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Bengals non-committal on Joe Burrow's Week Three status

9/19/2023

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow missed most of training camp with a calf injury and reportedly re-injured the same calf during the fourth quarter of their loss to the Baltimore Ravens Sunday. Burrow had already shown extreme signs of rust after not playing in camp or in the preseason - now he has a lingering injury to deal with.

Head coach Zac Taylor was non-committal on the status of Burrow - who is set to play the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night in Week Three.

Bengals coach Zac Taylor on Joe Burrow's availability for Monday Night Football against the Rams: Hard to say.
— Ben Baby (@Ben_Baby) September 18, 2023

Taylor said Burrow is dealing with soreness, but did not appear to have a limp or be walking in a walking boot. Which is a good sign, yes? Burrow is as tough as they come, but the obvious aspect with this situation would be re-injury (or worsening of said injury). If they have to sacrifice one game in order for Burrow to be healthy the remainder of the season, they should do it.

Their backup QB is Jake Browning. Just throwing that out there. You'll probably have to Google him.

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Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson is in the NFL's concussion protocol on Monday, per head coach Shane Steichen. Richardson, who was off to a hot start Sunday with two rushing touchdowns, exited the game after appearing to hit his head on the turf. Richardson will have time to clear concussion protocol before next week's game, but Gardner Minshew did a solid job in subbing in for him.

Anthony Richardson is in the concussion protocol, per #Colts HC Shane Steichen. No other update.
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) September 18, 2023

The Kansas City Chiefs restructured the contract of quarterback Patrick Mahomes. They'll owe him a guaranteed $210.6 million through 2026. This deal basically shortens his original deal from eight seasons to just three, but gives him more guaranteed money in the process. The team and Mahomes will revisit the deal in 2026, but something tells me they'll have to re-do this yet again. The $210 million-plus is a record amount over four seasons.

The Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes have restructured his agreement, giving him $210.6 million between 2023 and 2026, the most money in NFL history over a four season span. His compensation for those years is now guaranteed. Also, the Chiefs and Mahomes plan to re-visit the agreement… pic.twitter.com/7a2vlt9Si2
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 18, 2023

MRI shows Aaron Rodgers tore Achilles

9/13/2023

Aaron Rodgers' first season with the New York Jets ended in four plays. An MRI confirmed on Tuesday that Rodgers completely tore his Achilles tendon, knocking him out for the season.

Barring an unlikely veteran acquisition, former No. 2 overall pick Zach Wilson is now QB1 again in New York.

And the future of Rodgers, who turns 40 in December, now appears unclear. https://t.co/eJBVGkPtVv
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 12, 2023

This will leave Zach Wilson as the starting quarterback for the remainder of the year. It also leaves the Green Bay Packers getting a 2024 second-round pick (instead of the first-rounder they would have received had Rodgers played 65 percent or more snaps in 2023).

The Jets officially placed Rodgers on injured reserve on Tuesday.

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San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy showed no signs of rust or his recent elbow surgery in his return to the football field in Week One. Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk said he's enjoyed the connection the two have so far (Aiyuk caught two touchdowns from Purdy on Sunday). "Purdy, I'm enjoying playing with him. He gives us confidence every single week."

Aaron Rodgers exits first game on a cart

9/12/2023

When I said I thought the offseason New York Jets hype train was going to come to a halting stop - I didn't mean it like this.

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers went down with what appeared to be a leg injury in the team's first possession. Rodgers was led to the medical tent, where he was later carted to the locker room to have X-rays. He was given a questionable designation to return to game action before the team ruled him out in the second quarter. X-rays were negative.

The original fear is that Rodgers has an Achilles injury.

#Jets coach Robert Saleh says they’re concerned with an Achilles injury for Aaron Rodgers and expecting an MRI to confirm. “It’s not good.”
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) September 12, 2023

Saleh also stated postgame QB Zach Wilson will be "the guy" moving forward. I'd still expect them to bring in another veteran QB. Joe Flacco anyone?

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Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love impressed on Sunday in his first year as 'The Guy.' Head coach Matt LaFleur says a lot of that is due to the support he has of the team. "There's a big-time belief in that locker room for Jordan Love. I think the guys, they're going to rally around him. They're excited for him. They love him. They respect him. I think you saw that today."
- Love says he's happy to get a win in his first game as a full-time starter. "It feels great. Obviously, that was the plan for us, coming in here and starting the season off the right way, and I think we did that in all phases."

