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sports27 days ago•2 min saved

Seahawks weigh Garoppolo as backup after Darnold injury

Sam Darnold exited with a hip injury, leaving Seattle leaning on Drew Lock and creating uncertainty about Darnold's timeline. The Seahawks reportedly could pursue Jimmy Garoppolo as an experienced backup, aided by familiarity with OC Brian Fleury. Garoppolo's decision to play depends on retirement considerations, but signing him would give Seattle a potential starter if Lock falters and could even set up a reunion against his former 49ers team.

via Niner Noise|

#backup-quarterback #jimmy-garoppolo #nfl

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Colts Install Anthony Richardson as No. 2 QB Behind Daniel Jones

Colts head coach Shane Steichen named Anthony Richardson the No. 2 quarterback behind Daniel Jones for the season, with Riley Leonard as the third option. Richardson, drafted fourth overall in 2023, was viewed as the future but injuries and Jones’s play last year delayed his ascent, and Jones’s health could determine whether Richardson gets a chance to start in the final year of his rookie deal.

via NBC Sports|

#anthony-richardson #backup-quarterback #daniel-jones

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Colts Elevate Richardson to QB2, He Embraces Back-Up Role

Anthony Richardson was named the Colts’ No. 2 quarterback behind Daniel Jones after beating out Riley Leonard. He says it’s an honor to be trusted with the QB2 role and is ready to work with the team, despite entering the final year of his rookie contract with 15 starts, a 50.6% completion rate, 11 TDs and 13 INTs.

via nbcsports.com|

#anthony-richardson #backup-quarterback #indianapolis-colts

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Joe Milton Clears Waivers as Cowboys Weigh Re-signing Him as Third QB

Joe Milton cleared NFL waivers after being cut from the Cowboys’ 53-man roster, leaving Dallas with leverage to re-sign him to the practice squad as their third quarterback; with Dak Prescott and Sam Howell on the roster, the Cowboys have signaled they’d welcome Milton back if he clears waivers, a decision driven by preseason performance and roster needs amid a new defensive scheme.

via heavy.com|

#backup-quarterback #dallas-cowboys #joe-milton

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Dolphins add Kyle McCord as Malik Willis backup, Packers cash in with sixth-round pick

Miami traded a 2028 sixth-round pick to Green Bay to acquire quarterback Kyle McCord, making him the top backup behind Malik Willis as Miami reshuffles its QB depth after a flurry of moves. Green Bay receives a future draft asset for a quarterback who isn’t slated to start behind Jordan Love and Tyrod Taylor. McCord has prior ties to the Dolphins’ staff and previously spent time with Philadelphia, giving him a familiar path onto Miami’s roster.

via CBS Sports|

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sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Dolphins trim roster, hunt for a new No. 2 QB behind Malik Willis

The Miami Dolphins are cutting down to a 53-man roster by Sunday, releasing a wave of players including QB Mark Gronowski (to the practice squad), Cam Miller, DT Matthew Butler, CB Marco Wilson, S Lonnie Johnson, WR Terrace Marshall Jr., WR Jalen Reagor, LB Tyrel Dodson and others. Malik Willis remains the lone QB on the active roster, with a new backup QB expected to be added in the next day or two. The team has already traded Quinn Ewers to Jacksonville and, in separate moves, acquired RB Jarquez Hunter for Tutu Atwell. As cuts continue, Miami is weighing several potential No. 2 QB targets (Dillon Gabriel, Taylen Green, JJ McCarthy, Will Levis, Hendon Hooker, Andy Dalton, Jake Browning) while preparing for more roster updates over the weekend.

via Miami Herald|

#backup-quarterback #malik-willis #miami-dolphins

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Richardson Emerges as Colts' Backup QB Front-Runner After Preseason Finale

Anthony Richardson, the 2023 No. 4 pick, is the favorite to win Indianapolis' backup quarterback job after a strong preseason finale against the Lions, going 7-for-10 for 80 yards in the game and finishing the preseason 21-for-33 for 249 yards with one interception; Riley Leonard struggled in the finale (3-for-7 for 48 yards) and finished the preseason 20-for-42 for 199 yards with two interceptions, as Richardson enters the final year of his rookie contract.

via NBC Sports|

#anthony-richardson #backup-quarterback #indianapolis-colts

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Undrafted Daniels Set to Push for Bucs' No. 2 QB Role in Preseason Finale

