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Green Bay Packers release former Georgia Bulldogs QB

Former Georgia, Washington football quarterback is looking for a new NFL home

Former Georgia Bulldogs and Washington Huskies quarterback Jacob Eason has been released from the the Green Bay Packers. The Packers signed Eason in July. He gave Green Bay a third quarterback while Jordan Love was holding out, but the Packers recently signed Love to an historic contract and did not feel it was necessary to have four quarterbacks on the roster.

Eason, who transferred to Washington from Georgia after the 2017 national championship game, is a free agent seeking for a new NFL home. Eason entered the NFL draft after throwing for 23 touchdowns and eight interceptions during  his lone season at Washington (he had to sit out in 2018).

Eason has 10 career NFL pass attempts for 84 yards. He has thrown two interceptions and no touchdowns in his limited action. He has appeared in two NFL games in his career after the Indianapolis Colts drafted him in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL draft.

The Colts cut Eason during the 2021 season. Eason has bounced around the NFL, including stints with the Carolina Panthers, San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks. He was recently was a member of the New York Giants’ practice squad.

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Eason, who is 26, has a big arm and should have a chance to make an NFL roster over the next few weeks.

Green Bay Packers release former Wisconsin long snapper

Green Bay Packers release former Wisconsin long snapper

The Green Bay Packers released former Wisconsin long snapper Peter Bowden on Tuesday.

The move came just two days into Green Bay’s training camp began, as the Packers made the move to open a roster spot for quarterback Jacob Eason.

With Bowden’s departure, Green Bay is left with one long snapper on its 90-man roster: 2022 Super Bowl champion Matt Orzech.

At UW, Bowden served as the primary long snapper from 2021-23. He registered 39 starts at the position and was listed as a finalist for the Patrick Mannelly Award (awarded to the nation’s best long-snapper) in 2023.

Despite his release, Packers Wire notes that Bowden could make a return to Green Bay’s roster after quarterback Jordan Love inks a new contract. The 53-man roster will be finalized in August.

Bowden was among a hefty list of Wisconsin alumni on an NFL roster entering training camp, a list that includes All-Pro linebacker T.J. Watt, former Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson and legendary running back  Jonathan Taylor.

Former Panthers QB signs with Packers

Former Panthers QB Jacob Eason signed with the Packers on Tuesday.

The Green Bay Packers just gave a new contract to a quarterback. (No, not that one.)

That quarterback is former Carolina Panther Jacob Eason, who was officially signed to the team’s 90-man roster on Tuesday afternoon. With Jordan Love deciding not to hit the field until he reaches a deal of his own, Green Bay signed the 26-year-old passer to take up some practice reps.

A University of Washington product, Eason was a fourth-round pick of the Indianapolis Colts in the 2020 draft. He wouldn’t play in his first NFL game until 2021, when he completed two of his five throws for 25 yards and an interception against the Los Angeles Rams.

Eason would be waived by the Colts later on that season, and was quickly scooped by the Seattle Seahawks—where he lasted until the summer of 2022. The Panthers then claimed him off waivers from Seattle on Aug. 31.

His lone appearance of the 2022 season came in Week 6 against, coincidentally, the Rams—a relief outing in which he connected on three of his five throws for 59 yards and a pick. He’s since landed brief stints with the San Francisco 49ers, a second with the Panthers and, more recently, the New York Giants.

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Still without Jordan Love at practice, Packers sign QB Jacob Eason

In need of a third quarterback with Jordan Love missing practice, the Packers signed Jacob Eason, a 2020 draft pick of the Colts.

In need of another quarterback at training camp while Jordan Love negotiates his new contract, the Green Bay Packers signed 2020 draft pick Jacob Eason on Tuesday, according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. The corresponding roster move was releasing rookie long snapper Peter Bowden.

Eason, 26, worked out for the Packers last summer and was in Green Bay during the team’s rookie minicamp in May.

For the time being, Eason — who is on the practice field on Tuesday — will operate as the No. 3 quarterback behind Sean Clifford and Michael Pratt at Packers training camp.

Love is negotiating a new contract with the Packers and has decided to skip practices — while attending all other team functions — to eliminate the risk of injury until the new deal is done.

If nothing else, Eason now has an opportunity — however short — to show the Packers he belongs.

The Indianapolis Colts made Eason the 122nd overall pick in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL draft. He has played for five NFL teams. Most recently, Eason was with the New York Giants to end the 2023 season.

Eason has played in two NFL games: One with the Colts in 2021 and one with the Giants in 2023. He’s thrown 10 passes in a regular season game, completing five for 84 yards, zero touchdowns and two interceptions.

It’s unclear if the Packers would keep four active quarterbacks on the 90-man roster. Eason could be released once Love’s contract is done.

Former Georgia QB tries out with the Green Bay Packers

Former UGA football quarterback tries out with the Green Bay Packers

Former Georgia Bulldogs and Washington Huskies quarterback Jacob Eason is trying to find an NFL home ahead of the 2024 season. Eason recently tried out with the Green Bay Packers during rookie minicamp.

Eason has appeared in just two NFL games in his career after the Indianapolis Colts drafted him in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL draft. Eason has 10 career NFL pass attempts.

Eason, who transferred to Washington from Georgia after the 2017 national championship game, remains a free agent after his tryout with the Packers. Eason entered the draft after throwing for 23 touchdowns and eight interceptions in his lone season at Washington (he had to sit out in 2018).

