After shipping Josh Dobbs off to Minnesota, the Arizona Cardinals have reportedly brought a familiar face back to their quarterback room.
Head coach Jonathan Gannon said on Tuesday that the team planned on adding a third QB to its roster and today they went out and got veteran Jeff Driskel, who signed with the Cardinals back in April before being let go of a couple weeks ago.
The news comes via longtime Cards reporter Darren Urban:
The @AZCardinals make 4 practice squad signings, including re-signing QB Jeff Driskel.
Gives Cards option for backup to Clayton Tune if Kyler isn’t activated.
Also re-signed WR Andre Baccellia and WR Daniel Arias, and signed RB Hassan Hall. Hall was on Browns PS in September.
— Darren Urban (@Cardschatter) November 1, 2023
Gannon has yet to name a starter for Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns, however most signs seem to indicate that rookie Clayton Tune will get the start while Kyler Murray waits at least one more week to make his 2023 debut. If that’s the case, Driskel would likely be elevated to the active roster as Tune’s backup.
Driskel last played for the Houston Texans where he appeared in seven games last season, making a pair of starts. In that time the 30-year-old completed 78% of his passes for 108 yards and a touchdown.
He was a sixth-round pick of the 49ers back in 2016.