The New York Giants claimed quarterback Nathan Rourke off waivers on Tuesday, according to NFL insider Tom Pelissero. The 25-year-old began his professional career with the BC Lions of the CFL before getting an opportunity with the Jacksonville Jaguars in January of 2023. He spent roughly a year with the team before being released and claimed by the Patriots. New England cut ties with him on Monday, and he has already found a new home. The Ohio University product has not thrown a regular season pass, and he's likely going to serve as a training camp arm this offseason with the potential to compete with Tommy Devito for the QB3 job behind Daniel Jones and Drew Lock.
The New England Patriots informed quarterback Nathan Rourke that he is being waived on Monday, according to sources. The move thins the team's quarterback room to four -- veteran Jacoby Brissett, rookie third overall pick Drake Maye, Bailey Zappe and rookie Joe Milton III. The move shouldn't come as a surprise after the Patriots selected two quarterbacks in this year's NFL draft. The 25-year-old Rourke has never appeared in an NFL game, although he did make 11 starts in 2021 and 2022 with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. Rourke will now look for another opportunity elsewhere as a depth option at the position with another NFL team.
The New England Patriots re-signed former Canadian Football League standout quarterback Nathan Rourke to an undisclosed deal on Friday, according to a source. The Patriots claimed Rourke off waivers from the Jacksonville Jaguars in December. New England is expected to move on from Mac Jones under center this offseason, sign a veteran in free agency and draft a signal-caller, potentially with the third overall pick in the first round. The 25-year-old Rourke will merely be providing depth at the position and is unlikely to see any real playing time in 2024. The British Columbia native has not played a single snap in an NFL game.
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed quarterback Nathan Rourke to the active 53-man roster on Saturday from the practice squad, according to a source. Rourke will give the Jaguars some quarterback insurance this weekend with Trevor Lawrence (ankle) a game-time decision on Sunday following a high-ankle sprain he suffered in Monday night's overtime loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Jacksonville hasn't ruled Lawrence out in Week 14, but the Rourke move might be a clue that he's on his way to being inactive. It wouldn't be a surprise, as athletes typically require anywhere from three to five weeks to return from high-ankle sprains. If Lawrence is officially inactive on Sunday morning, Rourke would serve as the backup to C.J. Beathard against the Cleveland Browns.
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed quarterback Nathan Rourke from their practice squad to the 53-man active roster on Wednesday, according to a source. Rourke will give the team some more insurance at QB for Thursday night's game against the New Orleans Saints with starter Trevor Lawrence (knee) questionable to play. Lawrence is on the right side of questionable for the Week 7 contest, but if the Jaguars play is safe and hold him out on a short week, Rourke will serve as C.J. Beathard's backup in the Big Easy. The 25-year-old Rourke has never appeared in an NFL game.
The Jacksonville Jaguars re-signed quarterback Nathan Rourke to their practice squad on Wednesday after the former Canadian Football League star cleared waivers, according to a source. The Jaguars waived Rourke on Tuesday but turned around and added him back to their practice squad a day later. The 25-year-old will serve as QB depth behind starter Trevor Lawrence and C.J. Beathard to open the 2023 regular season. Rourke looked good in the CFL while playing for the BC Lions, throwing for 3,349 yards, 25 touchdowns and 10 interceptions and adding 309 yards rushing and seven addition TDs on the ground in 10 games in 2022.
Nathan Rourke Efficient In Preseason Win Over Detroit
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nathan Rourke went 10-for-12 for 121 yards and added 14 rushing yards in Saturday's 25-7 preseason victory over the Detroit Lions. With all offensive starters resting, C.J. Beathard started the ballgame, but Rourke again outshined the veteran quarterback with timely throws and on-target passes. Both players each saw a half-of-game action, with Rourke leading two touchdown drives that secured a second-straight victory for Jacksonville. Based on the play of the two signal callers thus far, Beathard's grasp on the QB2 spot is loosening. The third and final exhibition game should tell how this battle plays out.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nathan Rourke impressed against the Cowboys, going 9-for-17 for 153 yards and a score, also logging a rushing touchdown in the victory. The rookie out of Ohio started the second half and outshined C.J. Beathard, who tossed for 80 yards throughout four drives in the first two quarters. Rourke led two touchdown drives that helped the Jags secure the victory. He also made arguably the highlight of the preseason when he escaped a sure-fire sack of four crashing defenders and tossed a 21-yard strike to Qadree Ollison while getting hit. The former CFL standout is still likely behind the veteran Beathard in the quarterback pecking order. Still, if he keeps making plays like the one he made on Saturday, the Jaguars will have no choice but to consider him for Trevor Lawrence's top backup. Both quarterbacks are only on the fantasy radar if Lawrence goes down.
Quarterback Nathan Rourke is signing with the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. Rourke had a phenomenal season with the CFL's B.C. Lions and earned 12 NFL visits before ultimately inking a deal with the Jaguars. Through 10 CFL games in 2022, Rourke completed 255 of 324 (78.7 percent) of passes for 3,349 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. He also added 304 rushing yards and seven touchdowns on the ground. Rourke is expected to compete with C.J. Beathard for the backup quarterback role behind Trevor Lawrence.
