set up a game-winning field goal. Despite the injury, he walked off the field casually, showcasing his toughness. Flacco commented on his decision to stay in the game, emphasizing his desire to win. The video also mentions upcoming community service activities by the Ravens, including serving meals to those in need.
