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USA Today
26-06-2025
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- USA Today
Bo Nix labeled a ‘promising prospect' ahead of 2025 NFL season
Bo Nix was always a pretty good quarterback in college with the Auburn Tigers, but he turned into a superstar when he transferred to the Oregon Ducks. In his final year in Eugene, he threw an unbelievable 45 touchdowns to just three interceptions, which cemented his place as a first-round draft pick. Although Nix was highly successful with the Ducks, his age and lack of elite traits were a deterrent for several teams and most NFL fans. However, the Denver Broncos selected him with the No. 12 pick, and he won over the respect of a lot of people in his rookie season. Despite a frustrating beginning to his career, which saw him throw four interceptions over his first two games, Nix settled in and threw 29 touchdowns to eight interceptions in the final 14 games. His stellar play earned the Broncos their first playoff berth since they won the Super Bowl nearly a decade ago. The former Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year and Heisman finalist now has sky-high expectations for his sophomore season and is viewed in a much brighter light than before. Cody Benjamin of CBS Sports ranked every starting NFL quarterback by tiers ahead of the 2025 season, and Nix was placed under the 'Promising Prospects' tier. "The seasoned Oregon product quietly approached 30 passing scores in Year 1 under Sean Payton, while excelling as a play-extender with his legs," Benjamin wrote. "The question is, can he make a leap with the Denver Broncos' pass weapons, and/or better manage the ball as Payton leans deeper into the ground game and defense?" It's a little too early to consider the second-year man a star, but Benjamin believes he is well on his way. Denver has added more playmakers for Nix to use this season, so all signs point to him building on his rookie year with the Broncos and establishing himself as one of the top passers in a loaded AFC West. Contact/Follow @Ducks_Wire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oregon Ducks news, notes, and opinions.
Yahoo
24-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Kansas City Chiefs 90-man roster by jersey number: No. 17, QB Gardner Minshew
The Kansas City Chiefs signed veteran quarterback Gardner Minshew on March 13, 2025. Most recently, Minshew has played in stints for the Las Vegas Raiders, Indianapolis Colts, and Philadelphia Eagles, but he originally began his career in professional football with the Jacksonville Jaguars, who selected him with the No. 178 pick in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL draft. Advertisement As a collegian, Minshew won the 2018 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award and was named Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year after an exceptional campaign with the Washington State Cougars under legendary head coach Mike Leach. What jersey number does Gardner Minshew wear? Oct 27, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew (15) throws the ball against Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal (54) in the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Gardner Minshew currently wears the No. 17 jersey for the Kansas City Chiefs. How much money will Gardner Minshew make in 2025? Sep 8, 2019; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah (90) chases Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew (15) out of the pocket during the second half at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports According to Minshew will receive a base salary of $1,170,000. His contract will amount to 0.4% of the Chiefs' total cap space. Top Gardner Minshew highlight This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Chiefs 90-man roster by jersey number: No. 17, QB Gardner Minshew
USA Today
24-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Kansas City Chiefs 90-man roster by jersey number: No. 17, QB Gardner Minshew
The Kansas City Chiefs signed veteran quarterback Gardner Minshew on March 13, 2025. Most recently, Minshew has played in stints for the Las Vegas Raiders, Indianapolis Colts, and Philadelphia Eagles, but he originally began his career in professional football with the Jacksonville Jaguars, who selected him with the No. 178 pick in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL draft. As a collegian, Minshew won the 2018 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award and was named Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year after an exceptional campaign with the Washington State Cougars under legendary head coach Mike Leach. What jersey number does Gardner Minshew wear? Gardner Minshew currently wears the No. 17 jersey for the Kansas City Chiefs. How much money will Gardner Minshew make in 2025? According to Minshew will receive a base salary of $1,170,000. His contract will amount to 0.4% of the Chiefs' total cap space. Top Gardner Minshew highlight
USA Today
10-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Broncos roster: Bo Nix (No. 10) enters Year 2 as QB1 in Denver
Broncos roster: Bo Nix (No. 10) enters Year 2 as QB1 in Denver Broncos Wire's 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at second-year quarterback Bo Nix, No. 10. Before the Broncos: Nix was a five-year player at the college level, playing his first three years of college football at Auburn before transferring to Oregon for his final years in college. Nix set an NCAA record for starting 61 games in college and was named the 2023 Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year. In 2023, Nix finished third in Heisman voting, behind fellow first-round picks Jayden Daniels and Michael Penix Jr. Nix was the sixth quarterback selected in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft, tying a post-merger NFL record for quarterback picks in the first round of any draft. Broncos tenure: Nix came to the Broncos fresh out of college as the 12th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft. Coming into Denver's 2024 training camp, Nix fought for the starting job in a three-horse race between himself, Zach Wilson and Jarrett Stidham. Each took turns operating the number one offense early in camp. Although Nix was a rookie, he impressed coaches with a veteran-like outlook, quickly earning more days with the first-team offense before finally being named the team's starter. Nix's rookie year began rocky, going 0-2 to start the year. Nix looked skittish under pressure before finally putting together a 300-yard passing performance against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3, throwing his first touchdown pass in Week 4 against the New York Jets, and giving the Broncos a three-game winning streak. Nix eventually led the Broncos to the playoffs for the first time since Peyton Manning with a 10-7 record. The season then came to an end with a wild card loss to the Buffalo Bills. Throughout 2024, Nix set history (both NFL and team history) nearly every week going down the stretch. Nix finished 2024 completing 376-of-567 passes for 3,775 yards, 29 passing touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He also rushed 92 times for 430 yards and four touchdowns and caught a touchdown pass against the Baltimore Ravens in 2024. Chances to make the 53-man roster: Lock. Nix comes into Year 2 as the unquestioned starter in Denver, making his mark on and off the field, much like great Broncos quarterbacks of the past. Going into his sophomore season, Nix is leading his teammates with poise and confidence. With the same system and coach in place, Nix will hopefully thrive in Denver in 2025. Related: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.
