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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.

Titans Rookie QB Will Levis dealing with lower body injury

8/18/2023

Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Will Levis left practice on Thursday and did not return. Levis is dealing with a lower body injury, and his status for this weekend's preseason game is up in the air.

Only managed hockey report on Will Levis so far:

Injury is lower body. #Titans.
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) August 17, 2023

Malik Willis is already expected to start preseason Week Two. Head coach Mike Vrabel said they will see where he's at come Saturday.

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Russell Wilson is hoping for a turnaround after last season for the Denver Broncos (because it can't really get much worse). Wilson is seeing things come together on offense throughout training camp. "The biggest thing is trying to get the ball to our playmakers' hands, in whatever way that is. We've got a lot of ways to do that. Coach [Sean]Payton] really knows how to do that and dial it up. I think that it's all coming together and we're working our butts off." Russell Wilson said 'butt'?

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said the team will play QB Josh Allen, other starters into the second quarter during this week's preseason game.

McDermott says Cam Lewis and Damien Harris will still be limited at practice today.

Starters, including Josh Allen, will play about a quarter and a half on Saturday.

“Simply put, it’s to get them ready for the season.”#Bills @WGRZ
— Jonathan Acosta (@_jacosta) August 17, 2023

Kenny Pickett, other Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to get more playing time this weekend vs. Bills.

Sam Darnold will likely get the start for Week 2 of the preseason. "It's not set in stone," head coach Kyle Shanahan said. "What I said last week, we wanted Trey [Lance] to get the majority of the first half so Sam could get the next week."
- Shanahan also said presumed starter Brock Purdy may play a series or two on Saturday. "We plan on Sam going the first half still... I might get Brock in there for a little bit. I haven't finalized that yet, but thinking about playing the ones, for possibly a series, a little in the first quarter."

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans says rookie QB CJ Stroud will start in preseason Week 2.

Texans HC DeMeco Ryans said QB CJ Stroud will start vs. Dolphins on Saturday (4 p.m., NFL Network).

2nd straight preseason start for Stroud. All healthy starters expected to play.
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) August 17, 2023

The New England Patriots and Green Bay Packers practiced against each other this week, and linebacker Matt Judon likes what he sees so far from first-year starter Jordan Love.

Asked Pats LB Matthew Judon what were his impressions of Jordan Love through 2 joint practices: “He’s a good kid, very calm, composed. I think he’s going to be a great leader for this organization, a good player. We all can see the arm talent. He’s got some nice arm talent.”
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) August 17, 2023

What does Patrick Mahomes want to see himself do more of? The good ol' QB Sneak. "I'll always want to because I always say that I haven't got stopped yet. Because even the one that my knee got hurt on, I still got the first down." Damn, okay.

Justin Fields will not play for the Chicago Bears on Saturday.

Deshaun Watson did not play for the Cleveland Browns in Thursday's preseason game, but he wants to play a quarter in the next one. "I would love to be out there. I'm not sure how much exactly because I know Kevin [Stefanski] doesn't want us to play the whole game, but get a little rhythm going for maybe a quarter against the Super Bowl champs and just to have that test I think would be fun."

Josh Allen says Diggs situation was overblown

7/6/2023

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen thinks the media blew the Stefon Diggs situation 'out of proportion' when it was reported that the star receiver didn't attend offseason activities. This isn't not true, but Sean McDermott (the head coach) was the one who, while speaking to the media, said he was concerned about the situation.

Maybe if he hadn't said that.... the situation would have been different. And maybe the media would have reacted differently. Especially in a time where we're starving for a story line.

"The media has blown this so far out of proportion." -Josh Allen on the Stefon Diggs situation @BussinWTB presented by @ChevyTrucks #ad #Silverado pic.twitter.com/iczgZXPyXI
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) July 4, 2023

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New York Giants QB Daniel Jones reportedly initially asked for $47 million per year, before ending up with a $40 million payday this offseason.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy gained a ton of new fans after last season's rookie performance, and will earn the right to start in September (pending his health). Fullback Kyle Juszczyk thinks it's Purdy's job to lose. "From my understanding, it seems like Brock has the upper hand, and I don't know if that's the official word. At the end of the day, we all have to win our spots when you come into training camp."

Chris Olave building connection with Derek Carr

6/28/2023

QB Derek Carr has only been with the New Orleans Saints for a few short months, but he's already having an impact on the guys in the locker room. Second-year receiver Chris Olave says he's building chemistry with Carr and on off the field.

