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Georgia and Notre Dame's upcoming matchup has a similar storyline to a previous meeting between these two teams. The Georgia Bulldogs and Notre Dame Fighting Irish are just days away from a Sugar Bowl matchup that will decide the fate of one team's season as the two battle to advance to the semi-finals of the College Football Playoff.

Detroit Lions News / Pride of Detroit / August 30

Breaking down the Lions’ 2024 initial practice squad

Breaking down everything you need to know about the Detroit Lions initial 2024 practice squad. It’s been a busy few days for the Detroit Lions. On Tuesday, they narrowed their roster to 52 players, then picked up former Lions UDFA LB Trevor Nowaske off of waivers on Wednesday afternoon.

Green Bay Packers News / UGA Wire / August 9

Green Bay Packers release former Georgia Bulldogs QB

Former Georgia Bulldogs and Washington Huskies quarterback Jacob Eason has been released from the the Green Bay Packers. The Packers signed Eason in July.

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Green Bay Packers News / 5 GOATs / August 6

Matt LaFleur addresses Packers’ decision to release Jacob Eason

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur revealed the reason they released former Georgia Bulldogs and Washington Huskies quarterback Jacob Eason. While speaking to the media on Tuesday, LaFleur explained that having four quarterbacks on the roster can be challenging in terms of training camp reps.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations

With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.

Insider shares big Brock Purdy update ahead of start of offseason program

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Browns' Joe Flacco discusses when teams should play young quarterbacks

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NFL Draft News

Jaguars GM makes a telling statement about Travis Hunter

Chiefs close out first round by taking OT Josh Simmons

Five worst picks from first round of the 2025 NFL Draft

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Giants trade up to No. 25 pick and select QB Jaxson Dart

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / August 5

Packers Release Eason, Which Should Help Pratt

The Green Bay Packers are back down to three quarterbacks with the release of veteran Jacob Eason on Monday. When the Packers reconvene for the 11th practice of training camp on Tuesday, they’ll be down to Jordan Love, Sean Clifford and rookie Michael Pratt.

Green Bay Packers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 5

Packers Release QB Jacob Eason

The Green Bay Packers announced Monday that they’ve released QB Jacob Eason. The Packers have been carrying four quarterbacks on their roster, but this was due in part to Jordan Love sitting out the first week of training camp while negotiating his record extension. Eason, 26, was selected in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL draft by the Colts.

Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / August 1

Three important decisions Packers must make before 2024 season

Three important decisions the Packers must make before the regular season

NFL training camps are heating up, and teams have plenty to figure out over the next month. Here are three decisions the Green Bay Packers must make before they kick off their regular season on Sept 6.

Jordan Love reveals key differences in young Packers offense

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Packers WR garners high praise from HC Matt LaFleur

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The 'NFL active leaders in passing touchdowns' quiz

NFL News / Georgia Bulldogs on SI / July 24

Jordan Love Contract Negotiations Gives Jacob Eason Opportunity with Packers

Green Bay Packers sign former Georgia quarterback Jacob Eason with Jordan Love holding out due to contract negotiations. With NFL training camps starting up across the league, that also means major contract negoatiations are being held.

NFL News / Panthers Wire / July 23

Former Panthers QB signs with Packers

The Green Bay Packers just gave a new contract to a quarterback. (No, not that one.) That quarterback is former Carolina Panther Jacob Eason, who was officially signed to the team’s 90-man roster on Tuesday afternoon.

NFL News / Field Level Media / July 23

Packers add QB Jacob Eason with Jordan Love not participating

Jacob Eason signed to the 90-man training camp roster of the Green Bay Packers as an extra arm until starter Jordan Love wraps contract negotiations. Eason was on the field for Tuesday's practice and replaced long snapper Peter Bowden, who was released, on the roster.

NFL News / Georgia Bulldogs on SI / May 6

Former Georgia QB Jacob Eason Lands Tryout with Green Bay Packers

Former Georgia Bulldog Jacob Eason has landed a try out with the Green Bay Packers at rookie minicamp. Georgia's football program just had eight players selected during the NFL draft and now another former Bulldog is trying to make his way onto an NFL roster.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 3

Packers Host QB Jacob Eason For Tryout At Rookie Minicamp

According to Matt Schneidman, the Packers are hosting free-agent QB Jacob Eason at their rookie minicamp on a tryout basis. Eason, 26, was selected in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL draft by the Colts.

New York Giants News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 4, 2024

Giant Sign QB Jacob Eason To Practice Squad

The New York Giants signed QB Jacob Eason to the practice squad, per the NFL transaction wire. Eason, 25, was selected in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL draft by the Colts.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 20, 2021

Seahawks claim QB Jacob Eason off waivers amid Cam Newton rumors

The Seahawks claimed signal-caller Jacob Eason off waivers from the Indianapolis Colts to serve as a potential backup behind temporary QB1 Geno Smith, putting to bed any potential Cam Newton signing in Seattle.

Seahawks spoke with Cam Newton as potential Russell Wilson fill-in

Chargers sign KR/WR Andre Roberts

Packers to sign Whitney Mercilus

Panthers to sign RB Ameer Abdullah

Panthers' Matt Rhule noncommittal on when Stephon Gilmore will debut