Rookie quarterback Bryce Young had an up-and-down debut with the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Young reflected on his performance post-game. "That's unacceptable. That's on me. I just have to clean that up...Not good enough. Not good enough to win, obviously. I made crucial turnovers, which you can't do, especially where they happened. That falls on me."

Tennessee Titans veteran QB Ryan Tannehill had a sloppy Week One, throwing three interceptions in a loss. "I felt really good coming into the game - I felt healthy, I felt really good mentally, ready to roll. I just didn't come out and play well, obviously. I am not happy with the way I performed, and there's a lot of room to grow there."
- Head coach Mike Vrabel thinks we'll see a better Tannehill moving forward. "He's been a great competitor for us, and he's been unbelievably tough and determined and I am positive those results will be different."

All he does is win. Of course, I'm talking about Jimmy Garoppolo. In his debut with the Las Vegas Raiders, it wasn't flashy - but he did what it took to win. "He's a good leader. He's won a lot of games in this league, " head coach Josh McDaniels said. "Doesn't care about his statistics or anything like that, it's just 'whatever I can do at my position to try to help the team win, I'm going to try to do it.' Super happy that he's a Raider."

To absolutely no one's surprise, the Arizona Cardinals did not come out swinging in Week One. QB Joshua Dobbs thinks that will change, however. "I think a huge jump is in store. Just getting out there, getting the flow of the game right. Getting the flow with the guys - timing, rhythm, and the game's always different than practice sometimes."
- Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon announced on Monday that QB Josh Dobbs will start in Week Two.

#AZCardinals coach Jonathan Gannon announces that Josh Dobbs will get another start at QB this week.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 11, 2023

Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson is dealing with some ankle and knee soreness, but it appears to be nothing serious.

Bengals sign Joe Burrow through 2028

9/8/2023

It happened. The Cincinnati Bengals dropped a major bomb in the first quarter of NFL Kickoff - QB Joe Burrow signed a monster extension. The five-year, $275 million deal will keep Burrow in Cincy until at least 2028.

A record deal: Joe Burrow has reached agreement with the Bengals on an 5-year, $275 million extension that includes $219.01 million guaranteed and makes him the highest-paid player in NFL history, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/6GttDs7zk6
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 8, 2023

The latest highest-paid player in the NFL is ready to kick off the season on Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. Burrow has been dealing with a calf strain that he suffered early in training camp but has logged full practices all week.

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QB Russell Wilson flopped big time in his first year with the Denver Broncos. But in 2023, he's determined to show more of the "old" Russell Wilson. "I'm used to some of those who believe and some of those who doubt, and I think that when you're playing high stakes and you dream to be the best you can possibly be every day, there's always going to be people that question whether you can do it or not. And I think I've proven that throughout my career what I can do and I got to do it again." Can't this dude ever speak normally and not in 'Fortune Cookie?'

Derek Carr is gearing up for his first start in a New Orleans Saints uniform and he's embracing the chance to start over in a new place. "I feel very confident. That is one thing about me, I will never lose confidence whether it goes really great or doesn't go so great." Then why did he cry that one time?

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The Chicago Bears are tasked with taking on new Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love this weekend, which may be challenging considering there isn't a lot of tape on him. Bears DC Alan Williams spoke about his preparation for his defense. "What we're trying to not to do is hunt up too many ghosts. What we have to focus on is what Green Bay has done up until this point... and then look at Love in the preseason and see what he does well."

New York Jets QB Aaron Rodgers talked about how important it is to keep the belief of a Super Bowl win alive.

Aaron Rodgers was asked today why he vocalizes Super Bowl vision with Jets.

“There's a part of that is speaking things into existence, the idea of a manifestation,” Rodgers said. “The other part is a realistic look at the locker room knowing that there's anywhere from 6 to 12…
— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) September 7, 2023

Joe Burrow should be able to go week one

9/6/2023

Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow was listed as "day-to-day" over the weekend by head coach Zac Taylor, but Burrow appears to be trending upwards as far as being available for Week One.

From @NFLTotalAccess: #Bengals QB Joe Burrow is in a good place, health-wise. pic.twitter.com/cAyotiefDA
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 5, 2023

The Bengals enacted a somewhat 'secret' plan to prepare Burrow for in-game action. I'm starting to think the 'secret' was that he wasn't as injured as originally thought - but that's just me.

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott's contract expires in 2024, making him a prime candidate for an extension. However, the team's trading for Trey Lance has raised some suspicions that he could take over for Prescott at that time. Owner Jerry Jones says they expect Prescott to remain in Dallas.

