The Tennessee Titans dipped into their practice squad for some added reinforcements for their Week 9 battle with the New England Patriots.
When the Tennessee Titans take on the New England Patriots on Sunday, they will have some added reinforcements on hand after a flurry of activity on Saturday.
#Titans have elevated QB Trevor Siemian and OL Corey Levin to their Active Roster for Week 9
The Titans elevated quarterback Trevor Siemian and lineman Corey Levin for the contest.
The elevation of Siemian could mean that Will Levis will be inactive on Sunday. Entering the weekend questionable with his shoulder injury, Levis had appeared to be trending toward playing after being limited throughout the week.
It is the final time the Titans can elevate Siemian from the practice squad in 2024 and they must sign him to the 53-man roster after this week for him to be eligible. With Levis battling a shoulder injury, this could lead to another roster move following the game.
Some around the organization thought that Levin would be signed to the roster in the wake of guard Andrew Rupcich being placed on injured reserve. That may still be the case moving forward, but he will be available this week to add needed depth on the interior of the offensive line.
While announcing the elevations, the team added tight end Josh Whyle to the injury report as questionable with an illness.
The Tennessee Titans dipped into their practice squad to add some reinforcements for their Week 8 battle with the Detroit Lions.
When the Tennessee Titans take on the Detroit Lions on Sunday, they will have some added reinforcements on hand after a flurry of activity on Saturday.
The Titans elevated quarterback Trevor Siemian and running back Josh Kelley for the contest.
The elevation of Siemian likely means Will Levis will be inactive on Sunday. This move was somewhat expected as Mason Rudolph took most of the first-team reps during the week while Levis was limited with his shoulder injury.
Kelley being activated comes at the cost of Tyjae Spears, who has been battling a hamstring injury. Head coach Brian Callahan was optimistic that Spears would return after missing the past two games but struggled coming back and was limited throughout the week.
With backup Julius Chestnut also on the injury report earlier in the week, Kelley becomes some much-needed insurance at the position.
While announcing the activations, the team downgraded Spears and newly acquired linebacker Jerome Baker to out for Sunday.
The Tennessee Titans make a couple roster moves along with dipping into their practice squad Saturday afternoon in preparation for their match-up with the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
The Titans officially placed WR Treylon Burks on injured reserve with his knee injury. This is the latest setback for the former first-round wide receiver and builds upon the frustrations that have plagued his career. He will miss at least the next four games, although it could be much longer depending on the severity.
In his place, the Titans signed DT Abdullah Anderson to the active roster from the practice squad Anderson does have some experience. In his career, he has eight starts in 33 appearances, accumulating 54 tackles and 2.5 sacks with the Bears, Commanders, Falcons, Packers and Vikings.
The Titans followed that transaction by elevating QB Trevor Siemian and CB Gabe Jeudy-Lally for the game with the Bills. These moves bring the potential availability of QB Will Levis and CB L’Jarius Sneed for Week 7 into question. Both players are listed as questionable on the final injury report.
The elevation of Jeudy-Lally is not much of a surprise with Sneed missing practice all week with his quad injury. His elevation would insulate the Titans if he can’t go. The Siemian elevation may signal that Levis is still feeling the aftereffects of his shoulder injury. Levis practiced all week, but seemed to have a setback on Friday being limited after practicing in full on Thursday.
This is the first elevation of 2024 for both Siemian and Jeudy-Lally.
The Tennessee Titans have made a few roster moves as they prepare to face the Indianapolis Colts in Week 6 action.
The Tennessee Titans are back at work in preparation for their Sunday afternoon match-up against the Indianapolis Colts and have made some roster moves ahead of the weekend.
After releasing tackle John Ojukwo on Tuesday, they moved quickly to fill his open roster spot by promoting him from within. The Titans signed tackle Leroy Watson IV from their practice squad to the active roster.
Acquired in April in a trade with the Cleveland Browns for a seventh-round selection in the 2024 NFL draft, the former college tight end saw action in seven games for the Browns during the 2023 season.
The 6-4, 311-pound tackle entered the league as an undrafted free agent from Texas San Antonio (UTSA) and has spent time with the Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers, Browns, and now the Titans.
