Joe Flacco's Wife Dana Grady: Bengals QB's High School Lover Who Fueled His Rise To Super Bowl MVP

Joe Flacco's trade from the Cleveland Browns to the Cincinnati Bengals has been right up there among the biggest moments of the 2025 NFL season. No one at the start of the season could predict that the 40-year-old would be traded to the Bengals, a team which he had treated as a 'prime rival' during his eleven seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. There's no denying that it is a 'short-term gamble' by the Bengals, which they had to take due to their struggling offence after Joe Burrow's injury.

Joe Flacco's Bengals home debut aided by wife, Dana Grady, historic over-40 QB clash vs Aaron Rodgers

The Cleveland Browns' decision to make way for youngsters by trading off a leader like Joe Flacco has become a topic of mass discussion on the internet, while Cincinnati Bengals supporters are keeping their fingers crossed. Flacco made his debut for the Bengals in the 2025 NFL season on October 12 against the Green Bay Packers in an away match. The veteran quarterback's home debut at Paycor Stadium against the Pittsburgh Steelers gained significant attention because it featured another NFL veteran, Aaron Rodgers.

When the Cincinnati Bengals hosted the Pittsburgh Steelers, it was only the third time in NFL history that two quarterbacks over age 40 started against each other. While Joe Flacco is 40, Aaron Rodgers is 41, and Cameron Heyward nicknamed the clash "Icy Hot Bowl". Apart from all the buzz around Flacco's trade to the Bengals, his wife, Dana Grady, played a vital role in helping him learn the Bengals' playbook.

Joe Flacco praises his wife, Dana Grady's playbook help, quizzes boost QB's prep, love story shines even after more than a decade together

The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback, Joe Flacco, lauded his wife, Dana Grady, for her efforts and admitted that she even had an unexpected "play-calling rhythm". Flacco only had four days before his first game for the Bengals, and the way his wife sat with him in the hotel and quizzed him by reading out plays clearly speaks to why they're still going strong even after being together for more than a decade. Now, without further ado, let's dive into their love story, which is nothing less than a Hollywood movie.

Who is Joe Flacco's wife, Dana Grady? Cincinnati Bengals quarterback is married to his high school girlfriend

Joe Flacco is married to Dana Grady, who was born on February 24, 1985, in Audubon, New Jersey. The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback was also born in the same place, on January 16, 1985. Joe and Dana met for the first time at Audubon High School. After graduating from high school in 2003, they went to the University of Delaware and continued their relationship. While Joe went on to make his career as a professional footballer, Dana started working as an X-ray technician.

Meet Joe Flacco and Dana Grady's five children, including four sons and a daughter

In 2008, Joe Flacco was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens and during his fourth NFL season in 2011, he got married to his high school sweetheart, Dana Grady. On June 25, 2011, Joe and Dana took the plunge and even took photos outside the Audubon High School, where they first met and fell in love. The couple welcomed their eldest and first child, Stephen, in June 2012, and their second son, Daniel, in September 2013.

Dana Grady gave birth to their third child, Francis, in January 2015, and in September 2016, they welcomed their first daughter, Evelyn. Joe Flacco became a father for a fifth time in April 2018, when his stunning wife welcomed their fourth and youngest son, Thomas, into their lives. In a career spanning more than 17 years, Joe has played for seven different teams, yet he managed to fulfil his daddy duties like a pro.  

Joe Flacco's wife, Dana Grady, has been his biggest cheerleader since his journey from high school to Super Bowl MVP

From Joe Flacco's high school days to his drafting by the Baltimore Ravens and winning the Super Bowl XLVII Championship and the Super Bowl XLVII MVP award, Dana Grady has been instrumental in his journey. Whether we talk about giving him a pep talk at home or cheering for him from the stands, she never left a stone unturned to be her husband's constant source of motivation. We hope Joe and Dana continue to inspire us with the way they're leading their marriage and parenting their kids.

What are your thoughts on Joe Flacco and Dana Grady's love story that is so rare and beautiful? Let us know.

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