"I love him. I love him as a person. And he's a great leader on and off the field."

.@ChrisOlave_ is already fired up to play with Derek Carr. pic.twitter.com/NfP0GVNtxD
— Jim Rome (@jimrome) June 26, 2023

We'll see if this chemistry translates to the regular season, where Olave is looking to build upon his rookie season, and Carr is looking to start a new chapter on a new squad.

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Joe Lombardi is the new offensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos under head coach Sean Payton, and both are tasked with turning QB Russell Wilson into the old Wilson. Along with getting healthy, Lombardi says he's pleased with Wilson's progress through the offseason program. "I don't know what's going to happen, but we're really happy with where he's at."

While wide receiver Stefon Diggs was skipping Buffalo Bills offseason workouts, quarterback Josh Allen was working with new receiver Trent Sherfield. And so far, he likes what he sees. "I've loved what I've seen from Trent so far; the dude works extremely hard. He's one of the hardest-working guys on the team. Doesn't complain about anything. He's rolling right now." Hmm.. Unlike someone else?

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kenny Pickett had two concussions in 2022 - which is wild to think about considering Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa was the one everyone thought about when it came to concussions last season - and obviously, he's looking for that not to happen again. Pickett is open to trying the new Vicis helmet which is aimed at better protecting the head of the QB when they fall onto the turf. Pickett says he has no qualms about trying the new headgear. "I showed up and it was in my locker. I told them, 'Yes, I will try it. Throw it in there.'"

Former NFL QB Ryan Mallett passed away Tuesday in a swimming accident. He was 35. Ryan was full of life whenever I was around him and I wish my sincerest condolences to his family and friends. RIP ?

Josh Allen is on the cover of Madden 24

6/8/2023

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is this year's Madden 24 cover athlete.

Allen, himself, called this honor, "a childhood dream come true."

A childhood dream come true □
#Madden24 | #EAathlete pic.twitter.com/8PYdq9WOuH
— Josh Allen (@JoshAllenQB) June 7, 2023

Allen is the first Bills player to be featured on the cover and the first cover to feature fans. A good shoutout to #BillsMafia.

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Detroit Lions rookie QB Hendon Hooker won't be playing in 2023 (most likely), but he's making progress as he recovers from a torn ACL. Hooker did some light throwing on Tuesday and seemed really happy about it. "All day it was on my mind. I'm thinking like, 'I wonder how I'll throw today.' But I felt pretty good. Missed one ball to end it out, but it felt good. I felt I put the ball where I wanted to."

Brock Purdy is likely to be the starter for the San Francisco 49ers in September, but tight end George Kittle is praising Trey Lance's growth. (And, if you listen closely, it's clear the rumors about Lance struggling throughout the past two seasons were not just rumors.)

“I think Trey [Lance] looks significantly better than he did last year.” □

— George Kittle pic.twitter.com/PmkhjTru96
— 49ers on NBCS (@NBCS49ers) June 6, 2023

The Chicago Bears are focused on improving Justin Fields' game in 2023, while also limiting his running and improving his overall knowledge of the game. Offensive coordinator Luke Getsy detailed the team's plans for Fields in 2023. "With the running part of it, most of that is a natural thing once you're in the moment. But the decision making, we're working on every day. Timing and rhythm, we're working on every day."

Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert participated in 7-on-7 drills for the first time in front of reporters this week. Herbert is recovering from shoulder surgery and is on track to be 100% by training camp.

#Chargers QB Justin Herbert did participate in 7-on-7 drills today during the team's OTA practice. That's the first time he has done so in front of reporters this offseason. Herbert had surgery on his left shoulder after the season.
— Jeff Miller (@JeffMillerLAT) June 7, 2023

Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa donated $10,000 to TuAnon founder's family via GoFundMe.

Josh Allen takes batting practice with Blue Jays

5/17/2023

Buffalo Bills quarterbacks Josh Allen, Matt Barkley, and Kyle Allen attended Toronto Blue Jays practice on Monday, where they hit nine home runs between the three of them. The Blue Jays tweeted a video of Allen taking batting practice before the game against the New York Yankees.

ROSTER MOVE: QB Josh Allen has been recalled from Buffalo.