With quarterback Will Levis battling a shoulder injury, the Titans also announced the signing of quarterback Trevor Siemian to the practice squad.
The veteran signal-caller has some history with head coach Brian Callahan and has seen action in 40 career games. In 33 starts, Siemian has a 15-18 record, throwing for 7,751 yards, 44 touchdowns and 32 interceptions.
The Titans will be the seventh team to reach the journeyman, who has also spent time with the Denver Broncos, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, Chicago Bears, and Cincinnati Bengals.
Injuries under center have haunted both the Saints and Eagles over the years. Week 3 will feature both starting quarterbacks for the first time since Nov. 2018:
The New Orleans Saints have had a decent number of games with the Philadelphia Eagles in recent years, however, many have been marred by quarterback injuries or replacements for one reason or another. That won’t be the case this week with Derek Carr and Jalen Hurts both starting under center, but poor health at quarterback has hit each team in recent years.
It is somewhat of a weird trend as their last four matchups, including one playoff game, have seen a quarterback who was not the initial starter playing for at least one of the two teams. Andy Dalton, Gardner Minshew II, Trevor Siemian, and Nick Foles are just some of the backups who have to step into a starting role during this series.
Starting off with the most recent matchup, Jan. 2023 (Week 17 of the 2022 season), we saw the normal Saints’ starter in Andy Dalton at the time. However, Jalen Hurts missed the matchup due to a sprained shoulder. This moved Minshew into the lineup and ultimately led to a 20-10 victory for the Saints on the road.
Then we go back to Week 11 of the 2021 season for their next matchup, which was the last matchup Hurts played in against the Saints. But with Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill both injured New Orleans had to turn to Trevor Siemian. This is also the year they had to start Ian Book for one game, which was not so great to say the least. Siemian would go 0-4 in his four starts, including this game which the Saints lost 40-29.
The Week 14 matchup in 2020 between these two teams also featured Jalen Hurts as the Eagles’ starting quarterback, except Drew Brees did not play due to his vast array of injuries; Brees suffered shoulder and foot issues in addition to his 11 broken ribs and collapsed lung. This led to the Saints starting Taysom Hill at quarterback, who actually didn’t do half bad with 291 passing yards and two touchdowns against one interception. Despite this, the Saints lost 24-21.
Then we have the one playoff game in this string of games, which was the 2018 NFC divisional round. This was the season Carson Wentz suffered his vertebral fracture around October, and missed the rest of the season, pushing Nick Foles back into the starting spot after his previous year’s heroics. This time he did not play as great, with only 201 passing yards and an touchdown to two interceptions, one of which being the notable Alshon Jeffrey drop and Marshon Lattimore interception off of it to seal the game.
Ultimately, the last time these two teams played with their normal starting quarterbacks was earlier that 2018 season in Week 11, when the Saints won 48-7 in dominating fashion on the back of 363 passing yards and 4 touchdowns from Drew Brees, as well as 103 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns from Mark Ingram II. Here’s hoping for another landslide on Sunday.
Bo Nix is the Denver Broncos’ 14th starting quarterback since Peyton Manning’s retirement. Here’s the full list.
The Denver Broncos have been in football purgatory following Peyton Manning’s retirement from the NFL.
Manning played in Denver from 2012-2015, posting a 45-12 record as the team’s starter. The Broncos won the AFC West in all four of Manning’s seasons and they reached two Super Bowls.
After winning Super Bowl 50, Manning retired during the 2016 offseason. Denver spent the last nine years searching for a replacement. Broncos fans now have hope that Bo Nix will finally break the team’s post-Manning quarterback curse.
Nix, who was picked by Denver in the first round of the NFL draft in April, will become the Broncos’ 14th starting quarterback since Manning’s retirement. Here’s the full list.
Broncos starting quarterbacks since Peyton Manning
Siemian was the team’s only full-time starter to post a winning record, but he wasn’t a franchise quarterback. Here’s a quick look back at each QB.
1. Trevor Siemian: 13-11
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Denver’s most successful quarterback since Manning’s retirement (in terms of record), Siemian nearly reached the playoffs in his first season under center. After spending last year as a backup with the New York Jets, Siemian is now a free agent.