Jerry Jones reiterated on 105.3 The Fan, “We expect Dak to be with us a long time," with Prescott's deal expiring after 2024 and carrying a $59.4 million cap figure next year.
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) September 5, 2023

Speaking of questions at the QB position, many were confused when the New England Patriots waived Bailey Zappe last week. Head coach Bill Belichick says it was what was best for the team. "All the roster decisions are based on what we feel like's best for our football team. There's a number of things involved there. But glad to have Bailey to continue to work with him."
- The Patriots also picked up QB Matt Corral off waivers from the Carolina Panthers last week and offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien says he's been working hard to get up to speed.

"Matt has been here morning, noon and night."

Bill O'Brien praises QB Matt Corral for his effort getting up to speed on the team's system □ pic.twitter.com/9Ep7ovJ6al
— NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSBoston) September 5, 2023

The Chicago Bears listed Nathan Peterman as the team's backup quarterback ahead of Week One.

The Las Vegas Raiders restructured Jimmy Garoppolo's contract.

With Kyler Murray out for a few weeks, the Arizona Cardinals are going to start one of their backups until he's ready. The team isn't saying whether it'll be rookie Clayton Tune or Joshua Dobbs. "It's been a great process," offensive coordinator Drew Petzing said. "The guys in that room, I have a lot of faith in them."

Patriots claim Matt Corral off waivers

9/1/2023

The New England Patriots have made some interesting quarterback moves over the past few days - cutting Bailey Zappe and Malik Cunningham. Here's another - they claimed QB Matt Corral off waivers after he was cut by the Carolina Panthers.

Source: The #Patriots have claimed former #Panthers QB Matt Corral.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 31, 2023

The Panthers selected Corral in the 2022 draft before he was sidelined the entirety of the season with a Lisfranc injury. It'll be interesting to see how he fits in with the other QBs on the practice squad - and how much, if any, playing time he sees behind Mac Jones.

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I, personally, think Joe Flacco is the greatest QB of all time. Joe Montana thinks Dan Marino is. "Put Marino in today's game where he gets free release... and his receivers, holy cow, weren't very big. Now these guys are 6'4", 6'5." I think Marino is probably one of the most unsung heroes of the game. People don't talk enough about him or realize the numbers that he put up during the times he put them up." Apparently Montana doesn't talk to a lot of Miami Dolphins fans, because that's all they talk about.

QB Anthony Brown returned to the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad.
- QB Josh Johnson also re-signed with Ravens.

The Buffalo Bills signed QB Shane Buechele to their practice squad.

QB Nathan Peterman is back with the Chicago Bears.
- The Bears are still making a decision on which QB (Peterman or rookie Tyson Bagent) will be the team's No. 2 QB.

QB Deshaun Watson was voted a Cleveland Browns team captain because he is a very good example of how to lead other men (sarcasm). Head coach Kevin Stefanski actually thinks this though. "These players voted for those guys and Deshaun in particular, but Deshaun, that's very, very natural for him to lead. And I think he's comfortable leading them out in front."

The Indianapolis Colts named rookie QB Anthony Richardson one of their seven captains for 2023.

The Detroit Lions signed QB David Blough to the practice squad.

Expectations are high for the New York Jets this season. And Aaron Rodgers knows it. "Obviously, there are a lot of expectations. A lot of people are going to be pulling for us to fall flat - the crows as Robert Saleh referred to them. A lot of people are in our corner too, which is a good thing."

Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow returned to practice this week, and the plan is for him to return Week 1. If all goes to plan, that is. "I think he's in a good place and we got a good plan in place for him to get ready for Week 1," offensive coordinator Brian Callahan said.

Patriots cut Bailey Zappe, Malik Cunningham

8/30/2023

As NFL teams got down to their final 53-man rosters on Tuesday, the New England Patriots cut everyone not named Mac Jones basically. Backup QBs Bailey Zappe (a fan-favorite) and Malik Cunningham (after a strong preseason) were both waived by the team.

Zappe, a fourth-rounder in 2022, appeared in two games as a rookie - and played well enough for fans to scream incessantly that they wanted him to start over Jones. Cunningham, who was an undrafted free agent out of Louisville in 2023, had a strong preseason.

Fans and media weren't the only ones a little shocked by the moves. Patriots special-teamer Matthew Slater said the news that Zappe was being cut was a shock to the whole locker room.

Matthew Slater said he has “mixed emotions” about Bailey Zappe’s release.

