- Case Keenum
- #11
- Team CHI
- Pos QB
- Status AActive
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Emergency QB for Week 3
Keenum (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
Analysis: Per Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com, Keenum will serve as the Bears' emergency third quarterback behind Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent. That means Keenum is prohibited from playing Sunday unless Williams and Bagent are both removed due to injury, illness or ejection.
Published: Sun, Sep 21 at 12:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Inactive, serving as emergency QB
Keenum (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 2 game against the Lions but is listed as Chicago's emergency third quarterback, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Analysis: Keenum won't count against the 53-man game-day roster. However, if Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent exit with an injury, illness or ejection, Keenum would be available to play.
Published: Sun, Sep 14 at 8:40am by Rotowire.com
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Past leg injury
Keenum (leg) was absent from the Bears' estimated injury report Thursday.
Analysis: Keenum missed the Bears' last two preseason games due to a leg injury. His absence from Thursday's injury report indicates that he is past the issue and is on track to serve as the Bears' QB3 behind Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent for Monday's regular-season opener against the Vikings at Soldier Field.
Published: Thu, Sep 4 at 2:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Secures roster spot
Bears head coach Ben Johnson said Keenum (leg) will be one of three quarterbacks on Chicago's initial 53-man roster, behind starter Caleb Williams and newly extended backup Tyson Bagent, Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Analysis: Keenum, who picked up a leg injury mid-August and is reportedly considered day-to-day, appears in line to contribute as the Bears' emergency No. 3 quarterback this season. What the 37-year-old veteran brings to the table as a mentor for Williams and Bagent may, ultimately, be as valuable to Chicago as his ability to capably pilot the offense under center if needed.
Published: Tue, Aug 26 at 11:25am by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with leg injury
Keenum did not practice Friday due to a leg injury, Adam Jahns of AllCHGO.com reports.
Analysis: Keenum is considered day-to-day, per Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune, so while his injury isn't a long-term concern, it may prevent him from suiting up for Sunday's preseason game against the Bills. The veteran signal-caller is competing with Tyson Bagent for the No. 2 quarterback role behind Caleb Williams, and if he can't suit up versus Buffalo it will provide fourth-stringer Austin Reed a chance to handle increased reps.
Published: Fri, Aug 15 at 12:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns from active/NFI list
The Bears activated Keenum (undisclosed) from the active/non-football injury list Sunday.
Analysis: Keenum was one of a few players added that Chicago placed on the active/NFI list Saturday. It's unclear what issue the 37-year-old was dealing with, but it won't keep him from hitting the practice field as the Bears open training camp Tuesday. Keenum joined the team on a one-year contract in April, and, while he'll likely compete with Tyson Bagent for the No. 2 quarterback role, his primary contribution should come as a mentor for Caleb Williams as he enters his second season as a starter.
Published: Sun, Jul 20 at 1:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Moves to active/NFI list
Keenum (undisclosed) was placed on the active/non-football injury list by the Bears on Saturday.
Analysis: Once he's ready to start practicing again, the quarterback can return from the active/NFI list at any time during training camp and the preseason. Keenum signed a one-year deal with the Bears in April after missing the 2024 season with a foot injury. The veteran, who has made 66 career regular-season starts and two playoff starts, might be able to compete with Tyson Bagent for the backup job to Caleb Williams.
Published: Sat, Jul 19 at 2:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Adding depth to Chicago QB room
Keenum signed a one-year contract with the Bears worth up to $3 million with the Bears on Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Keenum missed all of the 2024 season with a foot injury while with the Texans. He's likely to be the third-string quarterback with the Bears, though he will add a veteran presence to an otherwise young positional group led by Caleb Williams.
Published: Thu, Apr 3 at 7:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Headed to IR
The Texans are placing Keenum (foot) on IR, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Per the report, Keenum's placement on IR is due to a lingering foot injury that he aggravated in the Texans' final preseason game against the Rams. As a result, C.J. Stroud and Davis Mills are on track to be the only QB's on the team's initial 53-man roster.
Published: Tue, Aug 27 at 1:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Heads to locker room Saturday
Keenum headed to locker room during Saturday's preseason game with what appeared to be an arm issue, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Keenum, who walked off the field under his own power, appeared to have dinged his arm while following through on a throw. Testing revealed the 36-year-old sustained bruising. He'll be the third quarterback on the depth chart this season.
Published: Sun, Aug 25 at 6:30am by Rotowire.com
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Under contract for 2024
Keenum has one year remaining on his contract heading into the offseason. He completed 34 of 53 passes for 291 yards and one touchdown with three interceptions in two regular-season games during the 2023 season.
