Kurt Benkert - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Rejoins practice squad Benkert was signed to the 49ers' practice squad Tuesday.

Impact Benkert was cut from the 49ers' practice squad Wednesday, but the team has brought him back into the fold. The 27-year-old will likely have a hard time seeing the 53-man roster unless San Francisco suffers another injury at quarterback.

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Heading to San Fran The 49ers signed Benkert to their practice squad Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact Benkert was among many other QBs to workout for the 49ers on Tuesday, but the team apparently didn't need long to decide who would provide added depth at the position. Following the season-ending ankle injury suffered by starter Trey Lance on Sunday against Seattle, the 27-year-old is in line to serve as San Francisco's No. 3 quarterback behind Jimmy Garoppolo and Brock Purdy moving forward. Benkert logged time with the Falcons and Packers, but he has yet to attempt an NFL pass.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Signs new contract with Packers The Packers signed Benkert to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.

Impact The quarterback spent the 2021 season on the practice squad while operating as the Packers' third option at his position behind Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love. Benkert has yet to attempt a pass in the NFL, but he will now compete for an active roster spot in 2022, when he could be the primary backup to Love if Rodgers goes elsewhere or retires.

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Reverts to practice squad Benkert reverted to the Packers' practice squad on Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Benkert served as Green Bay's backup quarterback in the absence of Jordan Love (illness) for the team's Week 14 win over Chicago. He did hit the field, but only to kneel down twice to close out the contest.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Elevated to active roster Benkert was elevated from the Packers' practice squad to their active roster Tuesday as a replacement for Jordan Love (COVID-19 protocols).

Impact Jordan Love tested positive for the virus and was placed in protocols Monday, opening up an opportunity for Benkert to join the active roster. With Aaron Rodgers dealing with a fractured toe, Benkert may be in line to take most of the first-team reps during practice. However, Rodgers is still expected to be the starter while Benkert operates as the backup on game day. Green Bay also signed quarterback Danny Etling to the practice squad as an emergency option.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Activated from the COVID-19 list Benkert was activated from the Packers' practice squad COVID-19 list Monday.

Impact Benkert was placed on the COVID-19 list on Nov. 2. With Aaron Rodgers also now healthy and Blake Bortles cut from the practice squad, Benkert will return as third in line at quarterback for the Packers.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • Associated Press

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NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Won't be eligible Week 9 Benkert (illness) was placed on the Packers' practice squad COVID-19/reserve list Tuesday after testing positive for the virus, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Benkert and starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers (illness) have both tested positive and are set to miss Sunday's contest against the Chiefs, so Green Bay will need to sign another option to serve as its backup signal-caller Week 9. Jordan Love will draw his first career start Sunday in place of Rodgers.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Put on practice squad COVID-19 list Benkert (undisclosed) was moved to the Packers' practice squad COVID-19/reserve list Tuesday.

Impact The reserve quarterback will have to clear the league's protocols before returning to practice. It is not yet known if he tested positive for the virus or if he was deemed to have been in close contact with someone who did.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inked to practice squad The Packers signed Benkert to the practice squad Wednesday, Howard Balzer of SI.com reports.

Impact Benkert logged a solid preseason in Green Bay, but he never had a real chance to beat our 2020 first-round pick Jordan Love for the No. 2 spot. Instead, he will get a chance to continue his development with the Packers on the scout team.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Packers Benkert was waived by the Packers on Tuesday, Paul Bretl of CheeseheadTV reports.

Impact Benkert made a strong case for a spot on the Packers' roster, but the Packers are comfortable heading into Week 1 with only Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love at the quarterback position. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the team is planning to offer him a spot on the practice squad if he passes through waivers unclaimed.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes final case for roster spot Benkert completed 7 of 11 passes for 61 yards in Saturday's exhibition finale against the Bills.

Impact Benkert did not stand out in Saturday's contest, but he did play well enough to keep his hopes of earning a roster spot alive. Should he make the cut, he will open the season as the Packers' third quarterback. If he does not, he could be claimed off waivers by another team, or would likely land a spot on the Packers' practice squad.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 26, 2021 • Associated Press

Guaranteed for action Sunday Coach Matt LaFleur said Benkert "will definitely play" in Sunday's preseason finale against Buffalo, regardless of the availability of Jordan Love (shoulder), Ryan Wood of the Gree...

Impact Benkert's playing time will be determined in large part by Love's availability, however. If Love is cleared to suit up, he stands to stay in for the first half, and potentially into the third quarter, at which point Benkert would enter the contest as a relief option. If Love can't go, however, Benkert would draw the start while Jacob Dolegala operates as his backup.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Gets it done in preseason start Benkert completed 18 of 25 passes for 151 yards in Saturday's preseason game against the Jets. He added four carries for six yards and tossed a touchdown pass, but also threw an in...

Impact With the Packers' top two quarterbacks, Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love (shoulder) out of uniform Saturday, Benkert started the game and wound up playing all but one series. His numbers weren't stellar, but he did show some poise and more than held his own. Benkert will not challenge Love for the backup spot as long as Love is healthy, but he has shown enough during training camp for the Packers to consider giving him a roster spot.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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