Bobby Wagner Signs $50 Million Deal W/ Rams ... After Seahawks Release
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Bobby Wagner is on the move, but he's staying close -- the future Hall of Fame linebacker is signing with the Los Angeles Rams after he was released by the Seahawks ... inking a 5-year, $50 million deal to stay in the NFC West.
The deal is massive ... and could end up being worth up to $65 MILLION, according to Adam Schefter.
Wagner was a mainstay in the middle of Seattle's defense ... and was one of the premier faces of the "Legion of Boom" as they went to three NFC Championship games and back-to-back Super Bowls.
Bobby finished his career in Seattle playing in 151 regular season games ... where he accumulated 1383 total tackles, 11 interceptions, and 23.5 sacks.
Last season, Wagner started all 16 games for the 'Hawks and had 170 tackles (93 solo, 77 combined), which was good for second on his team behind teammate Jordyn Brooks.
Bobby was a member of the Seahawks team in 2014 that defeated the Denver Broncos, 43-8, in Super Bowl 48 ... winning the franchise's only championship.
The 31-year-old eight-time Pro Bowler was released to free up cap space for the 'Hawks, who are rebuilding, but he's landed on his feet -- finding a new home with L.A.
The 10-year NFL veteran joins his ex-teammate, Russell Wilson, as the latest big name to part ways with the franchise as they do a complete overhaul of their squad.
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DK Metcalf Shocked By Russell Wilson Trade ... 'Never Thought He Was Gonna Leave Seattle'
DK Metcalf says he was blindsided by Russell Wilson's departure ... saying he never thought his QB would ever leave the Seattle Seahawks.
The star receiver opened up on the blockbuster trade on the "KG Certified" podcast this week ... saying he was told about the potential deal during a Gatorade shoot ... and an hour later, #3 was gone.
"I ain't heard from Pete [Carroll] until later that night and John [Schneider] because they were probably busy with phone calls and everything," Metcalf said.
Of course, Metcalf and Wilson -- who was traded to the Broncos earlier this month in exchange for picks and players -- had great chemistry on the field. Last season, the two connected for 12 touchdowns.
Considering how well they clicked on the field, Metcalf says he didn't see the move coming.
"I never thought he was gonna leave Seattle" ... adding, "I was in just in shock because I didn't think it was gonna happen."
What also hit home for Metcalf -- the release of linebacker Bobby Wagner, who was with the 'Hawks for 10 seasons.
"So, my mind was like 'All right, Russ gone, what do I do?' Later that night, Bobby gets cut ... and me and Bobby -- that was my guy."
"When he left, that hurt," Metcalf added. "That was my big brother."
With all the offseason blows, Metcalf feels he has to step up more than ever ... and become a leader for the Seattle Seahawks.
"It's my time in Seattle, now. That's the way I look at it."
Metcalf was a 2nd-round pick out of the 2019 draft ... and quickly became a star in Seattle with his size and speed. In three seasons, he's logged in 3,170 receiving yards and 29 TDs.
Only question is -- who's gonna throw to him now??
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Bobby Wagner On His Next Team ... 'I Just Want To Win'
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Bobby Wagner says he needs just one thing from his next team ... win games -- and do it ASAP.
The star linebacker -- who's been a coveted free agent since Seattle shockingly cut ties with him earlier this month -- told TMZ Sports out at LAX on Wednesday just before he visited with the Rams that getting W's was his top goal for his future team.
"I just want to win," Wagner said.
Of course, nobody's done more winning than the Rams in the last few months -- they earned a Super Bowl title and have crushed it in free agency.
When we asked Wagner about all of that -- the former Seahawk nodded his head and said, "Sounds good!"
Wagner has not publicly revealed a list of teams he's interested in or a deadline for potential decision -- but seems L.A. has a pretty good shot to land him.
Happy Birthday to #Seahawks LB @Bwagz
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) June 27, 2021 @NFL_DovKleiman
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7x Pro-Bowl
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We also asked Wagner about the blockbuster Tyreek Hill trade on Wednesday -- the one where the Chiefs sent the star to Miami for a bunch of draft picks -- and he was clearly shocked by it.
"It's interesting to get rid of somebody that good," Wagner said. "So, they must have a reason."
Wagner, though, said he expected the Chiefs to be just fine -- adding, "They still have some ballers over there."
Maybe they can add one more in Wagner before free agency ends???
Stay tuned ...
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Russell Wilson Drops Dime To Courtland Sutton ... In QB's First Video As Bronco
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Denver fans are going to love this ...
Russell Wilson is already building up serious chemistry with his new star receiver Courtland Sutton -- hitting the dude in stride for a huge TD pass in a workout in the quarterback's backyard on Tuesday.
The new Denver signal-caller just posted the vid -- his first-ever in Broncos gear -- and even though he's on a new squad, his arm certainly still looks the same.
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Watch the clip, Wilson fired off a 50-yard strike to Sutton, who came down with the ball while sliding into the endzone.
The two dapped up on the field after the play -- and following the training session, Russ was clearly hyped about his new teammate.
"Uh oh," Wilson wrote, adding a "😏" emoji.
Of course, the sight is going to make Seahawks fans cringe -- particularly after Seattle brass said in statements last week that it was Wilson who originally asked for a trade.
But, not like Denver cares. Congrats on the addition, Broncos!
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Joel McHale Crushed Over Russ Wilson Trade ... 'He's A Unicorn'
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Breaking up is hard to do -- just ask Seahawks super fan Joel McHale ... who's not doing so well after finding out his favorite team shipped away star quarterback Russell Wilson to the Broncos.
TMZ Sports spoke with McHale out at LAX on Friday afternoon -- just a couple days after his Seattle squad parted ways with Russ -- and the comedian told us he's been pretty down in the dumps over the trade.
"I'm just as surprised as you are," McHale said. "I thought he was staying. Clearly, I was wrong. That was shocking news."
Joel had previously told us he thought there was no way in hell the 'Hawks would deal Russ -- but now that they have, he said he's downright sad.
"He's one of the best ever," Joel said. "He's a unicorn."
But, Joel said he'd always remember the good memories Russ gave him ... and said he's still sure Seattle will erect a statue honoring the QB eventually.
As for his fandom going forward, Joel tells us he won't be rooting for the Broncos, and that Seattle will just fine without #3.
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Warren Moon I Doubt Kaepernick Gets 2nd NFL Chance ... Owners Don't Want Him
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Despite Colin Kaepernick's recent workouts, the chances of the QB getting signed are slim to none ... so says Warren Moon, who tells TMZ Sports he doubts NFL owners will give the ex-49ers star another shot.
"I just don't know if he's going to get that opportunity," the Hall of Famer said earlier this week. "I just don't think the NFL wants that subject back into the league."
Kaepernick hasn't played a down in the NFL since the 2016 season ... but he's been itching to get back ever since. And, he's amped up workouts recently with the hopes of finally getting a call this offseason.
Kaep's been spotted at high schools all across the country the past few days throwing footballs -- and has looked good.
Moon, though, says he's just not sure teams will ever give him a fair shake at this point -- given how polarizing his national anthem demonstrations became.
"Just thinking off the top of my head," Moon said, "those owners, they have a very close-knit unit and once they make their minds up that they don't want to do something, it doesn't happen."
Moon tells us he's hoping 34-year-old Kaepernick gets another chance -- saying he believes the guy is "still a great athlete."
He added that he thinks Seattle would be a good fit for the former star if he were to get another shot.
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Russell Wilson Forced His Way Out Of Seattle ... Seahawks Say
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The Seahawks are blaming their breakup with Russell Wilson entirely on the QB -- saying Wednesday that Russ is the one who forced them to trade him out of Seattle.
"Russell made it clear he wanted this change," Seahawks chair Jody Allen said in a statement.
The comment is a surprising one -- considering for most of this offseason, Russ had praised Seattle, including just a few weeks ago, when he said the city and the team were "great."
.@ciara and Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) join us live to talk about the release of their new children’s book, their marriage, and more. pic.twitter.com/eDy73cA0MV
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) March 1, 2022 @TODAYshow
The 'Hawks, though, made it clear ... Russ really didn't want to play for them anymore.
"It became evident that Russell was interested in playing elsewhere," general manager John Schneider said in a statement.
The Seahawks' brass did offer "thank yous" and "goodbyes" to Russ in their statements ... adding that they at least felt grateful they were able to get a haul of drafts picks and players in their trade for the QB last week.
Allen added that he was looking "forward to welcoming our new players and to everyone being fully engaged while working our hardest to win every single day."
Coach Hackett is all of us in #BroncosCountry 🤣 pic.twitter.com/hTu6eybFyF
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) March 16, 2022 @Broncos
The Broncos, meanwhile, are fired up to be getting their new QB -- at a press conference introducing Russ on Wednesday, their head coach, Nathaniel Hackett, nearly dropped an S-bomb with excitement!!
