Josh McCown
44-Year-Old
Free Agent
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Released by Houston
The Texans released McCown on Monday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
McCown ultimately didn't suit up for a single game with the Texans in 2020 after having linked with the team midseason. The veteran signal-caller, who will turn 42 this offseason, may be motivated to turn his attention toward coaching instead of playing. Houston now only has AJ McCarron on the depth chart behind Deshaun Watson, who recently reiterated his request to be traded.
McCown ultimately didn't suit up for a single game with the Texans in 2020 after having linked with the team midseason. The veteran signal-caller, who will turn 42 this offseason, may be motivated to turn his attention toward coaching instead of playing. Houston now only has AJ McCarron on the depth chart behind Deshaun Watson, who recently reiterated his request to be traded.
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Career may not be over
McCown has yet to officially retire from the NFL and could return in the second half this season if he finds a situation he likes, Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
The 42-year-old quarterback, who spent time with the Texans and Eagles last season, currently is helping coach his son's high school team, but a numbers of clubs are keeping tabs on him. The Jets and Jaguars in particular are interested in McCown as a mentor to their young franchise QBs -- Zach Wilson and Trevor Lawrence, respectively -- but the veteran might prefer to join a playoff contender if one needs additional depth under center.
The 42-year-old quarterback, who spent time with the Texans and Eagles last season, currently is helping coach his son's high school team, but a numbers of clubs are keeping tabs on him. The Jets and Jaguars in particular are interested in McCown as a mentor to their young franchise QBs -- Zach Wilson and Trevor Lawrence, respectively -- but the veteran might prefer to join a playoff contender if one needs additional depth under center.
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McCown served as a mentor to Sam Darnold in 2018, but he didn't find much success when asked to fill in for three starts, with one touchdown, four interceptions and a 55.8 passer rating. The 40-year-old then announced his retirement in June, only to change his mind after injuries forced the Eagles to explore various options for a backup quarterback. McCown now finds himself one injury away from taking snaps in a potentially explosive offense, though much of that explosiveness is derived from Carson Wentz's arm strength and mobility -- two skills McCown no longer has.
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Healthy scratch Week 16
McCown (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
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Sitting out Sunday
McCown (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Colts, Aaron Wilson of The Houston Chronicle reports.
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Cleared from ailment
McCown (illness) was absent from Wednesday's injury report.
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Won't play Thursday
McCown (illness) is ruled out for Thursday's game in Detroit.
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Sitting out practice
McCown didn't participate at Tuesday's walkthrough due to an illness.
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