Some NFL quarterbacks choose to spend their fortune in a wildly ostentatious fashion, buying private jets, yachts, $300,000 watches, or flashy supercars. Joe Flacco, 2013 Super Bowl MVP with the Baltimore Ravens and current Cincinnati Bengals quarterback, built a home near where he and his wife, Dana, grew up that perfectly suits his large family of seven.

Joe Flacco’s Family Home Puts Function Before Flash
Photography by Brian Wetzel Photography.
Neutral-toned living room with a curved sofa, wooden coffee table, two chairs, large windows, and a potted plant. Light streams in, highlighting minimalist decor and natural mat
Modern living room with beige sofa, black and wooden accents, wall art, and a view of a staircase with a black railing in the background
Bedroom with two beds, a wooden dresser between them, striped bedding, large windows with shades, and soft natural light
Modern kitchen with a marble island, three black chairs, pendant lights, white cabinets, and a dining area with large windows in the background
A minimalist bedroom with a beige bed, two wooden nightstands with white lamps, abstract art above the bed, and two arched doorways on either side
Mudroom with wooden lockers, shoe cubbies, a woven basket holding sports equipment, a window with a shade, and a bench beside a neutral patterned rug
A hallway with patterned beige walls leads to a room with brown walls, wicker chair, window, and hanging light. Cushioned bench and towel hang beside the doorway
Neutral-toned living room with two sofas, two armchairs, a stone fireplace, wooden coffee tables, a potted plant, and minimal decor. Light streams in from two glass doors