2. Paxton Lynch: 1-3
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One of the biggest busts in franchise history, Lynch went on to have unsuccessful stints in the CFL, USFL and XFL after falling out of the NFL in 2019. He’s currently a free agent.
3. Brock Osweiler: 0-4
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Osweiler was an important player for the Broncos during their Super Bowl 50 run as he filled in well for an injured Manning during the 2015 season. Osweiler’s second stint with the team did not go well, though, and he retired from the NFL in 2019.
4. Case Keenum: 6-10
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Keenum had an unremarkable one-year run with the Broncos in 2018. He’s now a backup with the Houston Texans.
5. Joe Flacco: 2-6
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Flacco joined the Broncos in 2019 and he didn’t last long in Denver. He’s now a backup with the Indianapolis Colts.
6. Brandon Allen: 1-2
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Allen started three games in 2019 when Flacco and Drew Lock were recovering from injuries. Allen is now a backup with the San Francisco 49ers.
7. Jeff Driskel: 0-1
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Driskel started one game when Lock was injured in 2020 and it didn’t go well. He’s now a backup with the Washington Commanders.
8. Brett Rypien: 2-1
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Rypien started one game in the place of an injured Lock and two games in the place of an injured Russell Wilson. He is now a backup with the Chicago Bears.
9. Drew Lock: 8-13
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Lock had moments of strong play in Denver, but his turnovers often proved to be costly. He was sent to Seattle as part of the Wilson trade and he spent two years as a backup with the Seahawks. Lock is now a backup with the New York Gitans.
10. Kendall Hinton/Phillip Lindsay: 0-1
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When all four of Denver’s quarterbacks were ruled ineligible to play in Week 12 of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 policy, wide receiver Kendall Hinton was called up from the practice squad to play quarterback that week. Technically, the Broncos had Lindsay line up in a Wild Cat formation for the first play, so Hinton was not officially credited with a QB start, but he was Denver’s QB that day.
Hinton and Lindsay are now both out of the NFL.
11. Teddy Bridgewater: 7-7
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Bridgewater was one of Denver’s best quarterbacks since the Manning era, but it still wasn’t enough for the Broncos to get back into playoff contention. After backup stints with the Miami Dolphins and Detroit Lions, Bridgewater retired from the NFL in February. He now coaches high school football in Miami.
12. Russell Wilson: 11-19
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The Broncos paid a king’s ransom to acquire Wilson from the Seahawks in 2022 and he ended up starting just 30 games in Denver. Wilson went 4-11 in 2022 and 7-8 in 2023. Payton took on the largest dead money cap hit in NFL history to move on from Wilson this spring. He now plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
13. Jarrett Stidham: 1-1
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After the Broncos benched Wilson last year, Stidham started the final two games of the season and split the results. He competed with Nix for Denver’s starting job this summer but wasn’t able to fend off the rookie for QB1 duties.
14. Bo Nix: 0-0
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On paper, Nix seems to be a perfect fit for Payton’s offense. He will make his regular-season NFL debut when the Broncos go on the road to face the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1 (Sept. 8). After eight seasons of inconsistent quarterback play, Denver now turns to Nix to get the franchise back on track.
Bo Nix is the Denver Broncos’ 14th starting quarterback since Peyton Manning’s retirement. Here’s the full list.
The Denver Broncos have been in football purgatory following Peyton Manning’s retirement from the NFL.
Manning played in Denver from 2012-2015, posting a 45-12 record as the team’s starter. The Broncos won the AFC West in all four of Manning’s seasons and they reached two Super Bowls.
After winning Super Bowl 50, Manning retired during the 2016 offseason. Denver spent the last nine years searching for a replacement. Broncos fans now have hope that Bo Nix will finally break the team’s post-Manning quarterback curse.
Nix, who was picked by Denver in the first round of the NFL draft in April, has been named the team’s starter ahead of the 2024 NFL season. He will become the Broncos’ 14th starting quarterback since Manning’s retirement. Here’s the full list.
Broncos starting quarterbacks since Peyton Manning
Siemian was the team’s only full-time starter to post a winning record, but he wasn’t a franchise quarterback. Here’s a quick look back at each QB.