He homered FOUR times ? #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/fHr7JQG9XG
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) May 15, 2023

"It was fun to get out there," Allen said. "I was telling some of the coaches I miss shagging balls [no idea what that means] and spitting seeds and just talking with the guys. That's some of the best memories I had in high school."

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A lot can be said about good wide receivers - if their quarterbacks are the reason they are productive, for example. Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams wants to make it clear he is not in this particular category. "A quarterback doesn't make me... I make me... And I can do it consistently at this level... That's why last season meant a lot. Even if I went and played like dog shit next year, they can't say it. Because now I've already proved it throughout the course of a season, played every game, and put together a resume that says I do not need... you can erase all the numbers. You can just write in: He didn't need Aaron Rodgers."

Speaking of Packers quarterbacks... Green Bay's offense will undoubtedly look different in 2023 with Jordan Love at the helm instead of Rodgers. Offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich says his entire playbook is up for grabs when it comes to Love. "Obviously he doesn't have the playing experience that Aaron had, but from a playbook standpoint, I think pretty much all of it's on the table. He's been around for three years and has really attacked it."

The New Orleans Saints signed fourth-round QB Jake Haener.

Brady and the Dolphins? He didn't say no

4/21/2023

I swear if Tom Brady plays in 2023...

When asked if he would come out of retirement and play for the Miami Dolphins, Brady didn't say no. In fact, he didn't answer the question at all.

While speaking in Miami, Tom Brady was asked if he is going to come out of retirement to play for the Dolphins: pic.twitter.com/LxTHjcevrm
— Brendan Kaminsky (@BKaminsky) April 20, 2023

Rumors of Brady to the Dolphins have circulated for years - from the Sean Payton fiasco before he joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to him, here, saying he has friends on the Dolphins. Brady has insisted he is retired for real this time, but there's always going to be some doubt, considering he un-retired before.

There's no way to tell how Brady will feel once training camp rolls around. And then once the season begins. And then when he's not playing in the postseason and competing for a Super Bowl. Please, Tom, let's not.

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The Dallas Cowboys acquired WR Brandin Cooks in a trade from the Houston Texans last month and he's already been working with QB Dak Prescott. "It was very exciting to throw with him today. The guy is different. That is real speed."

The New England Patriots visited with Kentucky QB Will Levis on Wednesday. The Pats pick at No. 14, and while they have a starting QB in Mac Jones, NE should know what they're passing on should they pick someone else.

Earlier this week, Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen said he expects to adjust his play so he runs less and hopefully gets injured less. The Philadelphia Eagles recently paid QB Jalen Hurts, so do they plan on adjusting Hurts' play as well. Head coach Nick Sirianni says, "We didn't pay him more to do less."

Chargers not losing sleep over Justin herbert extension

4/3/2023

The Los Angeles Chargers are looking to sign QB Justin Herbert to a long-term contract extension ASAP. And, according to General Manager Tom Telesco, he's earned it. (He has.)

"I don't have an update on it. There's a lot that will go into it, obviously, with these types of contracts and the amount of numbers that it's going to be. It's just a good problem to have to know you have a franchise quarterback that's now moving into a veteran franchise quarterback. There are a lot of good things that come with that... I know the numbers are going to be big."

.@chargers GM Tom Telesco breaks down the latest with LA's offseason, including a future contract extension for QB Justin Herbert...

"...you know you have a franchise quarterback...we think we can win a Super Bowl with him..."

⬇️VIDEO⬇️#Chargers | #BoltUp pic.twitter.com/eJlwVnoB28
— SiriusXM NFL Radio (@SiriusXMNFL) March 31, 2023

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After struggling in his second season, Mac Jones doesn't appear to be a lock to start for the New England Patriots in 2023. I'm kind of overreacting, I totally think he'll be the starter in 2023. But if you ask head coach Bill Belichick, you may not get a straight answer. "Everybody will get a chance to play. We'll play the best players," Belichick said when asked if there will be a QB competition between Jones and backup Bailey Zappe.

Going into his fifth NFL season, New York Giants QB Daniel Jones has a flashy new contract to show for it and the chance to get even better. "We have a lot of confidence in Daniel and just to see his work ethic and his commitment get rewarded like that was a pretty cool thing," owner John Mara said. "As I said yesterday to the media, I think there's no limit as to how high he can climb if we put the right pieces around him."

Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is due a contract extension soon, and owner Jeffrey Lurie is determined to keep him around for a long time. "Each franchise quarterback is different. But once you've found one, that's when you're really excited. And we'll be working with Jalen, I'm sure, for a long time."

