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Tagged: Jacoby Brissett (69 Results)

Mar
25

Colts add veteran QB Ryan

The Indianapolis Colts traded a third-round pick earlier this week to obtain veteran quarterback MATT RYAN from the Atlanta Falcons. Indianapolis has cycled through quarterbacks since the unexpected retirement of AndrewMore Luck in 2019. Since that time, the Colts have turned to JACOBY BRISSETT, PHILIP RIVERS, CARSON WENTZ, and now on to Ryan. Ryan, who will be 37 in May, wants to play out his contract – which runs through the 2023 season. Less

Source: Indianapolis Star

Mar
21

Browns keep QB carousel turning

The big news in Cleveland last week was the addition of QB DESHAUN WATSON, but the Browns were not done making changes to the quarterback room. The Browns proceeded to tradeMore backup quarterback CASE KEENUM to the Buffalo Bills over the weekend, while also agreeing to a one-year deal with 29-year old signal-caller JACOBY BRISSETT. The Brissett signing is noteworthy, considering that Watson could still face a suspension under the NFL’s personal conduct policy. Less

Source: Team Blog

Nov
10

Tagovailoa day-to-day ahead of TNF

The Miami Dolphins listed quarterback TUA TAGOVAILOA as a limited participant on Tuesday’s estimated practice report with just two days remaining until a Thursday Night Football showdown with the Baltimore Ravens.More Tagovailoa has a fracture in the middle finger in his left hand that is impacting his throwing ability. Head coach Brian Flores said on Tuesday that the Dolphins are taking things “day-by-day” with Tagovailoa. JACOBY BRISSETT will get the starting nod if Tua is not available. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Sep
23

Tagovailoa ruled out for Week #3

The Miami Dolphins have ruled quarterback TUA TAGOVAILOA out for Week #3 as the team prepares to face the Las Vegas Raiders. Tagovailoa reportedly suffered fractured ribs in last weekend’s gameMore against Buffalo. With the Dolphins’ young signal-caller out for Sunday, and possibly beyond, fellow quarterback JACOBY BRISSETT takes over as the starter in Miami. Less

Source: Team Blog

Sep
21

Dolphins QB Tagovailoa day-to-day with injured ribs

Miami Dolphins starting quarterback TUA TAGOVAILOA is listed as day-to-day after injuring his ribs in Sunday’s loss to the Buffalo Bills. Head coach Brian Flores said the team was still runningMore some tests on Tagovailoa, adding that his signal-caller was still in pain as of Monday. If Tagovailoa is unavailable for Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders, backup quarterback JACOBY BRISSETT would get the start. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Sep
20

Dolphins QB Tagovailoa leaves game with rib injury

Miami quarterback TUA TAGOVAILOA left Sunday’s loss to the Buffalo Bills on a cart after suffering a rib injury. The team’s radio broadcast said during the game that X-rays were negative,More but head coach Brian Flores gave no specifics when discussing Tagovailoa’s condition after the game. Backup quarterback JACOBY BRISSETT replaced Tagovailoa after the injury but he had little success against the Bills dominant defense. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Factoid: Carson Wentz

I like it when a quarterback is used regularly on sneaks at the goal line. It’s a way to pick up some cheap production. And it’s another reason, I think, that Carson Wentz looks pretty appealing in drafts this year.  more »

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Mar
25

Indy WR Hilton to stay with Colts on one-year deal

Indianapolis Colts star wide receiver T.Y. HILTON has agreed to a one-year, $10 million deal to remain with the team. The move was not unexpected, with Hilton having previously stated hisMore desire to remain with the Colts while Indianapolis executives were clear that the feeling was mutual. This will be the fourth consecutive year that Hilton will be catching passes from a new quarterback, with CARSON WENTZ taking over for the retired PHILIP RIVERS (who took over for JACOBY BRISSETT, who took over for ANDREW LUCK). Less

Source: Indianapolis Star

Mar
18

Dolphins sign QB Brissett

The Miami Dolphins agreed to a one-year contract this week with quarterback JACOBY BRISSETT. Brissett has started 32 games for the Patriots and Colts during his five-year NFL career, but heMore is expected to assume the backup role behind TUA TAGOVAILOA in Miami. Speculation also continues about the possible addition of disgruntled Houston quarterback DESHAUN WATION. Less

Source: Miami Herald

Factoid: Short-yardage rushing

Playing around with some short-yardage rushing data, I see another area where I think Carson Wentz will be successful in 2021. I think he’ll be a top-10 quarterback in terms of running for touchdowns.  more »

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Feb
3

Colts QB Eason says he’s ready to compete for starting job

With Indianapolis quarterback PHILIP RIVERS recently retiring and backup JACOBY BRISSETT without a contract, third-string signal-caller JACOB EASON is currently the last man standing int the Colt’s quarterback room. Eason, aMore fourth-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, insists that he is ready to compete for the starting job in Indianapolis “as soon as possible”. Less

Source: Indianapolis Star

Factoid: Patriots sans Brady

The Patriots are moving into the post-Brady era. Now what? Will they go after a big-name quarterback in the offseason?  more »

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Mar
19

Colts add veteran QB Rivers

The Indianapolis Colts agreed to a one-year contract with veteran quarterback PHILIP RIVERS this week, likely ending the short-lived JACOBY BRISSETT era. Rivers spent three years working with current Colts headMore coach Frank Reich, and the talented offensive line in Indianapolis will be a significant upgrade over what Rivers worked behind with the Chargers. Less

Source: Indianapolis Star

Around the NFL: Philip Rivers

Philip Rivers to the Colts is the rumor du jour, and it's a fit that could make a lot of sense for both sides. Old and decrepit though he may be, Rivers is a better passer even now than Jacoby Brissett. And the Colts have the ability to give Rivers the kind of protection he needs to thrive.   more »

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Feb
27

Colts interested in QB Rivers

The Indianapolis Colts are reportedly interested in veteran quarterback PHILIP RIVERS. Rivers, 38, is leaving the Los Angeles Chargers after 16 seasons with the team. The Colts will still have JACOBYMore BRISSETT on the roster, but GM Chris Ballard said last month that “the jury’s still out” on Brissett. Things that make you go hmmm. Less

Source: NBC Sports

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