Analysis: Keenum was locked in as the third-string quarterback when C.J. Stroud was healthy, but when Houston's No. 1 quarterback sat out in Weeks 15 and 16 due to a concussion, head coach DeMeco Ryans opted for Keenum over Davis Mills as the starter. Both backups are under contract for the upcoming season, but Keenum would carry a dead cap hit of just $1.5 million if he were to be released, meaning his roster spot is far from guaranteed.
Published: Tue, Jan 23 at 4:31am by Rotowire.com
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Emergency QB again
Keenum (coach's decision) is inactive for Saturday's game against the Ravens, Drew Dougherty of the Texans' official website reports.
Analysis: No surprise here, as C.J. Stroud and Davis Mills are both healthy. Keenum would be called upon to serve as the emergency quarterback if both the aforementioned quarterbacks happen to get hurt.
Published: Sat, Jan 20 at 12:18pm by Rotowire.com
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No. 3 QB in wild-card round
Keenum (coach's decision) is inactive for Saturday's game against the Browns, Drew Dougherty of the Texans' official site reports.
Analysis: As expected, Keenum will serve as the Texans' emergency third quarterback in the team's wild-card affair. The 35-year-old will only be able to enter Saturday's game if both C.J. Stroud and Davis Mills leave with injuries.
Published: Sat, Jan 13 at 12:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Emergency QB for Week 18
Keenum (coach's decision) is listed as inactive for Saturday's game against the Colts, but he will serve as the emergency third quarterback, Drew Dougherty of the Texans' official site reports.
Analysis: Keenum will the the QB3 for the second straight week after starting in Weeks 15 and 16. He'll only enter Saturday's game if both C.J. Stroud and Davis Mills are forced to leave due to injury.
Published: Sat, Jan 6 at 4:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Serving as emergency third QB
Keenum (coach's decision) is listed as inactive Sunday against the Titans, but he'll serve as the Texans' emergency third quarterback, Drew Dougherty of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Keenum got spot starts the last two games for an absent C.J. Stroud, combining for 291 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions on 34-for-53 passing in roughly six quarters of play. Now that Stroud is out of the concussion protocol and cleared to resume the No. 1 QB gig for Houston, Keenum will move back to his customary third spot on the depth chart, but he also is available in the event Stroud and Davis Mills have to leave Sunday's contest due to health concerns.
Published: Sun, Dec 31 at 9:09am by Rotowire.com
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Gets benched in Week 16 loss
Keenum completed 11 of 17 passes for 62 yards and two interceptions before being replaced by Davis Mills in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 36-22 loss to the Browns.
Analysis: Mills was subbing in on certain packages right out of the gate, suggesting Keenum had a short leash, and after Houston fell behind 36-7 following his second INT of the day, he got the hook for good. C.J. Stroud could clear the league's concussion protocol in time for a Week 17 tilt against the Titans, which should have a big impact on the Texans' playoff chances, but if the rookie QB remains sidelined for another game, Mills seems likely to get the start over Keenum.
Published: Sun, Dec 24 at 3:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Locked in for Week 16 start
Keenum is slated to start Sunday's game against the Browns with C.J. Stroud (concussion) ruled out for a second straight contest, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Upon the release of its final Week 15 injury report, Houston listed Stroud as doubtful ahead of the team's matchup with the Titans before he was ultimately inactive for the contest, but the rookie signal-caller will be ruled out two days in advance of this week's game after he failed to practice in any fashion Wednesday through Friday. While stepping in for Stroud last week, Keenum completed 23 of 36 pass attempts for 229 yards, one touchdown and one interception while adding one yard on two…read more
Published: Fri, Dec 22 at 1:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Likely to remain starter Week 16
Keenum is likely to make a second consecutive start Sunday against the Browns while C.J. Stroud (concussion) is expected to remain sidelined, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Keenum started in Week 15 and guided the Texans to a 19-16 overtime win over the Titans with Stroud in concussion protocol. Stroud has yet to be officially ruled out for the Week 16 contest, but with the rookie quarterback having yet to make enough progress through the five-step protocol to be available to play, Keenum looks poised for another start. Houston also has Davis Mills in its quarterback room but is unlikely to shift away from Keenum, who threw for 229 yards, one touchdown and one…read more
Published: Wed, Dec 20 at 10:51am by Rotowire.com
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Manages Houston to win
Keenum completed 23 of 36 passes for 229 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Sunday's 19-16 win over Tennessee.
