The Philadelphia Eagles suffered a dramatic loss at quarterback when Nate Sudfeld left last Thursday’s preseason opener against the Titans with a very serious left wrist injury. On Thursday night, Cody Kessler got the start at quarterback and was knocked out with a concussion after taking a huge hit.
It’s unknown how long Kessler could be out, but here are five veteran quarterbacks the Eagles could consider if they don’t feel confident with the numbers they currently have.
Colin Kaepernick
Kaepernick is the best available signal caller currently not employed and his skill set fits the offense, especially after Josh Johnson signed with the Detroit Lions. He hasn’t played in three years, definitely would be viewed as a distraction and does not have the best relationship with Eagles star safety and captain, Malcolm Jenkins. Kaepernick is in shape though and posted this video to show how much he still has left.
C.J. Beathard
The 49ers are committed to quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo back and Nick Mullens has emerged as a capable backup. Beathard has started 10 games in the last two seasons and could be a candidate.
Matt Cassel
The former Lions quarterback hasn’t officially retired and could bring a calm influence to the Eagles locker room to place behind Carson Wentz. The 37-year-old Cassel has also played for the Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings, Buffalo Bills, Dallas Cowboys, and Tennessee Titans. Cassel has passed for 17,449 yards and 104 touchdowns in his career.
Brock Osweiler
Osweiler has played with five teams since entering the league in 2012. His 2015 season in Denver made him look like a star had arrived, as Houston then signed Osweiler to a four-year, $72 million free-agent contract. Osweiler made just 14 starts for the Texans in 2016, then was traded to Cleveland in March 2017 and was cut before playing a game.
Osweiler was the backup in Denver and Miami the last two seasons and has posted career numbers of 37 touchdowns and 31 interceptions.
Sam Bradford
Bradford has played in five games since 2016 and was paid by the Arizona Cardinals to go away. Injury-prone and rich beyond belief, Sam is unlikely to come off the streets to be a backup.
