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Ex-No. 3 overall draft pick announces his retirement

A former first-round draft pick has quietly announced his retirement from the NFL. Blake Bortles is a regular guest on Barstool Sports’ “Pardon My Take” podcast. He joined the show for an episode that was released on Tuesday night. …

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Blake Bortles had to ditch golf round after getting call from NFL team

The Green Bay Packers were forced to act quickly after Aaron Rodgers tested positive for COVID-19. Naturally, they called a familiar name, who definitely wasn’t expecting it. The Packers are bringing in veteran Blake Bortles for the week, with …

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Broncos using Blake Bortles as quarantine emergency quarterback now

The Denver Broncos appear to have learned their lesson from last week’s disaster. The Broncos ended up without an actual quarterback available for their Week 12 loss at home to the New Orleans Saints. They started a practice squad wide receiver …

Jeff Driskel

Broncos pull three quarterbacks from practice due to Jeff Driskel positive test

The Denver Broncos are working through some serious issues at the quarterback position. The Broncos pulled three quarterbacks from practice on Saturday due to contact tracing concerns. Jeff Driskel, who is third on the Broncos’ depth chart at …

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Blake Bortles could sign with Broncos after Drew Lock injury

The Denver Broncos are searching for quarterback depth in the wake of Drew Lock’s shoulder injury, and Blake Bortles is reportedly one name that is near the top of their list. The Broncos are giving “strong consideration” to signing …

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Blake Bortles expects to be an NFL starter again

Blake Bortles will no longer be an NFL starting quarterback this season, having accepted a role as Jared Goff’s backup in Los Angeles. In his mind, though, it will be a one-year absence from the starting ranks. Bortles said he sees himself as a …

Blake Bortles bought a Tesla for silliest reason

Blake Bortles bought himself a Tesla for the silliest reason. The former Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback appeared on Barstool Sports podcast “Pardon My Take” and shared the story of his new car purchase. Bortles says he bought the fancy …

Cam Newton floss

Revisiting pre-draft scouting opinions on the 2011 to 2014 QBs

We all love anonymous scout opinions, where people that refuse to put their name on something dish on a young man. Sometimes, though, the concerns and issues pointed out by someone in confidence prove to be accurate. I thought I would take a look …

Blake Bortles reportedly finalizing deal to sign with Rams

Blake Bortles appears to have found a new team. Bortles is finalizing a deal to sign with the Los Angeles Rams, according to ESPN’s Jeff Darlington. The Rams were Bortles’ first stop after he was released by the Jacksonville Jaguars last …

Blake Bortles to visit with Rams

Blake Bortles has a big visit ahead now that he is a free agent. Bortles will visit with the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, according to a report from NFL Media’s Mike Silver. Sean Mannion served as the backup to Jared Goff last season but is a …

Blake Bortles released by Jaguars

Blake Bortles’ career with the Jacksonville Jaguars has come to an end. The Jags officially released Bortles on Wednesday, which is the first day of the new league year. We have released QB Blake Bortles. pic.twitter.com/8sbzNYkxMS — …

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Report: Jaguars not releasing Blake Bortles until QB situation sorted out

The Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to move on from Blake Bortles at some point this offseason, but they may keep the quarterback around until they can be certain they have a replacement for him. After the Jaguars released several veteran players …

10 NFL players who disappointed in 2018

The 2018 NFL regular season was filled with highs and lows from start to finish. New players established themselves as the future, older players have had their careers called into question, and the amount of change league-wide was unparalleled. It …

Blake Bortles

Blake Bortles will start for Jaguars in regular-season finale

The Jacksonville Jaguars had one of the most disappointing seasons of any team in the NFL this season, but they are somehow going to finish the year with the quarterback who began it under center for them. Blake Bortles, who was benched earlier in …

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Report: Jaguars expected to release Blake Bortles after season

Cody Kessler has not exactly solved any of the issues the Jacksonville Jaguars are having offensively since he was inserted into the starting lineup over Blake Bortles, but that does not mean the team intends to give its former first-round pick …

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Blake Bortles unsure of future with Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars have benched quarterback Blake Bortles, possibly for good. With Cody Kessler slated as the starter on Sunday, Bortles is facing an uncertain future in Jacksonville, and he sounded like a man who thinks he might have played …

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