Tag: Jacob Eason

Oct 16, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Jacob Eason (16) during pregame warmups before an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

Reports: QB Jacob Eason working out with Giants

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The New York Giants, short-handed at quarterback, are working out Jacob Eason on Tuesday, per multiple reports.

Starter Daniel Jones is lost for the season with a torn right ACL, suffered in Sunday’s loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. Veteran backup Tyrod Taylor is on injured reserve with a rib injury, leaving just undrafted rookie Tommy DeVito and veteran Matt Barkley in the Giants quarterback room.

Eason, 25, doesn’t have the experience of Barkley, 33, who has appeared in 19 games (seven starts) since the Philadelphia Eagles selected him in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL Draft.

Eason was a fourth-round pick of the Indianapolis Colts in 2020 but has bounced around, also spending time with the Carolina Panthers, Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers.

He has appeared in relief in two games — one with the Colts in 2021, the other with the Panthers in 2022 — and has completed five of 10 passes for 84 yards. He has been intercepted twice and has no touchdown passes.

The Giants (2-7) play at Dallas on Sunday.

Head coach Brian Daboll has yet to name a starter nor has he committed to DeVito. In his Monday news conference, he said he and general manager Joe Schoen needed to talk things through.

“I think Tommy did a good job, but again I’m not going to give you one thing and it’s a different thing,” Daboll said. “I have confidence in Tommy. He’s done a good job. But I’ll sit down and talk with Joe and figure out what’s next.”

DeVito replaced Jones at quarterback against the Raiders but threw two interceptions in his first three pass attempts before finishing with 174 yards passing and a touchdown.

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Oct 16, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Jacob Eason (16) throws the ball in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Panthers release QB Jacob Eason, WR Preston Williams

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The Carolina Panthers released quarterback Jacob Eason and wide receiver Preston Williams on Thursday.

The departure of Eason, who was with the club in 2022, leaves the Panthers with three QBs on the roster — Bryce Young, Andy Dalton and Matt Corral.

Eason, 25, has appeared in two NFL games since being selected in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft by Indianapolis.

Williams, 26, had 56 catches and 787 yards and seven touchdowns in 25 career games (17 starts) with the Miami Dolphins. He appeared in one game last season for Carolina and didn’t record a stat.

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Nov 21, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) jogs to the locker room following a 23-13 loss against the Arizona Cardinals at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Report: QB Geno Smith to sign 1-year deal with Seahawks

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Quarterback Geno Smith will sign a one-year contract worth $7 million with the Seattle Seahawks, NFL Network reported on Thursday.

Smith, 31, started three games last season for the Seahawks while Russell Wilson was sidelined with a finger injury. Overall, Smith saw action in four games and passed for 702 yards, five touchdowns and one interception.

With Wilson traded to Denver in the offseason, the Seahawks’ quarterback room consists of former Bronco Drew Lock, Jacob Eason and Smith.

Smith, 31, went 1-2 as a starter last season and is 13-21 over his NFL career. He was a second-round draft choice by the New York Jets in 2013 and made 29 starts over his first two seasons.

Overall, Smith has passed for 6,917 yards, 34 touchdowns and 37 interceptions in 45 games with the Jets (2013-16), New York Giants (2017), Los Angeles Chargers (2018) and Seahawks (2019-21).

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacob Eason (9) throws for an interception Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, during a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Seahawks claim former UW QB Jacob Eason off waivers

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The Seattle Seahawks claimed quarterback Jacob Eason off waivers Wednesday, one day after he was let go by the Indianapolis Colts.

Eason is a native of Washington state and played collegiately in Seattle at the University of Washington.

The Seahawks added to their quarterback depth as Russell Wilson remains sidelined with a broken finger on his throwing hand. Wilson was placed on injured reserve Friday.

Seattle started Geno Smith last week and also has Jake Luton on the practice squad.

Coach Pete Carroll said Monday that the team had “talked to” free agent quarterback Cam Newton, but that hasn’t materialized into an agreement. Newton, a former league MVP, recently announced he received his COVID-19 vaccination; his vaccination status was perceived as one reason why the New England Patriots released him before the season.

Eason, 23, appeared in one game this season for Indianapolis, completing 2 of 5 passes for 25 yards and an interception in the Colts’ Week 2 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Eason played the last two series of the game after starter Carson Wentz left with an ankle injury.

The Colts waived Eason in favor of sticking with two other back-ups, Brett Hundley and Sam Ehlinger, the latter of whom was activated from IR Tuesday.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacob Eason (9) throws for an interception Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, during a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Colts waive backup QB Jacob Eason

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The Indianapolis Colts waived third-string quarterback Jacob Eason on Tuesday.

The Colts selected Eason in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft and signed him to a four-year, $4.03 million contract.

Also Tuesday, the Colts elevated kicker Michael Badgley from the practice squad and placed wide receiver Parris Campbell on injured reserve.