Analysis: Keenum drew the start with C.J. Stroud (concussion) sidelined and overcame a poor first half, during which he threw for only 83 yards and also had a pick-six. His overall stat line remained relatively uninspiring, but he led a pair of late drives to deliver a win. The first came late in the fourth quarter, when Keenum went 5-for-6 for 56 yards and a three-yard passing touchdown. He then completed a key pass late in overtime to set up the game-winning field goal. While Stroud still needs to…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 17 at 3:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Week 15 start awaits
Keenum is in line to start Sunday's game against the Titans with C.J. Stroud (concussion) ruled out for the contest, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The Texans initially listed Stroud as doubtful for the Week 15 contest following the release of Friday's injury report, but the quarterback was subsequently downgraded to out Saturday after he was unable to clear the five-step concussion protocol. Stroud won't accompany the team to Tennessee and will continue his recovery in Houston while Keenum -- who was inactive for Houston's first 13 games -- picks up his first NFL start since 2021, when he was a member of the Browns. After serving as…read more
Published: Sat, Dec 16 at 3:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Appears set to start Sunday
Keenum is expected to start Sunday's game against the Titans with C.J. Stroud (concussion) listed as doubtful for the Week 15 contest, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Head coach DeMeco Ryans was non-committal on a Week 15 starter following Friday's practice, noting that both Mills and Keenum "have prepared this [whole] week, just like every position." However, Wilson's report suggests the Texans are planning on turning the offense over to Keenum -- who reportedly took the majority of the first-team snaps during practices this week -- over Mills. Though the 35-year-old Keenum has been inactive as the Texans' emergency No. 3 quarterback for each of the team's…read more
Published: Sat, Dec 16 at 7:24am by Rotowire.com
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Healthy ahead of Week 13
Keenum (calf) did not appear on Houston's injury report Wednesday.
Analysis: Keenum was unavailable for the Texans' 24-21 loss to the Jaguars in Week 12 due to a calf injury, but he now appears to be ready to go for Sunday's matchup with the Broncos. The quarterback will likely step back into his role as the team's third option behind starter C.J. Stroud and primary backup Davis Mills.
Published: Wed, Nov 29 at 6:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Inactive Sunday
Keenum (calf) is listed as inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Analysis: Keenum will not be considered part of the active roster for Sunday's contest, as Davis Mills is set to back up starter C.J. Stroud. However, the veteran signal caller will likely be suited up as the team's emergency option at quarterback if needed.
Published: Sun, Nov 26 at 9:05am by Rotowire.com
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Questionable for Sunday
Keenum (calf) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Analysis: The veteran quarterback was unable to practice all week with a calf issue, but he still has a shot at suiting up for Sunday's contest. Even if Keenum is active for Week 12, he'll remain behind both C.J. Stroud and Davis Mills on the Texans' depth chart, and he'll likely serve as the team's emergency No. 3 QB.
Published: Fri, Nov 24 at 3:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't be active
Keenum (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Colts.
Analysis: Keenum won't be considered part of the active roster for Sunday, with Davis Mills entrenched as the No. 2 option behind starter C.J. Stroud. However, Keenum will likely still be dressed as the team's emergency option at quarterback.
Published: Sun, Sep 17 at 9:08am by Rotowire.com
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Makes 53-man roster
Keenum has made the Texans' 53-man roster, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The Texans drew trade interest for Keenum and Davis Mills ahead of Tuesday's deadline to make cuts, but both quarterbacks will remain on the team's initial 53-man roster as the backups to rookie C.J. Stroud. Keenum has appeared in 11 games over the past three seasons and will likely begin the 2023 campaign as the No. 3 quarterback in Houston.
Published: Wed, Aug 30 at 7:38am by Rotowire.com
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Practicing again
Keenum (leg) returned to practice Wednesday, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Keenum has been out of action since Aug. 14 when he initially missed practice and was spotted with a sleeve on his left leg. He'll now return to working to earn a spot on the roster as the team's No. 3 quarterback.
Published: Wed, Aug 23 at 9:35am by Rotowire.com
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Absent from practice
Keenum didn't finish Saturday's practice and was not on the field for Sunday's session, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 Houston reports. The quarterback was seen with a sleeve on his left leg at the end of practice.
Analysis: This development sheds light as to why Houston signed quarterback E.J. Perry on Sunday. Perry can operate as a third QB while Keenum is unavailable.
