Surtain's pair of picks leads Broncos past Chargers 28-13
Rookie cornerback Pat Surtain II had a pair of interceptions to lead the Denver Broncos past the Los Angeles Chargers 28-13NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ERIC SAUBERT #82 - TIGHT END - SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
74 YDS •
5 REC •
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74 YDS
5 REC
0 TD
WATCH: Broncos' Teddy Bridgewater evades Chargers' Joey Bosa, connects with Eric Saubert for touchdown Teddy Bridgewater left in first half with a leg injury. It doesn’t look to be affecting him in the second.
NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • DENVERPOST.COM
No easy street: Broncos falter in 30-13 loss to Eagles
Everything was so difficult for the Denver Broncos in a 30-13 loss to the Philadelphia EaglesNOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
#WASvsDEN: TE Eric Saubert TE Eric Saubert discusses what WR Jerry Jeudy brings to the offense, previews the game vs. Washington and more.
OCTOBER 26, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
Catches one pass Saubert caught his lone target for three yards in Thursday's 17-14 loss to the Browns.
Impact Saubert played on 42 percent of the Broncos' offensive snaps as he continued to operate at the team's No. 2 tight end with Albert Okwuegbunam placed on IR. The 27-year-old tight end was unable to capitalize on his increased playing time, playing well behind starter Noah Fant. Saubert is in no way an option for fantasy purposes. The 6-foot-5, 253-pounder would need both Fant and Okwuegbunam to be sidelined with injuries to see any sort of path to fantasy relevance. The Broncos will host Washington in Week 8.
OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Catches three passes in loss Saubert secured three of his five targets for 23 yards in Sunday's loss to the Raiders.
Impact With Albert Okwuegbunam (hamstring) placed on IR, Saubert saw his first action as Denver's No. 2 tight end. Unfortunately, that didn't equate to much in the way of production behind starter Noah Fant. Saubert played on just 35 percent of the Broncos' offensive snaps. With Okwuegbunam sidelined, Saubert will likely continue to see increased playing time behind Fant, but he will remain far off the fantasy radar with so many mouths to feed in the Denver passing attack. Up next for the Broncos is a Thursday night showdown with the Browns in Week 7.
OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
How the under-the-radar signing of Eric Saubert has helped unlock a new element for the Broncos' offense Denver showed increased use of 13 personnel on Sunday, with Saubert helping spring Melvin Gordon's game-sealing 70 yard TD run.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Teddy's Time? Bridgewater solid as Broncos thump Seahawks
Teddy Bridgewater made another strong statement in his case to be Denver’s starting quarterback, leading a pair of touchdown drives in the Broncos’ 30-3 preseason win over the Seat...AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Involved in passing game Saubert secured both of his targets for 36 yards in Saturday's 33-6 win over Minnesota.
Impact Saubert gained most of his yardage on a 22-yard catch-and-run in the second quarter of the contest, with his involvement in the passing game a promising sign in his battle for a roster spot. According to Nick Kosmider of The Athletic, "Saubert appears to have the No. 3 tight end position locked down." If this becomes reality, the veteran will find himself behind incumbent starter Noah Fant and Albert Okwuegbunam on the depth chart. With that said, Okwuegbunam did not play Saturday as he continues rehab from an ACL surgery last November. It remains unclear if Okwuegbunam will be ready for the season opener. If not, Saubert could find himself taking on a larger role in the offense. The 6-foot-5, 253-pounder will look to build upon this performance and his solid training camp when the Broncos visit the Seahawks in Week 2 of the preseason.
AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Must-see angle: Bridgewater finds Saubert for big 22-yard gain Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater completes a 22-yard pass to tight end Eric Saubert.
AUGUST 14, 2021 • NFL.COM
Denver Broncos: Eric Saubert's major edge for a roster spot For any player on the back end of an NFL roster fighting for a 53-man spot, you'll take whatever kind of edge you can get. For many NFL play...
JUNE 26, 2021 • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM
Broncos release No. 3 QB Jeff Driskel, sign tight end
The Denver Broncos have released quarterback Jeff Driskel and signed free agent tight end Eric SaubertMAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Latches on in Denver The Broncos signed Saubert to a contract Monday, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.
Impact Saubert appeared in eight games with the Jaguars last season, securing three of four targets for 16 yards. He'll now compete to earn a similar depth role for Denver.
MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Denver Broncos release quarterback Jeff Driskel, sign tight end Eric Saubert The Broncos released quarterback Jeff Driskel on Monday, after trading for Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater on April 28, The...
MAY 3, 2021 • GAZETTE.COM
Promoted from practice squad Saubert was promoted to Jacksonville's active roster from the practice squad Saturday.
Impact Saubert appeared in one game earlier this season and saw most of his action on special teams. He'll fill a depth role Sunday with James O'Shaughnessy (knee) sidelined.
NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Jags activate Hayden from IR, expect him to play vs Steelers
The Jacksonville Jaguars activated veteran cornerback DNOVEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back to practice squad Saubert reverted to Jacksonville's practice squad after suiting up for Sunday's game against the Chargers, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Impact Saubert was on the field for 13 snaps in Week 7, all on special teams. He's now appeared in two games in 2020.
OCTOBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Elevates to active roster The Jaguars elevated Saubert to the active roster Saturday.
Impact Tyler Eifert (neck) will sit out Sunday's game versus the Chargers, so Saubert will rise up and add depth at tight end. The 2017 fifth-round pick hasn't suited up in a game since last season, when he played two games with Chicago and caught two passes for 21 yards.
OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Jaguars place veteran RB Chris Thompson on COVID-19 list
The Jacksonville Jaguars placed veteran running back Chris Thompson on the COVID-19 list SaturdayOCTOBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Finds new home Saubert agreed to join the Jaguars' practice squad Sunday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Saubert was let go by the Bears on Wednesday to make room on the 53-man roster, but he didn't have to wait long to find a new team. The 26-year-old caught just two passes for 21 yards across two appearances for the Bears in 2019.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Waived by Bears Saubert was waived by Chicago on Wednesday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Saubert was one of five tight ends to originally make the 53-man roster, but he was inactive in Week 1 and is now getting waived by the Bears. Kicker Cairo Santos is taking the roster spot vacated by Saubert.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Roster Moves: Bears elevate Santos, cut Saubert The Bears on Wednesday promoted kicker Cairo Santos from the practice squad to the active roster and waived tight end Eric Saubert.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Brady has Evans active vs. Saints despite hurt hamstring
Tom Brady might have top target Mike Evans to throw to in his debut for the Tampa Bay BuccaneersSEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not playing in season opener Saubert (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game in Detroit.
Impact One of five tight ends the Bears kept on the 53-man roster to begin the season, Saubert's status as a healthy inactive confirms he's the No. 5 option on the depth chart. Even if he moves up in the pecking order as the season unfolds, Saubert will likely be limited mostly to a blocking role.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Activated off COVID-19 list Saubert was cleared from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.
Impact It appears Saubert never tested positive for COVID-19, but was rather potentially exposed to it. Now that he's been cleared, he'll enter camp looking to make an impression, as the Bears are already relatively deep at tight end.
AUGUST 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