1. Trevor Siemian: 13-11
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Denver’s most successful quarterback since Manning’s retirement (in terms of record), Siemian nearly reached the playoffs in his first season under center. After spending last year as a backup with the New York Jets, Siemian is now a free agent.
2. Paxton Lynch: 1-3
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One of the biggest busts in franchise history, Lynch went on to have unsuccessful stints in the CFL, USFL and XFL after falling out of the NFL in 2019. He’s currently a free agent.
3. Brock Osweiler: 0-4
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Osweiler was an important player for the Broncos during their Super Bowl 50 run as he filled in well for an injured Manning during the 2015 season. Osweiler’s second stint with the team did not go well, though, and he retired from the NFL in 2019.
4. Case Keenum: 6-10
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Keenum had an unremarkable one-year run with the Broncos in 2018. He’s now a backup with the Houston Texans.
5. Joe Flacco: 2-6
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Flacco joined the Broncos in 2019 and he didn’t last long in Denver. He’s now a backup with the Indianapolis Colts.
6. Brandon Allen: 1-2
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Allen started three games in 2019 when Flacco and Drew Lock were recovering from injuries. Allen is now a backup with the San Francisco 49ers.
7. Jeff Driskel: 0-1
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Driskel started one game when Lock was injured in 2020 and it didn’t go well. He’s now a backup with the Washington Commanders.
8. Brett Rypien: 2-1
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Rypien started one game in the place of an injured Lock and two games in the place of an injured Russell Wilson. He is now a backup with the Chicago Bears.
9. Drew Lock: 8-13
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Lock had moments of strong play in Denver, but his turnovers often proved to be costly. He was sent to Seattle as part of the Wilson trade and he spent two years as a backup with the Seahawks. Lock is now a backup with the New York Gitans.
10. Kendall Hinton/Phillip Lindsay: 0-1
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When all four of Denver’s quarterbacks were ruled ineligible to play in Week 12 of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 policy, wide receiver Kendall Hinton was called up from the practice squad to play quarterback that week. Technically, the Broncos had Lindsay line up in a Wild Cat formation for the first play, so Hinton was not officially credited with a QB start, but he was Denver’s QB that day.
Hinton and Lindsay are now both out of the NFL.
11. Teddy Bridgewater: 7-7
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Bridgewater was one of Denver’s best quarterbacks since the Manning era, but it still wasn’t enough for the Broncos to get back into playoff contention. After backup stints with the Miami Dolphins and Detroit Lions, Bridgewater retired from the NFL in February. He now coaches high school football in Miami.
12. Russell Wilson: 11-19
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The Broncos paid a king’s ransom to acquire Wilson from the Seahawks in 2022 and he ended up starting just 30 games in Denver. Wilson went 4-11 in 2022 and 7-8 in 2023. Payton took on the largest dead money cap hit in NFL history to move on from Wilson this spring. He now plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
13. Jarrett Stidham: 1-1
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After the Broncos benched Wilson last year, Stidham started the final two games of the season and split the results. He competed with Nix for Denver’s starting job this summer but wasn’t able to fend off the rookie for QB1 duties.
14. Bo Nix: 0-0
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On paper, Nix seems to be a perfect fit for Payton’s offense. He will make his regular-season NFL debut when the Broncos go on the road to face the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1 (Sept. 8). After eight seasons of inconsistent quarterback play, Denver now turns to Nix to get the franchise back on track.
Five potential backup QB options for the Packers in 2024.
While the Green Bay Packers have their starting quarterback figured out, not much can be said for the backup position. While Jordan Love is primed to have a big season and there’s no questions surrounding his ability, injuries can occur, and having a solid backup is essential for keeping the team’s season on track.
With free agency still offering a few viable options and some in-house candidates competing for the role, the Packers have a range of choices. Here’s a look at some key names that could provide the necessary support behind Love:
1) Ryan Tannehill
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Ryan Tannehill brings a wealth of starting experience to the table, and his connection to Packers head coach Matt LaFleur makes him an intriguing option. Tannehill enjoyed a career resurgence with the Tennessee Titans in 2019 under Arthur Smith, who took over for LaFleur as offensive coordinator and ran a similar scheme. His ability to thrive in a play-action-heavy system mirrors much of what the Packers do offensively, making him a seamless fit should he return to that style of play.