Published: Mon, Aug 14 at 6:58am by Rotowire.com
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Role uncertain
Keenum and Davis Mills are expected to compete for the backup job after Houston selected C.J. Stroud with the second overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft on Thursday, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Either Keenum or Mills could be the Week 1 starter, but in the long term, the position belongs to Stroud. Keenum -- who backed up Josh Allen in Buffalo last season -- was expected to help guide a young quarterback when he signed a two-year deal during the offseason, and that role should remain the same in 2023.
Published: Fri, Apr 28 at 5:48am by Rotowire.com
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To sign two-year deal with Texans
Keenum agreed to terms Monday on a two-year contract with the Texans, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: The 35-year-old Keenum played his college ball at Houston and is going back home to compete for a backup job with the Texans. There is still a lot to be sorted out at the quarterback spot in Houston, as the Texans are fully expected to use the No. 2 overall pick in next month's draft on a passer. Davis Mills also remains on the roster.
Published: Mon, Mar 13 at 11:08am by Rotowire.com
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Plays little as No. 2 QB
Keenum completed just two of seven passes for eight yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in spot duty while appearing in two games during the 2022 season.
Analysis: Keenum was almost tossed into the spotlight twice in 2022 -- once when Josh Allen suffered a fairly serious elbow injury in a Week 9 loss to the Jets and again when Allen took a big hit in the Bills' divisional-round loss to the Bengals. However, Allen played through a number of issues throughout the season and never missed a full game. Keenum is under contract for two more seasons, and with No. 3 quarterback Matt Barkley signing a reserve/future contract Monday, the Bills may be prepared to…read more
Published: Wed, Jan 25 at 10:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Looks set to remain backup
Keenum is expected to remain the Bills' backup quarterback Sunday against the Vikings with Josh Allen (elbow) active for the contest and slated to start, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Though Allen was listed as questionable heading into Sunday's game after he managed just one limited practice this week due to the UCL injury he sustained in the Week 9 loss to the Jets, the Bills' decision not to add a third quarterback to the active roster Saturday pointed to Allen being ready to go. While Allen avoided the inactive list, he didn't initially take part in warmups with the team before he finally got on the field to take the first 11-on-11 walk-through rep with the offense,…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 13 at 9:41am by Rotowire.com
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Could be needed for Week 10 start
Keenum could make his first start of the season in Sunday's game against the Vikings with top quarterback Josh Allen (elbow) listed as questionable but uncertain to play in the Week 10 contest, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: While tending to an injury to the UCL in his throwing elbow and related nerves, Allen sat out practices Wednesday and Thursday before returning as a limited participant Friday. The limited session might have been good enough for Allen to avoid being ruled out heading into the weekend, but head coach Sean McDermott described the signal-caller's status as an "hour-to-hour situation," which suggests Allen may be trending toward a game-time call in advance of Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff. With Allen…read more
Published: Fri, Nov 11 at 12:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Could be called upon
Keenum's teammate Josh Allen reportedly is being evaluated for an elbow injury to his ulnar collateral ligament as well as related nerves.
Analysis: Allen dismissed the severity of the injury Sunday after the loss to the Jets, saying he'd be OK, but he clearly was hurting on the team's final drive, and coach Sean McDermott indicated Monday that his star QB needed to be further evaluated. Allen missed four games as a rookie with a UCL injury, though for all we know he could be ready to suit up Week 10 around some limited practice time. Should the worst transpire, however, Keenum would be called to take on starting duties for a team that…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 7 at 3:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Mops up in garbage time
Keenum completed two of his five pass attempts for eight yards in Sunday's 38-3 win over the Steelers.
Analysis: Even though he played just eight snaps after starter Josh Allen was rested for the final 10 minutes of the blowout win, Keenum was still given the opportunity to air it out. Keenum showed a rapport with wideout Isaiah Hodgins -- who drew four of the targets -- but he wasn't able to generate a first down across his three drives. Thanks to a pair of resounding wins over the Titans and Bills, Keenum has already seen action in two games this season, but he's unlikely to receive extended playing…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 10 at 12:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Improves in second preseason outing
Keenum completed 16 of 18 passes for 192 yards with one touchdown pass and no interceptions in Saturday's preseason win over Denver.
Analysis: Keenum showed major improvement in his second preseason outing, after a poor showing in his Bills debut a week prior. The efficient showing should be enough to squash any talk of Matt Barkley overtaking Keenum for the No. 2 job, but with Josh Allen being rested in the preseason finale this week against the Panthers, both of the backups should see plenty of playing time.
Published: Wed, Aug 24 at 12:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Rough debut for Buffalo
Keenum completed 11 of 18 passes for 86 yards with no TD passes and two interceptions in Buffalo's preseason win over the Colts on Saturday.
Analysis: While those numbers are rough on their own, Keenum also lost a fumble and was sacked six times, and his 33.3 rating paled in comparison to teammate Matt Barkley's 86.1 figure. Keenum was brought in to be the main backup to Josh Allen, and it's doubtful the Bills would punt on that plan after just one lousy preseason performance, but Keenum will have to at least show something better over the last two preseason games.
Published: Sat, Aug 13 at 5:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Sent to Buffalo
Keenum was traded to the Bills from the Browns on Saturday in exchange for a 2022 seventh-round pick, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: This was expected considering Keenum was due to earn $7.1 million next season. The long-time veteran has been a stable backup presence for teams over the years, having played in 35 games combined for three separate franchises in the last four seasons. With stalwart franchise icon Josh Allen already set at the quarterback spot, expect Keenum to be one of the better backups in the league once more.
Published: Sat, Mar 19 at 1:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Return unlikely
The Browns are expected to trade or release Keenum during the offseason, Jeff Howe and Zac Jackson of The Athletic report.
Analysis: Severing ties to Keenum is one of several expected moves the organization will take to bolster the passing game, including new targets at wideout and tight end. Keenum, who made two starts for the Browns in 2021, is due to earn $7.1 million in 2022, and the team may want to reallocate those dollars.
Published: Sat, Mar 5 at 6:03am by Rotowire.com
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Pair of TD tosses in finale
Keenum completed 17 of 24 passes for 176 yards with two touchdowns and one interception in the Browns' 21-16 win over the Bengals on Sunday. He also rushed five times for 15 yards and lost a fumble.
Analysis: Keenum once again did a serviceable job in Baker Mayfield's (shoulder) stead, connecting with Jarvis Landry and Demetric Felton on touchdown passes of 26 and 10 yards, respectively. The veteran is under contract through next season and therefore figures to remain as a trusted veteran No. 2 option behind Mayfield or a possible offseason addition.
Published: Sun, Jan 9 at 3:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Named Week 18 starter
Head coach Kevin Stefanski named Keenum the Browns' starting quarterback for Sunday's season finale against the Bengals, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Analysis: Stefanski revealed Tuesday that Baker Mayfield wouldn't be available for Week 18 while planning to move forward with a procedure to repair a torn labrum in his left (non-throwing) shoulder, but the coach didn't immediately appoint a replacement for the signal-caller in the lineup. Keenum, who has served as Mayfield's top understudy all season, was always the top candidate to get the start, and Stefanski made the matter official Wednesday. Meanwhile, Nick Mullens is back from the practice squad…read more
Published: Wed, Jan 5 at 8:30am by Rotowire.com
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Frontrunner for Week 18 start
Keenum is expected to start Sunday's game against the Bengals after head coach Kevin Stefanski said Tuesday that Baker Mayfield (shoulder) is scheduled to undergo surgery "as soon as possible" and won't be available for the season finale, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Analysis: Though Stefanski didn't officially name a Week 18 starter, Keenum will presumptively receive the nod, considering he's served as the No. 2 signal-caller behind Mayfield all season when both have been available. Kyle Lauletta, meanwhile, is another option at the position, though he's bounced around multiple organizations since entering the league in 2018 and has only had a few weeks to get up to speed with the Cleveland playbook since being signed off Jacksonville's practice squad Dec. 17.…read more
Published: Tue, Jan 4 at 11:38am by Rotowire.com
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Could play Week 18
Keenum could start in the Browns' season finale Sunday against the Bengals with Baker Mayfield weighing whether to undergo surgery to repair the torn labrum in his left non-throwing shoulder prior to the Week 18 game or during the offseason, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Mayfield fought through multiple injuries this season that contributed to his poor play, but he also struggled with accuracy and made poor decisions. The No. 1 overall pick from the 2018 NFL Draft remains on the books through 2022 after the Browns exercised his $18.86 million team option this past spring, but Monday's 26-14 loss to the Steelers could mark his last outing as a starter if Cleveland elects to pursue an upgrade this offseason. With the Browns eliminated from playoff contention, the…read more
Published: Tue, Jan 4 at 6:30am by Rotowire.com
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Suits up Saturday
Keenum (illness) is listed as active for Saturday's game against the Packers, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Analysis: As is Baker Mayfield, who is slated to start the contest. In that context, Keenum, who was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, is in line to serve as Cleveland's No. 2 QB on Saturday.
