The Lions are releasing Sudfeld, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Sudfeld worked ahead of Hendon Hooker in Detroit's first two preseason games and was then rested for the final contest, but the Lions apparently prefer the second-year pro over his 30-year-old counterpart. While Sudfeld could still end up back with the team in some capacity, the willingness to make him available to other teams suggests Hooker is now the preferred backup to Jared Goff.
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Lions' Nate Sudfeld: Struggles in preseason start
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Sudfeld completed 13 of 24 passes for 96 yards with one interception in Thursday's 14-3 preseason loss to the Giants. He added three rushing attempts for 14 yards.
Sudfeld got the start in the preseason opener but didn't lead Detroit's offense to a first down until the second quarter. Hendon Hooker subbed in after halftime but played only two drives before leaving the game due to a concussion. While Sudfeld's performance wasn't very encouraging, he appears to be the frontrunner for the second spot on Detroit's quarterback depth chart behind Jared Goff. With Hooker in concussion protocol, the Lions may add more competition to the quarterback room before their second preseason game in Kansas City next Saturday.
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Lions' Nate Sudfeld: Remains in Detroit
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Sudfeld (knee) re-signed with the Lions on Wednesday.
Sudfeld missed all of last season after suffering a torn ACL in a preseason game against the Panthers. Though Jared Goff's top backup from 2023, Teddy Bridgewater, has since retired, Sudfeld may still find himself as the No. 3 option on the depth chart in 2024 behind Goff and 2023 third-round draft pick Hendon Hooker.
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Lions' Nate Sudfeld: Shifts to IR
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The Lions placed Sudfeld (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Sudfeld suffered a torn ACL during Detroit's preseason finale, so it was already known that he would miss the entire 2023 season. The 29-year-old will turn his focus toward making a recovery for the 2024 campaign.
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Lions' Nate Sudfeld: Will be No. 2 on Sunday
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Sudfeld (illness) is active Sunday against the Vikings.
Sudfeld didn't practice this week due to the illness, but he'll suit up Sunday against the Vikings. As long as Jared Goff stays healthy, Sudfeld will likely remain on the sidelines.
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Lions' Nate Sudfeld: Dealing with illness
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Sudfeld (illness) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Vikings.
Sudfeld didn't practice all week due to an illness, but he still has a chance to suit up Sunday. If Sudfeld is deemed unavailable for Week 14, the Lions would likely elevate practice-squad quarterback Joshua Dobbs to the active roster to operate as the primary backup behind Jared Goff.
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49ers' Nate Sudfeld: Starting at Minnesota
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Sudfeld is the Niners' starting quarterback for Saturday's preseason matchup at the Vikings, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Sudfeld was San Francisco's leading passer in the team's preseason opener versus Green Bay, which evidently was enough to earn him the start for Week 2 of the preseason with presumed starter Trey Lance sitting out. Pending a potential trade to send Jimmy Garoppolo elsewhere, Sudfeld is battling 2022 Mr. Irrelevant Brock Purdy for a backup spot on the initial 53-man roster, and he could give himself a leg up with another solid performance against Minnesota.
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49ers' Nate Sudfeld: Sticking with 49ers
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Sudfeld signed a reserve/future contract with the 49ers on Thursday.
Sudfeld spent the majority of the 2021 season on the 49ers' practice squad, but was elevated to the active roster and a gameday inactive on four occasions. He could occupy the backup role in 2022 if Jimmy Garoppolo (shoulder) is traded, but San Francisco would likely bring in more competition at the position if that is the case.
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Nate Sudfeld: Moves back to practice squad
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Sudfeld reverted to the 49ers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Sudfeld has spent several games with the active roster this season, serving as the No. 2 or No. 3 quarterback on the positional depth chart. However, he never appeared in a game.
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49ers' Nate Sudfeld: Elevated from practice squad
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Sudfeld was elevated to the 49ers' active roster from their practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Rams, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Sudfeld was elevated to the active roster several times during the regular season but didn't appear in any games. He'll serve as the No. 3 quarterback behind starter Jimmy Garoppolo and backup Trey Lance on Sunday.