Jalon Daniels, an undrafted rookie, will start Tampa Bay's preseason finale vs. Jacksonville, aiming to secure the No. 2 quarterback job behind Baker Mayfield. He is slated to play the first half (possibly into the third) after rallying the team for come-from-behind wins and posting a strong two-week stat line, with Jake Browning and Connor Bazelak following.

via NBC Sports|

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sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Rams keep No.2 QB decision fluid ahead of Australia opener

Rams coach Sean McVay said Ty Simpson and Stetson Bennett remain in the running for the No.2 QB job behind Matthew Stafford, with no decision yet as the opener against the 49ers in Australia approaches; Simpson started the preseason finale while Bennett didn’t play.

via NBC Sports|

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philadelphia-eagles-news1 month ago•34 min saved

Eagles Training Camp Wraps With Hints For Final Preseason Showdown

The final Eagles training camp practice was light and non-pad, with several players on the injury report and Landon Dickerson returning but looking limited. Jalen Hurts’ 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 work showed timing issues at times, while Tanner McKee and Andy Dalton continued to jockey for QB2, McKee delivering a TD to Tank Bigsby and Dalton flashing with a pass to Stone Smartt. Makai Lemon is being integrated for early touches and could see some action in Friday’s preseason finale vs. the Bengals. The notes also flag standout moments (like Jalyx Hunt) and a quirky special-teams moment, and suggest roster decisions loom after camp.

via Bleeding Green Nation|

#backup-quarterback #eagles-training-camp #jalen-hurts

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Cowboys' backup QB duel stays tight as preseason wraps up

Dallas' backup QB race between Joe Milton and Sam Howell remains neck-and-neck heading into the final preseason game, with Milton delivering two strong showings and Howell contributing plays. Coach Brian Schottenheimer said the competition is close, and Dallas aims to minimize meaningful snaps for backups in the regular season, though Prescott's injury history keeps the discussion active as rosters trim to 53 by August 30.

via NBC Sports|

#backup-quarterback #dallas-cowboys #joe-milton

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Butker’s long kicks spark Chiefs, but late misses doom them in preseason loss to Bucs

Chiefs fall 16-15 to the Buccaneers in preseason Week 2 as Harrison Butker nails three field goals (including a 58-yard and a 69-yard kick) but misses a late 43-yard attempt and a point after; rookies and veterans alike flash in limited action, with Felix Anudike-Uzomah and Mason Thomas providing pass-rush intrigue, rookie Kahlil Benson showing durability concerns at right tackle, and the backup QB battle between Justin Fields and Garrett Nussmeier continuing. Jalen Royals took a lead role with six catches for 51 yards, boosting his bid for a No. 4 receiver spot.

via Arrowhead Pride|

#backup-quarterback #butker #chiefs

sports1 month ago•7 min saved

Eagles' backup QB race stays unsettled after a tame preseason showing

The Eagles’ bid to name a clear No. 2 quarterback remained unresolved after a 24-7 preseason loss to the Ravens. Andy Dalton and Tanner McKee offered little on eight drives, totaling 77 yards and no points, while fifth-round rookie Cole Payton sparked the lone scoring drive. Head coach Nick Sirianni called the game vanilla but stressed the competition isn’t decided and will continue next week.

via NBC Sports Philadelphia|

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sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Commanders' Mariota sidelined for rest of preseason with sprained MCL

Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota left Friday's preseason game with a sprained MCL and will miss the rest of the preseason; it remains unclear if he'll be healthy enough for Week 1, with Sam Hartman and Athan Kaliakmanis as the other QBs and the team weighing adding another healthy quarterback for the final tune-ups.

via NBC Sports|

#backup-quarterback #marcus-mariota #nfl-preseason

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Zach Wilson Dazzles in Saints Preseason Debut, Eyes Backup Role

Zach Wilson started for the Saints in their preseason opener against the Jaguars, throwing for 145 yards and a touchdown with no turnovers on 11-of-16 attempts for a 118 passer rating. He connected on a 28-yard play-action score and added two deep throws (37-yard and 28-yard) to help set up a field goal, making a strong case for the Saints’ backup role behind Tyler Shough. The piece also notes his journeyman NFL path and personal life update with the birth of his daughter.

via nypost.com|

#backup-quarterback #jacksonville-jaguars #new-orleans-saints