Published: Sat, Dec 25 at 12:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Clears COVID protocols
Keenum (illness) has cleared COVID protocols and is available for Saturday's game against Green Bay, per Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal and Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Analysis: Keenum was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, but he was subsequently listed as questionable by the Browns as he navigated through the league's COVID protocols. His Week 16 status will be finalized upon the release of the team's inactives in advance of Saturday's 4:30 ET kickoff, but Keenum is now poised to back up Baker Mayfield versus Green Bay.
Published: Sat, Dec 25 at 7:40am by Rotowire.com
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Officially questionable for Week 16
Keenum (illness), who was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, will be listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Packers, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Analysis: The designation is only procedural with Keenum being one week removed from testing positive for the virus, but because he's cleared the NFL's COVID-19 return-to-play protocol, he's on track to play Saturday. With Baker Mayfield (illness) also coming off the same list Friday, he's expected to handle his usual starting role, while Keenum backs him up.
Published: Fri, Dec 24 at 12:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns from COVID list
Cleveland activated Keenum (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday.
Analysis: The Browns also brought back Baker Mayfield (illness), who is in line to start Saturday's game in Green Bay. Keenum should fill his usual role as the backup, after both he and Mayfield missed last week's loss to the Raiders, which allowed Nick Mullens to step in for a spot start.
Published: Fri, Dec 24 at 12:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Can't gain clearance for Monday
Keenum (illness) has yet to clear all protocols and won't be activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of Monday's game against the Raiders, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Even with the NFL pushing back its Week 15 game two days, Cleveland will be without both of its top signal-callers, as Keenum remains on the reserve/COVID-19 list along with regular starter Baker Mayfield. Their absences pave the way for practice-squad call-up Nick Mullens to make his Browns debut Monday, directing a shorthanded Browns offense that will also be without top wideout Jarvis Landry (illness), who is also on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Kyle Lauletta, whom Cleveland recently signed…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 20 at 7:42am by Rotowire.com
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Moved to COVID-19 list
The Browns placed Keenum (illness) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday.
Analysis: News of Keenum testing positive for the virus first arrived Thursday, but the Browns didn't officially deactivate him until a day later. Because of the Browns' mounting COVID-19 concerns, the NFL officially moved the team's Week 15 game against the Raiders from its originally scheduled date (Saturday). The Browns and Raiders are now scheduled to play Monday at 5 p.m. ET, and the two-day delay coupled with the NFL's newly updated COVID-19 return-to-play protocols could give both Keenum and Baker…read more
Published: Fri, Dec 17 at 3:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Headed to COVID list
Keenum has tested positive for COVID-19, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: Per Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal, Keenum will join fellow QB Baker Mayfield (illness) on the reserve/COVID-19 list, which currently leaves Nick Mullens as the Browns' top available signal caller as Saturday's game against the Raiders approaches.
Published: Thu, Dec 16 at 2:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Preparing for Saturday's start
Keenum is a candidate to start Saturday's game against the Raiders with Baker Mayfield added to the reserve/COVID-19 list, Marla Ridenour of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Analysis: Mayfield, who is asymptomatic, per Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal, can still produce two negative tests before Saturday's game and be part of the lineup, but the Browns are preparing Keenum to start. He filled in for Mayfield earlier this season, directing the team to a 17-10 win over Denver in a Thursday game Oct. 21. While the Browns have been hit hard by a COVID outbreak and several skill players are impacted, Keenum will have one tool that wasn't available to him against the…read more
Published: Thu, Dec 16 at 5:34am by Rotowire.com
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Enters for two snaps
Keenum played two snaps and did not attempt a pass in Sunday's 24-22 win over the Ravens.
Analysis: Keenum entered the contest after a sack of starter Baker Mayfield forced him to the sidelines for evaluation. The backup handed off the ball to D'Ernest Johnson for a couple of plays before the Browns punted. Mayfield was back in the game by the time Cleveland had possession again.
Published: Mon, Dec 13 at 4:41am by Rotowire.com
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Plays in blowout loss
Keenum completed eight of 12 pass attempts for 81 yards against New England on Sunday.
Analysis: Keenum stepped in for Baker Mayfield (knee/shoulder) in the third quarter and mopped up in the blowout loss. It's believed that Mayfield could have kept playing if the game hadn't been so lopsided, so Mayfield is expected to start against Detroit in Week 11.
Published: Sun, Nov 14 at 2:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Solid, mistake-free in spot start
Keenum completed 21 of 33 passes for 199 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions in the Browns' 17-14 win over the Broncos on Thursday night. He also rushed four times for seven yards.