The Colts cut Eason during the 2021 season. Eason has bounced around the NFL including stints with the Carolina Panthers, San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks. He most recently was a member of the New York Giants’ practice squad.

Eason, who is 26, has a big arm and is hoping to find a way to continue being on an NFL roster.

Giants don’t tender restricted free agent WR Isaiah Hodgins

The New York Giants did not tender restricted free agent (RFA) wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins.

The New York Giants did not assign a tender to restricted free agent wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins before the league new year began on Wednesday afternoon, effectively making him an unrestricted free agent.

Hodgins was claimed off waivers by the Giants in November of 2022 and was an integral part of the team’s playoff run that season racking up 351 yards receiving and four touchdowns in eight games.

Last season, Hodgins’ production dipped to just 21 receptions for 231 yards and three scores in 17 games played.

The Giants may seek to bring Hodgins back this spring on a more inexpensive deal.

Offensive lineman Wyatt Davis and quarterback Jacob Eason were also not tendered.

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Giants place Jason Pinnock on IR, sign two from practice squad

The New York Giants have placed safety Jason Pinnock on injured reserve (IR), signed two from the practice squad and elevated two others.

Having already been declared out for Sunday’s season finale against the Philadelphia Eagles, the New York Giants placed safety Jason Pinnock on injured reserve (IR).

Pinnock, who had a strong season after replacing Julian Love, suffered a toe injury during a Week 16 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. He was spelled by Dane Belton, who promptly recorded three takeaways.

In 16 games this season, Pinnock recorded 85 tackles (59 solo, six for a loss), two forced fumbles, four QB hits, 2.0 sacks, six passes defensed, two interceptions, and one defensive touchdown.

With two spots available on the 53-man roster, the Giants also signed quarterback Jacob Eason and tight end Tyree Jackson from the practice squad.

Eason will provide additional backup at the quarterback spot with start Tyrod Taylor dealing with a back injury.

“Ty was on the injury report, so we figured we’d get another quarterback in here, see where he was in practice, and he’s done a good job,” head coach Brian Daboll said this week.

Finally, the Giants also elevated kicker Mason Crosby and offensive lineman Yodny Cajuste from the practice squad.

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Giants cut two quarterbacks with Tyrod Taylor designated to return from IR

The New York Giants have waived QB Matt Barkley and terminated QB Jacob Eason from their practice squad.

The New York Giants designated quarterback Tyrod Taylor to return from injured reserve (IR) on Monday, officially opening his 21-day practice window.

With expectations that Taylor will be active on Monday night against the Green Bay Packers (not necessarily starting), the Giants waived quarterback Matt Barkley, who had been serving as the backup to rookie Tommy DeVito.

The 33-year-old Barkley was a fourth-round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2013 NFL draft. He quickly became a journeyman, making stops with nine different teams over his 11-year career, including two stints with the aforementioned Bills.

Barkley was initially signed to the Giants’ practice squad before landing on the active roster after Daniel Jones suffered a torn ACL and was placed on season-ending IR.

The Giants also terminated quarterback Jacob Eason, who had been signed in early November, from their practice squad.

The Giants are likely to sign Barkley back to their practice squad, filling the void left by Eason, assuming he clears waivers.

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Giants sign QB Jacob Eason, RB Hassan Hall to practice squad

The New York Giants have signed QB Jacob Eason and RB Hassan Hall to their practice squad.

The New York Giants held their weekly workouts on Tuesday in East Rutherford and once they concluded, two players were added to the practice squad.

Quarterback Jacob Eason and running back Hassan Hall were those awarded with new contracts.

The 25-year-old Eason was originally a fourth-round pick of the Indianapolis Colts in the 2020 NFL draft. He’s also spent time with the Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers and Carolina Panthers.

In two career games, Eason has completed five of his 10 pass attempts for 84 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions.

The 23-year-old Hall signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted rookie free agent out of Georgia Tech back in April. He was released as a part of final cuts in late August and was re-signed to their practice squad.

The Browns released Hall from their practice squad in late September and he signed with the Arizona Cardinals a few days later but spent only a week in the desert.

Hall has never taken a snap during the regular season.

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Packers host workout for former Colts QB Jacob Eason

The Packers hosted a workout for former Colts QB Jacob Eason, a fourth-round pick in the 2020 NFL draft.

The Green Bay Packers reported a workout for former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacob Eason on Tuesday’s transaction report.

It’s unclear as of Tuesday if the workout will result in a signing.

Eason, a fourth-round pick of the Colts in the 2020 draft, has played in only two regular-season games. He appeared in one game for the Colts in 2021 and one game for the Carolina Panthers in 2022. His career stat line: 5-of-10 passing for 84 yards, zero touchdowns and two interceptions, with a 39.2 passer rating.

At the NFL level, Eason has spent time with the Colts, Panthers, Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers. He was waived by the Panthers in May of 2023.

A Washington native, Eason spent two seasons at Georgia before transferring to Washington. He made 13 starts for the Huskies in 2019, completing 63.8 percent of his passes and throwing 23 touchdown passes against eight interceptions.

Eason stands 6-6 and has a strong arm.

The Packers signed USFL MVP Alex McGough last week but are still doing work on the quarterback position. Coach Matt LaFleur described the competition for the backup job behind Jordan Love as a “fluid situation.” The current depth chart features McGough, Danny Etling and fifth-round pick Sean Clifford.

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