JEFF DRISKEL NEWS

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

Kendall Hinton's QB moment marked in Canton, across the NFL

Kendall Hinton's moment in the spotlight last month was pretty forgettable

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Broncos activate 31-year-old quarantine kicker against Bills

The Denver Broncos will face the Buffalo Bills with a 31-year-old rookie kicker who will be making his NFL debut because Brandon McManus is on the COVID-19 reserve list as a close...

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Broncos cancel practice after strength coach's COVID-19 test

The Denver Broncos have canceled their walkthrough ahead of Saturday's game against Buffalo after strength and conditioning coach Loren Landow tested positive for the coronavirus

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back from COVID-19 list The Broncos activated Driskel off the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Impact Driskel was placed on the list Nov. 29 after testing positive for the virus. His positive test forced the rest of the quarterback room in Denver onto the list as close contacts, ultimately leading to practice-squad receiver Kendall Hinton taking the reigns at quarterback. With Driskel back healthy, it's likely he'll take over the No. 2 job behind Drew Lock for Saturday's game against the Bills.

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos safety Justin Simmons piling up big plays, accolades

Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons is in the midst of his best season of his five-year NFL career

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Broncos sign CB Parnell Motley off 49ers’ practice squad, activate Jeff Driskel from Reserve/COVID-19 list The Broncos also placed a pair of players on IR.

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Broncos' A.J. Bouye suspended six games for PED violation

The NFL has suspended Denver Broncos cornerback A

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL union sees no current need for bubble to slow COVID-19

The NFL players believe the season can be completed on time without the league moving into a version of a postseason bubble like other sports have as long as everyone follows the r...

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vic Fangio's chutzpah on defense isn't matched on offense

Vic Fangio keeps coming up with great plans to throttle opposing quarterbacks

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Broncos show plenty of moxie in 22-16 loss to Chiefs

The Denver Broncos just about followed the blueprint for beating the Kansas City Chiefs to perfection

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL betting lines in season of COVID-19 are moving targets

The coronavirus pandemic that's wreaking havoc on the NFL's players and schedule is also affecting something else important to many fans: the betting lines on the games

DECEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Broncos' Harris: weird nerve pain was worst part of COVID-19

Denver Broncos defensive end Shelby Harris is back after missing four games when the coronavirus swept through his household

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Broncos bringing QBs to KC to face Mahomes and Chiefs

The Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes is putting together one of the best seasons of any quarterback in NFL history

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS