March 2, 2024
The New England Patriots re-signed former Canadian Football League standout quarterback
Nathan Rourke to an undisclosed deal on Friday, according to a source. The Patriots claimed Rourke off waivers from the Jacksonville Jaguars in December. New England is expected to move on from
Mac Jones under center this offseason, sign a veteran in free agency and draft a signal-caller, potentially with the third overall pick in the first round. The 25-year-old Rourke will merely be providing depth at the position and is unlikely to see any real playing time in 2024. The British Columbia native has not played a single snap in an NFL game.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
December 9, 2023
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed quarterback
Nathan Rourke to the active 53-man roster on Saturday from the practice squad, according to a source. Rourke will give the Jaguars some quarterback insurance this weekend with
Trevor Lawrence (ankle) a game-time decision on Sunday following a high-ankle sprain he suffered in Monday night's overtime loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Jacksonville hasn't ruled Lawrence out in Week 14, but the Rourke move might be a clue that he's on his way to being inactive. It wouldn't be a surprise, as athletes typically require anywhere from three to five weeks to return from high-ankle sprains. If Lawrence is officially inactive on Sunday morning, Rourke would serve as the backup to
C.J. Beathard against the Cleveland Browns.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
October 18, 2023
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed quarterback
Nathan Rourke from their practice squad to the 53-man active roster on Wednesday, according to a source. Rourke will give the team some more insurance at QB for Thursday night's game against the New Orleans Saints with starter
Trevor Lawrence (knee) questionable to play. Lawrence is on the right side of questionable for the Week 7 contest, but if the Jaguars play is safe and hold him out on a short week, Rourke will serve as
C.J. Beathard's backup in the Big Easy. The 25-year-old Rourke has never appeared in an NFL game.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
August 30, 2023
The Jacksonville Jaguars re-signed quarterback
Nathan Rourke to their practice squad on Wednesday after the former Canadian Football League star cleared waivers, according to a source. The Jaguars waived Rourke on Tuesday but turned around and added him back to their practice squad a day later. The 25-year-old will serve as QB depth behind starter
Trevor Lawrence and
C.J. Beathard to open the 2023 regular season. Rourke looked good in the CFL while playing for the BC Lions, throwing for 3,349 yards, 25 touchdowns and 10 interceptions and adding 309 yards rushing and seven addition TDs on the ground in 10 games in 2022.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
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