Nathan Rourke Fantasy

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.

Aug. 30th • 11:19 PM

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.

Aug. 20th • 9:36 PM

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.

Aug. 13th • 12:43 PM