JEFF DRISKEL NEWS

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

Could sign with Dallas Driskel will meet with the Cowboys on Friday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact If the 28-year-old signs with the Cowboys, he would likely slot in as the No. 2 quarterback behind Dak Prescott (ankle). Driskel has played for three different teams in his three-year NFL career since making his debut for the Bengals in 2018, posting a 13:8 TD:INT, 58.6 percent completion rate and 6.1 YPA in 15 games.

MAY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos News: Team releases Jeff Driskel, signs new tight end The Denver Broncos made a couple of minor transactions on Monday as they still settle in following the NFL Draft. Jeff Driskel has been rele...

MAY 4, 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 Saubert

MAY 4, 2021 • Associated Press

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

Ousted from QB room The Broncos released Driskel on Monday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Impact Driskel threw three touchdowns and two interceptions in three appearances (one start) for the Broncos last season. Per Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com, his release saves the team $2.5 million in cap space. Drew Lock, Teddy Bridgewater and Brett Rypien remain under contract for Denver.

MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Finishes 2020 with three touchdowns Driskel completed 35 of 64 passes for 432 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions during the 2020 season. He added 28 yards on six carries.

Impact Driskel filled in admirably for Drew Lock after the latter injured his shoulder in Week 2 against Pittsburgh, nearly leading the comeback. A ho-hum outing in Week 3 against Tampa Bay pushed him down the depth chart, and he didn't record a touch after a carry in Week 4. Driskel actually finished with a team-high quarterback rating of 78.4, but that does not quite provide the veteran stability Denver needs with youngsters Lock and Brett Rypien on the roster. The Broncos would have a net savings of $2.5 million against the cap should they move on from Driskel, and that seems likely as the team figures to look for a more established hedge for its bet on Lock.

JANUARY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

What now? Steelers face uncertain future after quick exit

The Pittsburgh Steelers are bracing for what could be a busy offseason

JANUARY 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Patrick Mahomes watching Chiefs' finale against Chargers

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is inactive for their meaningless regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Chargers

JANUARY 3, 2021 • Associated Press

NFL has pulled off improbable task of playing amid pandemic

It took playing games on all seven days of the week, a wide receiver starting at quarterback, numerous schedule changes and constant revisions to health and safety protocols for th...

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • Associated Press

Dwayne Haskins starts for Washington despite breaking rules

Dwayne Haskins gets his second consecutive start for Washington with quarterback Alex Smith out again because of a right calf injury

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • Associated Press