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Tagged: Jeff Driskel (25 Results)

Aug
23

Cardinals not ready to name starting quarterback

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon toyed with fantasy owners on Tuesday when asked about his starting quarterback heading into the season opener against the Washington Commanders. When asked about namingMore a starter, Gannon said “when we need to name the starters, we’ll name the starters”. Gotcha coach. With KYLER MURRAY still recovering from last year’s torn ACL, most observers suspect that veteran signal caller COLT MCCOY will start the season for the Cardinals. Further down the depth chart you will find the likes of CLAYTON TUNE, DAVID BLOUGH, and JEFF DRISKEL. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Apr
17

Cardinals sign free agent QB Driskel

The Arizona Cardinals are signing free agent quarterback JEFF DRISKEL to a one-year contract following his recent workout with the team. Cardinals staring quarterback KYLER MURRAY is working his way backMore from a torn ACL that is expected to keep him out at the start of the season. COLT MCCOY and DAVID BLOUGH are the other quarterbacks on the roster. Driskel, 29, has spent time with the 49ers, Bengals, Lions, Broncos, and Texans in his NFL career. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Nov
19

Texans QB Driskel switching positions

Houston quarterback JEFF DRISKEL is set to leave the Texans quarterback room and join the tight ends room instead. Houston is a rare team with four quarterbacks, including two that haven’tMore played a snap this season in Driskel and DESHAUN WATSON. While learning a new position in the NFL is no easy task, Driskel is said to have the overall athletic ability to do so. Meanwhile, for fantasy purposes, TYROD TAYLOR remains the starting quarterback for the Texans, with DAVIS MILLS as the backup. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Sep
21

Texans QB Taylor could miss four weeks

Houston head coach David Culley said on Monday that quarterback TYROD TAYLOR is day-to-day with a hamstring injury, but the Texans signal-caller could reportedly miss four weeks as a result ofMore the injury. Culley added that the team will not activate DESHAUN WATSON this week, meaning that third-round rookie DAVIS MILLS becomes the likely starter while Taylor is out. Fellow quarterback JEFF DRISKEL is on the practice squad and is expected to be promoted to the active roster as Mills’ backup. Less

Source: NBC Sports

May
20

Texans sign another QB, add veteran Driskel on one-year deal

The Houston Texans signed 28-year-old JEFF DRISKEL to a one-year contract this week, giving the team five quarterbacks heading into the upcoming season. The Texans are Driskel’s fifth team since heMore entered the league as a sixth-round draft choice of the San Francisco 49ers in 2016. With DESHAUN WATSON’s status in limbo, the Texans added rookie third-round pick DAVIS MILLS along with RYAN FINLEY and TYROD TAYLOR. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Apr
29

Broncos agree to trade for QB Bridgewater

The Denver Broncos announced on Wednesday that the team was acquiring veteran quarterback TEDDY BRIDGEWATER from the Carolina Panthers in exchange for a 2021 sixth-round draft pick. The Panthers, of course,More traded for former New York Jets quarterback SAM DARNOLD earlier in April, making Bridgewater expendable. Bridgewater will join a quarterback room in Denver that includes DREW LOCK, BRETT RYPIEN, and JEFF DRISKEL. Less

Source: Team Website

Nov
18

Lock questionable for Sunday vs. Dolphins

Denver quarterback DREW LOCK is questionable to practice this week and play this weekend due to a muscle strain and bruising near his ribs. Lock played through the injury in lastMore Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders, but time will tell if he is available for this Sunday’s game against Miami. If Lock is unavailable, the Broncos will turn to either JEFF DRISKEL or BRETT RYPIEN. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Sep
30

Broncos QB Rypien to make first career start vs. Jets

Denver head coach Vic Fangio announced on Tuesday that BRETT RYPIEN will be the starting quarterback when the Broncos face the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football. With Rypien gettingMore the start, the Broncos will have a different starter at quarterback for three consecutive games. DREW LOCK started the first two games but was injured and gave way to backup quarterback JEFF DRISKEL last week. The Broncos have not had a quarterbacking trio of this nature since the days of Brock Osweiler, Paxton Lynch, and Trevor Siemian. Apologies to Broncos fans trying to forget the 2017 season. Less

Source: Team Website

Sep
23

Broncos sign veteran QB Bortles

The Denver Broncos are reportedly signing veteran quarterback BLAKE BORTLES to a one-year deal to join the team. With starting quarterback DREW LOCK expected to miss 3 to 5 weeks withMore a rotator cuff injury, the Broncos were in need of depth at the position. Backup JEFF DRISKEL is expected to start while Lock is out, but the addition of Bortles provides the Broncos with some needed insurance. Less

Source: NFL.com

Sep
22

Broncos QB Lock out 3 to 5 weeks

Denver head coach Vic Fangio said on Monday afternoon that quarterback DREW LOCK will likely be out “three to five weeks” after suffering a strained rotator cuff in Sunday’s game againstMore the Pittsburgh Steelers. Lock is reportedly getting a second opinion, but backup quarterback JEFF DRISKEL will likely see at least a couple of starts in the meantime. Less

Source: Team Blog

Sep
21

Broncos lose QB Lock to shoulder injury

Denver quarterback DREW LOCK was knocked out of Sunday’s loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers due to a shoulder injury suffered on a first-quarter sack. Lock will undergo further testing on hisMore injured right shoulder today, with the Broncos and fantasy owners anxiously awaiting the results. With Lock out for most of the game, backup quarterback JEFF DRISKEL had a strong performance in leading a comeback effort that fell just short. Less

Source: Team Website

Nov
28

Lions to start rookie quarterback vs. Bears

The Detroit Lions are expected to start undrafted rookie quarterback DAVID BLOUGH for today’s game against the Chicago Bears. MATTHEW STAFFORD is out with a back injury and JEFF DRISKEL has been nursing a sore hamstring, paving the way for Blough to make his first appearance in an NFL game.

Source: Detroit Free Press

Nov
27

Driskel questionable vs. Bears

Detroit Lions quarterback JEFF DRISKEL is questionable for Thursday’s Thanksgiving Day game against the Chicago Bears. Driskel is dealing with a hamstring injury that could hamper his mobility even if he’sMore medically cleared to play on Thursday. If Driskel is unable to play, the Lions will turn to undrafted rookie DAVID BLOUGH. Less

Source: Detroit News

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Nov
18

Driskel has 3 touchdowns for Lions

Detroit Lions quarterback JEFF DRISKEL surprised the fantasy world on Sunday, accounting for 3 touchdowns in just his second start with the team. Driskell threw 2 touchdown passes and ran forMore a third score against the Dallas Cowboys. Driskel also gained 51 yards on 8 runs, although most of those were scrambles away from pressure. Less

Source: Detroit News

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