Nathan Rourke

The New England Patriots have claimed QB Nathan Rourke off of the waiver wire from the Jacksonville Jaguars, setting him up to be the team's new QB3.

Fantasy Impact

Rourke will likely remain on the Patriots' practice squad to serve as the team's new emergency quarterback, playing behind both Bailey Zappe and Mac Jones. The Patriots suddenly found themselves in need of a backup QB after Will Grier was poached by the Los Angeles Chargers. Rourke, who had a successful CFL stint, has never played a snap in the NFL.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have waived 25-year-old QB Nathan Rourke to make room for WR Jamal Agnew, who is returning from injured reserve.

Fantasy Impact

Rourke, who has gone back and forth between the Jags' active roster and practice squad, will likely go back to Jacksonville's practice squad. With QB Trevor Lawrence healthy enough to play, the Jaguars only need two QBs on their active roster (Lawrence and C.J. Beathard) and can keep Rourke as the emergency QB.

QB Nathan Rourke has signed with the Jaguars’ active roster.

Fantasy Impact

With QB Trevor Lawrence (ankle) listed as a game-time decision, the Jaguars needed some quarterback depth for Sunday’s game against the Browns. If Lawrence is unable to suit up, Rourke will serve as the backup to C.J. Beathard.

Nathan Rourke has been signed to the Jaguars 53-man roster ahead of Thursday night's game in New Orleans.

Fantasy Impact

Starting QB Trevor Lawrence has been limited at Jaguars' practice this week due to a knee issue, so the team is bringing in some extra insurance under center. Rourke, who has no NFL regular-season experience to date, figures to be behind C.J. Beathard in the event Lawrence misses the game.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have re-signed QB Nathan Rourke to their practice squad.

Fantasy Impact

Rourke was waived by the Jaguars as part of their final cuts Tuesday. The 25-year-old will get a chance to continue to develop in the Jaguars’ offensive system.