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Jacob Eason Fires Dart Over The Middle To Aaron Fuller For 16-Yard Gain Seattle Seahawks QB Jacob Eason fires a pass over the middle to WR Aaron Fuller for a 16-yard gain Thursday against the Chicago Bears.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Should get playing time Thursday Eason is expected to play in Thursday's preseason game against the Bears following news that Drew Lock will be out after testing positive for COVID-19, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The A...

Impact Geno Smith and Drew Lock took all the snaps during the team's first preseason game as they compete for the starting job. Eason isn't in the competition, but he'll get a chance to showcase his skills during Thursday's exhibition matchup. While he has a big arm and a 6-foot-6, 227-pound frame, Eason has been unable to get on the field through his first two seasons in the league, as the 2020 fourth-round pick has handled just five offensive snaps in the regular season. A strong performance in Thursday's game could keep him in the backup quarterback conversation, either in Seattle or elsewhere.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'It's about being ready': Jacob Eason stays positive while on the outside of Seahawks QB battle Jacob Eason is well aware that his role in the Seahawks' Drew Lock-Gino Smith QB competition is a peripheral, supportive one — but he’s embr...

AUGUST 12, 2022 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Seahawks Work Out Free Agent QB James Morgan With Drew Lock and Geno Smith battling for the starting job, Seattle appears to have interest in bringing in competition for Jacob Eason.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Geno Smith has early lead over Drew Lock in Seahawks' QB race

The Seattle Seahawks' QB competition is wide open. Will they keep their current depth chart intact or seek a trade?

JUNE 4, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Geno Smith has early lead over Drew Lock in Seahawks' QB race

Likely aiming for backup duties Eason is expected to compete for the backup quarterback job after Seattle didn't draft a quarterback in the 2022 NFL Draft, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Washington product was picked by the Colts in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, but he has thrown just five regular-season passes. Drew Lock and Geno Smith are expected to be the main candidates for the starting quarterback job, and Eason likely would need to overperform to have a true shot at the starting gig. However, Eason is a prototypical quarterback, as he stands at 6-foot-6, 227 pounds and has a cannon for an arm. It wouldn't be surprising if the Seahawks kept him around as the No. 3 quarterback with hopes the 24-year-old can develop into a suitable NFL quarterback.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks check plenty of boxes with nine selections in draft

The Seattle Seahawks wrapped up a straightforward draft that included nine picks and no crazy surprises

MAY 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Seahawks face critical draft beginning with No. 9 selection

For the better part of a decade, the first-round of the NFL draft has proved to be rather boring for the Seattle Seahawks

APRIL 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Seahawks re-sign QB Geno Smith at start of offseason program

The Seattle Seahawks have re-signed quarterback Geno Smith as the team begins its offseason program

APRIL 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Rams, Seahawks thin on inactives for COVID-affected showdown

The Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks had only six combined inactive players for their NFC West showdown thanks to two rosters depleted by COVID-19

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Not playing against Green Bay Eason (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Packers.

Impact With Russell Wilson (finger) returning to the starting role, Geno Smith has been demoted to the backup role and Eason is the odd man out in the quarterback pecking order. Eason is not likely to see the field any time soon unless both Wilson and Smith are unable to play.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor taking lead as Colts take center stage against Jets

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor has spent this week taking care of his body and counting down the days

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Active Sunday Eason will be active Sunday against the Jaguars.

Impact Eason was claimed off waivers from the Colts on Oct. 20. He was inactive in Monday's contest against the Saints, but will now serve as Geno Smith's backup. Eason replaced an injured Carson Wentz in Week 2 against the Rams and completed two of five passes for 25 yards and an interception.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks notes: Jacob Eason takes over backup quarterback role vs. Jaguars As Jake Luton wasn't signed off the practice squad, that leaves the former Lake Stevens standout to backup Geno Smith on Sunday.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Inactive Monday Eason will be inactive Monday against the Saints.

Impact Eason was just claimed off waivers from the Colts on Oct. 20. He's an option to be the backup to Geno Smith while Russell Wilson (finger) is out, but he's likely not familiar enough with the playbook at this point to step up if something were to happen to Smith. In the meantime, Jake Luton has been elevated from the practice squad the past two games to serve as the No. 2 QB.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Eason On Coming Home: "It's A Really Unique And Special Opportunity" - Jacob Eason Friday Press Conference Seahawks quarterback Jacob Eason meets with media on October 22, discussing how it feels to come back home to Seattle, his excitement to joi...

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Seahawks claim ex-Colts QB Jacob Eason off waivers

The Seattle Seahawks claimed quarterback Jacob Eason off waivers adding another QB to the roster while Russell Wilson is out following finger surgery

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Lands in Seattle The Seahawks claimed Eason off waivers from the Colts on Wednesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact After losing his spot in Indianapolis' quarterback room when Sam Ehlinger (knee) was reinstated from injured reserve Tuesday, Eason quickly found a new home in the Pacific Northwest. At least for the time being, Eason will slot in as the No. 2 option on the depth chart behind Geno Smith, though Seattle could elevate Jake Luton from the practice squad ahead of Monday's game against the Saints if the Seahawks want to give Eason more time to get familiar with the playbook. Seattle presumably will evaluate Eason in practices over the next several weeks before deciding whether he's worth keeping around once Russell Wilson (finger) returns from IR later in the season.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'Jacob Eason, we hardly knew ya': Twitter reacts to Colts releasing quarterback The Jacob Eason era, which began with plenty of promise\u00a0in Indianapolis, might be over.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM

Colts release former backup quarterback, fourth-round pick Jacob Eason Eason threw 5 passes in relief of an injured Carson Wentz and was replaced by Brett Hundley

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM

Colts activate Sam Ehlinger, waive Jacob Eason in flurry of roster moves Colts activated QB Sam Ehlinger and waived QB Jacob Eason among a flurry of roster moves.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Colts Activate Sam Ehlinger From Injured Reserve, Place Parris Campbell On Injured Reserve, Elevate Michael Badgley To 53-Man Roster From Practice Squad, Waive Jacob Eason The Colts also released defensive tackle Chris Williams and placed safety Jordan Lucas and cornerback Marvell Tell III on the practice squad...

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • COLTS.COM

Sitting again Monday Eason (coach's decision) is listed as inactive Monday at Baltimore.

Impact Eason was active but didn't play in the season opener, but when pressed into action for an injured Carson Wentz in Week 2, he didn't fare well, completing two of five passes for 25 yards and one interception. Wentz hasn't missed any game action in the meantime, but Brett Hundley and not Eason has been the active backup QB for what is now three contests in a row. Eason seems poised to be a healthy scratch for as long as Wentz and Hundley are healthy and available, though Sam Ehlinger (knee) could throw a wrench into the plan at No. 2 if he's able to return from IR.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brissett won't have revenge in mind when Dolphins host Colts

Jacoby Brissett used to play for the New England Patriots, so it seemed logical to inquire whether he was picking Tom Brady or Bill Belichick this weekend in their ballyhooed match...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Demotion on the horizon? Brett Hundley will be the backup quarterback behind Carson Wentz on Sunday, which leaves Eason's future in question, Mike Wells of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hundley was elevated ahead of Week 3 and operated as the backup behind a banged up Wentz (ankle). It's unclear if the Colts plan to demote Eason to the practice squad, or if they will elect to keep all three quarterbacks on the 53-man roster. Either way, Eason's future in Indy doesn't look bright. The 23-year-old completed two of his five passes for 25 yards and threw an interception after replacing Wentz with two minutes remaining in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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