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Wed, 05 Apr 2017 07:44:08 -0700

New Orleans Saints QB Luke McCown was released Wednesday, April 5, according to a source.

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| Source: The New Orleans Advocate - Nick Underhill

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 19:08:16 -0700

New Orleans Saints QB Luke McCown is firmly entrenched as the team's backup to QB Drew Brees, and QB Garrett Grayson appears to be no threat to end that role anytime soon.

Fantasy Tip: McCown is not draftable in any fantasy format, although if he gets a chance to start due to an injury to Brees he has shown a good grasp of the New Orleans offense and some fantasy upside, especially in DFS, if he gets a chance.

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| Source: The New Orleans Times-Picayune - Jeff Duncan

Sun, 27 Mar 2016 11:17:32 -0700

New Orleans Saints QB Luke McCown was scheduled to visit with the Miami Dolphins before cancelling to re-sign with the Saints.

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| Source: The Miami Herald - Barry Jackson

Thu, 10 Mar 2016 18:42:34 -0800

New Orleans Saints QB Luke McCown visited the Indianapolis Colts Thursday, March 10, before re-signing with the Saints.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Field Yates

Thu, 10 Mar 2016 16:52:39 -0800

Updating a previous item, New Orleans Saints QB Luke McCown agreed to terms on a two-year, $3 million deal to return to the Saints Thursday, March 10, according to a source. He'll receive a $500,000 signing bonus.

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| Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Thu, 10 Mar 2016 16:52:04 -0800

New Orleans Saints QB Luke McCown re-signed an undisclosed deal with the Saints Thursday, March 10.

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| Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter

Mon, 09 Nov 2015 17:13:40 -0800

New Orleans Saints QB Luke McCown (back) is scheduled to undergo back surgery Tuesday, Nov. 10, and will miss the rest of the 2015 season.

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| Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Sun, 08 Nov 2015 08:40:20 -0800

The New Orleans Saints have declared CB Damian Swann, LB Dannell Ellerbe, LB Hau'oli Kikaha, DT Kaleb Eulls, QB Luke McCown, LB Ramon Humber, OT Tony Hills inactive for Week 9.

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Sun, 08 Nov 2015 06:28:41 -0800

New Orleans Saints QB Luke McCown (back) is scheduled to meet with a specialist Monday, Nov. 9, to have his injured back examined. There is a chance that McCown will miss the rest of the season.

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| Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Fri, 06 Nov 2015 15:30:31 -0800

New Orleans Saints LB Dannell Ellerbe (hip), LB Ramon Humber (hamstring), LB Hau'oli Kikaha (ankle), QB Luke McCown (back) and CB Damian Swann (concussion) have been ruled out for the Week 9 game against the Tennessee Titans. OT Terron Armstead (knee), CB Delvin Breaux (non-injury), OG Jahri Evans (non-injury), LB David Hawthorne (hamstring), CB Keenan Lewis (hip), OT Andrus Peat (knee) and DT Kevin Williams (non-injury) are listed as probable. Breaux, Ellerbe, Humber, Kikaha, McCown and Swann did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 6. Armstead was limited during practice, while the other players fully participated in practice.

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| Source: NFL

Thu, 05 Nov 2015 16:56:03 -0800

LBs Dannell Ellerbe (hip), Ramon Humber (hamstring) and Hau'oli Kikaha (ankle), QB Luke McCown (back) and CB Damian Swann (concussion) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 5. OT Terron Armstead (knee) was limited. OG Jahri Evans (non-injury), LB David Hawthorne (hamstring), CB Keenan Lewis (hip), OT Andrus Peat (knee) and DT Kevin Williams (non-injury) participated fully.

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| Source: NFL

Sun, 27 Sep 2015 17:00:56 -0700

New Orleans Saints QB Luke McCown completed 31 of 38 passes for 310 yards and an interception in a 27-22 loss to the Carolina Panthers in Week 3.

Fantasy Tip: McCown ($4,600, 9.2% of cap) didn't look bad for someone who hasn't thrown a pass in the NFL for a few years, but he doesn't need to be considered as a starting option at FantasyScore either.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Mon, 21 Sep 2015 14:59:44 -0700

New Orleans Saints QB Luke McCown would likely be the starting quarterback in Week 3 against the Carolina Panthers if QB Drew Brees (shoulder) can't play. Rookie QB Garrett Grayson likely needs more time to develop, as he mostly worked as the fourth-string quarterback in the preseason.

