As the Baltimore Ravens warmed up for their game against the Cleveland Browns, quarterback Joe Flacco could be excused for being a bit preoccupied.
His wife was in labor.
About an hour before kickoff on Sunday, Joe Flacco's wife Dana gave birth to the couple's second child. The Ravens announced it about 30 minutes before the game started.
Joe Flacco's wife gave birth to the couple's second child about 30 minutes ago. Flacco will play today vs. Browns.
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 15, 2013
It's a baby boy for the Flaccos! Congrats @TeamFlacco! — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 15, 2013
Flacco will play against the Browns, but it had to be a difficult thing for Flacco to wonder what was happening during one of the biggest moments of his life while trying to concentrate on his high-profile job. Now that we know that the birth went well and Flacco has a new son, he can go ahead with a clear head – although one would figure he wants to get out of the stadium pretty quickly after the game today.

Congratulations to the Flacco family.
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