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Emergency QB3 for Week 16 Wolford (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Vikings' emergency third quarterback against the Giants on Sunday.

Impact As the emergency third quarterback, Wolford is prohibited from playing Sunday unless both J.J. McCarthy and Max Brosmer were to leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Serving as emergency QB Wolford (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday Night Football against the Cowboys, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

Impact The quarterback was elevated to the active roster for Minnesota's Week 13 matchup with Seattle with J.J. McCarthy sidelined due to a concussion. Last week, though, McCarthy returned, moving Wolford to the emergency role behind McCarthy and Max Brosmer. It's a role he'll play again Sunday night.

DECEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as emergency QB in Week 14 Wolford (coach's decision) is inactive and will be Minnesota's emergency third quarterback against Washington on Sunday, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

Impact Wolford was elevated to the active roster last weekend and worked as Minnesota's No. 2 QB with J.J. McCarthy (concussion) sidelined. The Vikings then signed Wolford to the active roster Saturday, but with McCarthy out of concussion protocol, the former is inactive against the Commanders. In order for Wolford to be eligible to take the field Sunday, both McCarthy and No. 2 QB Max Brosmer would need to exit the contest due to injury, illness or ejection.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Signs to active roster The Vikings signed Wolford to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Commanders.

Impact Wolford was elevated to the active roster for Week 13 against the Seahawks as a backup for Max Brosmer in the absence of starter J.J. McCarthy. With McCarthy and Brosmer once again healthy for Week 14, it seems the Vikings organization felt they had a roster spot available to commit to depth in the quarterback room.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 6 • VIKINGS.COM

Reverts to practice squad Wolford reverted to the Vikings' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Wolford was elevated to the Vikings' active roster for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, when he served as Minnesota's backup quarterback behind Max Brosmer due to the absence of J.J. McCarthy (concussion). Wolford didn't up playing during Sunday's 26-0 loss, and with McCarthy expected to clear the league's concussion protocol, the former is unlikely to be elevated to the Vikings' active roster for their Week 14 clash against the Commanders.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from practice squad The Vikings elevated Wolford from the practice squad to their active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus the Seahawks.

Impact Wolford will now have a chance to play in his first regular-season game since the 2022 campaign. The 30-year-old will serve as the backup quarterback behind Max Brosmer, as J.J. McCarthy is out with a concussion.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

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Moving to Minnesota The Vikings signed Wolford to their practice squad Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact The 30-year-old from Wake Forest failed to make the Jaguars' initial 53-man roster in late August, but he's since found work in Minnesota. Wolford's last in-game NFL action came with the Rams in 2022, completing 38 of 62 pass attempts for 390 yards, three interceptions and one touchdown over three appearances.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Jags The Jaguars released Wolford on Monday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Wolford didn't get much run during the preseason, completing nine of 17 passes for 118 yards while adding four carries for 25 yards across three games. He ended the 2024 regular season as the Jaguars' practice squad quarterback and could remain in Jacksonville in the same role.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 13 • JACKSONVILLE.COM

Staying in Jacksonville Wolford signed a contract with the Jaguars on Monday.

Impact Wolford joined Jacksonville's practice squad in December of last year, after stints with the Buccaneers and Rams. The 29-year-old will now have the opportunity to earn a backup role behind Trevor Lawrence during the Jaguars' offseason programs.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 4, 2024 • Associated Press

Joins Jags' practice squad Jacksonville signed Wolford to its practice squad Tuesday.

Impact Wolford was cut by Tampa Bay prior to the start of the regular season, but he's now getting another opportunity with a different team. With Trevor Lawrence (concussion) uncertain to play again this season, it makes sense that the Jaguars are looking to add depth at quarterback.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Tampa Bay Wolford was released by the Buccaneers on Tuesday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact The quarterback suffered a rib injury during the preseason and was unable to beat out Kyle Trask for the backup role behind Baker Mayfield. Wolford last saw regular-season action in 2022 with the Rams.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Tampa Bay Wolford was released by the Buccaneers on Tuesday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets over injury Wolford (ribs) practiced Monday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Wolford left in the fourth quarter of Saturday's exhibition loss to the Jaguars after taking a hit that resulted in a roughing the passer call. The Wake Forest product's return to the field Monday will help keep him in the running for the No. 2 role at QB behind Baker Mayfield, although Kyle Trask is considered the frontrunner for the job.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hurts ribs in second preseason game Wolford suffered a rib injury during Saturday's exhibition loss to Jacksonville, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Baker Mayfield didn't suit up for the contest, leaving Kyle Trask to play the first half and Wolford to handle the second. The latter couldn't complete the fourth quarter, as he was injured on a roughing the passer penalty with less than two minutes remaining, resulting in Trask reentering the game. Head coach Todd Bowles said after the matchup that he isn't sure how severe Wolford's injury is, but if the QB needs to miss the team's final exhibition game next Friday against Miami, his outside chance of unseating Trask for the backup role behind Mayfield could come to an end. As it is, Trask had the better performance Saturday, completing 12 of 19 pass attempts for 108 yards and a touchdown and adding one rush for four yards on the ground while Wolford completed just 7 of 14 pass attempts for 52 yards with no scores.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still has shot at No. 2 job Wolford remains in a close competition with Kyle Trask for the No. 2 quarterback job, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact Wolford was the presumptive No. 3 quarterback throughout the offseason and heading into the first preseason contest, but the veteran journeyman played well throughout the second half of the exhibition win over the Bengals on Saturday night. Wolford spent some late-season time on the Buccaneers' practice squad in 2023, but with both him and Trask starting from scratch in new coordinator Liam Coen's scheme this offseason, it seems Wolford is doing enough to give himself a chance at the primary backup job.

AUGUST 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still has shot at No. 2 job Wolford remains in a close competition with Kyle Trask for the No. 2 quarterback job, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact Wolford was the presumptive No. 3 quarterback heading into the Buccaneers' first preseason contest, but the veteran journeyman played well during the second half of the exhibition win over the Bengals on Saturday night. Wolford spent time on the Buccaneers' practice squad in 2023, but with both him and Trask starting from scratch in new coordinator Liam Coen's scheme this offseason, it seems Wolford is doing enough to give himself a chance at the primary backup job.

AUGUST 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Strong work in second half Saturday Wolford completed 12 of 18 passes for 131 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in the Buccaneers' 17-14 preseason win over the Bengals on Saturday night. He also rushed twice...

Impact Wolford played the entire second half after Kyle Trask started and handled the first two quarters. Wolford led the Buccaneers to a field goal on his first drive and subsequently helmed an eight-play, 69-yard march late in the fourth quarter that culminated in a Ramon Jefferson three-yard go-ahead touchdown run. Wolford again profiles as a serviceable No. 3 quarterback heading into the 2024 campaign, and he should continue to see a solid allotment of playing time across the final two preseason games.

AUGUST 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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