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Jared Goff, rushing attack get the best of Packers

9/29/2023

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff started Thursday Night off with an interception - right to Green Bay Packers safety Rudy Ford. Goff followed that up by going 3-for-3 on the next possession, capping it off with a touchdown to wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.

Amon-Ra sent him sliding on the route □#DETvsGB on Prime Video
Also available on #NFLPlus https://t.co/zUoTWf7h2y pic.twitter.com/5ALiXSwdxk
— NFL (@NFL) September 29, 2023

Goff finished the night completing 19-of-28 passes for 210 yards, one touchdown and an interception. But he mostly got to sit back and watch the Lions' rushing attack take complete control of the Packers' defense.

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New Orleans Saints QB Derek Carr sprained his AC joint during last week's game, and is currently not giving an update or a timetable on when he will be able to return to the field. "I do anything and everything I can with my rehab, everything with my trainers, I'm going to do everything I can to be out there with my guys and if I can play, I'll play," he told reporters. Carr is considered week-to-week with his injury and backup Jameis Winston will play in his place until Carr can throw.

Anthony Richardson is here at practice again.

Last step to clear concussion protocol is clearance by an independent neurologist.
— Nate Atkins (@NateAtkins_) September 28, 2023

Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson clocked his second-straight practice on Thursday as he works through concussion protocol. Richardson needs to be officially cleared by a neurologist before he sees the field, but it's likely he will play in Week 4.
Richardson was listed as a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young is trending towards playing this weekend as well after missing last week's game due to an ankle injury. Head coach Frank Reich confirmed Young feeling better, and Young himself said, "I feel good," in reference to his injury. We're marked free from seeing Andy Dalton play football for another week.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was upgraded to a limited status on Thursday (he did not practice Wednesday) as he moves through concussion protocol. We'll get a better idea of where he is on Friday - he has until Saturday to be cleared if he is to suit up on Sunday.

Joe Burrow pushes through Monday Night Football

9/26/2023

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow missed most of the preseason with a lingering calf injury, started the season 0-2, re-aggravated the injury in Week Two, risked not being ready for Week Three, and now comes up with a win for Monday Night Football. Now you're all caught up.

Burrow's limited mobility was an issue in Monday's game, but he managed - completing 26-of-49 passes for 259 yards and one interception. Not a great stat line, but he was able to rely on star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase to pick up the slack.

Fake toss + Burrow to Chase for 43!

□: #LARvsCIN on ESPN
□: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/NkpBC1YFYJ pic.twitter.com/Bcttp6SlCf
— NFL (@NFL) September 26, 2023

As of right now (Tuesday morning), Burrow suffered no setbacks on his calf Monday night. I'd expect him to be limited in practice this week as he manages the injury, but he's made it clear he intends to play through this injury.

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Las Vegas Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo was evaluated for a concussion after Sunday night's game and is now placed in the league's concussion protocol. Garoppolo did not speak after the game due to being medically evaluated. It is quite concerning that he played the entirety of the game. If he cannot go in Week 4, backup Brian Hoyer or rookie Aidan O'Connell will start.

#Raiders coach Josh McDaniels tells reporters that QB Jimmy Garoppolo is in the NFL’s concussion protocol.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 25, 2023

#Chiefs star QB Patrick Mahomes, who was limping at one point after getting rolled up Sunday against Chicago, is “all good,” per source. Nothing serious. Kansas City visits the #Jets this week.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 25, 2023

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is okay after getting his ankle rolled up on during Sunday's game. Mahomes appeared to be limping around in the second quarter. Mahomes may show up on this week's injury report as a precaution, but he should be good to go with no limitations for Week Four.

Carolina Panthers rookie QB Bryce Young did not play in Week 3, but it was reported he could have a chance to go in Week 4. Head coach Frank Reich was asked if he believes Young will be available, to which he replied, "I don't know yet."

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr fell awkwardly onto the turf during Sunday's game before leaving the field with trainers and later getting checked out at a local hospital. Carr is diagnosed with a sprained AC joint, and is considered week-to-week. It seems likely he'll miss Week 4, but nothing official yet.

News flash: Zach Wilson is not it. New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh, however, isn't telling us if the team plans to add another QB (one that may give them more of a chance than Wilson).

Robert Saleh won't say if the #Jets plan on adding another QB this week. He said that is a Joe Douglas question.

I asked Saleh why, with Zach Wilson ranking near the bottom of every major statistical category as a passer, is he being held to a different standard than teammates?… pic.twitter.com/MVyOf4IyZb
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) September 25, 2023

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.

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.

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."

