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Cardinals expect Kyler Murray, once healthy, to be electric in revamped offense

Seven months removed from ACL surgery, Arizona QB Kyler Murray isn't sure of his return date. Whenever it is, his teammates can't wait.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Cardinals expect Kyler Murray, once healthy, to be electric in revamped offense

NFL odds: Teams with best odds to have worst record, land 2024 No. 1 pick

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JULY 14, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

NFL odds: Teams with best odds to have worst record, land 2024 No. 1 pick

With Kyler Murray out with ACL injury, what's the QB plan for Cardinals?

Kyler Murray could miss half the 2023 season or more, so who will line up under center for Arizona? Here are six potential QB options.

MAY 19, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

With Kyler Murray out with ACL injury, what's the QB plan for Cardinals?

Cardinals to sign QB Jeff Driskel Driskel had a tryout earlier in the week. He will give the Cardinals three QBs for offseason practices as Kyler Murray recovers from his tor...

APRIL 15, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Decreased usage in finale Driskel completed two of two passes for 13 yards and had three carries for seven yards in a 32-31 win over the Colts in Week 18.

Impact Driskel, who was part of a quarterback share with Davis Mills over the final five games, had his fewest amount of snaps (six) in the season finale. The gimmick worked as a surprise factor the first week but was less effective in the following weeks. He heads to free agency after completing 14 of 20 passes for 108 yards and a touchdown. Driskel also ran the ball 20 times for 75 yards. The Texans used him in the backfield and at tight end during his two seasons in Houston, and that position versatility could be attractive.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still part of gameplan Driskel completed three of four passes for nine yards and ran twice for seven yards in Sunday's 31-3 loss to the Jaguars in Week 17.

Impact Offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton continued to work the two-quarterback system with Driskel and Davis Mills, which yielded good results Week 14 when the Texans nearly upset the Cowboys, but the surprise factor waned in successive weeks. As Jacksonville built a 28-0 lead, Houston averaged 2.1 yards per play with Driskel under center compared to 4.9 yards with Mills, per Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle. Neither Driskel nor Mills were effective, and it appears the organization will be looking for a quarterback in the draft.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still in mix at QB Driskel completed three of four passes for 40 yards, gained two yards on two carries and caught his lone target for four yards in Saturday's 19-14 win over the Titans.

Impact Driskel was once again in the mix at quarterback and sometimes in a two-quarterback system along with Davis Mills. Offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton ditched the even split between the two that was deployed two weeks ago against Dallas, but Driskel continues to spot in at times to keep defenses guessing.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Texans improve, but come up short as skid reaches 9 games

The Houston Texans haven’t been embarrassing in their past two games as they were the previous two

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Cedes most work to Mills Driskel completed two of four passes for eight yards and rushed four times for eight yards in the Texans' 30-24 overtime loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.

Impact Driskel once again worked in conjunction with Davis Mills at quarterback, but the latter put up 24 pass attempts to Driskel's four. The versatile signal-caller appears likely to continue to cede the majority of passing work to Mills in a Week 16 road battle versus the Titans on Saturday afternoon.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs can clinch AFC West crown with win over Texans

Kansas City can clinch its seventh straight AFC West title with a win over the lowly Houston Texans on Sunday

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Watchlist for Week 16: Streaming targets, free agent sleepers include Dare Ogunbowale, Hunter Renfrow, Jordan Mason, and Jeff Driskel The fantasy playoffs are upon us, and injuries seem to be as prevalent as ever. Depth often translates to championships, so get out ahead of...

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Sources: Texans Signing Jeff Driskel To 53-Man Roster Houston Texans sticking with two quarterback system heading into Sunday’s game against Kansas City Chiefs after effective strategy in loss t...

