"Sudfeld had some sort of an idea that the Eagles would draft another quarterback in this year’s draft and realizes that the NFL is a business and that competition will exist no matter the team he’s on.Sudfeld, who was drafted in the 6th round by the Washington Redskins in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Indiana, has been in Philadelphia since 2017. ET Wednesday on NFL Network. The 26-year-old QB said on the Eagles Insider Podcast that the team told him they'd add a quarterback to the mix, whether through free agency or the draft, so the Hurts selection didn't come as a surprise and shouldn't upset the flow of work.The signal-caller re-signed a one-year deal to presumptively be Wentz's backup.
And the Eagles have to consider everything. But I do know that the Eagles have done their research and they prepare for everything and, well, this is a situation that could very well warrant the signing of a veteran quarterback.The Eagles will evaluate their options on Friday and through the weekend. Nate Sudfeld; Sudfeld with the Washington Redskins in 2016. Let's gain some perspective on where the Eagles stand now.The point is, the Eagles know both that Sudfeld's injury changes the complexion of the quarterback room in the short term (relatively speaking) and that it's also not the end of the season, if the recovery news post-surgery comes back as the team expects. I don't know what Roseman is thinking. They've got Cody Kessler on the roster and he completed 3 of 6 passes for only 12 yards in his quarter of action with deep reserves and on-the-bubble players around him, and they've got rookie Clayton Thorson, who struggled as he completed 2 of 9 passes with an interception in his preseason debut.Following the Eagles' preseason opener, head coach Doug Pederson offered an update on Nate Sudfeld and how the injury will impact the quarterback room. Sudfeld is scheduled for surgery on Friday, so let the healing begin. If somebody goes down, it's the next man up.Hurts is coming off his most successful collegiate season after transferring from Alabama to Oklahoma for his senior year. Nate Sudfeld's injury happened at the most critical part of the season for the Hoosiers, who need three more wins to guarantee bowl eligibility. He has elevated his game in the last couple of weeks â Pederson spoke confidently of Kessler in a television broadcast production meeting on Wednesday before the preseason opener â and every rep he takes will help.The Eagles are ready to go at the NovaCare Complex, starting now.All we know for sure is that it's a real bummer for Sudfeld, who unleashed a beauty of a throw for a 75-yard catch-and-run by wide receiver Marken Michel and who did a bunch of good things as he completed 10 of 18 passes for 177 yards and the touchdown before the injury. A doctor's examination -- and coach Brian Flores' comments on Wednesday -- confirmed that declaration.Niners GM John Lynch sounded a positive note Tuesday about negotiations with All-Pro tight end George Kittle, saying he didn't "see any reason why we wouldn't be able" to get a deal done.ÂNFL Network's Kurt Warner and Bucky Brooks examine the Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback situation after the team selected rookie QB Jalen Hurts in the 2020 NFL Draft.While some rookies will see their snaps curtailed to open the season after the entire offseason program was wiped out, Joe Burrow will still start from the jump in Cincinnati.
No panic. There’s a chance the team also looks elsewhere for another camp arm or better depth.Sudfeld is a strong enough athlete to move around the pocket with consistency.
I just know that it's an option to consider, and the Eagles are going to consider everything at this point.Training Camp is underway.
He played college football at Indiana, and was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the sixth round in the 2016 NFL Draft. "Because I'm excited about the guy we got. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. Eagles Injury Report: Lane Johnson, Dallas Goedert Join Nate Sudfeld On Injured List August 10, 2019 at 3:30 pm Filed Under: Eagles Training Camp 2019 , Local , … Kessler has been in the league a few seasons, has won some games, knows his way around the pressure of the regular season.
The Eagles know it.At the same time, the Eagles have to consider their next steps. Roseman makes trades, as we very well know.A four-pack of Eagles news and notes as Training Camp nears.Howie Roseman and his staff have an emergency list of players that they are always considering, so you wonder who is on the list of veteran quarterbacks who could come in and quickly knock off the rust.
Maybe it's even better than the team expects. Maybe it's a much shorter-term recovery given that it's Sudfeld's left wrist, that it's a clean break, etc. Sudfeld had a few passes that were way too far in front of his receivers.