AUGUST 22, 2021 • PACKERS.COM
KURT BENKERT
LaFleur: Kurt Benkert 'did a nice job and showed good command' against Jets Head Coach Matt LaFleur spoke to the media following the Packers' loss to the New York Jets.
Wilson throws 2 TD passes as Jets beat Packers 23-14
Zach Wilson directed three scoring drives and threw his first two touchdown passes of the preseason in the New York Jets’ 23-14 victory over the Green Bay PackersAUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kurt Benkert tosses dime to Malik Taylor for 21 yards ' Packers vs. Jets Green Bay Packers quarterback Kurt Benkert tosses a masterful fade to wide receiver Malik Taylor for 21 yards in a preseason game against th...
AUGUST 21, 2021 • PACKERS.COM
Kurt Benkert excited to show Packers what he has to offer Backup QB has been through a series of highs and lows over the past six months
AUGUST 20, 2021 • PACKERS.COM
Packers' Love unlikely to play preseason game against Jets
Packers quarterback Jordan Love hasn’t practiced this week and probably won’t play in Green Bay’s exhibition game Saturday against the New York JetsAUGUST 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Likely to start vs. Jets Benkert looks set to start Saturday's preseason contest against the Jets, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The Packers aren't expect to play Aaron Rodgers during the preseason, and coach Matt LaFleur said it's "probably unlikely" that Jordan Love (shoulder) will be available Saturday, in which case Benkert will operate as the de facto starter. He completed eight of 12 passes for 88 yards against Buffalo last weekend, but also lost a fumble and threw an interception.
AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rodgers, Packers start joint practices with Jets
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers doesn’t have nearly as much of a problem with joint practices now as he did two years agoAUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will get extra reps Monday Benkert will see extra reps at Monday's practice, Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports.
Impact Fellow quarterback Jordan Love will not practice Monday due to a shoulder injury, so Benkert will get the chance to take any reps starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers does not. Benkert completed a respectable eight of 12 passes for 88 yards in the Packers' preseason opener last week, but he also threw an interception and lost a fumble. It's not a given the Packers will head into Week 1 with three quarterbacks, but the extra reps will give Benkert more opportunities to convince them to do so.
AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
USA TODAY Packers QB Kurt Benkert spent three seasons in Atlanta, learning from former MVP Matt Ryan. Now he's learning from three-time MVP Aaron Rodgers.
AUGUST 12, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Rodgers unlikely to play in any of Packers' preseason games
MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers probably won’t appear in any of Green Bay’s three preseason games as the Packers look to get 2020 first-round draft pick Jordan Love as much work as p...AUGUST 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'It's been crazy:' Packers QB Kurt Benkert has become a fan favorite before even playing a snap Benkert has never played in a game with Green Bay, yet his personality and social media presence has endeared him to Packers fans already.
AUGUST 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
With role settled, Packers' Love eager for preseason games
Green Bay’s Jordan Love spent the offseason preparing as if he might be the quarterback of a Super Bowl-caliber teamAUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Analysis: Rodgers' return to Green Bay makes most sense
Aaron Rodgers wasn’t going to have a better chance to win a Super Bowl this season somewhere other than Green BayJULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Time up in Atlanta The Falcons waived Benkert on Thursday, ESPN.com reports.
Impact Benkert spent the 2020 campaign on Atlanta's practice squad. He's been searching for a chance to make his NFL debut since entering the league back in 2019.
FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons clear cap space by releasing veterans Allen, Bailey
The Atlanta Falcons have cleared almost $11 million in cap space by releasing two veterans, safety Ricardo Allen and defensive end Allen BaileyFEBRUARY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Secures future contract The Falcons signed Benkert to a reserve/future contract Monday, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.
Impact Benkert has yet to make his NFL debut since entering the league as an undrafted free agent in 2018. The 25-year-old will compete to be Matt Ryan's backup in 2021.
JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Atlanta Falcons: Kurt Benkert should start the final three games Change of quarterback should be in order for the Atlanta Falcons. Atlanta Falcons quarterback and future Hall of Famer Matt Ryan should take...
DECEMBER 15, 2020 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM
Kurt Benkert to compete in NFLPA Open Fortnite event Atlanta Falcons backup quarterback Kurt Benkert is ready to defend his title in the NFLPA Open Fortnite event and grab a spot in the 2021 ed...
NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Reverts to practice squad Benkert reverted to the Falcons' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction report.
Impact The quarterback ended up being inactive for Sunday's loss after being called up to the active roster over the weekend. Both Matt Ryan and Matt Schaub are healthy so Benkert's presence on the active roster may not be needed in the coming weeks.
NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Drew Lock gets start at QB for Broncos vs. Dolphins
Drew Lock will get the start at quarterback when the Denver Broncos host the Miami Dolphins despite missing practice Wednesday with bruised ribs and a strained oblique he sustained...NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bumps to active roster The Falcons elevated Benkert to the active roster Saturday.
Impact Both Matt Ryan and Matt Schaub are healthy for Sunday's game against the Saints, so it's a curious move by the Falcons. Nevertheless, the 25-year-old quarterback will suit up for his first NFL game Sunday.
NOVEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons flex Kurt Benkert to active roster for Saints game Benkert figures to slot in behind Matt Ryan and Matt Schaub on the game day depth chart
NOVEMBER 21, 2020 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Falcons protect WR Chris Rowland, QB Kurt Benkert from practice squad purloining for 3rd straight week Punter Cam Nizialek and linebacker Edmond Robinson are also protected this week.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • THEFALCOHOLIC.COM
Falcons protect Kurt Benkert, Chris Rowland from practice squad pillaging for second straight week Punter Cam Nizialek and cornerback Delrick Abrams Jr. join them.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • THEFALCOHOLIC.COM
