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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Vikings Overcome Colts in Thrilling Comeback Victory

The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Indianapolis Colts 21-13 in a thrilling comeback performance. Sam Darnold threw three touchdown passes, including a game-sealing score with 2:05 left, and the Vikings' defense stifled Flacco's return to the starting role. The Vikings improved to 6-2 on the season, while the Colts remain winless in their first game of the season.

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Five backup QBs have already been pressed into starting duty with the NFL season just 3 weeks old

Associated Press

It sure is a good time to be a backup quarterback in the NFL, or even the backup’s backup. In Week 3, former starter Andy Dalton replaced last year’s top overall draft pick, Bryce Young, and led the Panthers to a stunnng win in Las Vegas. Things are also unraveling in Miami, where the Dolphins’ Super Bowl hopes seem to …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Analysis: J.J. McCarthy’s injury will have minimal impact this year if Sam Darnold performs well

Associated Press

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. ___ J.J. McCarthy’s season-ending knee injury is a major blow for the rookie quarterback and the Minnesota Vikings. Still, it’ll have minimal impact this year if Sam Darnold performs well. Darnold was slated to be the starting QB in Week 1 and there’s no guarantee he would’ve …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings with the most to gain in preseason opener vs. Raiders

New York Times

EAGAN, Minn. — And so it begins. Head Coach Kevin O'Connell says Sam Darnold will start at QB before J.J. McCarthy gets a significant amount of work in the preseason opener on Saturday. That’s what the Vikings have done with Rodriguez, and he has garnered enough respect for defensive coordinator Brian Flores to occasionally toss him in with the first-stringers. …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Several QB competitions going on in NFL training camps, including Raiders battle, Steelers rivalry

Associated Press

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Aidan O’Connell at Purdue and Gardner Minshew at Washington State were used to fighting for their jobs, and little has changed in the NFL. It’s just good to be back out here again with the guys, putting the helmet on and really getting to work today.” Patriots First-year Patriots coach Jerod Mayo is keeping an open …

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7 months ago

Can Zach Wilson begin a fruitful second act with Broncos? It starts in the huddle

New York Times

Few quarterbacks have faced more scrutiny during their first three years in the NFL than Zach Wilson encountered under the glaring lights in New York. “We’ll figure it out,” said Payton, who has given no indication of the quarterback pecking order since Wilson and Nix joined Stidham on the roster. “… But we’ll have a rotation, and we’ll go from …

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1 year, 3 months ago

49ers trade quarterback Trey Lance to Cowboys for 4th round pick

Associated Press

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers have traded quarterback Trey Lance to the Dallas Cowboys for a fourth-round pick less than three years after trading three first-round picks to draft him third overall. “We feel he’ll be better for it, and I think we will, too.” The move is a remarkable backtrack following the hefty investment the Niners …

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1 year, 6 months ago

49ers GM John Lynch: Brock Purdy resumed throwing this week after surgery

New York Times

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy resumed throwing this week after having surgery on his elbow roughly three months ago, general manager John Lynch told SiriusXM radio Wednesday. Lynch said “the early returns are good” and that the 49ers are “incredibly encouraged” by Purdy’s recovery. Lynch again said that “Brock is the leader in the clubhouse, as we said, but …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Sam Darnold joins Trey Lance and Brock Purdy in a 49ers’ QB room of uncertainty

New York Times

The 49ers went through four different quarterbacks last season. “There are some unknowns with Brock’s injury and Trey coming back,” Darnold acknowledged in his introductory videoconference on Thursday. When a reporter asked Darnold if 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan had indicated that he’d have a chance to compete for the 49ers’ starting QB job, the answer merely conveyed the general questions …

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1 year, 9 months ago

49ers, QB Sam Darnold agree to 1-year deal, per sources: How he fits with San Francisco

New York Times

By Matt Barrows, David Lombardi and Jeff Howe The San Francisco 49ers and quarterback Sam Darnold have agreed to terms on a one-year deal, team and league sources confirmed to The Athletic. At the very least Darnold’s addition bolsters the 49ers’ depth at their most important position, a major issue last season when they literally ran out of healthy quarterbacks …

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2 years ago

Panthers waive struggling QB Mayfield, a former No. 1 pick

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The short-lived Baker Mayfield era is over in Carolina. Panthers interim coach Steve Wilks said Mayfield asked for his release once he informed the quarterbacks that Darnold would be the team’s starter and Walker would be the backup this Sunday at Seattle. “I have tremendous respect for him.” Wilks said he made the decision to go with …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Passing on QB in Round 1 shows Panthers, Rhule have patience

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper preached patience last week when it came to breaking the losing cycle and building a consistent winner. 6 overall pick, Carolina’s big three decision-makers — Tepper, general manager Scott Fitterer and coach Matt Rhule — selected offensive tackle Ikem “Ickey” Ekwonu from North Carolina State, filling a less flashy but equally as …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Panthers’ QB change provides only a brief spark, not a win

Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS — Starting Sam Darnold in place of Cam Newton at quarterback provided only a brief spark for Carolina before the flailing Panthers reverted to form. Saints versatile running back Alvin Kamara, who was limited to 2 yards on his other 12 carries, broke off a 30-yard run up the middle before scoring on a 12-yard reception for New …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Panthers hope Newton can provide same jolt as a starter

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Cam Newton proved he can provide the Carolina Panthers with a jolt off the bench playing in certain goal-line and short-yard packages. Panthers coach Matt Rhule hasn’t officially named a starting quarterback, but said Monday that Newton will get the majority of reps this week in practice. But Rhule made it clear after Carolina’s lopsided 34-10 win …

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Vikings Overcome Colts in Thrilling Comeback Victory

Five backup QBs have already been pressed into starting duty with the NFL season just 3 weeks old

Analysis: J.J. McCarthy’s injury will have minimal impact this year if Sam Darnold performs well

J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings with the most to gain in preseason opener vs. Raiders

Several QB competitions going on in NFL training camps, including Raiders battle, Steelers rivalry

Can Zach Wilson begin a fruitful second act with Broncos? It starts in the huddle

49ers trade quarterback Trey Lance to Cowboys for 4th round pick

49ers GM John Lynch: Brock Purdy resumed throwing this week after surgery

Sam Darnold joins Trey Lance and Brock Purdy in a 49ers’ QB room of uncertainty

49ers, QB Sam Darnold agree to 1-year deal, per sources: How he fits with San Francisco

Panthers waive struggling QB Mayfield, a former No. 1 pick

Passing on QB in Round 1 shows Panthers, Rhule have patience

Panthers’ QB change provides only a brief spark, not a win

Panthers hope Newton can provide same jolt as a starter