Shedeur Sanders is 39th Browns Starting QB in 21st Century; Here Are First 38
Shedeur Sanders will be the 39th starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns in the 21st century. Here are the first 38.NOVEMBER 19 • FOX SPORTS
JEFF DRISKEL #15 - QUARTERBACK - ARIZONA CARDINALS
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Joins Cardinals' practice squad Arizona signed Driskel to the practice squad Thursday, Zach Gershman of the team's official site reports.
Impact Driskel will offer competition for Kedon Slovis, currently the No. 2 quarterback behind Jacoby Brissett with Kyler Murray (foot) on IR for at least four games. Across the first five weeks of the regular season Driskel resided on the Raiders' practice squad, but he wasn't elevated for a single game with the team. He last drew an NFL start for the Browns in 2023, a Week 18 loss to Cincinnati in which Driskel threw for 166 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions.
NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Let go by Las Vegas The Raiders cut Driskel from the practice squad Wednesday.
Impact The move makes room on the Raiders' practice squad for linebacker Jamin Davis. Driskel was signed to Las Vegas' practice squad Sept. 1 but was not elevated to the active roster for any of the first five games of the regular season, and he'll now be on the lookout for his next opportunity.
OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Raiders sign LB Jon Rhattigan to the active roster, LB Jamin Davis to the practice squad Additionally, the team released quarterback Jeff Driskel from the practice squad.
OCTOBER 8 • RAIDERS.COM
Picked up by Las Vegas The Raiders signed Driskel to their practice squad Monday, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Driskel's most recent NFL start came with the Browns in 2023, when he threw for 166 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions in a Week 18 loss to the Bengals. He gives the Raiders extra depth at quarterback with Aidan O'Connell (wrist) and Kenny Pickett (hamstring) riddled by injuries to begin the regular season.
SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Set as emergency QB again Sunday Driskel (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday and will serve as Washington's emergency third quarterback versus Philadelphia in the NFC Championship Game, Zach Selby of the Command...
Impact Driskel has been the emergency QB throughout most of the season for the Commanders. The journeyman backup appeared in one game this season when he took one offensive snap Week 2 versus the Giants. He'll only be eligible to enter Sunday's game if both starting quarterback Jayden Daniels and primary backup Marcus Mariota are forced out with injury, illness or ejection.
JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Serving as emergency QB vs. Lions Driskel (coach's decision) is inactive Saturday and will serve as Washington's emergency third quarterback against Detroit in the NFC divisional round, Zach Selby of the Commanders...
Impact This is a familiar role for Driskel, as he has consistently been inactive as Washington's emergency QB on gamedays. He's gotten into only one contest on the campaign, taking one offensive snap as the backup to Jayden Daniels in Week 2. Driskel won't be able to enter Saturday's playoff contest unless both Daniels and Marcus Mariota become unable to play due to injury, illness or ejection.
JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Emergency third QB again Week 18 Driskel (coach's decision) is inactive and serving as Washington's emergency third quarterback Sunday versus the Cowboys, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
Impact Driskel has consistently worked as the Commanders' emergency QB on game days this season, and he's logged just one snap (in Week 2 against the Giants) on the campaign. As usual, Driskel will be able to enter Sunday's matchup only if No. 1 QB Jayden Daniels and No. 2 QB Marcus Mariota are unable to play due to injury, illness, or ejection.
JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Bailey Zappe to start Browns' season finale. He's 4th QB this season and team's 40th since 1999
Bailey Zappe will be quarterback No. 4 and No. 40 for the BrownsJANUARY 2 • Associated Press
Emergency QB for Week 17 Driskel (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday night's game against Atlanta.
Impact Driskell will serve as the Commanders' emergency quarterback Sunday. That means he will only be allowed to see the field if Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota were to exit the game due to injury, illness or ejection.
DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Available as emergency QB Driskel (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints.
Impact The quarterback can only enter the contest if starter Jayden Daniels and backup Marcus Mariota can't continue to play. Driskel has played on one offensive snap this season.
DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Emergency QB vs. Tennessee Driskel (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
Impact Driskel will once again serve as the Commanders' emergency quarterback Sunday. He'll only see the field if starter Jayden Daniels and backup Marcus Mariota were both to suffer injuries.
DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Emergency QB for Week 12 Driskel (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against Dallas but will serve as Washington's emergency third quarterback.
Impact Driskel won't count against Washington's gameday roster limit but will be eligible to play if Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota both suffer injuries Sunday. Driskel has appeared in only one game this season, playing one snap during the Commanders' 21-18 win over the Giants in Week 2.
NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Emergency QB for Week 11 Drisker (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday night's game against Philadelphia, but he will serve as Washington's emergency third quarterback, Zach Selby of the Commanders'...
Impact As the emergency quarterback, Driskel will only see the field if starter Jayden Daniels and backup Marcus Mariota were both to be knocked out of Thursday's game due to injury. Driskel hasn't taken a snap on offense since Week 2 against the Giants.
NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Serving as emergency No. 3 QB again Driskel (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 9 matchup versus the Giants but will be available as Washington's emergency third quarterback, Zach Selby of the Commanders...
Impact It will be the third straight week that Driskel serves as Washington's emergency No. 3 QB. The veteran signal-caller can enter Sunday's contest against New York only if Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota are ruled out due to injury, illness or ejection.
NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Emergency QB for Week 8 Driskel (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against Chicago, but he will serve as Washington's emergency quarterback, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site repor...
Impact As the emergency quarterback, Driskel will not be eligible to see the field Sunday unless starter Jayden Daniels and backup Marcus Mariota were both injured.
OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Emergency quarterback for Week 7 Driskel (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers, but he will serve as the emergency quarterback.
Impact Driskel will be the Commanders' emergency quarterback Sunday, meaning he will only see the field if starter Jayden Daniels and backup Marcus Mariota are both injured.
OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Emergency option Driskel (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Browns, but he'll dress as the team's emergency No. 3 quarterback.
Impact Driskel will dress despite technically being inactive. However, he'll only be able to enter the game if Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota get injured.
OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Emergency option Driskel (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Browns, but he'll dress as the team's emergency No. 3 quarterback.
Impact Driskel will dress despite technically being inactive. However, he'll only be able to enter the game if Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota get injured.
OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Commanders put QB Marcus Mariota on injured reserve; Jeff Driskel to back up Jayden Daniels
The Washington Commanders have put veteran quarterback Marcus Mariota on injured reserveSEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • Associated Press
Joe Giles-Harris intercepts the Jeff Driskel pass vs. Washington Commanders Joe Giles-Harris intercepts the Jeff Driskel pass vs. Washington Commanders.
AUGUST 26, 2024 • PATRIOTS.COM
Driskel on Daniels - 'Impressive, Smart Player!' Washington Commanders backup quarterback Jeff Driskel has highlighted what has made rookie Jayden Daniels such a force in his first offseaso...
AUGUST 25, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM
Jayden Daniels says it's 'not a problem' not to be named the Commanders' starting QB yet
Jayden Daniels says he is not bothered by Dan Quinn not yet naming him the Washington Commanders' starting quarterbackJULY 26, 2024 • Associated Press
Ex-Notre Dame and Wake Forest QB Sam Hartman signs with the Washington Commanders
The Washington Commanders have signed former Notre Dame and Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman among 11 undrafted free agentsAPRIL 29, 2024 • Associated Press
Commanders sign journeyman quarterback Jeff Driskel
The Washington Commanders have signed journeyman quarterback Jeff DriskelAPRIL 1, 2024 • Associated Press
