Gardner Minshew Fantasy

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Gardner Minshew went 14-for-17 for 142 yards in Sunday's preseason win over the Cleveland Browns. The former Jacksonville Jaguars starter got the start as Jalen Hurts was given a rest during the Eagles' second preseason game. It was a fine showing, even if few starters played for either squad. Minshew led two methodical scoring drives, which both ended in rushing touchdowns, tallying 31 plays throughout the first offensive possessions. No other quarterback on the Eagles roster has flashed enough to keep Minshew's seat as the backup warm thus far. The former sixth-round pick will only carry fantasy value if Hurts misses time but is widely considered one of the league's top backups. With his contract up at the end of the season, Minshew will look to fight for a job as a potential bridge quarterback for a rebuilding roster in 2023.

Aug. 21st • 10:17 PM

The Philadelphia Eagles could still trade quarterback Gardner Minshew this offseason if another team is desperate for a quarterback and is willing to give up a substantial draft pick, but it would have to be a substantial offer. Minshew is still on the final year of his rookie contract and represents a cheap and solid backup QB for a team with playoff aspirations. In his career, the 26-year-old has completed 63.2% of his passes with 41 touchdowns and only 12 interceptions for a passer rating of 93.9, which is the 18th-highest passer rating in the NFL among QBs with at least 20 starts. If Jalen Hurts misses time with injury again in 2022, Minshew would certainly be in the conversation in two-QB fantasy leagues.

Jul. 7th • 10:57 AM

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Gardner Minshew could be a trade possibility for the Carolina Panthers after they made a run at him last year. The Panthers are going back to the drawing board for a QB after they were informed that they are out of the running for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. Minshew would be nothing more than a quick fix and not much of an upgrade on Sam Darnold, who went 4-7 as a starter in 2021 before getting injured. Jameis Winston and Ryan Fitzpatrick are available on the open market and would be upgrades over Darnold. Minshew looked good in two starts for the Eagles last year, but at best, he'd be giving Darnold competition for the starting job in 2022.

Mar. 18th • 12:48 PM