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  • 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo: Sticking with 49ers

    Garoppolo and the 49ers have agreed to a restructured one-year deal to keep the QB with the team through the upcoming season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Per Schefter, the agreement contains no-trade and no-franchise tag clauses, ensuring that Garoppolo will stay with the 49ers this season to back up Trey Lance but have the ability to hit free agency afterward. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Garoppolo's base salary for 2022 has been lowered to $6.5 million fully guaranteed, with a chance for the veteran signal-caller to make nearly $10 million more in incentives.

  • Jack Coan QB | IND

    Jack Coan: Let go by Indianapolis

    The Colts waived Coan on Monday, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

    Matt Ryan and Nick Foles were always expected to be the top two quarterbacks on the Colts' depth chart, so Coan, an undrafted rookie, and Sam Ehlinger were competing for the No. 3 spot during training camp. However, the latter quickly and convincingly beat out the former with strong preseason performances. After four years at Wisconsin, Coan capped his collegiate career as a grad transfer at Notre Dame in 2021 with 3,150 yards, 25 touchdowns and seven interceptions, but it remains to be seen if he'll get another NFL opportunity in 2022.

  • Mike White QB | CAR

    Jets' Mike White: Steadies ship in preseason finale

    White completed 13 of 17 passes for 170 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 31-27 preseason win over the Giants.

    White came in after Joe Flacco and before Chris Streveler. He let Braxton Berrios do most of the work on a 21-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter, then capped a strong two-minute drill with a 19-yard touchdown to Jeff Smith late in the first half. White's strongest performance of the preseason likely did enough to secure him a roster spot over Streveler, who later led a third second-half comeback in as many preseason games for the Jets.

  • Ben DiNucci QB | DEN

    Ben DiNucci: Parting ways with Cowboys

    DiNucci will be waived by the Cowboys on Sunday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

    DiNucci spent the 2021 season on the Cowboys' practice squad before signing a reserve/future contract with the team in January. While he was unable to secure a spot on the Cowboys' 53-man roster, it's possible that he lands on a practice squad in 2022. Over three preseason games this year, DiNucci completed 16 of 27 pass attempts for 181 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions while rushing five times for 11 yards.

  • Kenny Pickett QB | CAR

    Steelers' Kenny Pickett: Still in the starting mix

    Pickett came in after Mitch Trubisky in Sunday's 19-9 preseason win over the Lions, completing 10 of 14 pass attempts for 90 yards.

    Pickett came in with the second unit after Trubisky got the start as expected, but after the game head coach Mike Tomlin stated that he hadn't made a starting quarterback decision yet, according to Teresa Varley of Steelers.com. Mason Rudolph (zero passing yards on three attempts) also is in the mix, but it appears as though Trubisky and the rookie are the two frontrunners, with the former being the slight favorite based on experience. Pickett certainly has looked the part this preseason, but the Steelers' coaching staff may want a more-seasoned option to manage a talented group of young playmakers. Whoever Tomlin picks shouldn't affect too many fantasy decisions Week 1, as neither quarterback should warrant a start in standard formats.

  • Mitch Trubisky QB | TEN

    Steelers' Mitch Trubisky: No decision on starting QB yet

    Trubisky started Sunday's preseason finale against the Lions, but head coach Mike Tomlin told Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site that he has yet to make a decision on who will start at quarterback Week 1 at Cincinnati.

    Trubisky started the Steelers' final preseason game with the first unit, completing 15 of 19 pass attempts for 160 yards and a touchdown. The 28-year-old has put together a strong preseason, despite carrying a bust label from his time in Chicago. That said, rookie Kenny Pickett has been just as impressive, if not more given his lack of pro experience. While Trubisky's veteran status and strong results on the field this preseason would normally bode well for his chances to win this fierce quarterback competition, Tomlin's stance on not making a decision yet makes both signal-callers risky fantasy options for the time being.

  • Tim Boyle QB | TEN

    Lions' Tim Boyle: Underwhelming in preseason finale

    Boyle completed five of 15 passes for 64 yards with one interception while rushing once for minus-1 yard during Sunday's 19-9 loss to Pittsburgh.

    Boyle got the start but didn't do much of anything outside of putting together a scoring drive that ended in a field goal. Meanwhile, David Blough put forth a better performance for the second straight week and ended the game with a touchdown to Quintez Cephus. With head coach Dan Campbell wanting to keep just two quarterbacks on the active roster this season, it would be somewhat of a surprise if Boyle survives roster cuts this week.

  • David Blough QB | DET

    Lions' David Blough: Throws for 160 yards

    Blough completed 17 of 32 passes for 160 yards with one touchdown while rushing twice for 11 yards during Sunday's 19-9 loss to the Steelers.

    Tim Boyle got the start, but Blough seemed to outplay him again despite averaging 5.0 yards per pass attempt. However, given the underwhelming play that Detroit has gotten from its backup quarterbacks this preseason, Detroit could be keeping a close eye on which quarterbacks don't survive roster cuts around the league this week.

  • Tyrod Taylor QB | GB

    Giants' Tyrod Taylor: Back injury isn't serious

    Coach Brian Daboll said Taylor "should be OK" after the quarterback left Sunday's preseason game versus the Jets due to a back injury, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

    Leading the offense in place of Daniel Jones, Taylor worked most of the first quarter before taking a hit while rolling to his right. Taylor remained on the field for a spell before heading to the sideline tent and eventually the locker room. The veteran QB returned to the bench in street clothes after halftime, and Daboll's comment indicates Taylor will be fine to serve as Jones' backup to begin the upcoming season.

  • Kyle Trask QB | TB

    Buccaneers' Kyle Trask: Encouraging finish to preseason

    Trask completed seven of 10 passes for 94 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in the Buccaneers' 27-10 preseason loss to the Colts on Saturday night.

    Trask unsurprisingly got the most playing time of the Buccaneers' three quarterbacks, and he delivered a solid showing overall to wrap up his preseason. The University of Florida product should have the benefit of another low-pressure season as the No. 3 quarterback behind Tom Brady and Blaine Gabbert while also reaping the benefits of learning from both veterans.

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