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Colin Kaepernick Seahawks Would Be 'Good Fit' For QB ... Seattle D-Lineman Says
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Seahawks defensive lineman Rasheem Green tells TMZ Sports he'd have no issues at all if his team signed Colin Kaepernick ... saying the quarterback would work well in Seattle.
"That's not really up to me," Green told us outside of JLT Performance Gym on Tuesday, "But I feel like he would be a good fit there."
Kaepernick-to-Seattle rumors have heated up this week ... after the former 49ers star threw a bunch of passes to Seahawks star receiver Tyler Lockett in a workout on Monday afternoon.
The two seemed to have a ton of chemistry -- and complimented each other's games on Twitter afterward. And, with head coach Pete Carroll previously having interest in Kaep several years ago, it seems the signal-caller could land in the Pacific Northwest if he were to get another shot in the league.
Green told us he'd welcome that signing ... explaining, "He's a great guy. Like what he stands for."
"But," Green added, "it's not my position to put him on the team."
Kaepernick has said over and over again he's still ready to lead a franchise -- despite the fact that he hasn't played since the 2016 season.
As for the Seahawks' current QB room ... Green was clearly down in the dumps about the Russell Wilson trade -- though he told us he's optimistic about Drew Lock's potential in 2022.
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Colin Kaepernick Posts Video Of Entire Workout With Lockett ... Check Out My Arm!!!
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10:41 AM PT -- 3/15 -- Kaepernick has just released the full footage of his workout with Lockett ... and check out the video, it's clear the guy still has a cannon for an arm.
Colin Kaepernick is putting his arm on display for NFL teams once again ... this time, he did it while throwing to Seattle Seahawks star Tyler Lockett.
Kap posted the footage of the Monday workout on his Instagram page -- showing him hitting Lockett over and over again while the wideout ran routes for the QB at a high school field.
Kaepernick looked good, throwing short, intermediate and deep -- completing every pass he threw in the video.
As for how the two linked up -- Kaepernick put out a tweet on Sunday asking for receivers to throw to, and Lockett quickly responded.
Love to you and your brother! I’ll be there tomorrow. I’ll dm you to coordinate. https://t.co/wiJFVPnYD0
— Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) March 13, 2022 @Kaepernick7
"Let’s do it bro!" Lockett said Sunday. "Me and my brother will come run routes for you!"
No word on if the meetup means Seattle has any interest in the quarterback -- but the 'Hawks do need help in the QB room after trading away Russell Wilson just a few days ago.
As for Kaepernick, he's insisted repeatedly that he's ready to lead a team to a Super Bowl once again ... saying in a statement on his Twitter page last week that he's "still working."
Kaepernick has not played in the NFL since the 2016 season.
Originally Published -- 3/14 3:05 PM PT
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Seahawks' Rasheem Green DK Could Take Tyreek Hill In Race ... I'm Confident In My Teammate!!!
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At least one person thinks DK Metcalf could take Tyreek Hill in a sprint ...
Seahawks defensive lineman Rasheem Green tells TMZ Sports he's confident his teammate would beat Hill if the two ended up racing this offseason.
"I might have to take DK," Green told us last week outside of JLT Performance GYM. "I like DK."
No word yet on if the two NFL stars have actually set something up -- but they've both been vocal about making sure it eventually goes down.
Remember, DK told us last month he'd dust Hill -- and the Chiefs wideout responded a short time later on Twitter essentially telling him to bring it on.
Usain after I warm up on DK I’m coming for you 😈
— Ty Hill (@cheetah) February 21, 2022 @cheetah
DK's battling a foot injury, so the race wouldn't be able to happen for at least a few months -- but check out Green's evaluation on the potential tilt, he seems to think his Seattle buddy will win it.
So, when that foot heals up ... let's get to a track ASAP!?
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Russell Wilson One Of The Worst Trades in NFL History ... Says Jeweler Ben Baller
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The Russell Wilson trade to the Broncos shocked a lot of people ... but it pissed off famed celebrity jeweler Ben Baller ... who calls it one of the worst trades in NFL history.
Ben -- a huge Seahawks fan -- spoke with TMZ Sports just hours after the trade that sent the 9x Pro Bowl QB and a fourth-round pick to Denver in exchange for 3 players, 2 first-round picks, 2 second-round picks and a fifth-round.
