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Zach Wilson welcomes Joe Flacco back to Jets

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated 3/24/22

Joe Flacco agreed to remain with the New York Jets in a backup quarterback role, and Zach Wilson seems quite pleased about that. The former BYU star had an awesome way of showing it.

After the Jets announced that they re-signed Flacco, Wilson sent a hilarious tweet welcoming the 37-year-old back. He called Flacco “dad” and referred to him as an “Elite QB.”

Always helps to have an Elite QB in the locker room.

Welcome back, dad @JoeFlacco https://t.co/agdUaL6O90

— Zachary Wilson (@ZachWilson) March 24, 2022

Those who have followed Flacco’s career know that there was once a highly entertaining debate over whether Flacco should be considered “elite.” That question has since been answered, but the former Baltimore Ravens star does have a Super Bowl ring and Super Bowl MVP Trophy. He may not be elite, but he has had a solid career.

Flacco was with the Jets in 2020 before he signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as a backup to Jalen Hurts last season. He was then traded back to New York after Wilson went down with an injury. Obviously, the two established a close relationship during their brief time together.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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