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sports27 days ago•1 min saved

Cooper Rush Set to Start for Falcons in Week 1 vs. Steelers Amid QB Health Questions

Cooper Rush will start at quarterback for the Falcons in Week 1 against the Steelers after back spasms sidelined him briefly, with Tua Tagovailoa ruled out due to an oblique injury and Michael Penix Jr. working back from ACL rehab. Jack Strand remains the only other quarterback on the roster behind Rush, and Atlanta has an emergency third QB available as the team monitors Rush’s status ahead of kickoff, which could also impact Strand’s NFL debut.

via Bleacher Report|

#backup-qb #cooper-rush #falcons

sports1 month ago•8 min saved

Allen Shines as Bills Firmly Establish Backup QB Role in Browns Preseason Win

Buffalo rolled to a 31-7 preseason win over the Browns as Kyle Allen impressed at quarterback, likely locking up the Bills’ No. 2 spot behind Josh Allen, while the game underscored roster depth across positions and the addition of defensive tackle Greg Gaines.

via Democrat and Chronicle|

#backup-qb #buffalo-bills #kyle-allen

sports2 months ago•37 min saved

Saints camp Day 4: Backup QB race remains unsettled after a sloppy practice

Saints’ Day 4 training camp highlighted ongoing uncertainty in the backup quarterback battle amid a sloppy session, with Spencer Rattler taking reps and a TD noted, as evaluators continue monitoring who’ll back up the starter ahead of preseason.

via NOLA.com|

#backup-qb #nfl #saints

sports5 months ago•2 min saved

Jets' Cade Klubnik Impresses Early in Minicamp, Sparking Backup QB Hopes

Jets rookie Cade Klubnik has shown strong early signs at rookie minicamp, including accurate throws and leadership, fueling optimism that he could contend for the QB2 role behind Geno Smith, though the sample size is small and preseason will determine his real role.

via The Jet Press|

#backup-qb #cade-klubnik #jets

sports7 months ago•4 min saved

Cap reality could push Patriots toward a veteran backup behind Drake Maye

New England’s salary-cap constraints could force a rethink at backup QB behind Drake Maye. With Josh Dobbs carrying a near $5 million cap hit, the team could release him for savings or explore adding a top veteran backup such as Jimmy Garoppolo, Mitch Trubisky, or Carson Wentz, balancing cap reality with immediate depth while Dobbs remains a likely option to stay.

via Musket Fire|

#backup-qb #nfl #patriots

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

Dan Campbell Highlights Kyle Allen's Lead in Lions' Backup QB Race

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell has indicated that Kyle Allen currently leads the backup quarterback competition over Hendon Hooker, citing Allen's better performance in preseason games. While Hooker still has opportunities to improve, his recent struggles and Campbell's comments suggest Allen is the frontrunner for the backup role as the preseason concludes.

via Pride Of Detroit|

#backup-qb #dan-campbell #hendon-hooker

sports3 years ago•3 min saved

"Potential Moves for Miami Dolphins, Patriots, and Packers in the NFL Offseason"

The Miami Dolphins should make three key moves before the 2023 season: signing running back Dalvin Cook, adding linebacker help, and keeping tabs on the backup quarterback market. Cook, who is reportedly considering the Dolphins among other teams, would provide a significant boost to the offense. The team also needs to address their linebacker position, as they currently lack depth beyond Jerome Baker and David Long. Additionally, with concerns about Tua Tagovailoa's health, the Dolphins should monitor the backup quarterback market for potential reinforcements.

via Pro Football Network|

#backup-qb #dalvin-cook #linebacker