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Ravens Sign New Backup QB for Flacco

The contract is reportedly for $3 million.

The Baltimore Ravens announced Tuesday that the team has signed Matt Schaub as a new backup quarterback for Joe Flacco.

Schaub, 33, signed a one-year contract worth $3 million, sources told ESPN.

He comes to the Ravens from the Raiders and also has played for the Falcons and Texans.

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The veteran with 11 years of experience “will continue to help Flacco grow...” the Ravens reported.

As backup quarterback, Schaub will replace Tyrod Taylor, who signed a two-year contract with the Buffalo Bills in March after four seasons backing up Flacco without a single start, according to The Baltimore Sun.

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Flacco has started 112 games straight, only eclipsed in consecutive regular-season starts by Eli Manning and Philip Rivers, ESPN reports.

Screenshot of Matt Schaub from RaiderCentral/YouTube.

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