- Nathan Rourke
- #16
- Team --
- Pos QB
- Status AActive
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Let go by Atlanta
The Falcons waived Rourke on Sunday.
Analysis: Rourke joined the Falcons on Aug. 1 after being waived by the Giants four days prior. He was brought in to compete with Taylor Heinicke for the No. 3 quarterback job, but Rourke struggled in Atlanta's 20-13 preseason loss to Miami, completing just three of 13 passes for 37 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions, though he did add 24 rushing yards on two carries. Should he clear waivers, Rourke will look for an opportunity to catch on with a team in need of an emergency quarterback.
Published: Sun, Aug 11 at 1:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Catches on with Atlanta
The Falcons signed Rourke to a contract Thursday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: After being let go by the Giants on Sunday, Rourke wasted no time finding another team as the Falcons released quarterback John Paddock in a corresponding move. Rourke, a one-time star in the CFL, will use training camp as an opportunity to compete against Taylor Heinicke for the emergency quarterback role behind presumptive starter Kirk Cousins and 2024 eighth overall pick Michael Penix.
Published: Thu, Aug 1 at 3:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Cut by Giants
The Giants waived Rourke on Sunday, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: Rourke was the odd-man out of the backup quarterback competition between Drew Lock and Tommy DeVito. Should he clear waivers, Rourke will be in the market for a team looking to add an emergency quarterback to its practice squad.
Published: Sun, Jul 28 at 10:52am by Rotowire.com
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Claimed off waivers
The Giants have claimed Rourke off waivers from the Patriots, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: After being waived by the Patriots on Monday, Rourke was quickly scooped up by the Giants. The 25-year-old will add depth to a New York QB corps headlined by Daniel Jones, who is bouncing back from a torn ACL, with Drew Lock and Tommy DeVito as backups.
Published: Tue, May 7 at 1:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Being let go by Patriots
The Patriots plan to waive Rourke, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Given that the Patriots took two quarterbacks (Drake Maye and Joe Milton) in last month's NFL draft and also roster Jacoby Brissett and Bailey Zappe, it's not surprising that the team elected to part ways with Rourke. The 25-year-old has yet to appear in an NFL regular-season game, but Rourke did draw 11 starts over two campaigns (2021 and 2022) with the CFL's BC Lions.
Published: Mon, May 6 at 8:25am by Rotowire.com
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Set to re-sign with New England
Rourke is slated to re-sign with the Patriots, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: The Patriots claimed Rourke off waivers from the Jaguars back in December, and the 25-year-old will remain with the team in 2024 to provide quarterback depth. At this stage, however, it remains to be seen who Rourke will be working behind this coming season, with Mac Jones' future with New England to be determined and the franchise potentially adding a signal-caller in April's NFL draft.
Published: Fri, Mar 1 at 3:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets scooped up by Pats
The Patriots claimed Rourke off of waivers from the Jaguars on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Just a couple days after being waived by Jacksonville, Rourke has already found another opportunity in New England. He still hasn't made his regular-season NFL debut, but with the Patriots eliminated from playoff contention and looking for answers at the quarterback position, it wouldn't be a huge surprise to see him check in before season's end.
Published: Mon, Dec 18 at 2:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Waived Saturday
Rourke was waived by the Jaguars on Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Rourke signed with Jacksonville's active roster prior to the Week 14 matchup with the Browns in order to serve as an emergency option under center behind Trevor Lawrence (ankle) and C.J. Beathard. Assuming he clears waivers, the signal caller will presumably land back with the team's practice squad.
Published: Sat, Dec 16 at 10:30am by Rotowire.com
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Emergency third QB
Rourke has been designated the Jaguars' emergency third quarterback Sunday against the Browns.
Analysis: Rourke was added to the team's roster to provide insurance in case Trevor Lawrence (ankle) was unavailable. However, Lawrence is active and starting, while C.J. Beathard will serve as the team's No. 2 QB on Sunday.
Published: Sun, Dec 10 at 9:00am by Rotowire.com
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Inked to active roster
The Jaguars signed Rourke to the active roster Saturday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: The move comes with Trevor Lawrence (ankle) being a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Browns. If Lawrence is unable to suit up, Rourke will serve as the backup QB behind C.J. Beathard.
Published: Sat, Dec 9 at 10:55am by Rotowire.com
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Back with Jacksonville
The Jaguars signed Rourke to their practice squad Tuesday.
Analysis: Rourke was elevated to Jacksonville's active roster to be the team's emergency quarterback for Thursday night's contest, but he was waived the following Saturday. The 25-year-old has since cleared waivers, and he's now back with the Jaguars' practice squad.
Published: Tue, Oct 24 at 11:37am by Rotowire.com
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Dropped by Jacksonville
Rourke was waived by the Jaguars on Saturday, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Rourke was elevated from Jacksonville's practice squad to the active roster ahead of Thursday night's game against the Saints, and he served as the team's emergency quarterback. The Ohio product has since been waived and could very well end up on the Jaguars' practice squad if he clears waivers.
Published: Sat, Oct 21 at 1:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Designated third QB on Thursday
Rourke has been designated the Jaguars' third QB for Thursday night's game against the Saints.
Analysis: Starting QB Trevor Lawrence, who has been dealing with a knee sprain, is active for the contest, with C.J. Beathard on hand as his top backup. Rourke was signed off the Jaguars' practice squad Wednesday to provide the team with added signal-caller depth ahead of Week 7 action.
Published: Thu, Oct 19 at 4:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Promoted to Jacksonville's roster
The Jaguars signed Rourke off their practice squad Wednesday.
Analysis: With starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence dealing with a knee sprain, Rourke provides the Jaguars with added depth ahead of Thursday's game against the Saints. As Tom Pelissero of NFL Network notes, adding Rourke to the 53-man roster makes him eligible to be designated as the team's emergency No. 3 quarterback versus New Orleans if Lawrence is listed as active. Rourke would serve as the top backup to C.J. Beathard if Lawrence is inactive.
Published: Wed, Oct 18 at 10:20am by Rotowire.com
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Expected to join 53-man roster
The Jaguars plan to sign Rourke off their practice squad ahead of Thursday's game against the Saints, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: If Rourke is promoted to the 53-man roster, he would provide the Jaguars with added quarterback depth while Trevor Lawrence tends to a sprained knee. For his part, Lawrence has said that he hopes to play Thursday, but if he can't go, C.J. Beathard would likely get the start while Rourke would be active as the No. 2 quarterback.
Published: Wed, Oct 18 at 9:58am by Rotowire.com
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