“Certainly, something like that is, I guess, surprising to a lot of us.”

“I love Bailey. He knows how I feel about him. He’s one of my favorite kids all-time.” pic.twitter.com/EBIpj0xYWT
— Zack Cox (@ZackCoxNESN) August 29, 2023

It's possible that one, or both will end up on someone else's roster - or someone's practice squad.

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Jimmy Garoppolo has had a ton of time to get to know Trey Lance over the past few seasons when they were both with the San Francisco 49ers. Garoppolo thinks Lance will end up in a good place, but just needs some playing time (we all feel this way, Jimmy). "Excited for Trey. Just a new opportunity for him. Things didn't work out in San Francisco for whatever reasons, but glad that he gets another shot. This league's all about opportunities, and when you get a fresh one like that, you've just got to take advantage of it."

The Cincinnati Bengals released QB Trevor Siemian.

The #Bengals have released QB Trevor Siemian, per Trevor

Jake Browning is currently QB2
— Jay Morrison (@ByJayMorrison) August 29, 2023

The Washington Commanders cut QB Jake Fromm.

The Denver Broncos waived QB Ben DiNucci.

The Cleveland Browns officially waived QB Kellen Mond.

The Chicago Bears will release QB Nathan Peterman, which will leave Tyson Bagent as the backup QB.

The Dallas Cowboys cut QB Will Grier.

The San Francisco 49ers are keeping QB Brandon Allen on the 53-man roster, along with Sam Darnold and Brock Purdy.

The Buffalo Bills put veteran QB Matt Barkley on injured reserve, leaving Kyle Allen as the No. 2 QB.

QB Tim Boyle was among the New York Jets' final roster cuts.

The Detroit Lions put QB Nate Sudfeld on injured reserve with a torn ACL.

The Baltimore Ravens released both Josh Johnson and Anthony Brown, leaving only two quarterbacks on the 53-man roster.

Cardinals place Murray on PuP; Won't name Week 1 starter

8/29/2023

The Arizona Cardinals will stick quarterback Kyler Murray on the PUP (physically unable to perform) list to begin the season. Murray has been rehabbing an ACL tear from Week 14 in 2022, so this was bound to happen. This move means that Murray will miss the first four games of the season, at a minimum. Onto the good stuff.

The Cardinals released veteran QB Colt McCoy, meaning that he clearly won't be the backup when Murray is out. The team traded for QB Joshua Dobbs last week and have rookie Clayton Tune also on the roster, making the two of them prime candidates for the job.

There's still more.

Head coach Jonathan Gannon says he won't name a starter ahead of Week 1. We're all on the edges of our seats.

Gannon won’t name QB starter ahead of Washington game. Cites competitive advantage.
— Darren Urban (@Cardschatter) August 28, 2023

Citing "competitive advantage" here is insane. It might be the only advantage they have.

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The Houston Texans officially named rookie QB CJ Stroud as their starter for Week One.

“I'm blessed to be a starter so young in this league, which isn't the easiest thing to do, but I know my coaches have faith and trust in me, and I'll go out there and try to do my best."

Our story on #Texans rookie CJ Stroud being named Week 1 starter: https://t.co/NXgCdTzX7g
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 28, 2023

Detroit Lions quarterback Nate Sudfeld suffered a torn ACL in Saturday's preseason game.
- The Lions also waived QB Adrian Martinez, leaving only two quarterbacks on the 53-man roster.

The Minnesota Vikings waived QB Jordan Ta'amu.

The New England Patriots waived quarterback Trace McSorley.

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh says he doesn't anticipate backup QB Tyler Huntley going on injured reserve at this time. Huntley has been dealing with a hamstring injury.

Harbaugh did say that he doesn't foresee QB Tyler Huntley (hamstring) going on IR.
— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) August 28, 2023

John Wolford was waived by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Los Angeles Chargers waived rookie quarterback Max Duggan.

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford is having trouble connecting with his younger teammates, according to his wife Kelly. "So, Matthew's been in the league a long time. He's like, 'The difference in the locker room has changed so significantly.' They have a lot of rookies on their team, they're very young. But he's like, 'I feel like I can't connect.'"

Bucs name Baker Mayfield their starter

8/23/2023

Welp. They finally did it. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have named Baker Mayfield their starting quarterback for the 2023 season. He has beaten out the almighty Kyle Trask.

The #Bucs are going with Baker Mayfield as their starting QB, coach Todd Bowles announced.

