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USA Today
23-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Notre Dame alum Ian Book awaits next chance at the NFL
The former Fighting Irish QB was last with the Philadelphia Eagles. Former Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book remains unsigned for 2025 -- and he's still looking for work. Book was a backup on last year's Super Bowl-winning Philadelphia Eagles squad. Book is back in South Bend and he's been training every day on the Notre Dame campus, keeping himself in shape for any prospective NFL team. He's the winningest quarterback in Fighting Irish history, going 30-5 as a starter. 'I'm a free agent right now,' Book told the South Bend Tribune on Sunday while attending the Golic SubPar Golf Classic fundraiser at Warren Golf Course. 'I'm just waiting for a call. I'm training here at Notre Dame, using the facilities, throwing with the guys.' The 27-year-old has played in just one NFL game. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the fourth round in 2021, and he completed 12-of-20 passes for 135 and two interceptions in a game against the Miami Dolphins during his rookie season. Book started in an emergency on Dec. 27. He was sacked eight times in that game. Book has also been with the Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots, in addition to two stints with the Eagles. In addition to attempting to return to football, Book is in involved in a business venture with former Notre Dame offensive linemen Josh Lugg, Tommy Kraemer, Cole Mabry, and Luke Eichenberg. Former Notre Dame lacrosse player Jake Taylor is also involved. Still, Book has a desire to get back to the NFL. 'Hell, yeah,' he said. 'Oh, it's there. I'll give it everything I got this year. No question.' Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Follow Tim on X: @tehealey
USA Today
09-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Broncos invite former Saints QB Ian Book for rookie minicamp tryout
Broncos invite former Saints QB Ian Book for rookie minicamp tryout The book isn't shut on this former New Orleans Saints quarterback. 9News Denver's Mike Klis reports that Ian Book, a fourth-round pick by the Saints back in 2021 out of Notre Dame, is replacing former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder as a veteran free agent tryout at this weekend's rookie minicamp. Book, 27, flamed out quickly in New Orleans after injuries and COVID-19 absences forced him into the lineup as a rookie. He completed 12 of 20 passes for 135 yards and threw two interceptions in a prime-time loss to the Miami Dolphins, and was waived after training camp the next summer. But he wrote a new chapter with the Philadelphia Eagles and went on to spend time with the New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs, ultimately returning to Philly just in time to back up Jalen Hurts and win a championship ring in the Eagles' Super Bowl LIX win over the Chiefs. Now he's auditioning for Sean Payton and the Broncos. Payton made the call to draft Book in the first place, so now Book may have a real shot. He'll compete with fellow tryout QB Blake Stenstrom for a shot at a roster spot behind Bo Nix, Jarrett Stidham, and Sam Ehlinger. Good luck to him as he turns to the next page of his story.
