With C.J. Stroud still sitting in concussion protocol, the Texans are adding some depth to the quarterback room. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston, the Texans are signing quarterback Tim Boyle to the practice squad.
Stroud suffered his concussion during Houston’s Week 14 loss to the Jets. Per Wilson, the second-overall pick still has concussion symptoms, putting his status for this weekend’s game against Cleveland in doubt. If the rookie can’t play, veteran Case Keenum is expected to get another start against his former team. Keenum started for Houston this past weekend and helped guide the team to an overtime win over the Titans.
Considering Stroud’s uncertainty, the Texans have been in the market for some QB help. According to ESPN’s Field Yates, the Texans tried to claim Nathan Rourke after he was waived by the Jaguars. The Patriots won the waiver claim battle, forcing the Texans to look elsewhere.
Boyle joins the Texans after having spent the first part of his 2023 campaign with the Jets. Initially brought in as a familiar backup to Aaron Rodgers, Boyle ended up getting inserted into the lineup in the middle of the season. The Jets went winless in his two starts, and in three games, the QB tossed one touchdown vs. four interceptions. After starting his career in Green Bay, Boyle went winless in three starts with the Lions in 2021. He got into one game for Chicago in 2022, tossing a pair of interceptions in eight pass attempts.
It’s unlikely Boyle sees any playing time in Houston, assuming Stroud sees the field again before the season is done. Even with the rookie out of the lineup, the veteran would be the QB3 behind Keenum and former starter Davis Mills.
lol How does this guy keep getting signed?
Lmao idk
The keys to being a backup QB are maturity, self awareness, a liked good teammate, football IQ, and experience. A high end backup is already a bad NFL QB, and there’s a good amount of second and third string plus practice squad spots around the league to be filled.
Did you see his college numbers? It’s very possible he played a different sport and mistakenly signed to play the wrong game
They didn’t sign him to be the starter, they signed him to the PS
The fact he keeps getting picked up indicates he’s a good presence to have in the QB room, can help develop Stroud further and probably a good guy to have mentor younger guys on the team.
Keep an eye, he might transition to coaching at some point and rise pretty quick.
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