Sam Howell - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Operating as No. 3 QB in Week 17 Howell (coach's decision) is inactive but operating as the Eagles' emergency third quarterback Sunday versus the Bills.

Impact Howell will once again serve as the team's No. 3 option at QB in Week 17. The 25-year-old will only be able to enter the game if both Jalen Hurts and Tanner McKee are sidelined.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Week 17: Stats and Storylines for 5 Games on FOX

The NFL on FOX Week 17 slate has give games, including a potential Super Bowl preview on "America's Game of the Week."

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Week 17: Stats and Storylines for 5 Games on FOX

Emergency QB for Week 16 Howell (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Eagles' emergency third quarterback for Saturday's game against the Commanders.

Impact Howell continues to operate as Philadelphia's emergency No. 3 quarterback. He'll only be eligible to take the field Saturday in the event that both Jalen Hurts and Tanner McKee are forced out of the game.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Emergency QB for Week 15 Howell (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Eagles' emergency third quarterback against the Raiders on Sunday, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.

Impact As the emergency QB3, Howell is not allowed to play Sunday unless both Jalen Hurts and Tanner McKee were to leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Week 15 Preview: Stats and Storylines for 7 FOX Sports Games

FOX has a massive seven-game slate this Sunday, headlined by Lions vs. Rams.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Week 15 Preview: Stats and Storylines for 7 FOX Sports Games

Operating as emergency QB Howell (coach's decision) is inactive but operating as the Eagles' emergency third quarterback for Monday night's contest against the Chargers.

Impact Howell is set to serve as the team's No. 3 option at QB behind starter Jalen Hurts and backup Tanner McKee, a role he's operated in throughout the season. Howell has yet to appear in a regular-season game, and both Hurts and McKee would have to be sidelined for him to do so in Week 14.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Emergency QB3 for Week 13 Howell (coach's decision) is inactive for Friday's game against the Bears.

Impact Howell will be available as the emergency QB3 only if Jalen Hurts and Tanner McKee are unable to play. Howell has yet to appear in a regular-season contest this season.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

2025 NFL Thanksgiving Games: Best Turkey Day Memory For All 6 Teams Since 2000

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NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

2025 NFL Thanksgiving Games: Best Turkey Day Memory For All 6 Teams Since 2000

Emergency QB for Week 12 Howell (coach's decision) is inactive but serving as the Eagles' emergency third quarterback against the Cowboys on Sunday.

Impact Howell is not permitted to play Sunday unless both Jalen Hurts and Tanner McKee were to leave the game due to injury, illness or suspension. Howell has yet to play in a regular-season game this year.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Familiar role for SNF Howell (coach's decision) is inactive but operating as the Eagles' emergency third quarterback versus the Lions on Sunday Night Football.

Impact Howell will once again operate as the No. 3 QB in Week 11, and he'd only enter the game if Jalen Hurts and Tanner McKee are forced out. The 25-year-old has yet to appear in a regular-season contest this year.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Emergency QB for MNF Howell (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Eagles' emergency third quarterback against the Packers on Monday.

Impact Howell is restricted from entering Monday's game unless Jalen Hurts and Tanner McKee were both removed due to injury, illness or ejection. Howell has not appeared in a single regular-season game in 2025.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles activate linebacker Nolan Smith from injured reserve before MNF game with Packers

Linebacker Nolan Smith is joining the list of additions to the Philadelphia Eagles’ defense for their Monday night game with the Green Bay Packers

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Emergency third QB for Week 8 Howell (coach's decision) is inactive but will be available as the Eagles' emergency third quarterback against the Giants on Sunday.

Impact As the emergency third quarterback, Howell is prohibited from playing in Week 8 unless Jalen Hurts and Tanner McKee are both removed from Sunday's game due to injury, illness or ejection.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Emergency QB again Howell is inactive (coach's decision) but will be available as the emergency third quarterback Sunday against the Vikings.

Impact The 25-year-old has regularly filled that role this season since initially opening the campaign as Jalen Hurts' primary backup. Howell has yet to see game action while Tanner McKee continues to serve as Philadelphia's No. 2 quarterback.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Operating as emergency QB Howell (coach's decision) is inactive but available as Philadelphia's emergency third quarterback Thursday night versus New York.

Impact Howell will once again operate as the No. 3 quarterback in Week 6, and he'll only be eligible to enter the game if both Jalen Hurts and Tanner McKee go down with injuries. Howell has yet to appear in a regular-season game since being traded to Philadelphia in August.

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Emergency third QB again Howell (coach's decision) is inactive but available as the Eagles' emergency third quarterback against the Broncos on Sunday.

Impact For a second straight week, Howell will serve as the No. 3 QB behind Jalen Hurts and Tanner McKee. Howell was the primary backup for the first games of the season while McKee was recovering from a broken thumb. Howell can only see the field if both Hurts and McKee leave Sunday's contest due to injury.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Emergency third QB on Sunday Howell (coach's decision) is inactive but available as the Eagles' emergency third quarterback Sunday in Tampa Bay.

Impact Howell served as Philadelphia's backup signal-caller to Jalen Hurts in the first three games of the season with Tanner McKee recovering from a broken thumb. Now that McKee can handle the No. 2 role, Howell will move to No. 3 and only see if the field if both Hurts and McKee leave Sunday's contest due to injury.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Week 2 Preview, Stats, Storylines for Five-Game FOX Slate

We preview this weekend's five NFL games on FOX Sports, including a Super Bowl rematch between the Eagles and Chiefs.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Week 2 Preview, Stats, Storylines for Five-Game FOX Slate

Expected to be QB2 Howell is expected to serve as the Eagles' QB2 for Thursday night's Week 1 opener against the Cowboys, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Tanner McKee has a hand injury and isn't expected to be ready to back up Jalen Hurts for Week 1. Howell was acquired from the Vikings in late-August.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

New Eagles QB Sam Howell speaks on potentially backing up Jalen Hurts in Week 1 Howell says he'll be ready to go if Tanner McKee isn't available Week 1 vs. Dallas

AUGUST 29, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Eagles Players Press Conferences: August 27, 2025 Hear from the following Eagles players: DT Gabe Hall, QB Sam Howell (6:10), T Fred Johnson (13:29) and WR Darius Cooper (20:57)

AUGUST 27, 2025 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Kenny Pickett, Sam Howell Both Make Dubious NFL History One Day Apart Sam Howell and Kenny Pickett have both been traded three times in their first four NFL seasons, the only two players to do that in 30 years.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • SI.COM

Tommy DeVito is one of many quarterbacks released as teams trim rosters to 53 players

Tommy DeVito is the latest quarterback looking for a new team

AUGUST 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Around the league | Coming off a lost season, 49ers' Super Bowl window could reopen Brock Purdy: ‘We have the team to go win it all'. Plus, notes on the Browns' QB situation, Jayden Daniels's rise, the Sam Howell trade and m...

AUGUST 25, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Nick Sirianni, Eagles release a QB after trading for Sam Howell: Updated depth chart behind Jalen Hurts Only a day after trading for Sam Howell, Nick Sirianni and the Philadelphia Eagles decided which quarterback to let go as Jalen Hurts alread...

AUGUST 25, 2025 • BOLAVIP.COM

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