"One of the worst trades in NFL history," Ben said Tuesday in Studio City, "and definitely the worst trade in Seahawks history."
Ben's also not too fond of swapping Wilson for QB Drew Lock ... saying there's no way the former Mizzou star is a starting QB.
FYI, Lock has started 21 games for Denver since 2019 -- throwing 25 TD's (he also ran for 5), and 20 interceptions. He's been sacked 33 times.
"C'mon bro. Like if he suits up, I'm gonna throw tomatoes at this guy," Ben said.
The 49-year-old basically says he wants anyone but Lock ... and even throughout a few potential Wilson replacements.
"I'm hoping that we may pick up Deshaun Watson, somehow someway we manifest that. I'd rather have Geno Smith. There's no way that Drew Lock is gonna be QB1 for us," Ben says.
"How do you replace a Hall of Famer?!"
.@DangeRussWilson wanted it all 💥
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) September 13, 2020 @Seahawks
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Ben believes the 33-year-old QB could bring the Lombardi Trophy back to Denver -- something that hasn't happened since 2016 with Peyton Manning.
"I think so, bro," Ben tells us, "It's not far-fetched."
Sorry, 'Hawks fans.
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Russell Wilson Traded To Denver Broncos
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11:25 AM PT -- The Broncos are reportedly sending 3 players -- Lock, tight end Noah Fant, and defensive lineman Shelby Harris -- plus 2 first-round picks, 2 second-round picks and a fifth-round pick to Seattle in exchange for Wilson and a fourth-round pick.
Russell Wilson's days in Seattle are over ... the Seahawks have just agreed to trade the star quarterback to the Denver Broncos.
NFL Network's Tom Pelissero just broke the news ... saying the 'Hawks received a "massive haul" of draft picks and players to make the move.
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) March 8, 2022 @Broncos
The Broncos celebrated the impending deal with a hilarious Tom Hanks "Wilson!" GIF just minutes after the report dropped.
Unclear on how many first-rounders the Seahawks will receive in the deal or which players will be sent over for the quarterback ... but Pelissero reported QB Drew Lock will be at least one of the players headed to the Pacific Northwest in the trade.
Wilson was initially picked by the Seahawks in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft ... and he went on to become arguably the franchise's best QB ever.
The 33-year-old won one Super Bowl with the team and made nine Pro Bowls ... and he also piled up a 104-53-1 record in 10 seasons.
.@ciara and Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) join us live to talk about the release of their new children’s book, their marriage, and more. pic.twitter.com/eDy73cA0MV
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) March 1, 2022 @TODAYshow
Wilson had said just days ago that he was happy in Seattle -- explaining during an interview with "Today" that he thought the city was "great." Wilson, though, had reportedly been looking into a trade for a while, reportedly at one point targeting the Bears, Cowboys, Raiders and Saints as possible next destinations.
No word yet on how his wife, Ciara, feels about the move ... but somebody needs to check on huge Seahawks/Russ fan Joel McHale ASAP!!
Originally Published -- 10:49 AM PT
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DK Metcalf I'm Fastest Man In NFL ... I'd Smoke Tyreek Hill!!!
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It ain't Tyreek Hill or Micah Parsons ... no, DK Metcalf says he's the fastest man in the NFL -- telling TMZ Sports he'd dust Hill, Parsons and anyone else in the league in a race.
The Seattle Seahawks superstar made the claim while touring Nate Diaz's Represent headquarters in Fullerton, Calif. this month ... saying flat out no one is faster than him.
In fact, Metcalf laughed at the idea that he'd lose a race to Hill -- telling us, "Yeah. I can beat Tyreek Hill in a race."
4.33 in the 40 for DK Metcalf. 😲 pic.twitter.com/YS7Zw06FyE
— Funhouse (@BackAftaThis) March 2, 2019 @BackAftaThis
Most consider Hill to be the fastest (even if he did lose while not trying very hard against Parsons at the Pro Bowl) ... but Metcalf certainly has a right to be confident.
After all, DK did run a 4.33 40-yard dash at the combine, just a few breaths slower than Hill's reported 4.29 time.
The big issue -- DK just had surgery to fix a foot issue, so he won't be racing anyone anytime soon.
When he gets back, though ... what do you say, Tyreek???
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Joel McHale Seahawks Won't Break Up With Russ ... Not Even For Rodgers!!!
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Relax Seahawks fans ... Russell Wilson isn't going anywhere, at least that's what Joel McHale thinks, telling TMZ Sports he believes the star QB will be under center next season in Seattle.
We spoke with Joel -- maybe the biggest Seahawks fan on the planet -- out at LAX this week ... and he told us he believes there will be no break up between Russ and the 'Hawks this offseason.
In fact, McHale said even if his beloved team could replace Wilson with Aaron Rodgers ... he said he still wouldn't want Russ and Seattle to part ways.
"He's a very rare athlete," McHale said of Wilson. "We're perfectly good with Russell Wilson. I want Russell Wilson. They're going to erect statues to him in Seattle. You'll see."
As for Pete Carroll, McHale thinks the head coach will for sure be back with the Seahawks next season too.
Joel clearly feels like with the way the Seahawks ended the season (they won their last two games) he's down to run it back one more year with Carroll on the sideline and a healthy Russ under center in 2022.
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Police: Geno Smith Told Officer He Had 'A Little D***' & Threatened Cops ... During DUI Arrest
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Geno Smith was allegedly a huge jerk during his arrest on Monday ... with cops saying he threatened them and even told one, "you have a little d**k."
Washington State Patrol officers spelled out the allegations in new police documents, obtained by TMZ Sports, claiming the Seattle Seahawks quarterback was combative and argumentative with them through much of the process of his arrest.
In the docs, cops say they pulled over Smith at around 2 AM in King County -- just hours after Seattle finished beating the Cardinals in Arizona on Sunday -- after they claim they clocked his Rolls Royce going 96 MPH in a 60 MPH zone.
Officers say Smith was also driving erratically and changing lanes without signaling ... and during questioning, they say he reeked of booze.
Cops say Smith told them he had consumed wine before getting behind the wheel -- and then became upset with them during ensuing field sobriety tests.
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In the docs, officers say Smith argued with them ... and eventually decided to stop doing the tests altogether. That's when cops say they arrested him and took him back to the station -- where they claim he made a comment about a cop's penis size.
One of the officers wrote in the docs, "I joked with him about how my wife thinks I work too much. Somehow he said that's because 'you have a little d***.'"
"I said, wow, maybe that is the problem, then he said you have a little d***, 'you have little d*** syndrome.'"
Cops say Smith ultimately refused to take a breath test, so they took him from there to the hospital to have his blood drawn.
But while at the medical facility, they say the 31-year-old refused to have his blood taken and then became enraged.
"I'll f*** every one of y'all up," one officer says Smith told them.
Another officer said Smith told them, "you don't want to see me out of these cuffs, you don't want to know what will happen."
Officers say they eventually had to put restraints on Smith's arms and legs in order to take his blood ... and claim the entire time Smith said, "that we were going to regret this and that we would all be famous for this."
After the blood was successfully taken, cops say they took Smith back to the station and booked him on a DUI charge.
Smith -- who's set to be an NFL free agent this offseason -- released a statement late Monday afternoon following the arrest, urging his fans to not rush to judgment.
"Being arrested brings a taint onto the reputation that is impossible to undo, no matter what really happened," Smith said. "I'm asking all of you to hold back on judging me the same as you would do for a friend or family member. I’ll have more to say down the road & ask that you bare with me."
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Seahawks QB Geno Smith Arrested ... Allegedly Drove Under Influence After Win
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6:35 AM PT -- 1/11 -- Geno released a statement hours after he was arrested ... urging his fans to not rush to judgment.
"Being arrested brings a taint onto the reputation that is impossible to undo, no matter what really happened," Smith said. "I'm asking all of you to hold back on judging me the same as you would do for a friend or family member. I’ll have more to say down the road & ask that you bare with me."
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith -- who started three games for Seattle this season -- was arrested early Monday morning on suspicion of DUI in Washington ... TMZ Sports has confirmed.
A spokesperson for the Washington State Patrol tells us ... Smith was pulled over at around 2 AM in King County -- just hours after the Seahawks returned home from beating the Cardinals in Arizona on Sunday.
According to law enforcement, Smith was initially stopped for speeding ... and was booked into the King County Jail a short time later.
Records show he was released after about seven hours in custody.
Further details surrounding the arrest are unclear ... we're working on it.
Smith played in a total of four games this season while Russell Wilson was out with a finger injury. He recorded a 1-2 record and logged 702 passing yards and five TDs.
The former 2nd-round pick is slated to be a free agent this offseason.
Originally Published -- 1/10 4:09 PM PT