Analysis: Logging the spot start for Baker Mayfield (shoulder), Keenum turned in a yeoman's effort, staying away from turnovers and allowing D'Ernest Johnson to carry the bulk of the offense on his shoulders out of the backfield. The veteran also displayed good pocket presence by taking just one sack against an aggressive Denver defense, and he undoubtedly benefited from having both Odell Beckham (shoulder) and Jarvis Landry (knee) active for the contest. Mayfield's myriad of shoulder and rotator cuff…read more
Published: Thu, Oct 21 at 8:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Draws Thursday night start
Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said Keenum will start Thursday's game against the Broncos in place of Baker Mayfield (shoulder), Dan Labbe of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: Mayfield presumably will be ruled out for the contest while he recovers from a complete tear of the labrum in his non-throwing shoulder, but the Browns haven't decided on his status beyond Week 7. Nonetheless, Keenum -- who came on in relief for Mayfield in last week's blowout loss to the Cardinals -- will step in under center for his first start since 2019, when he was with Washington. Keenum has plenty of experience running Stefanski's offensive system from their time together in 2017 with…read more
Published: Wed, Oct 20 at 7:45am by Rotowire.com
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Needed in relief Sunday
Keenum completed one of three passes for six yards after replacing Baker Mayfield (shoulder) late in Sunday's 37-14 loss to the Cardinals.
Analysis: Mayfield was able to play through his shoulder injury and remained in the game until it was well out of hand, so it seems likely he'll be under center for a Week 7 home tilt against the Broncos. If he winds up being shut down, however, Keenum would get the nod against the team he started 16 games for in 2018.
Published: Sun, Oct 17 at 5:44pm by Rotowire.com
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Mops up win
Keenum played the final series of Sunday's 26-6 win over the Bears.
Analysis: The Browns took over for the final possession at the Bears' 21-yard line following the ninth sack of Chicago's rookie quarterback, Justin Fields, and let Keenum run out the clock. He handed the ball off twice then took three knees.
Published: Mon, Sep 27 at 4:39am by Rotowire.com
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Engineers two long drives
Keenum completed nine of 12 passes for 74 yards and one touchdown with one interception and two sacks in Sunday's 17-13 win over the Giants in preseason Week 2.
Analysis: Keenum once again started, as Baker Mayfield remained on the sideline for the second consecutive preseason tilt, and was in the game for three possessions. Keenum engineered an 81-yard scoring drive the first time Cleveland had the ball, delivering a tight-window strike to KhaDarel Hodge for a touchdown on fourth-and-goal from the seven. Keenum then had the Browns in the red zone on the second drive but threw a nasty end-zone interception. Kyle Lauletta finished out the game from the end of the…read more
Published: Mon, Aug 23 at 3:59am by Rotowire.com
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Starts preseason opener
Keenum completed 12 of 17 attempts for 115 yards in Saturday's 23-13 win over Jacksonville in preseason Week 1.
Analysis: The Browns held starter Baker Mayfield out, so Keenum naturally stepped in. He played the first three series, engineered two scoring drives (both field goals) and established a rhythm with offensive regulars who were not held out, such as Donovan Peoples-Jones and Rashard Higgins. Keenum appeared in just two games (15 snaps) last season.
Published: Sun, Aug 15 at 7:06am by Rotowire.com
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Under contract for 2021
Keenum is expected to return as Cleveland's backup quarterback for 2021.
Analysis: Keenum appeared in one game, serving in relief while starter Baker Mayfield dealt with a rib injury. He signed a three-year deal prior to the 2020 season, which includes guaranteed money for 2021, and the soon-to-be 33-year-old Keenum is a known commodity to coach Kevin Stefanski.
Published: Mon, Jan 18 at 5:54am by Rotowire.com
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Enters game in relief
Keenum completed five of 10 pass attempts for 46 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in Week 6 against the Steelers.
Analysis: Keenum entered the game late in the third quarter after Baker Mayfield was pulled due to the aggravation of his rib injury. The game was already well out of reach, so Keenum wasn't asked to do much in the closing quarter. However, Keenum could be counted on to start in Week 7 against the Bengals if Mayfield is too injured to suit up. Keenum last saw major playing time as the quarterback for Washington in 2019, when he managed a 65 percent completion rate and an 11:5 TD:INT ratio.
Published: Sun, Oct 18 at 7:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Set to back up Mayfield
Keenum has agreed to a three-year, $18 million deal with the Browns, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: Keenum's signing will provide the Browns with an experienced backup behind starting QB Baker Mayfield. Keenum -- who turned 32 in February -- saw action in 10 games for Washington in 2019, including eight starts, throwing for 1,707 yards with 11 TDs and five picks.