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49ers' Nate Sudfeld: Elevated to active roster
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Sudfeld was elevated to the 49ers' active roster from the practice squad Saturday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Sudfeld was brought up to the active roster ahead of the 49ers' Week 5 matchup with the Cardinals to serve as Trey Lance's backup, as Jimmy Garoppolo (calf) was inactive. However, in Week 7, he will be serving as Garoppolo's backup with Lance (knee) sidelined.
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Nate Sudfeld: Reverts to practice squad
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Sudfeld reverted to the 49ers' practice squad following Sunday's loss to the Cardinals, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
The 28-year-old didn't appear in Sunday's Week 5 matchup while working behind Trey Lance. If Jimmy Garoppolo (calf) is cleared to return after the 49ers' bye week, Sudfeld will likely remain on the practice squad.
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Nate Sudfeld: Receives walking papers
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Sudfeld was released by the 49ers on Tuesday, Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Sudfeld played in the season finale for the Eagles last season and completed five of 12 passes for 32 yards, no touchdowns and an interception. With Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance (finger) on the final roster, there was no room for a developmental quarterback. Sudfeld could land on the practice squad if he clears waivers.
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Eagles' Nate Sudfeld: Beginning 2020 as backup
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Sudfeld is listed as the No. 2 quarterback on Philadelphia's first unofficial depth chart, Martin Frank of The Delaware News Journal reports.
Sudfeld beat out Jalen Hurts for the backup gig in training camp. Though the Eagles no doubt envision the rookie second-round pick eventually climbing the depth chart, the job will be Sudfeld's to lose to kick off the 2020 campaign. Sudfeld didn't play in 2019, and he's only logged three appearances through his first three years with the Eagles, but his familiarity with the organization and scheme is an invaluable asset coming off an abbreviated offseason.
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Eagles' Nate Sudfeld: Staying in Philly
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Sudfeld is re-signing with Philadelphia on a one-year contract.
Sudfeld received a second-round tender as a restricted free agent last offseason, with the Eagles presumably intending for him to serve as their No. 2 quarterback. The team later signed Josh McCown after Sudfeld suffered a broken wrist during preseason play, thus relegating the 26-year-old to No. 3 status even after he returned to health. With a January report suggesting McCown wants to continue his football career, Sudfeld may be looking at another year as the No. 3 QB, assuming the Eagles even carry a third player at the position.
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Eagles' Nate Sudfeld: Won't suit up Thursday
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Sudfeld (coach's decision) will be inactive for Thursday's matchup with Green Bay, Chris McPherson of the Eagles' official site reports.
Sudfeld practiced fully each day this week as he tries to make his way back from a wrist injury he sustained early in the preseason. It seems the 25-year-old is healthy, but the coaching staff will elect to go with Josh McCown as the primary backup behind Carson Wentz for Thursday's game.
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Eagles' Nate Sudfeld: Questionable for Sunday
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Sudfeld (wrist) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions.
Sudfeld was a full participant in practice all week but is still listed as questionable with the wrist injury. It appears the Eagles may elect to be cautious with the quarterback, and if that is the case, Josh McCown would continue backing up starter Carson Wentz.
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Eagles' Nate Sudfeld: Still weeks from recovery
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Sudfeld (wrist) is expected to remain sidelined for a few more weeks, Mike Kaye of NJ.com reports.
Sudfeld is recovering from Aug. 9 surgery to repair a broken left wrist, at which time he was given an initial timetable of six weeks. He'll remain sidelined during the early weeks of the regular season as expected, and will compete with Josh McCown for the backup job when healthy.
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Eagles' Nate Sudfeld: Sheds cast
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Sudfeld (wrist) removed the cast on his left arm Sunday, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Sudfeld underwent surgery to address a broken bone above his left wrist Aug. 9 and appears to be progressing well in his recovery. The fourth-year quarterback still projects to miss time during the early weeks of the regular season and is now facing competition for Philadelphia's top backup gig from newly-signed veteran Josh McCown.
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Eagles' Nate Sudfeld: Out six weeks
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Sudfeld, who underwent surgery Friday to address a broken bone above his left wrist, is expected to return to the field in about six weeks, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
The timetable still puts Sudfeld on track to miss time early in the season, but it's far from a worst-case scenario. Unless the Eagles add a new signal-caller in the coming days, Cody Kessler and Clayton Thorson are next up on the team's QB depth chart behind Carson Wentz.