With the poor play from Sean Clifford and Michael Pratt, the Packers could use a veteran quarterback in case Love goes down, especially if the roster is built to win. If Green Bay can strike a deal that fits their cap situation, Tannehill could serve as a reliable safety net behind Love.
2. Trevor Siemian
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Trevor Siemian has become a well-known name in the backup quarterback ranks. With starting experience and a knack for stepping into challenging situations, Siemian could provide the Packers with a dependable and cost-effective option. Over the years, he has proven to be a steady hand for teams like the Denver Broncos, New York Jets, and Chicago Bears.
Siemian’s experience in various offensive systems would make him a valuable asset to Green Bay, especially in a backup role where reliability and game management are paramount. He understands the role of a backup quarterback and has shown he can deliver when the pressure is on, making him an ideal candidate for the Packers if they’re looking for an experienced yet affordable option.
3. Blaine Gabbert
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Blaine Gabbert has carved out a solid career as a backup quarterback and could be a strong addition to the Packers’ quarterback room. Gabbert has spent time with several teams, including the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he gained valuable experience as a reliable second-string option. In 2018, Gabbert was the backup for Marcus Mariota while Matt LaFleur was the offensive coordinator for the Titans.
Gabbert is known for his preparation and ability to step in when needed, making him a good fit for a Packers team looking for stability at the position. While Gabbert hasn’t been a regular starter, his extensive experience as a backup could help provide depth behind Love.
4. Michael Pratt
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Michael Pratt had a standout college career and brings athleticism and playmaking ability to the quarterback position. His raw talent and potential make him an exciting prospect for the Packers, and he could develop into a reliable backup with the right coaching and experience.
While it’s unlikely that Pratt would be thrust into action early in his career, his presence in the quarterback room adds depth and a long-term option for the Packers. If they’re willing to develop Pratt, he could be a future backup but there could be growing pains and the inexperience if he’s ever thrown into a situation.
5. Sean Clifford
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Sean Clifford is already in Green Bay as a developmental quarterback and could be a wildcard option for the backup role. Clifford is still adjusting to the NFL but has struggled so far this preseason.
Clifford’s familiarity with the Packers’ system gives him a head start on competing for the backup spot. If he turns it around at some point during preseason, the Packers could opt to keep Clifford in-house as the primary backup for Love.
The Packers have a range of options to fill the backup quarterback role. Veterans like Ryan Tannehill, Trevor Siemian, and Blaine Gabbert bring experience and a steady hand, while in-house options like Sean Clifford and Michael Pratt provide developmental potential. The decision ultimately depends on whether the Packers prioritize veteran experience or choose to cultivate younger talent behind Jordan Love.
Whichever direction they choose, the Packers need to ensure they have a reliable option behind Love to navigate the challenges of the 2024 season.
Trevor Siemian starts, meaning Zach Wilson likely has already played his final game with the Jets.
Jets head coach Robert Saleh said Wednesday quarterback Trevor Siemian will start Week 18 against the New England Patriots. This will be Siemian’s third start for the Jets in their season finale in Foxborough.
Siemian starting also likely signals the end of Zach Wilson’s time in New York. The Jets will likely explore trading the 2021 No. 2 overall pick this offseason as the push all in with Aaron Rodgers for 2024.
If this is it for Wilson, he’ll leave with a record of 12-21 and completing 57 percent of his passes for 6,293 yards, 23 touchdowns and 25 touchdowns.
The Jets have their gameday roster for Week 17 against the Cleveland Browns. On offense, the Jets will have two quarterbacks available again with Zach Wilson and Aaron Rodgers inactive. Trevor Siemian gets the start with Brett Rypien backing him up.
Wide receiver Allen Lazard is also out with an illness so Randall Cobb will be active behind the usual suspects Garrett Wilson, Jason Brownlee and Xavier Gipson.
Zack Kuntz will be active for the first time after being signed to the 53-man roster this week. He’ll serve as the No. 3 tight end behind Tyler Conklin and Kenny Yeboah with Jeremy Ruckert out with a concussion.
Here’s a rundown of the full gameday roster on offensive for the Jets in Week 17.
