The Cincinnati Bengals placed quarterback Joe Burrow on injured reserve after toe surgery, promoting Jake Browning to starter and signing veterans Mike White and Sean Clifford to the practice squad to bolster quarterback depth amid Burrow's significant injury.
The Cincinnati Bengals are signing veteran quarterbacks Sean Clifford and Mike White to their practice squad to bolster depth behind starter Jake Browning, as they prepare for a potential extended absence of Joe Burrow due to a toe injury.
The Cincinnati Bengals are signing quarterbacks Mike White and Sean Clifford to their practice squad to replace the injured Joe Burrow, with Jake Browning remaining the starter. White has NFL starting experience, notably leading the Jets to a win over the Bengals in 2021, while Clifford is a recent draft pick with limited NFL game time. The team is exploring additional options to bolster their quarterback depth.
The Green Bay Packers have waived third- and fourth-string quarterbacks Sean Clifford and Taylor Elgersma, likely to re-sign one to the practice squad, leaving Jordan Love and Malik Willis as the main quarterbacks.
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur announced that Sean Clifford will be the team's No. 2 quarterback, citing his mental makeup and ability to rebound. Clifford, a fifth-round pick, beat out Alex McGough for the backup job, and it remains to be seen if the Packers will carry three quarterbacks on their 53-man roster.
The Green Bay Packers secured a 36-19 preseason victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. Jordan Love had a mixed performance, missing an open receiver but rebounding with a touchdown drive. Rookie quarterback Sean Clifford showed resilience after throwing two interceptions, leading a successful two-minute drive and adding 10 more points to the board. Undrafted rookie running back Emanuel Wilson had an impressive night, scoring two touchdowns and making a case for the third running back spot. Rookie cornerback Carrington Valentine stood out on defense with an interception and multiple tackles. Kicker Anders Carlson struggled with consistency, missing two PATs after a solid performance.
Green Bay Packers fans graded the selection of Lukas Van Ness positively in the 2023 NFL Draft, with 74% giving the pick an A or B grade. Fans were asked to grade the Packers' draft class, with some feeling that the team left some holes unaddressed. The selection of Sean Clifford was controversial, with some feeling he was more suited to being an undrafted free agent. Fans were also asked which draft pick they were most excited for, with Van Ness being a popular choice.
Thirteen Penn State football players participated in Pro Day to showcase their skills to NFL executives, scouts, coaches, and evaluators. Some players improved on their performances from the NFL Combine, while others had their first opportunity to make an impression. Notable attendees included Miami Dolphins GM Chris Grier, Green Bay Packers GM Brian Gutekunst, and Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles. Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is on track to be the first defensive back from the school to be selected in the first round of the NFL draft. Quarterback Sean Clifford used the event to make an impression after not being invited to the combine.