Patriots Claim QB Nathan Rourke Off Waivers From Jaguars

New England needed a boost at quarterback after losing Will Grier and Malik Cunningham off the waiver wire in successive weeks. 

Jacksonville, meanwhile, was trying to sneak Rourke back to the practice squad where he’s been for most of the year after a standout preseason. 

Rourke, 25, went undrafted out of Ohio back in 2021 but was previously selected in the second round of the CFL Draft in 2020.

Rourke chose to sign with the Jaguars back in January after receiving interest from multiple teams around the league. Jacksonville signed him to their practice squad coming out of the preseason and he’s been on and off of their roster. 

During his two seasons with the B.C. Lions, Rourke completed 300 of his 395 passes (76 percent) for 4,035 yards to go along with 28 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. He also rushed 57 times for 415 yards (7.3 YPC) and 12 touchdowns.