The Seattle Seahawks signed QB Geno Smith to a well-earned contract extension already this offseason, but that doesn't mean they won't be looking at QB prospects in this year's draft. Seahawks' brass went to Florida QB Anthony Richardson's Pro Day last week and came back impressed. "He was really impressive," John Schneider said. "Great athlete, great young man. He has a ton of physical talent, no doubt about it."

Three weeks after having UCL surgery, San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy says rehab is going well so far, and that he should start throwing in three months. "The protocol is you start throwing at three months, but it all depends on how your therapy and your range of motion and everything goes up until that point. There are definitely some boxes I have to check off first before I get to that point, but that's the plan as of now."

The Atlanta Falcons have said they're not interested in QB Lamar Jackson and that they plan to stick with Desmond Ridder, who is heading into his second season. Head coach Arthur Smith defends this decision (or tries to): "He won a lot of games in college and helped Luke Fickell at Cincinnati really change the whole culture of that program." Oh, okay. Well in that case!

Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen has taken a lot of hits and is known for being somewhat reckless during games, but there's a shred of that that makes Allen who he is. Former Bills QB Jim Kelly says Allen doesn't have to do everything himself for the Bills to be successful. "Josh can't do everything himself, and I hope they find a way to get a star running back."

Bills want Josh Allen to take less hits

3/27/2023

While it's one of the things that makes Josh Allen 'Josh Allen,' the Buffalo Bills want to see their star quarterback take less hits in 2023. The trouble so far, has been the balance. While injuries are a part of the game, quarterbacks who have abilities like Allen are far more likely to get injured. Head coach Sean McDermott said it's going to be a group effort to get the best out of Allen and protect him at the same time.

More McDermott on Allen taking hits: "We have to get that adjusted and it's never going to go completely away, but it has to get where it's workable."
— Judy Battista (@judybattista) March 26, 2023

It'll be interesting to see if and how the Bills address this problem - I don't expect Allen to adjust his play at all, but there are ways the team can take some of the heat off of him. Like, adding an explosive running back in this year's draft? Trading for Derrick Henry? We shall see.

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The Detroit Lions re-signed backup QB Nate Sudfeld.

Daniel Jones got a four-year $160 million contract this offseason and the New York Giants believe they've made the right decision, mostly due to the fact that he'll be playing in the same system. "It's his second year in the system. I don't think he's had continuity since he's been there," head coach Brian Daboll said. "I think that he really adapted to the things that we were asking him to do. We tried to implement a lot of the things that he likes to do."

Despite the two sides going quiet on the issue, WR Allen Lazard says he has no doubt Aaron Rodgers will soon be a New York Jet. Lazard recently signed with the Jets, presumably with the hope that Rodgers will soon be on the way. But when? Rodgers made his intentions known almost two weeks ago, and as of right now, no official trade has gone through as the two sides work on compensation. "There's no worry on my end," Lazard said. I guess we'll have to wait.
- Jets head coach Robert Saleh said the Jets have made progress alone by just having Rodgers' interest in joining the team (even though maybe it's the only team?). "Two years ago when we first got there, just thinking about where we were and how far we've come, to have a guy like him want to play for us is pretty cool..."

Fresh off of a Super Bowl win, Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes went right back to work in his usual offseason workout routine. Mahomes injured his ankle during the playoffs and played through it; it seemed like it barely affected him at all. The same thing is true of his offseason workouts, according to head coach Andy Reid. "He's doing good, he feels good. This time, he jumped right back into workouts, and working the ankle, rehabbing the ankle. He's lifting and running the parts that he could run, and he didn't miss a beat on that."

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are preparing for life without Tom Brady, but the team is still determined to compete. Head coach Todd Bowles said they'll miss Brady's 'aura,' but they'll have to make a go of it with Baker Mayfield instead. "We have a lot of good players on our team on both sides of the ball. We have some pieces to fill, but we have a lot of good football players on our team."

Jimmy Garoppolo will be the Las Vegas Raiders' new QB in 2023, and while many people aren't convinced he's an upgrade over Derek Carr (he is), general manager Dave Ziegler is confident his team will improve with Garoppolo. "I think he's won 70 percent of his starts. And you can caveat with the whys and all that stuff but, at the end of the day, he was a part of winning a lot of football games. He's a proven leader."