Benkert was cut from the 49ers' practice squad Tuesday, per his personal Twitter account.
Analysis: Benkert will once again hit the open market after a month-long stint with the 49ers' practice squad. The undrafted product out of Virginia has spent time with the Packers, Falcons and 49ers, but he'll likely have to look for a new opportunity elsewhere.
Nov 15, 2022 10:17 AM EST
Benkert was signed to the 49ers practice squad Tuesday.
Analysis: Benkert was cut from the 49ers practice squad Wednesday, but the team has brought him back into the fold. The 27-year-old will likely have a hard time seeing the 53-man roster unless San Francisco suffers another injury at quarterback.
Oct 18, 2022 2:51 PM EST
Benkert was cut from the 49ers' practice squad Wednesday.
Analysis: Benkert will hit the open market again after being let go by the 49ers on Wednesday following a three-week stint on their practice unit. The quarterback will likely get another opportunity elsewhere down the line after spending time with the Packers and Falcons in the past.
Oct 12, 2022 10:00 AM EST
The 49ers signed Benkert to their practice squad Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Benkert was among many other QBs to workout for the 49ers on Tuesday, but the team apparently didn't need long to decide who would provide added depth at the position. Following the season-ending ankle injury suffered by starter Trey Lance on Sunday against Seattle, the 27-year-old is in line to serve as San Francisco's No. 3 quarterback behind Jimmy Garoppolo and Brock Purdy moving forward. Benkert has previously suited up for the Falcons and Packers, but he has yet to attempt an NFL pass.
Sep 20, 2022 3:29 PM EST
The Packers waived Benkert on Friday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Benkert signed a reserve/future contract at the end of January after spending the 2021 season on the practice squad. In his absence, Danny Etling will be elevated to the No. 3 spot on the depth chart behind Jordan Love and Aaron Rodgers.
Jun 17, 2022 12:59 PM EST
The Packers signed Benkert to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.
Analysis: The quarterback spent the 2021 season on the practice squad while operating as the Packers' third option at his position behind starter Aaron Rodgers and backup Jordan Love. Benkert has yet to attempt a pass in the NFL, but he will now compete for an active roster spot in 2022 where he could be the primary reserve behind Love if Rodgers goes elsewhere.
Jan 25, 2022 3:27 PM EST
Benkert reverted to the Packers' practice squad on Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Benkert served as Green Bay's backup quarterback in the absence of Jordan Love (illness) for the team's Week 14 win over Chicago. He did hit the field, but only to kneel down twice to close out the contest.
Dec 13, 2021 6:40 PM EST
Benkert was elevated from the Packers' practice squad to their active roster Tuesday as a replacement for Jordan Love (COVID-19 protocols).
Analysis: Jordan Love tested positive for the virus and was placed in protocols Monday, opening up an opportunity for Benkert to join the active roster. With Aaron Rodgers dealing with a fractured toe, Benkert may be in line to take most of the first-team reps during practice. However, Rodgers is still expected to be the starter while Benkert operates as the backup during gameday. Green Bay also signed quarterback Danny Etling to the practice squad as an emergency option.
Dec 7, 2021 2:13 PM EST
Benkert was activated from the Packers' practice squad reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.
Analysis: Benkert was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Nov. 2. With Aaron Rodgers also now healthy, Benkert will return to his role as 3rd in line on the Packers' depth chart.
Nov 15, 2021 2:06 PM EST
Benkert (illness) was placed on the Packers' practice squad COVID-19/reserve list Tuesday after testing positive for the virus, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Benkert and starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers (illness) have both tested positive and are set to miss Sunday's contest against the Chiefs, so Green Bay will need to sign another option to serve as the No. 2 option. Jordan Love is thus set to draw his first career start Week 9.
Nov 3, 2021 8:10 AM EST
Benkert (undisclosed) was moved to the Packers' practice squad COVID-19/reserve list Tuesday.