Published: Mon, Mar 16 at 2:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Planning to leave Washington
Keenum doesn't expect to re-sign with Washington, Ethan Cadeaux of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Analysis: New head coach Ron Rivera did say Dwayne Haskins (ankle) will have to earn the starting job, but that doesn't necessarily mean Rivera views someone like Keenum or Colt McCoy as a viable alternative. For what it's worth, Keenum went out of his way to compliment Haskins, noting that the 22-year-old showed enough improvement late in the season to keep the job heading into 2020. As for his own career prospects, Keenum hopes to find another opportunity to compete for a starting role. He's scheduled…read more
Published: Tue, Jan 21 at 6:59am by Rotowire.com
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Modest numbers to close out season
Keenum completed 18 of 37 passes for 206 yards and a touchdown with one interception in Sunday's 47-16 loss to the Cowboys.
Analysis: Getting his first start since Week 8 due to Dwayne Haskins' ankle injury, Keenum wasn't able to generate much offense against a desperate Dallas defense. The veteran QB finishes the year having completed a strong 64.8 percent of his passes (160-for-247), but his 11:5 TD:INT and 6.9 YPA over 10 games were less impressive. Those numbers should be good enough to land him a backup job as a free agent in the offseason, but Keenum is unlikely to return to Washington -- in addition to Haskins, the QB…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 29 at 5:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Drawing Week 17 start
Keenum will start at quarterback Sunday against the Cowboys with interim coach Bill Callahan ruling Dwayne Haskins (ankle) out for the Week 17 contest, Nick Shook of NFL.com reports.
Analysis: Haskins' rookie season came to the end early in the third quarter of Sunday's 41-35 overtime loss to the Giants, when the first-round pick suffered a left high-ankle sprain. Keenum, who had opened the season as Washington's starter, came on in relief of Haskins for just his second appearance since Week 8, finishing out the loss with 16 completions for 158 yards and a score across 22 attempts to go along with a one-yard touchdown run. Keenum's presence under center shouldn't amount to much of a…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 23 at 12:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Steps in for injured Haskins
Keenum completed 16 of 22 pass attempts for 158 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 41-35 loss to the Giants.
Analysis: Keenum began the game on the bench, but he stepped in when Dwayne Haskins (ankle) was injured on the first play of the third quarter. Keenum was rather efficient as he completed 73 percent of his passes while tossing a seven-yard touchdown strike to Steven Sims on his second possession. If Haskins is unable to play next Sunday against the Cowboys, Keenum will be in line for a starting role for the season finale.
Published: Sun, Dec 22 at 5:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Out of protocol
Keenum (concussion) isn't listed on the Redskins' injury report Wednesday.
Analysis: Out of the NFL's protocol for head injuries, Keenum is set to be active for the first time since Week 8. On Sunday against the Jets and beyond, though, he'll serve as the backup to rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins, an arrangement which likely will hold for the rest of the campaign.
Published: Wed, Nov 13 at 2:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Backup role confirmed
Keenum (concussion) will be the No. 2 quarterback behind Dwayne Haskins for the rest of the season, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: On Monday, interim coach Bill Callahan named Haskins the starter moving forward, relegating Keenum and Colt McCoy to reserve roles. Keenum remains in the concussion protocol, so he wasn't guaranteed to regain the top spot on the depth chart following the Redskins' bye week anyway. Wednesday's practice report will give an indication of Keenum's chances to be the backup Sunday against the Jets.
Published: Mon, Nov 11 at 12:09pm by Rotowire.com
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May not reclaim starting gig
Keenum (concussion) isn't expected to receive the start Week 11 against the Jets, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Keenum will spend Week 10 working to progress through the five-step concussion protocol while Washington is on bye. Though the Redskins haven't yet announced a starter for Week 11, Garafolo relays that rookie Dwayne Haskins is the current favorite to face the Jets. Keenum could influence that decision if he manages to gain clearance from the protocol in quick fashion, but things currently appear to be trending towards the veteran receding into a backup role while the non-contending Redskins…read more
Published: Wed, Nov 6 at 2:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Replaced by Haskins, for now
Keenum (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Buffalo, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Analysis: Keenum practiced on a limited basis throughout the week, but Dwayne Haskins got most of the reps with the first-team offense. With Keenum not being able to clear the concussion protocol, Haskins will step in for his first NFL start, with Colt McCoy serving as the backup. It isn't clear if Keenum will return to the starting job once he's cleared of the concussion.
Published: Fri, Nov 1 at 11:00am by Rotowire.com
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