Josh McCown

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Released by Houston

The Texans released McCown on Monday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Mar 1, 2021 1:28 PM EST

Healthy scratch Week 16

McCown (coach's decision) is active for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Dec 27, 2020 8:37 AM EST

Sitting out Sunday

McCown (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Colts, Aaron Wilson of The Houston Chronicle reports.

Dec 6, 2020 9:01 AM EST

Cleared from ailment

McCown (illness) was absent from Wednesday's injury report.

Dec 2, 2020 3:33 PM EST

Won't play Thursday

McCown (illness) is ruled out for Thursday's game in Detroit.

Nov 25, 2020 9:41 AM EST

Sitting out practice

McCown didn't participate at Tuesday's walkthrough due to an illness.

Nov 24, 2020 5:35 PM EST

Absent from injury report

McCown wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Nov 18, 2020 2:13 PM EST

Not traveling with team

McCown (personal) will not travel with the team to Cleveland ahead of Sunday's matchup.

Nov 14, 2020 2:41 PM EST

Moves to active roster

McCown was listed from the commissioner's exempt list and he now joins the Texans' active roster, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Nov 12, 2020 7:12 PM EST

Signing becomes official

McCown's contract with the Texans became official Saturday, and he's currently on the commissioner's exempt list.

Nov 7, 2020 5:23 PM EST

Signing with Texans

The Texans will sign McCown to their active roster off the Eagles' practice squad, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Nov 4, 2020 2:44 PM EST

Sticks on practice squad

The Eagles signed McCown (hamstring) to the practice squad Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Sep 6, 2020 3:09 PM EST

Uncertain about NFL future

McCown (hamstring) told GQ's Alex Shultz that he hasn't made a decision on continuing his football career.

Mar 18, 2020 8:21 AM EST

Won't necessarily retire

McCown (hamstring) told the Eagles he isn't ready to retire, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Jan 23, 2020 9:08 AM EST

Heading for surgery

McCown will undergo surgery Tuesday to address a torn hamstring, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.

Jan 10, 2020 9:55 AM EST

Solid in emergency duty

McCown entered the Eagles' 17-9 wild-card loss to the Seahawks on Sunday with 1:22 remaining in the first quarter after Carson Wentz (concussion) exited the contest and completed 18 of 24 passes for 174 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. He also rushed five times for 23 yards and recovered both of his fumbles.

Jan 5, 2020 5:09 PM EST

May not play Thursday

McCown may not take many snaps during Thursday's preseason finale against the Jets if he plays at all, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.

Aug 27, 2019 8:42 AM EST

Puts in strong bid for backup role

McCown completed 17 of 24 passes for 192 yards and two touchdowns while adding four yards on three rushing attempts in Thursday's 26-15 preseason loss to the Ravens.

Aug 22, 2019 9:11 PM EST