Garrett Nussmeier - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Emergency QB3 versus Denver Nussmeier (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against Denver, though he will be available as the team's emergency quarterback.

Impact Nussmeier is inactive for another contest. However, the signal-caller will be available if Patrick Mahomes and Justin Fields exit the game due to injury, illness, or ejection.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Emergency QB3 for Week 7 Nussmeier (coach's decision) is inactive as the emergency third quarterback for Sunday night's game against the Seahawks.

Impact The rookie seventh-round pick continues to sit behind Patrick Mahomes and Justin Fields to begin the season.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Emergency third QB for Week 4 Nussmeier (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the emergency third quarterback against the Raiders on Sunday.

Impact Nussmeier will once again be the Chiefs' emergency QB3, meaning the rookie seventh-rounder is prohibited from playing Sunday unless both Patrick Mahomes and Justin Fields leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Emergency QB3 vs. Indianapolis Nussmeier (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Chiefs' emergency third quarterback against the Colts on Sunday.

Impact For a second consecutive week, Nussmeier will be the emergency QB3. That means the rookie seventh-rounder is prohibited from playing Sunday night unless both Patrick Mahomes and Justin Fields leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs start undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson at left tackle with Josh Simmons out in opener vs Denver

The Kansas City Chiefs were missing left tackle Josh Simmons for their season opener against the Denver Broncos on Monday night

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Emergency QB for MNF Nussmeier (coach's decision) is inactive as the emergency third quarterback for Monday night's game against the Broncos.

Impact Nussmeier will be the reserve option behind Patrick Mahomes and Justin Fields. The seventh-round rookie out of LSU will only be able to play if both Mahomes and Fields cannot return to the game. If the QB room is healthy, Nussmeier's only hope to free himself of this role is by outplaying Justin Fields regularly in practice.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs HC Andy Reid Pleased With Garrett Nussmeier's 'Invaluable' Experience in First NFL Start Garrett Nussmeier made a strong impression in his first NFL start as the Chiefs consider their quarterback options ahead of roster cuts.

AUGUST 29 • SI.COM

Plays wire to wire in preseason finale Nussmeier completed 22 of 34 passes for 198 yards with no touchdowns and one interception in the Chiefs' 9-9 preseason tie with the Seahawks on Friday.

Impact The rookie seventh-round pick got an extended opportunity Friday and made relatively good use of it, although his 5.8 yards per attempt underscore Nussmeier largely played things close to the vest when dropping back. The LSU product finished preseason having completed 44 of 70 passes for 370 yards with no touchdowns and one interception, and it remains to be seen if he's locked in the No. 3 quarterback role over Chris Oladokun.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle's Myers misses field goal as time expires and Seahawks play to 9-9 tie with Chiefs

Seattle’s Jason Myers missed a 52-yard field goal as time expired, and the Seahawks played to a 9-9 tie with the Kansas City Chiefs in a preseason matchup of rookie third-string qu...

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Trevon Diggs Intercepts Garrett Nussmeier 's Pass Seattle Seahawks cornerback Trevon Diggs intercepts Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Garrett Nussmeier's pass during the Preseason Week 3 matc...

AUGUST 29 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Travis Kelce's First Catch of 2026 Preseason Comes on Kansas City Chiefs Opening Drive vs. Seattle Seahawks Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce catches a 8-yard pass from quarterback Garrett Nussmeier.

AUGUST 29 • CHIEFS.COM

Chiefs Could Consider Trading Justin Fields as Garrett Nussmeier Continues to Impress Garrett Nussmeier has impressed in the preseason, creating a difficult decision for the Chiefs regarding backup quarterback Justin Fields.

AUGUST 27 • SI.COM

NFL Catchup: No More Pro Bowl, Mahomes To Miss Preseason & Falcons QB Battle Update

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AUGUST 27 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Catchup: No More Pro Bowl, Mahomes To Miss Preseason & Falcons QB Battle Update

From draft-day slide to preseason star, QB Garrett Nussmeier is finding an opening with the Chiefs

Garrett Nussmeier, once a top NFL draft prospect, has found a surprising opportunity with the Kansas City Chiefs

AUGUST 25 • Associated Press

Too Good to Hide: Garrett Nussmeier's Promising Preseason Could Force the Chiefs' Hand Garrett Nussmeier has produced a good problem for the Chiefs: if Kansas City doesn't keep him on the 53-man roster, another team should.

AUGUST 23 • SI.COM

Serviceable in second preseason game Nussmeier completed nine of 17 passes for 74 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in the Chiefs' 16-15 preseason loss to the Buccaneers on Saturday.

Impact For the second time in as many preseason games, the rookie seventh-round pick followed starter Justin Fields into the contest. Nussmeier once again mostly kept his throws close to the line of scrimmage while averaging just 4.4 yards per attempt, but he did lead the Chiefs to a field goal on a 13-play drive during his first possession beginning just past the midway point of the second quarter. Nussmeier is likely to see plenty of action and potentially even draw a starting assignment in Friday's home preseason finale against the Seahawks.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs' Butker kicks 69-yard field goal, but has late misses as Daniels rallies Bucs to 16-15 win

Rookie Jalon Daniels led three second-half scoring drives to help the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rally for a 16-15 preseason victory over the Kansas City Chiefs

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

What channel is Buccaneers vs. Chiefs on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch NFL Week 2 preseason game | Sporting News Garrett Nussmeier and the Chiefs will take the field against the Buccaneers on Saturday.

AUGUST 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Chiefs QB Garrett Nussmeier Receives Assessment for First Preseason Game In his first taste of professional action, Nussmeier managed to leave a solid first impression on his HC.

AUGUST 16 • SI.COM

Solid in preseason debut Nussmeier completed 13 of 19 passes for 98 yards during the Chiefs' 20-12 preseason loss to the Rams on Saturday.

Impact Justin Fields served as the Chiefs' starter Saturday and led the team's first two offensive drives before turning the keys over to Nussmeier. The rookie seventh-rounder looked good out of the gate, leading long scoring drives in the second quarter than ended with field goals from 37 and 35 yards from Harrison Butker. Fields is firmly entrenched as the Chiefs' backup quarterback behind Patrick Mahomes (knee), so Nussmeier is competing against Chris Oladokun for the QB3 role in the upcoming season. Kansas City's next preseason game against Tampa Bay takes place Saturday, Aug. 22.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHTS: Rams S Nick Andersen stops Chiefs' QB Nussmeier's would-be 94-yard touchdown pass Los Angeles Rams safety Nick Andersen stops Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Garrett Nussmeier from connecting with wide receiver Jason Brownl...

AUGUST 15 • THERAMS.COM

"Look out Patrick Mahomes" "Trade Justin Fields": NFL fans react as Garrett Nussmeier impresses in Chiefs' preseason game vs. Rams Kansas City Chiefs fans are getting a glimpse of rookie quarterback Garrett Nussmeier in their first preseason game of 2026.

AUGUST 15 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

First-round pick Ty Simpson throws 2 TD passes, rallies Rams past Chiefs 20-12 in preseason debut

First-round pick Ty Simpson threw for 190 yards and two touchdowns on Saturday, helping the Los Angeles Rams rally for a 20-12 win over the Kansas City Chiefs

AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

HIGHLIGHTS: Rams DE Desjuan Johnson brings down Chiefs' QB Nussmeier for 13-yard sack Los Angeles Rams defensive end Desjuan Johnson breaks through the defense and sacks Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Garrett Nussmeier for a 1...

AUGUST 15 • THERAMS.COM

17-yard Gain from Garrett Nussmeier to Nikko Remigio Kansas City Chief quarterback Garrett Nussmeier finds Nikko Remigio for a 17-yard gain against the Los Angeles Rams.

AUGUST 15 • CHIEFS.COM

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