Analysis: The reserve quarterback will have to clear the league's protocols before returning to practice. It is not yet known if he tested positive for the virus or if he was deemed to have been in close contact with someone who did.
Nov 2, 2021 2:39 PM EST
The Packers signed Benkert to the practice squad Wednesday, Howard Balzer of SI.com reports.
Analysis: Benkert logged a solid preseason in Green Bay, but he never had a real chance to beat our 2020 first-round pick Jordan Love for the No. 2 spot. Instead, he will get a chance to continue his development with the Packers on the scout team.
Sep 2, 2021 4:06 AM EST
Benkert was waived by the Packers on Tuesday, Paul Bretl of CheeseheadTV reports.
Analysis: Benkert made a strong case for a spot on the Packers' roster, but the Packers are comfortable heading into Week 1 with only Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love at the quarterback position. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, though, the team is planning to offer him a spot on the practice squad if he passes through waivers unclaimed.
Aug 31, 2021 7:17 AM EST
Benkert completed 7 of 11 passes for 61 yards in Saturday's exhibition finale against the Bills.
Analysis: Benkert did not stand out in Saturday's contest, but he did play well enough to keep his hopes of earning a roster spot alive. Should he make the cut, he will open the season as the Packers' third quarterback. If he does not, he could be claimed off waivers by another team, or would likely land a spot on the Packers' practice squad.
Aug 29, 2021 10:50 AM EST
Coach Matt LaFleur said Benkert "will definitely play" in Sunday's preseason finale against Buffalo regardless of the availability of Jordan Love (shoulder), Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports.
Analysis: Benkert's playing time will be determined in large part by Love's availability, however. If Love cleared to suit up he stands to stay in for the first half, and potentially into the third quarter, at which point Benkert would enter the contest as a relief option. If Love can't go, however, Benkert would stand to draw the start while Jacob Dolegala operates as his backup.
Aug 26, 2021 9:38 AM EST
Benkert completed 18 of 25 passes for 151 yards in Saturday's preseason game against the Jets. He added four carries for six yards and tossed a touchdown pass but also threw an interception in the game.
Analysis: With the Packers' top two quarterbacks, Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love (shoulder) out of uniform Saturday, Benkert started the game and wound up playing all but one series. His numbers weren't stellar, but he did show some poise and more than held his own. Benkert will not challenge Love for the backup spot as long as Love is healthy, but he has shown enough during training camp for the Packers to consider giving him a roster spot.
Aug 22, 2021 9:02 AM EST
Benkert looks set to start Saturday's preseason contest against the Jets, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The Packers aren't expect to play Aaron Rodgers during the preseason, and coach Matt LaFleur said it's "probably unlikely" that Jordan Love (shoulder) will be available Saturday, in which case Benkert will operate as the de facto starter. He completed eight of 12 passes for 88 yards against Buffalo last weekend, but also lost a fumble and threw an interception.
Aug 19, 2021 10:09 AM EST
Benkert will see extra reps at Monday's practice, Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports.
Analysis: Fellow quarterback Jordan Love will not practice Monday due to a shoulder injury, so Benkert will get the chance to take any reps starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers does not. Benkert completed a respectable 8 of 12 passes for 88 yards in the Packers' preseason opener last week, but he also threw an interception and lost a fumble. It's not a given the Packers will head into Week 1 with three quarterbacks, but the extra reps will give Benkert more opportunities to convince them to do so.
Aug 16, 2021 10:09 AM EST
The Packers and Benkert agreed to terms on a contract Saturday, per the quarterback's personal Twitter account.
Analysis: Benkert joins Blake Bortles, another recent tryout, behind Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love on Green Bay's depth chart. The soon-to-be 26-year-old spent the 2020 campaign on Atlanta's practice squad.
May 15, 2021 11:47 AM EST
The Falcons waived Benkert on Thursday, ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Benkert spent the 2020 campaign on Atlanta's practice squad. He's been searching for a chance to make his NFL debut since entering the league back in 2019.
Feb 18, 2021 2:25 PM EST
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