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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

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.

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."

Rodgers wants continuity on Jets Offensive line

8/17/2023

The New York Jets offensive line has been up-and-down throughout training camp, and new quarterback Aaron Rodgers is ready to see some consistency. At 39, the less hits Rodgers takes week-to-week, the better.

"I thought we played a lot better up front today...it's a work in progress"

Aaron Rodgers on the Jets' offensive line: pic.twitter.com/taxP20d8KS
— Jets Videos (@snyjets) August 16, 2023

The Jets have been practicing against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week, and had some trouble all day Wednesday, per reports.

It's still August, so it's not time to panic yet, but if this issue isn't fixed come September, we could see an even more angrier Rodgers if he finds himself in the turf frequently.

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Cleveland Browns left guard Joel Bitonio has accused Philadelphia Eagles defensive players of taking cheap shots at Browns QB Deshaun Watson. Damn, hate to see it. "I mean, it's just in our practice, you protect the quarterback. You don't want to come close to the quarterback, you don't want to take cheap shots, things like that where there might've been a couple of questionable plays both ways today."

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is working with the best wide receiver room he's had in his entire career, including wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. Despite a small sample size of playing together, Jackson says the chemistry between the two is already there. "I feel like our chemistry, it's there. And he's a lot faster than people give him credit for. A lot faster."
- Ravens backup QB Tyler Huntley did not practice Wednesday.

Ravens who remain sidelined this week: QB Tyler Huntley (hamstring), OT Ronnie Stanley and TE Isaiah Likely.

WRs Rashod Bateman and Laquon Treadwell are also not present.
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) August 16, 2023

Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey had nothing but good things to say about Washington Commanders QB Sam Howell after the two teams participated in joint practice this week. "He looked really comfortable. He's a second-year guy, but he looked comfortable back at quarterback."

The New England Patriots and Green Bay Packers are practicing against each other this week and Pats QB Mac Jones has some advice for Packers QB Jordan Love as he heads into his first year as a full-time starter on the toes of a future Hall of Famer. "To follow [Tom Brady], it's just trying to chase the standard that he set every day. Honestly, we're definitely two different players. That's the only advice I'd have: Just continue to grow and be yourself, right?"

San Francisco 49ers QB Trey Lance has been taking a beating from the media the past few weeks. Head coach Kyle Shanahan says Lance isn't worried about the outside noise.

Shanahan says the negativity surrounding Lance "goes with the territory" of being a top draft pick pic.twitter.com/4d0Uue7Ehu
— 49ers on NBCS (@NBCS49ers) August 16, 2023

We're all ready to hear who the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' starting quarterback will be for Week One. Apparently, so is wide receiver Mike Evans. "We want to know who the starter's going to be, you know, soon. So we can just keep working and the starting quarterback can take control of the offense."

Colts name Anthony Richardson their Week One starter

8/16/2023

The Indianapolis Colts announced rookie QB Anthony Richardson will officially be the starting quarterback in Week One.

Shane Steichen announces Anthony Richardson has won the starting QB job. #Colts
— George Bremer (@gmbremer) August 15, 2023

Richardson, who was drafted by the Colts at No. 4 in this past year's draft, has seen the first-team offense for most of training camp despite various reports that he may need to take the "sit and learn" approach his first year in the league. On a team that has started a different QB every season for what seems like forever, the plan is that Richardson is the starter for many years to come.

Backup quarterback Gardner Minshew thinks Richardson is fully equipped for the job, and isn't disappointed that he won't be the team's starter come September. Minshew knew when he signed with Indianapolis this offseason that there was a good chance the rookie could win the job.

Gardner Minshew on the news of Anthony Richardson being named the starter:

“...I totally understand & I’m all-in with what we got going. I can’t stress enough, I’m really excited about Anthony, I think he’s going to be really special. I think he’s got a great opportunity here.”
— Kevin Bowen (@KBowen1070) August 15, 2023

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New Detroit Lions QB Teddy Bridgewater will wear No. 50. Absolutely disgusting.

New York Jets QB Aaron Rodgers appeared to have suffered a calf injury in Tuesday's practice.

After releasing a pass (interception), Aaron Rodgers clutches his left calf. He’s limping around, but stays in for the next play. This was his “good” calf. Injured the right in OTAs. #Jets
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) August 15, 2023

New England Patriots QB Malik Cunningham keeps getting praise - from media and from his teammates. "That dude is electric," wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster said. "When the football's in his hands as a quarterback, he's a very dangerous player." Cunningham has seen some first-team reps this week in practice after shining in the team's first preseason game.

Rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson will start for the Cleveland Browns in Thursday's preseason game.

Baker Mayfield, Kyle Trask listed as co-Qb1s

8/9/2023

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QBs Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask are both listed as QB1 on the team's first depth chart.

Bucs first depth chart lists Baker Mayfield OR Kyle Trask as the starter. Rookie Calijah Kancey is the starter at DT and Cody Mauch is the other rookie starter at LG. pic.twitter.com/kPnpiUKZAR
— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) August 8, 2023

Head coach Todd Bowles said each QB will start a preseason game. "Whoever starts this game, the other one will start the next game and get the same amount of reps."

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was voted the No.1 player in the NFL by the players.

Malik Willis listed at No.2 and rookie QB Will Levis at No.3 on the first depth chart for the Tennessee Titans.

The Detroit Lions signed free agent QB Teddy Bridgewater this week to back up starter Jared Goff and head coach Dan Campbell is excited to see what he brings to the table. "The guy that's gonna give you the best chance to win a game if you're gonna need them. You have to play a little different, that's fine, every game's different."

Veteran quarterback Matt Ryan is prepping to be a broadcaster in 2023, but he's still open to taking a job should anyone need a vet QB. "I'm staying in shape... CBS is where my focus is at right now. But we'll see how the season shakes out."

The San Francisco 49ers listed QB Brock Purdy as the starter, Trey Lance or Sam Darnold as the backup.

QB Chris Streveler reverted to the New York Jets' injured reserve list after going unclaimed on waivers.

QB Mac Jones is listed as the starter on the New England Patriots first unofficial depth chart.

Lions sign Teddy Bridgewater

8/8/2023

The Detroit Lions signed free agent quarterback Teddy Bridgewater on Monday.

The #Lions are signing QB Teddy Bridgewater after a recent visit to Detroit, sources tell me and @MikeGarafolo. A new backup QB. pic.twitter.com/pRA6EqMi5Q
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 7, 2023

Bridgewater will be the backup for starter Jared Goff. The team also has QB Nate Sudfeld and rookie QB Hendon Hooker on the roster, though he's not expected to play in 2023 due to recovering from a torn ACL.

The Lions were interested in Bridgewater for a backup role since the spring, even offering him a contract in April. Bridgewater decided to hold out for a starting role, and when that did not surface, Bridgewater went back to Detroit.

Bridgewater is heading into his tenth season as an NFL player. His latest stint was with the Miami Dolphins, where he backed up Tua Tagovailoa.

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The Dallas Cowboys are instilling a new offense as head coach Mike McCarthy will take over the playcalling himself. Quarterback Dak Prescott says he sees a major difference in the offense heading into 2023. "Just crazy amount of details. Guys are on the same page, just being very open and communicating. That has been a world of difference."

Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is under a lot of pressure to make it back to the big game in 2023. Hurts says he's channeling some of his sports heroes to improve his focus and overall mindset. "Every time you go into an offseason, for me at least, I look at guys like MJ and Kobe and how they diagnose their game. Obviously two different sports, but trying to get better at my strengths and then turning my weaknesses into my strengths."

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said he plans to play quarterback Trevor Lawrence, other starters, in Saturday's preseason game.

The Houston Texans will start rookie QB CJ Stroud in their Week 1 preseason game.

#Texans coach DeMeco Ryans told @SlaterNFL and me that No. 2 overall C.J. Stroud will start Thursday’s preseason opener against the #Patriots. Full interview coming soon on @nflnetwork
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 7, 2023

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The New Orleans Saints plan to play new QB Derek Carr and other starters in their preseason opener. "It's a new season, a new group, and I want to see our guys play," head coach Dennis Allen said.

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has a new home - he recently purchased a $9.5 million home in Montclair, New Jersey.

The New York Jets waived QB Chris Streveler.

The #Jets waived QB Chris Streveler.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 7, 2023

San Francisco 49ers presumed starting quarterback Brock Purdy is not expected to play in their preseason opener as he continues to recover from offseason elbow surgery.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QBs Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask have been competing all summer to see who will get the starting nod (they'll split starting preseason games, with Mayfield getting Week One and Trask getting Week Two). Trask says he's keeping his focus on what he can do to get better. "I've been in a lot of quarterback competitions in my football career and I think the main thing you can focus on is just playing the best that you can. There's a lot of things that are out of your hands, in terms of the competition. It's the same for me: stay focused on what I can do."