Aaron Rodgers has minor calf injury during otas

5/24/2023

Aaron Rodgers is in attendance for OTAs with the New York Jets, but he wasn't doing much work on Tuesday due to a potential ankle injury. Rodgers was seen limping on the field where he then went to speak with the strength and conditioning staff. The good news? It's May. The best time to get injured.

The injury appeared to be only a "tweak," although it's something worth keeping an eye on as the offseason progresses.

Aaron Rodgers may have hurt his ankle during a drill; he was limping a little bit. He’s off to the side and not working out with the other QBs. #TakeFlight pic.twitter.com/tJ1T8tsHfT
— Justin Walters (@JustinWaltersTV) May 23, 2023

It was later determined that the injury for Rodgers was a calf strain.

I’m told Aaron Rodgers has a strained calf, per sources. It’s considered minor as of now. The anticipation is he should be back fairly quick. #Jets
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) May 23, 2023

While the initial issue seems to minor, it's worth monitoring as calf injuries can tend to linger. But the fact that this happened now is better than it happening later.

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Geno Smith had a career year in 2022 with the Seattle Seahawks and is looking to continue the trend. Smith secured a three-year, $105 million contract this offseason, but Smith says he's still taking his career one year at a time. "It's still year-by-year. I've got to look at it like that. It's one year at a time for me."

The Carolina Panthers picked QB Bryce Young with the first pick in the 2023 draft, but they also made sure to have strong veteran support for Young as he heads into his first season as a professional. One strong supporter is veteran QB Andy Dalton, who will take over as the mentor role as Young transitions to the NFL. And so far, Dalton likes what he sees from the rookie. "Bryce's been great from the day he got here. I think that's the reason why we picked him, because of his makeup. Smart kid - nothing seems too big for him."

The Houston Texans drafted rookie CJ Stroud with the second pick in this year's draft, but QB Davis Mills says he's still working on competing for the starting spot.

Davis Mills: “I’m still competing for that starting job.” pic.twitter.com/yiz9rcOqP7
— Brooks Kubena (@BKubena) May 23, 2023

Lamar Jackson reported to Baltimore Ravens OTAs on Day 2 of workouts.

Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa said earlier this offseason he was going to incorporate martial arts training, specifically jiu-jitsu into his workout routine. Now, head coach Mike McDaniel says the team has involved martial arts-style training into all the Dolphins' QBs' workouts. "We've incorporated it into some of the drill work we do with the quarterbacks."

Jordan Love has entered his first offseason as a starting quarterback for the Green Bay Packers and head coach Matt LaFleur sees some things he can work on - but there are things he's doing well, too.

Matt LaFleur on Jordan Love’s first two days of OTAs: “A lot of good things and a lot to clean up.”

Also added “We’ve got to see what everybody else around him can do, too.”
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) May 23, 2023

Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger went on a podcast saying he wasn't initially rooting for second-year QB Kenny Pickett because he didn't want the fans to forget about him. Eyeroll city. Pickett took the high road. "We'll continue to build that relationship, and I'll reach out if I have any questions. I'm excited to go into Year Two with another guy in my corner pulling for me."

The San Francisco 49ers' QB battle has begun. Enter Brock Purdy and his elbow. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Purdy's plan is to begin throwing sometime next week, putting him in the clear to return for training camp.
- While the plan is for Purdy to be ready to go for the season opener, Purdy says he's "feeling good and taking it one day at a time. I feel good. Arm is feeling good. So, to say I'm going to be ready by this time or this time, we're not trying to label any kind of timeline like that."

#49ers HC Kyle Shanahan says Brock Purdy will be allowed to start throwing sometime next week.
— Taylor Bisciotti (@TaylorBisciotti) May 23, 2023

Steelers extend backup Mitch Trubisky

5/18/2023

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed backup QB Mitch Trubisky to a two-year contract extension. General Manager Omar Khan announced a deal was close on the Pat McAfee Show, and a confirmed deal was announced shortly thereafter.

Details: It’s a 2-year extension for Mitch Trubisky that also lowers the QB’s cap number for the 2023 season (previously $10M). The two sides have agreed, as Omar Khan said on @PatMcAfeeShow. https://t.co/LdE6gNvY3J
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 18, 2023

Trubisky started for the Steelers for a short time before the team handed the keys to Kenny Pickett, who will be the expected starter in 2023. Trubisky is a solid backup who can win you a game or two if needed, but probably isn't consistent enough to be a starter in the NFL.

Pittsburgh also re-signed third-stringer Mason Rudolph earlier this week, giving Pickett a strong sense of continuity in the quarterback room for September.

