JEFF DRISKEL NEWS

Lesson learned: Broncos make Rypien their quarantined QB

The Denver Broncos aren't about to put themselves in the quarterback quagmire they found themselves in last year when all their QBs were disqualified from a game against the Saints...

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moving to tight end Houston assistant coach Andy Bischoff said Thursday that Driskel is transitioning from quarterback to tight end, Aaron Reiss of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bischoff described Driskel as "a rare athlete," and one who could also contribute on special teams, but the coach added this is a developmental process for the 28-year-old. With that in mind, Driskel is unlikely to be active on game days for Houston in the short term, if at all this season. The organization doesn't consider him a quarterback at this time, per conversations between Bischoff, head coach David Culley and general manager Nick Caserio.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to active roster The Texans signed Driskel to their active roster Saturday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Driskel was elevated from the practice squad for each of the last three games but hasn't yet made his season debut. He'll continue to serve as the backup to Davis Mills while Tyrod Taylor (hamstring) is on injured reserve.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moved back to practice squad Driskel reverted back to the Texans' practice squad Monday, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Driskel was elevated for Sunday's contest against the Patriots to act as the backup behind Davis Mills. The 28-year-old has yet to take a snap this season, but he could earn a contract if Tyrod Taylor (hamstring) remains out for an extended period, though Taylor could be back within the next few games.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to active roster Driskel was elevated from the Texans' practice squad Saturday.

Impact Driskel will assume backup duties for the Texans for a third straight contest while Tyrod Taylor (hamstring) remains sidelined. The 2016 sixth-rounder hasn't taken any snaps across the last two weeks.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Driskel reverted to the Texans' practice squad Monday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Driskel joined the active roster for each of the last two games to serve as the backup to rookie QB Davis Mills, but he'll return to the active roster following the Week 4 loss. The 28-year-old will be eligible to be elevated once again for Sunday's contest against the Patriots.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Texans flop behind terrible performance from rookie QB Mills

Houston rookie quarterback Davis Mills had perhaps the worst performance in franchise history in the team's 40-0 loss to the Bills

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set for backup duties Driskel was elevated from the practice squad Saturday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Driskel will once again take over the backup duties behind Davis Mills with Tyrod Taylor (hamstring) sidelined. Because Driskel was called up as COVID-19 replacement, he still has another week as an elevated practice squad call-up available, which gives the Texans plenty of roster flexibility as they continue to navigate their quarterback room.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Houston S Reid, Panthers CB Bouye inactive Thursday night

Houston safety Justin Reid and Carolina cornerback A

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Added to active roster Driskel has been officially elevated to the Texans' active roster from the team's practice squad.

Impact With Tyrod Taylor (hamstring) on IR and Deshaun Watson (not injury-related) set to be inactive, rookie QB Davis Mills is slated to start Thursday night's game against the Panthers. Meanwhile, Driskel will serve as the team's No. 2 signal-caller for the contest.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to be promoted Driskel is expected to be promoted to the Texans' active roster Thursday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Tyrod Taylor (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against the Panthers. In his absence, rookie third-round pick Davis Mills is expected to draw his first career start. Driskel, who has nine career starts, is expected to be promoted and to serve as the backup behind Mills during Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Texans' Mills must improve if Taylor is out against Panthers

The Houston Texans hope Tyrod Taylor can play Thursday night against the Carolina Panthers

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Broncos place starters Jerry Jeudy, Ronald Darby on IR

The Denver Broncos had an abundance of talent at two positions heading into the season

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rejoins Houston Driskel was signed to Houston's practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Driskel was with the Texans during the preseason and was a camp casualty Tuesday before rejoining the team Wednesday. Houston's quarterback situation may eventually change, but starting Week 1, Tyrod Taylor is expected to start with third-round pick Davis Mills backing him up. Meanwhile Deshaun Watson made the 53-man roster, but he's not expected to suit up Sundays.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No resolution to Watson dilemma as he stays on Texans roster

Quarterback Deshaun Watson remained on the active roster as the Houston Texans made cuts to reduce their roster to 53 players

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fails to make 53-man roster Driskel was cut by the Texans on Monday, independent NFL journalist Aaron Wilson reports.

Impact Driskel wasn't expected to make the roster with expected starter Tyrod Taylor and rookie third-round pick Davis Mills on the team in addition to Deshaun Watson, who could reportedly be a healthy scratch all year. The 28-year-old quarterback has played in 15 games (nine starts) over the last three seasons, completing 59 percent of his passes for 2,120 yards (6.1 YPA), 13 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He also ran for 309 yards and three scores. Driskel may serve as practice-squad depth for the Texans.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fangio still unsure who to name as his starting quarterback

Broncos coach Vic Fangio is extending his audition for his starting quarterback indefinitely

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Culley won't say why Watson missed practice with Texans

Deshaun Watson missed practice for the first time since Houston Texans’ camp began, but coach David Culley refused to explain why

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Taylor steps in as Texans QB amid uncertainty with Watson

With quarterback Deshaun Watson relegated to little more than a spectator so far in Houston Texans camp, Tyrod Taylor has been running the offense and asserting himself as the team...

JULY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AP source: Watson plans to report to Houston Texans camp

Deshaun Watson plans to report to training camp with the Houston Texans

JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Culley won't discuss Watson as Houston Texans begin practice

Coach David Culley refused to say if quarterback Deshaun Watson was with the Houston Texans this week as they began on-field practices

MAY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Texans sign former Broncos quarterback Jeff Driskel to one-year deal, add to busy QB room

The Houston Texans appear to be preparing for a season without Deshaun Watson.

MAY 20, 2021 • FOXNEWS.COM

Former Florida quarterback Driskel agrees to one-year deal with Texans Former Gators quarterback Jeff Driskel is heading to Texas, as the sixth-year NFL passer has agreed to a one-year deal with the Houston Texa...

MAY 20, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Houston Texans sign QB Jeff Driskel to one-year deal amid Deshaun Watson's uncertain future The Houston Texans signed free agent quarterback Jeff Driskel to a one-year deal in light of an uncertain future for starter Deshaun Watson.

MAY 20, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Lands in Houston Driskel agreed Wednesday with the Texans on a one-year contract worth up to $2.5 million Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Driskel's deal contains a $1 million base salary with numerous potential bonuses and incentives. Given the murky situation surrounding Deshaun Watson's future with the Texans, Driskel's landing spot is more intriguing for fantasy purposes than if he had been brought in to compete for a backup gig elsewhere. Beyond Watson, Driskel will vie for depth-chart slotting with veterans Tyrod Taylor and Ryan Finley, as well as rookie third-round pick Davis Mills.

MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE