The Vikings released Rypien on Sunday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Rypien had been fourth on Minnesota's QB depth chart throughout camp, but for a brief moment it looked like he could move up when the team traded Sam Howell to Philadelphia on Sunday morning. However, that move was quickly followed by the Vikings' signing of veteran Carson Wentz, and Minnesota has opted to move on from Rypien with rookie Max Brosmer claiming the No. 3 QB spot. Rypien could draw interest from another team looking to add veteran depth at the quarterback position.
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Vikings' Brett Rypien: Roster spot in jeopardy
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Rypien completed seven of 14 passes for 62 yards, no touchdowns and one interception in Friday's 23-13 preseason loss to the Titans.
Rypien initially entered the game in the second quarter, following Max Brosmer after two offensive possessions. Rypien got the Vikings deep into Tennessee territory as halftime approached, but he then threw an interception and was checked for a concussion after taking a hit on the same play. He was ultimately cleared and returned in the fourth quarter, but Rypien looks to be fourth on the depth chart as cutdown day approaches.
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Vikings' Brett Rypien: Staying in Minnesota
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The Vikings signed Rypien to a reserve/future contract Wednesday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.
Rypien was signed by the Vikings in late August after failing to make the Bears' 53-man roster at the conclusion of training camp. He spent the entire regular season as the third-string emergency quarterback behind Sam Darnold and Nick Mullens, but Rypien was waived by Minnesota on Jan. 7 to make room on the roster for Daniel Jones. Rypien was brought back to the practice squad two days later, and now that's under a futures contract, he'll be a part of the Vikings' 90-man roster when the new league year starts March 12. That will allow him to work with Minnesota's coaching and training staff during the offseason and participate in OTAs, minicamp and training camp. Rypien has appeared in 10 regular-season games since being signed by the Broncos as an undrafted free agent in April of 2019.
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Brett Rypien: Re-signs to practice squad
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The Vikings re-signed Rypien to the practice squad Thursday.
Rypien reunites with Minnesota after having been replaced by Daniel Jones on the active roster Tuesday. The veteran signal-caller will remain available as an emergency option behind all of Sam Darnold, Nick Mullens and Jones as the Vikings prepare for a road wild-card matchup against the Rams on Monday.
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Brett Rypien: Let go by Minnesota
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The Vikings waived Rypien on Tuesday.
Rypien has been waived to make room for quarterback Daniel Jones on Minnesota's 53-man roster. The depth signal-caller has handled an emergency role for the Vikings all season behind Sam Darnold and Nick Mullens, but Jones has now usurped him as the No. 3 man. Rypien could resurface on Minnesota's practice squad.
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Vikings' Brett Rypien: Emergency QB again
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Rypien (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Packers, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
The QB cannot enter unless Sam Darnold and Nick Mullens exit due to injury, illness or ejection. Rypien has played this role all season for the Vikings, and he has yet to appear in a regular-season game.
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Vikings' Brett Rypien: Emergency QB versus Chicago
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Rypien (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday night's game versus Chicago but is available as the Vikings' emergency third quarterback, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Rypien will only be eligible to play should something happen to Sam Darnold and Nick Mullens. Rypien has yet to play this season.
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Vikings' Brett Rypien: Emergency quarterback again
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Rypien (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday Night Football against the Colts.
Rypien is serving as the emergency third quarterback, meaning he can enter the game if Sam Darnold and Nick Mullens exit due to injury. The former Bronco and Ram has been playing this role all year for the Vikings.
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Vikings' Brett Rypien: Emergency quarterback for Week 8
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Rypien (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Rams but will serve as the Vikings' emergency third quarterback, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
As he's done all season, Rypien will serve as the No. 3 quarterback behind starter Sam Darnold and backup Nick Mullens. As the emergency QB, Rypien will only see the field if both Darnold and Mullens were to be injured.
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Vikings' Brett Rypien: Emergency option
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Rypien (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Giants, but he will dress as the team's emergency third quarterback, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Rypien's role for Week 1 shouldn't come as a surprise, as he just joined the Vikings a little over a week ago, and Mullens already had the backup quarterback job secured. The Boise State product will only be able to enter the game if Sam Darnold and Nick Mullens both are injured and unable to play.
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Vikings' Brett Rypien: Joins Minnesota QB corps
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The Vikings signed Rypien on Thursday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
Rypien, who was released earlier this week by the Bears, will move into a depth role with Minnesota in the wake of Jaren Hall having been waived by the team. Also in the Vikings' signal-caller mix are starter Sam Darnold and Nick Mullens.
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Brett Rypien: Released by Chicago
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Rypien was released by the Bears on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
The 28-year-old Rypien spent 2023 with the Rams, Seahawks and Jets before declaring free agency in March. He then signed with the Bears but was unable to beat out Tyson Bagent for QB2 duties behind No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams. Rypien went 24 of 34 passing (70.6 percent) for 335 yards and three touchdowns this preseason. It was a strong enough showing to possibly get Rypien a look elsewhere as a top backup.
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Jets' Brett Rypien: Moving on to New York
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The Jets are signing Rypien off the Seahawks' practice squad Tuesday, Josina Anderson of CBS Sports reports.
In a corresponding move, New York is waiving Tim Boyle, which will leave Trevor Siemian, Zach Wilson and Rypien as the three quarterbacks on its active roster. Rypien has a prior relationship with offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett due to being a member of the Broncos last season, and the QB has four career starts under his belt between Denver and the Rams. In those contests, Rypien completed 77 of 131 passes for 794 yards, three touchdowns and six interceptions, while recording 13 carries for 21 yards and fumbling five times (two lost).
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Brett Rypien: Heads back to practice squad
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The Seahawks reverted Rypien to their practice squad Friday.
Rypien was elevated from the practice squad in the event that Geno Smith (elbow) was unable to play. Rypien served as the emergency quarterback behind Smith and Drew Lock in Thursday's loss to the 49ers.
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Brett Rypien: Cut by L.A.
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The Rams waived Rypien on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
The 27-year-old lost his spot on the roster after the team signed Carson Wentz earlier Tuesday. Subbing in for Matthew Stafford (thumb) this past Sunday at Green Bay, Rypien completed 13 of 28 passes for 130 yards, no touchdowns and one interception, while adding three carries for 19 yards and fumbling twice (one lost) in a 20-3 loss. He'll likely land on the practice squad for another team, but Rypien's chances of seeing further game action this season seem slim.
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Rams' Brett Rypien: Struggles in start
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Rypien completed 13 of 28 passes for 130 yards and an interception in Sunday's 20-3 loss to the Packers. He also rushed three times for 19 yards and lost a fumble.
Rypien had a rough showing while filling in for the injured Matthew Stafford (thumb). Not only did the Rams' offense not score a touchdown, but Rypien turned the ball over twice, including an interception with the game close to begin the fourth quarter. Rypien could return to his backup role if Stafford is cleared to play following Los Angeles' bye week.
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Brett Rypien: Joins Rams' practice squad
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Rypien signed with the Rams' practice squad Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Rypien lost the backup quarterback battle to Stetson Bennett, but he'll remain in the Rams' organization. Matthew Stafford is healthy entering 2023 after having his 2022 campaign cut short by neck surgery, but Rypien could have a path to playing time if Stafford gets hurt again considering Bennett is unproven at the NFL level.
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Rams' Brett Rypien: Four completions in limited action
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Rypien completed all four of his passes for 14 yards during Saturday's 34-17 preseason loss to the Raiders.
Rypien only entered the game for the final two drives and mostly handed the ball off to Zach Evans. Stetson Bennett played the majority of the game but had a much shakier performance than his previous game against the Chargers, going 15-for-24 for 142 yards and an interception. Bennett's extended play may be less a signal that he's gained an edge on Rypien for the opportunity to be Matthew Stafford's primary backup, and more likely that the Rams are trying to give the rookie extra reps and are planning on keeping both quarterbacks on the roster after last year's rotating door of ineffective backups.
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Rams' Brett Rypien: Heading to Los Angeles
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Rypien and the Rams agreed to terms on a one-year deal Wednesday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
Rypien is coming off a 2022 season with Denver in which he appeared in four games and completed 53 of 88 pass attempts for 483 yards, two touchdowns and four interceptions. In Los Angeles, the 26-year-old should have the opportunity to compete with rookie fourth-round pick Stetson Bennett for the backup role behind starter Matthew Stafford.
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Broncos' Brett Rypien: Returning to backup role
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Rypien will serve as the backup to Russell Wilson in Sunday's contest against the Rams after head coach Nathaniel Hackett confirmed that Wilson cleared the concussion protocol and will reclaim starting duties following a one-game absence, Zack Kelberman of SI.com reports.
Wilson actually cleared the five-step protocol last Friday, but his lack of practice time leading up to the team's Week 15 contest prompted the Broncos to hold him out of the matchup with the Cardinals. Rypien proceeded to pick up his second start of the season and guided the Broncos to a 24-15 win, completing 21 of 26 pass attempts for 197 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Though Rypien helped Denver end a five-game losing streak, he never appeared to be a serious threat to earn more starts over a healthy Wilson, given what the Broncos invested into acquiring the former Seattle quarterback this past offseason.