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The Indianapolis Colts picked QB Anthony Richardson with the No. 4 pick in this year's draft, and he's impressed the organization thus far. Including QB Gardner Minshew. "He's making the right checks, doing that kind of stuff. And that's how you kind of gradually earn respect, and, eventually, earn that kind of leadership spot. I think he's coming out with a great attitude, very humble, willing to learn, willing to admit he's wrong. Those are all very important things in the process of getting better."

Matt Ryan recently inked a new broadcasting deal with CBS, but he isn't officially retiring. Ryan says he has learned not to "shut any doors" when it comes to the NFL and has no plans to retire as of right now. Translation: He gets $12 million from the Colts for not playing.

Former #Falcons and #Colts QB Matt Ryan to ⁦@SiriusXMNFL⁩ on possible return: “All the stars would have to (align). I've just learned, at least during my experience in the 15 years I've played, to just not shut any doors.”

Story: https://t.co/SIYW7316UR
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 18, 2023

Orlando Brown will be protecting a new quarterback in 2023, and so far, he's a fan of Joe Burrow. "He's just cool. Very easy to talk to. Very personable. Very much himself around every single setting that I've been around. Friends, people on the team, whatever it is. As a man, it's easy to respect another man like that. When you've got a quarterback like that, the sky's the limit."

Josh McCown has been a strong presence in the Carolina Panthers' coaching rooms as of late, attending prospects' Pro Days and working directly with the QB room. McCown said his main job right now is to translate rookie QB Bryce Young's skillset to the NFL.
- The Panthers released QB Jacob Eason.

Panthers QB coach Josh McCown on Bryce Young's footwork: "He has a playmaking capacity to him that's special to his game, and we want to honor that. But at the NFL, we have to help him mold what he does best to the NFL. That's a fun process."
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) May 18, 2023

Matt Ryan heads to the booth

5/16/2023

Current free agent QB Matt Ryan hasn't announced his retirement yet, but based on his latest career venture (and to be honest, last year's performance), it seems like it may be a reality soon. Ryan announced he will be joining CBS Sports as an analyst, both in studio and in-game. Ryan says in a Twitter post that he is not retiring - because he's still owed money from the Indianapolis Colts.

Excited to join the @NFLonCBS family! Looking forward to breaking down the game this season.

P.S. - this is not a retirement post □ pic.twitter.com/4fCTVpFxK0
— Matt Ryan (@M_Ryan02) May 15, 2023

If Ryan does decide to retire, he will do so with zero Super Bowls.

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The Carolina Panthers are determined to make rookie QB Bryce Young earn his starting job. Head coach Frank Reich says veteran Andy Dalton will be taking first-team reps in OTAs, but plans for Young to get more reps. "When he's ready, when it's best for the team, that's when we'll look to make the transition. But when we come back out Monday, Andy will be taking reps with the ones, Bryce will be with the twos. But Bryce is gonna get a lot of reps. He'll likely even get a few more than Andy just as the new guy." If you're confused, so am I.

QB Mason Rudolph agreed to re-sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers after two months as a free agent. Rudolph did not like being inactive for the majority of the season in 2023, but it appears that may be the best it's gonna get for Rudolph.

Jalen Hurts gets a Master's degree

5/15/2023

Jalen Hurts has had a whirlwind couple of months. A Super Bowl appearance with the Philadelphia Eagles, a contract extension, and now a Master's degree from Oklahoma. Hurts earned a degree in human relations last Friday.

Congratulations! □□□□□□ @JalenHurts @UofOklahoma @OUArtsSciences @OU_Football pic.twitter.com/FrGCApp2lk
— Dr. David Surratt (@DrDavidSurratt) May 13, 2023

Finishing a master's degree while being in the NFL (and getting to a Super Bowl) is some type of level most of us can't begin to imagine.

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Now retired, Tom Brady is looking for something to do. That something may be becoming a part-owner of the Las Vegas Raiders. Jimmy Garoppolo just can't get away from this man.
- Brady will be working as a broadcaster for FOX in 2024, which has "blessed" his venture to be a minority owner of the Raiders.

NFL legend Tom Brady is in deep discussions to become a limited partner of the Las Vegas Raiders, sources tell ESPN’s @SethWickersham and me, potentially his second foray into a partnership with Raiders’ owner Mark Davis on a professional sports franchise in less than two months. pic.twitter.com/pVnxqwTrGT
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 12, 2023

The Detroit Lions signed third-round quarterback Hendon Hooker to a four-year deal.
- The Lions have acknowledged that 2023 will be a "redshirt" year for Hooker, but he's still making sure he's doing the work and learning as much as he can. "You'll never stay the same; you either get better or you get worse, and I don't wanna have any decline in my game so I'm continuing to work my tail off, day-to-day, mental reps, taking reps behind the quarterbacks that are in and just playing the game in my mind until I can actually get out there, but I'm still preparing and I'm hungry."

Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray is still expected to be absent at the start of the season in September, but there is no set return date from when he'll be fully recovered from his torn ACL. Head coach Jonathan Gannon says Murray is doing well. "I know he's making strides."

“He’s competitive. He’s ultra competitive and has fire in his gut.”

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon says QB Kyler Murray is a “long way away” from returning but continues to make good progress on his knee rehab. K1 won his coach a bet too □@PHNX_Cardinals pic.twitter.com/sNfHy3t45b
— Bo Brack (@BoBrack) May 12, 2023

Deshaun Watson will be taking 16 of his Cleveland Browns teammates to Puerto Rico for training and bonding time.

Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Bryce Young is already making a strong first impression. That includes showing up early to practice and getting extra work in. "I wanted to set a tone. I was just here trying to get stuff down like we all were. In this rookie minicamp, we have talked about the themes of the team, and one of them is making sure we are prepared. I think we all want to make the best first impression that we can."

Carson Wentz has received interest from multiple teams, although it's looking more and more likely he'll be stuck with a backup job at best moving forward.

After Eagles Super Bowl, Both Foles and Wentz are free agents

5/8/2023

The Philadelphia Eagles won the Super Bowl in 2018. Now, two out of three of the quarterbacks on that roster are free agents. Carson Wentz has been looking for a new home since his release from the Washington Commanders, and Nick Foles was released by the Indianapolis Colts on Friday.

We have released QB Nick Foles.
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) May 5, 2023

Both Wentz and Foles could find new teams as backups closer to camp, as teams like to have a good veteran presence heading into the summer.

Or, do they walk away? Foles said recently he is unsure about his future in the NFL after his release from Indy. "Shoot, almost every year of my career I've almost retired. Every offseason, I think, 'Do I still want to play? Do I still want to keep going?' Specifically this last year with everything."

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New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner has a lot to build upon in 2023, after winning last year's Defensive Rookie of the Year. Going against someone like QB Aaron Rodgers in practice, he thinks, will help him do that. "I knew he was going to get me better, and by that I was just thinking of him making those tough throws that it's going to be hard for me to intercept and break up. But he was just telling me that he is going to be able to help me out by telling me how teams are going to try to attack me and the things that I can work on as a cornerback."

The Indianapolis Colts swung on rookie QB Anthony Richardson, for one good reason: "I would rather take the risk, the risk that he might fail, than pass on him and see him become a star somewhere else," GM Chris Ballard said. The Colts were tired of the ever-turning washed veteran QB carousel of the past few seasons - as they should be. This mindset is the right mindset.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in the process of moving on from Tom Brady, signing QB Baker Mayfield this offseason to compete with Kyle Trask. So why not draft "the future" in one of this year's QB prospects? Former head coach Bruce Arians says it's because he had Mayfield ranked higher than any of the 2023 QBs. "I can honestly say out of these four, I had Baker Mayfield rated higher. That's an honest opinion - coming out of Oklahoma."

QB Jordan Ta'amu was named the XFL's offensive player of the year.

Everyone with the Carolina Panthers has high hopes for rookie QB Bryce Young, including his offensive linemen. Left guard Brady Christensen said he's ready to help Young be the best he can be. "As a rookie quarterback, it's a tough gig. If we can just give him time so he can do his thing, it's gonna be incredible."

Despite rumors that Tom Brady will back out of his 2024 FOX broadcasting deal, Brady responded with, "fake news." Taking words from his buddy Donald Trump.

The New York Giants signed Illinois QB Tommy DeVito as an undrafted free agent.

With Rodgers now in New Jersey, the Green Bay Packers have a new situation at QB with Jordan Love. They also selected Penn State QB Sean Clifford in this season's draft, who will likely compete for the backup position. Clifford said of his new job, "It's all opportunity. Coach [Matt LaFleur] put up yesterday, 'Opportunity is either nowhere or now here.' It's really about the opportunity is now here." That's an RG3-ish quote.
- Last season, Rodgers urged the Packers to hire QB coach Tom Clemente. Now, head coach Matt LaFleur is crediting him with Love's development. "Just watching him last year, I think Jordan's made some huge strides. I really do, and I think a lot of it is a credit to Tom, and just, he knows how to train these guys."