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CFL Week 8 Power Rankings: Nathan Rourke’s injury casts massive doubt while a surprise team rises to No. 1

We are now one-third of the way through the CFL season, and the push for the playoffs is already starting to take shape. The CFL season is one-third complete through its 21-week schedule, and the power rankings are starting to reflect real separation across the league.

NFL News / Total Apex Sports / September 22, 2025

Nathan Rourke Unleashes On CFL Leadership: 'They Don’t Love Football Like I Do'

It seems the Canadian Football League (CFL) has managed to tick off one of its brightest stars, and honestly, can you blame him? B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke didn’t mince words when he called the CFL’s upcoming rule changes “garbage” – and frankly, his frustration feels completely justified.

5 things to know about 49ers seventh-round pick QB Kurtis Rourke

The first of three seventh-round selections (pick 227 overall) in the 2025 NFL Draft for the San Francisco 49ers was an interesting one, as it went to quarterback Kurtis Rourke of Indiana University.

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Examining Nathan Rourke’s Rocky Return to the CFL

The return of Canada’s popular quarterback, Nathan Rourke, caused a frenzy back in August. Now, the honeymoon phase is starting to wear off. On Saturday, the BC Lions got thumped by the Saskatchewan Roughriders 39-8, with BC’s quarterback throwing for 200 yards and two interceptions before getting benched for Chase Brice.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

CFL News / CFL on SI / September 23, 2024

BC Lions Sticking with Nathan Rourke at QB

After what has a below average return to the CFL, BC Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke will hold on to his job for a little bit longer. TSN’s Farhan Lalji reported Sunday that the Lions are staying committed to Rourke being the starter moving forward.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 16, 2024

Ex Atlanta Falcons QB Becomes Highest-Paid Player in Canadian Football League

The Atlanta Falcons released quarterback Nathan Rourke from their 90-man roster Sunday. Two days later, he signed a new contract with the B.C. Lions to become the highest-paid player in the Canadian Football League in 2025 and 2026.

With Nathan Rourke returning to the BC Lions, 5 former players Canucks would welcome back

With the BC Lions delivering a bombshell of good news to the Vancouver market with Tuesday’s announcement that quarterback Nathan Rourke is on his way back to the Leo’s Den, it got us here at CanucksArmy thinking about ones that got away from the local hockey team.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / May 8, 2024

New Giants QB Nathan Rourke had one of the most insane NFL preseason highlights ever

The New York Giants claimed QB Nathan Rourke off waivers on Tuesday, adding another intriguing name to the room behind Daniel Jones, Drew Lock, and Tommy

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / May 7, 2024

Giants claim former Patriots QB off waivers

He will join Daniel Jones, Drew Lock and Tommy DeVito in the Giants’ QB room. Teams regularly carry four QBs into offseason programs and into training camp.

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New England Patriots News / Patriots Football Now / May 6, 2024

Report: New England is Releasing Quarterback Nathan Rourke

Nathan Rourke found himself with an uncertain future in New England after the team used two draft picks on other quarterbacks in the NFL Draft. Reports indicate that future has suddenly become much clearer, as news surfaced that the New England Patriots plan to release Rourke.

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New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / May 6, 2024

Patriots Make Change to QB Room Ahead of Rookie Minicamp

After picking up two new quarterbacks in the most recent NFL Draft, the New England Patriots are making an adjustment to their depth at the position. According to insider Mike Reiss of ESPN, the Patriots have opted to waive Nathan Rourke ahead of rookie minicamp, now leaving the team with four quarterbacks on the roster and 89 players total.

CFL News / CFL on SI / March 3, 2024

No CFL Return for Former BC Lions QB Nathan Rourke, Sticking in NFL

Former BC Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke is staying in the NFL after re-signing with the New England Patriots. Rourke played two seasons with the Lions, throwing for 3,349 yards and 25 touchdowns in 2022.

New England Patriots News / G5 Football on SI / March 2, 2024

Ohio Football Legend Nathan Rourke Gets New NFL Deal

One of the last decade's better Group of Five quarterbacks Nathan Rourke seems to have further secured a spot in the National Football League. Tom Pelissero reported over the weekend that Rourke would be re-signing with the New England Patriots..

New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 1, 2024

Patriots Re-Signing QB Nathan Rourke

Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the Patriots are re-signing quarterback Nathan Rourke to a contract. Rourke, 25, went undrafted out of Ohio back in 2021 but was previously selected in the second round of the CFL Draft in 2020.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / December 22, 2023

Where Does Nathan Rourke Fit Among Patriots' QBs?

As the newest member of the New England Patriots, Nathan Rourke is feeling all sorts of emotions as he embarks on this new chapter. The Patriots claimed Rourke, 25, off the Jacksonville Jaguars' practice squad on Monday, throwing him into the fire to learn a difficult offense in short order.

New England Patriots News / A to Z Sports / December 21, 2023

Nathan Rourke was 'surprised' to be claimed off waivers by Patriots

Nathan Rourke has not been given an easy task. After the New England Patriots claimed the quarterback earlier this week, he arrived in Foxborough and started working with the team right away. "It's been a whirlwind.

Patriots Claim Former Ohio, CFL QB Nathan Rourke

The NFL can be an unpredictable place as players are prone to be cut and signed multiple times during a season. Former CFL quarterback Nathan Rourke is getting a dose of the merry-go-round.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / December 18, 2023

Patriots Claim Jaguars QB Nathan Rourke Off Waivers

The Jacksonville Jaguars will need to add another quarterback. Jaguars' No. 3 quarterback Nathan Rourke was claimed on waivers by the New England Patriots on Monday, just a few days after the Jaguars waived Rourke from the active roster to make room for the return of Jamal Agnew.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 28, 2023

AFC South stock up, down: CJ Stroud QB1 and a disaster for the Titans

With the preseason behind us, here's a look at whose stock is up and down in the AFC South ahead of the start of the regular season.

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Jacksonville Jaguars News / Yardbarker / August 14, 2023

Trevor Lawrence impressed by 'unbelievable plays' from CFL record-holder

Winning games and turning heads isn't anything new for Rourke, who was prolific last season for the CFL's BC Lions.

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Jacksonville Jaguars News / Yardbarker / August 12, 2023

Watch: Jaguars QB escapes sack for improbable touchdown, play of the preseason

The NFL preseason is only in its first week but it is difficult to imagine anybody making a more impressive play than Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nathan Rourke.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / August 2, 2023