The former No. 1 overall pick, Mayfield beat out Kyle Trask for the right to succeed Tom Brady and will start the Sept. 10 opener at Minnesota. pic.twitter.com/Fvcc47uI6J
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 22, 2023

Head coach Todd Bowles named Mayfield the starter in Tuesday's press conference, stating experience and understanding of the playbook as reasons for getting the starting nod.

Bowles also said Mayfield and most starters will play until about the half in their final preseason game.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers, and particularly QB Kenny Pickett, has been getting preseason hype as the offense appears to have taken another step forward. But, Pickett says it's time to pump the brakes. "It is preseason, man. Nothing counts, so it is kind of easy to remain motivated because we haven't done anything yet. Everybody understands that." Respect.

Rookie quarterback Bryce Young will be starting for the Carolina Panthers come September, but the team still wants him to get a few reps in during preseason. Fine by him. "I trust the coaches wholeheartedly in their approach, what they're doing, the play-calling, everything... They have a plan. Whatever that is, I don't question it. I just go in and try to execute."

QB John Wolford returned to practice on Tuesday for the Buccaneers.

Anthony Richardson will start for the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday night.

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon isn't ready to name a starting quarterback for Week 1. But we know it won't be Kyler Murray. "When we need to name the starters we'll name the starters." The choices are vast - veteran Colt McCoy or rookie Clayton Tune. I'm shaking with anticipation.

We'll get our first look at QB Aaron Rodgers in a New York Jets uniform during their last preseason game. While there may be concerns about injuries, head coach Robert Saleh says anything can happen at any time. "You can't coach scared, you can't play scared. You can slip out of your car and have something happen to you. Knock on wood, everyone will be fine."
- As far as Rodgers goes (he hasn't played in a preseason game since 2018), he says, " I used to enjoy playing in the preseason back in my younger years, just to kind of maybe take that first hit or feel the nerves on the first drive. So, I look forward to being out there."

Mike White in concussion protocol

8/22/2023

Miami Dolphins backup quarterback Mike White is in concussion protocol after this weekend's preseason game.

Dolphins backup QB Mike White is in the concussion protocol after staff members found irregularities with him during the game, per HC Mike McDaniel.
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) August 21, 2023

Despite their fan base spending their custody weekend with their kids shit-talking me on the Internet, the Miami Dolphins have yet another concussion problem on their hands. In what seems like deja-vu from starter Tua Tagovailoa's concussion debacle last season, this is yet another instance that makes you scratch your head (no pun intended).

The Dolphins gave $4.5 million guaranteed to White this offseason to be their backup, but third-stringer Skylar Thompson has shown promise this preseason as well. Miami could have a decision to make as to whom the QB2 will be. The team will likely keep all three QBs on the 53-man roster as an insurance policy.

And yes, this concussion is Concussion No. 4 for Dolphins QBs in the past year.

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The New England Patriots will honor their former Super-Bowl winning QB Tom Brady this season. Head coach Bill Belichick says one night isn't enough to appreciate what Brady did for the organization. He's not wrong.

Bill Belichick's full quote on the Patriots honoring Tom Brady in Week 1.

Needless to say, Belichick thinks pretty highly of the ex-Patriots QB. pic.twitter.com/BwxTVZuEQv
— Doug Kyed (@DougKyed) August 21, 2023

As far as their new(er) QB - Patriots QB Mac Jones didn't particularly gel with his former offensive coordinator. In 2023, however, he's already clicking with new Pats OC Bill O'Brien. "Something might pop up in OTAs where I did something wrong. He's like, Well, do this throw instead of that throw. Next thing you know, it comes up today at practice. It's just little things like that... I think the unit, most importantly, feels the same way as I do in that we have a lot of trust in him to work things out throughout the season."

The Minnesota Vikings signed QB Jordan Ta'amu.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has been sidelined with a calf strain for most of the summer, but offensive coordinator Brian Callahan says he's on track. "To my eyes, he looks like he is progressing the way he's supposed to. I don't see him a lot doing things. I probably see him as much as you guys do. So I don't go watch his rehab or anything like that, but I feel good about everything I've heard and seen so far."

Chad Henne retired as the Kansas City Chiefs' backup quarterback following their Super Bowl win, meaning the Chiefs are in the middle of a Backup QB Competition (my favorite). Head coach Andy Reid says things are close between candidates Blaine Gabbert and Shane Buechele. "Those two are real close, they're real close in there. So they're competing, just let it play out here, see how it goes. It's good competition."