Eason, 23, appeared in one game this season, completing 2 of 5 passes for 25 yards and an interception in the Colts’ Week 2 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Eason played the last two series of the game after starter Carson Wentz left with an ankle injury.

However, Brett Hundley passed Eason on the depth chart at the end of September, relegating Eason to third string.

Rookie Sam Ehlinger takes over as Indy’s third-string quarterback after he was activated from IR on Tuesday.

Campbell injured his foot 10 offensive plays into the Colts’ victory over the Houston Texans last Sunday after catching a 51-yard scoring strike. He has 10 catches for 162 yards in five games (three starts) on the season. The Colts selected him in the second round of the 2019 draft but will likely move on from the Ohio State product after this season.

Badgley kicked for the Colts on Sunday against Houston, converting all four extra point attempts and connecting on his only field goal attempt. Rodrigo Blankenship (hip) was put on IR ahead of the Houston game.

The team also waived defensive tackle Chris Williams.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) runs the ball up the field during the second half of an Indianapolis Colts game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Rams won 27-24.

Colts QB Carson Wentz (ankles) returns to practice

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz answered two missed practices this week by participating in Friday’s session.

Wentz’s availability for the Week 3 trip to face the Tennessee Titans (1-1) is unclear, although head coach Frank Reich said the Colts typically use Friday practice as the measuring stick for gameday readiness.

The 28-year-old is nursing injuries to both his ankles sustained in the Colts’ 27-24 setback to the Los Angeles Rams last Sunday. The second injury forced Wentz to be a spectator during Indianapolis’ final two series of the game.

Journeyman Brett Hundley and second-year quarterback Jacob Eason are available should Wentz be unable to play on Sunday for the Colts (0-2).

Wentz has completed 45 of 69 passes for 498 yards with three touchdowns and one interception this season.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) keeps hold of the ball during the second half of an Indianapolis Colts game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Rams won 27-24.

Report: Colts QB Carson Wentz dealing with two ankle sprains

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz will undergo tests Monday to determine the severity of injuries he suffered to both ankles during Sunday’s loss to the Los Angeles Rams, NFL Network reported Monday.

Wentz left the game in the fourth quarter and was unable to return after being injured on a tackle by Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald.

Backup Jacob Eason took over for Wentz. He was intercepted by Jalen Ramsey on his second pass attempt with 2:13 remaining.

“He rolled it up pretty bad. I kind of had a sense when we walked off the field because I saw that it didn’t look good,” Colts coach Frank Reich said after the game. “The longer we were off the field there it just stiffened up. He tried, but there was no chance.”

It’s unclear if Wentz also hurt his left ankle on that play or earlier.

Wentz finished 20-for-31 passing for 247 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Eason completed 2 of 5 pass attempts for 25 yards and the costly pick.

On the season, Wentz has completed 65.2 percent of his passes for 498 yards and three TDs against one interception.

Eason would get the start in Week 3 at Tennessee (1-1) if Wentz is unable to go. The Colts are off to an 0-2 start.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) at the start of practice at Grand Park in Westfield on Thursday, July 29, 2021, on the second full day of workouts of this summer's Colts training camp. Colts Camp Revs Up

Colts QB Carson Wentz needs surgery, out 5-12 weeks

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz will undergo surgery on his left foot Monday and be sidelined for five-to-12 weeks, coach Frank Reich said.

“Obviously we’re optimistic and hopeful that we can be on the front end of that,” Reich said of the timeline.

Reich told reporters Wentz had a previous foot injury dating back to as far as high school. A broken bone loosened and caused pain for Wentz, Reich said. That bone will be removed entirely during surgery.

Wentz, 28, was acquired from the Philadelphia Eagles in an offseason trade after the retirement of Philip Rivers. Wentz left Thursday’s practice before it was completed.

Wentz has a history of injuries dating to his time at North Dakota State. With the Eagles, he suffered a rib fracture, torn ACL, back injury and concussion.

Jacob Eason ran the first-team offense to end Thursday’s practice and again Friday and Saturday. He was a fourth-round pick in 2020 out of Washington but has no NFL game experience.

“The job is Jacob’s right now … and he’s gotta earn it. But he’s in the driver’s seat,” Reich said.

If the Colts opt to pursue a veteran, Bears backup Nick Foles is expected to be available. He’s the No. 3 quarterback behind Andy Dalton and Justin Fields in Chicago.

The Colts signed quarterback Brett Hundley on Saturday. The 28-year-old will compete with 2021 sixth-round pick Sam Ehlinger (Texas) and undrafted free agent Jalen Morton for a roster spot.

Wentz was selected by the Eagles with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. He was 35-32-1 as a starter, but after a subpar 2020 season, the Eagles decided to turn to 2020 second-round draft pick Jalen Hurts this season.

In Philadelphia, Wentz completed 62.7 percent of his passes for 16,811 yards with 113 touchdowns and 50 interceptions.

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