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Tagged: Nick Foles (81 Results)

May
9

Colts release veteran QB Foles

The Indianapolis Colts officially released veteran quarterback NICK FOLES late last week after the first year of a two-year deal he signed last spring. Foles was brought in by former headMore coach Frank Reich along with MATT RYAN, both of whom will play elsewhere, if at all, this season. With Foles out of the picture, the only quarterback remaining on the roster from the 2023 season is third-year passer SAM EHLINGER. Heading into the upcoming season, Ehlinger will likely battle for a roster spot behind fellow quarterbacks ANTHONY RICHARDSON and GARDNER MINSHEW. Less

Source: Indianapolis Star

Dec
28

Colts to stick with Foles as starting quarterback

Indianapolis interim head coach Jeff Saturday said on Tuesday that he has not changed his mind the day after veteran NICK FOLES struggled through an awful first start for the Colts.More Foles will get another chance as the starter despite throwing 3 interceptions and taking 7 sacks and passing for just 143 yards with no third-down conversions. While the Colts may have to start Foles in real football, fantasy owners likely have better options. Less

Source: Indianapolis Star

Dec
22

Colts bench QB Ryan again, Foles to start

The Indianapolis Colts confirmed on Tuesday that veteran quarterback MATT RYAN is heading to the bench once again. Colts interim head coach Jeff Saturday said that fellow quarterback NICK FOLES isMore now the man for the job. Foles is a former Super Bowl MVP who has long been one of the NFL’s best backups. Time will tell if he can still be an effective starting quarterback, with his next test coming on Monday night against the Los Angeles Chargers. Less

Source: Indianapolis Star

Oct
25

Colts QB Ehlinger to replace veteran QB Ryan

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich announced on Monday that SAM EHLINGER will replace veteran MATT RYAN as the team’s starting quarterback for the remainder of the 2022 season. Reich saidMore that Ryan has a Grade 2 shoulder separation but he added that the Colts would have made the quarterback switch regardless of Ryan’s injury status. Ehlinger will now start the Colts Week #8 game against the Washington Commanders with NICK FOLES working as the backup quarterback. Less

Source: Team Website

May
2

Bears release veteran QB Foles

The Chicago Bears released veteran and former Super Bowl MVP quarterback NICK FOLES on Sunday after the team was unwilling to find a trade partner. Foles now heads into free agencyMore to find a new team, while the Bears head into the 2022 season with JUSTIN FIELDS as the starting quarterback and TREVOR SIEMIAN as the backup. Less

Source: Chicago Tribune

Jan
6

Fields to start season finale for Bears

Chicago rookie quarterback JUSTIN FIELDS is expected to start for the first time in 3 weeks when the Bears face the Minnesota Vikings in the season finale for both teams. FieldsMore has worked his way back from an ankle injury that caused him to miss the last two games and forced fantasy owners to deal with the likes of NICK FOLES and ANDY DALTON. Fields practiced in full on Wednesday. Less

Source: Chicago Tribune

Sep
28

Bears not sure of starting quarterback vs. Lions

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy said on Monday that he does not know yet who his starting quarterback will be on Sunday against the Detroit Lions. Nagy said that ANDYMore DALTON is still recovering from his knee injury while JUSTIN FIELDS is shaking off a hand injury from last weekend. Only veteran NICK FOLES is fully healthy, so the Bears will have to see how the week progresses before deciding who starts against the Lions. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Around the NFL: Andy Dalton

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Mar
18

Bears sign veteran QB Dalton to one-year deal

With rumors swirling about the possible addition of DESHAUN WATSON or RUSSELL WILSON in Chicago, reality settled in this week with the Bears signing veteran quarterback ANDY DALTON to a one-yearMore contract. Dalton is now expected to be the starting quarterback in Chicago, with NICK FOLES as the backup. Dalton, 33, has not started a full 16 games in a season since 2017 – meaning that fantasy owners could see Foles at some point if the trend continues. The addition of Dalton also seems to signal the end of the ill-fated MITCH TRUBISKY era in Chicago. Less

Source: Chicago Sun Times

Around the NFL: Market for Wentz

Carson Wentz will be traded, it’s becoming clear, and the deal should be agreed upon before the end of the week. That will make him one of the more interesting question marks heading into the 2021 season.  more »

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Nov
26

Trubisky to start for Bears vs. Packers?

Chicago Bears quarterback MITCH TRUBISKY practiced in full on Wednesday while fellow quarterback NICK FOLES was not present at all. Head coach Matt Nagy has yet to name a starter, butMore Wednesday’s practice session seems to indicate that Trubisky is closer to getting the nod. While the Bears will have to start one of these guys on Sunday, fantasy owners likely have better alternatives. Less

Source: Chicago Sun-Times

Nov
24

Bears quarterbacks Foles, Trubisky still ailing ahead of Packers game

With a Week #12 matchup against the division rival Green Bay Packers coming up this Sunday, the Chicago Bears are unsure who will be their starting quarterback. NICK FOLES is dealingMore with a hip-pointer while fellow quarterback MITCH TRUBISKY continues to recover from a shoulder injury. Head coach Matt Nagy said on Monday that the team is still evaluating each quarterback’s health. Less

Source: Team Blog

Nov
18

Bears QB Foles avoids injured reserve

Chicago Bears quarterback NICK FOLES hurt his right hip and gluteus muscle when he was slammed to the ground late in Monday night’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The Bears areMore on a bye during Week #11, but they will need to prepare for the Green Bay Packers the following week. Backup quarterback MITCH TRUBISKY is dealing with his own injury, a right shoulder problem that has kept him from practicing the last two weeks. If Foles and Trubisky are unable to play against the Packers, the Bears will turn to third-stringer TYLER BRAY. Less

Source: Chicago Sun-Times

Nov
17

Bears QB Foles carted off in Monday Night Football loss

Veteran Chicago Bears quarterback NICK FOLES was carted off the field with less than a minute to play in Monday night’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Initial tests taken late last night showed that Foles did not suffer a broken hip, as originally feared. More to come.

Source: Chicago Sun-Times

Factoid: Foles to the rescue?

What exactly are we getting into with Nick Foles? He had the hot streak with Philadelphia back in 2017. Is he the guy to direct Chicago into the playoffs?  more »

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