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Signed to active roster The Texans signed Driskel to their 53-man roster Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact Houston had already exhausted its three elevations for Driskel from the practice squad, so the team needed to give him a permanent roster spot in order for him to be eligible to play again this season. Though he served as the backup to Davis Mills in the team Week 14 loss to the Cowboys, Driskel ended up splitting work with the starter. Driskel was on the field for 33 snaps and was primarily used as a rushing threat, recording seven carries for 36 yards while completing four of six pass attempts for 48 yards and a touchdown. According to Wilson, the Texans are expected to maintain a two-quarterback system Week 15 against the Chiefs, so Driskel may have some value in deeper leagues that start two signal-callers or have a superflex spot.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts back to practice squad Driskel reverted to Houston's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Driskel was activated from the practice squad for the third time this season Week 14. After being used sparingly as a third-down rusher in the first two games of the season, the 29-year-old played the exact same number of snaps (33) as quarterback Davis Mills, as Kyle Allen was ruled a healthy scratch. Driskel continued to play a role as a rushing threat with seven carries for 36 yards while also going 4-for-6 passing for 38 yards. This included a 28-yard touchdown connection to wide receiver Amari Rodgers. With Driskel no longer eligible to be activated from the practice squad this season, he'll now require a permanent spot on the active roster to continue suiting up for Houston. According to Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle, coach Lovie Smith indicated that he's currently unsure if the team will carry three quarterbacks or not moving forward, though he did say the team can't let its roster restrictions "stop us from fielding our best 48 players this week." Therefore, it's possible Driskel could play a similar role if Allen or Mills are ruled a healthy scratch versus Kansas City on Sunday, Dec. 18.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Texans play better but can't finish in loss to Cowboys

The Houston Texans did a lot of good things Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Splits snaps with Mills Driskel completed four of six passes for 38 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-23 loss to the Cowboys. He added 36 rushing yards on seven carries.

Impact The Texans split the playing time under center between Davis Mills and Driskel, and each was on the field for 33 snaps. The plan caught Dallas off guard and worked early, but the Cowboys' defense made the necessary adjustments as the game wore on. Driskel was on the field for a key series late in the game -- the Texans took over at the Cowboys' four-yard line following a takeaway with a chance to go up by two scores, but they didn't have Dameon Pierce (ankle) available. A three-yard pass completion to Chris Moore that came up just short of the goal line and two ineffective Rex Burkhead carries preceded what appeared to be Driskel turning the wrong way on a fourth-and-goal bootleg, and the Cowboys stopped him from scoring. While the drive will be the topic of post-game debate, it overshadowed what had been been Houston's most productive offensive showing in four games, a result that could keep Driskel involved in the game plan in Week 15 against Kansas City.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

QB Jeff Driskel recaps Houston Texans vs. Dallas Cowboys, Week 14 | Press Conference

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Texans throw wrinkle at Cowboys, can't close in 27-23 loss

The Houston Texans declared their intention to go back to Davis Mills as the starting quarterback

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Cowboys score late to avoid major upset, beat Texans 27-23

Ezekiel Elliott scored the go-ahead touchdown with 41 seconds remaining, and the Dallas Cowboys avoided a major upset with a 27-23 victory over the hapless Houston Texans

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Texans Insert QB Jeff Driskel As Part Of Cowboys Game Plan Athletic Houston Texans backup quarterback Jeff Driskel saw some action Sunday as part of the team’s game plan, not a benching of quarterbac...

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Jumps up from practice squad Houston elevated Driskel to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's contest versus Dallas.

Impact Driskel has not seen any action since being elevated from the Texans' practice squad for the first two games of the season. While the 6-foot-4 quarterback never attempted a pass over these appearances, he did tally two carries for 15 yards as a short-yardage dual threat while playing five offensive snaps. It's likely that Driskel could see similar usage Week 14 behind Davis Mills, who was restored to a starting role after being benched for Kyle Allen ahead of the Week 13 loss to the Browns.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play at Chicago Houston won't elevate Driskel from its practice squad for Week 3, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact It was previously reported by ProFootballNetwork.com's Aaron Wilson that the Texans were expected to elevate Driskel from their practice squad for Sunday's game at the Bears, but they'll instead roll with just starter Davis Mills and backup Kyle Allen. Driskel is eligible to be elevated from the practice squad one more time this season before he would need to be signed to the team's active roster in order to play.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be active Sunday Houston plans to elevate Driskel from its practice squad Saturday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact It would be the third consecutive week Driskel is active for the Texans and the last time he'd be eligible to be elevated from the practice squad before he would have to be signed to the team's active roster in order to suit up. He's played just four snaps through two weeks this year.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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