Fantasy Tip: If Brees doesn't suit up, there's no reason why McCown ($4,500, 9.0% of cap) would be an attractive sleeper pick on FantasyScore against a solid Panthers defense. You'd also have to downgrade the rest of New Orleans' offensive weapons significantly if McCown is leading the offense.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Mike Triplett

Thu, 13 Aug 2015 21:51:56 -0700

New Orleans Saints QB Luke McCown started in place of QB Drew Brees (rest) against the Baltimore Ravens in a preseason game Thursday, Aug. 13, finishing 7-of-10 for 75 yards and a touchdown.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Mike Triplett

Sun, 19 Jul 2015 07:03:42 -0700

New Orleans Saints QBs Ryan W. Griffin and Luke McCown could compete for one roster spot during training camp, because QB Drew Brees and QB Garrett Grayson will make the roster. Both players could be released if Grayson shows he can be the No. 2 quarterback.

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| Source: The New Orleans Advocate - Nick Underhill

Mon, 18 May 2015 06:16:37 -0700

New Orleans Saints QB Ryan W. Griffin and QB Luke McCown are expected to battle for the backup quarterback role. QB Garrett Grayson will likely be the third quarterback.

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| Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune - Evan Woodbery

Thu, 05 Feb 2015 10:30:10 -0800

Updating a previous report, New Orleans Saints QB Luke McCown's new contract is a one-year deal worth $970,000, the league veteran minimum. A league source said the deal also includes an $80,000 signing bonus and a $350,000 guarantee. McCown's contract would count $665,000 against the Saints' 2015 salary cap, with $585,000 of the cap hit coming from the base salary and the rest from his $80,000 signing bonus.

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| Source: The Times-Picayune - Evan Woodbery

Thu, 05 Feb 2015 08:42:57 -0800

New Orleans Saints QB Luke McCown re-signed with the team Thursday, Feb. 5. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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| Source: FOXSports.com - Mike Garafolo

Sat, 02 Aug 2014 14:32:12 -0700

Updating an earlier report, New Orleans Saints QB Ryan W. Griffin has impressed the team and could beat out QB Luke McCown for the backup quarterback spot.

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| Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Sat, 02 Aug 2014 10:07:20 -0700

New Orleans Saints QB Ryan W. Griffin appeared to have a better day in practice than QB Luke McCown Saturday, Aug. 2, but head coach Sean Payton would not say if Griffin has an edge over McCown to be the team's No. 2 quarterback.

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| Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune - Evan Woodbury

Sun, 15 Jun 2014 09:26:46 -0700

The NFL's scheduled unrestricted free-agent quarterback class for 2015 features 14 players who will be at least 30 years of age, including Indianapolis Colts QB Matt Hasselbeck (39), St. Louis Rams QB Shaun Hill (35), Arizona Cardinals QB Carson Palmer (35), New York Jets QB Michael Vick (34), Cincinnati Bengals QB Jason Campbell (33), New Orleans Saints QB Luke McCown (33), Seattle Seahawks QB Tarvaris Jackson (32), Kansas City Chiefs QB Alex Smith (31), Oakland Raiders QB Trent Edwards (31), Chicago Bears QB Jordan Palmer (31), Detroit Lions QB Dan Orlovsky (31), Cleveland Browns QB Tyler Thigpen (31) and Miami Dolphins QB Matt Moore (30). Estranged Dallas Cowboys QB Kyle Orton (32) is also scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent, although he is reportedly leaning toward retirement.

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| Source: KFFL.com

Wed, 26 Mar 2014 11:12:58 -0700

New Orleans Saints QBs Luke McCown and Ryan W. Griffin will compete for the backup quarterback job during training camp.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Mike Triplett

Wed, 26 Mar 2014 11:10:32 -0700

The New Orleans Saints have re-signed free-agent QB Luke McCown to a one-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Mike Triplett

Sun, 16 Mar 2014 20:43:52 -0700

The Detroit Lions have expressed interest in free-agent QB Luke McCown (Saints).

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| Source: Detroit Free Press - Dave Birkett

Thu, 27 Feb 2014 20:25:02 -0800

The New Orleans Saints could have interest in re-signing impending free-agent QB Luke McCown this offseason and have him compete with QB Ryan W. Griffin for the No. 2 quarterback job.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Mike Triplett

Tue, 04 Feb 2014 17:38:32 -0800

The Atlanta Falcons may show interest in New Orleans Saints impending free-agent QB Luke McCown if he becomes available during free agency.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Vaughn McClure

Wed, 31 Jul 2013 09:11:56 -0700

New Orleans Saints QBs Luke McCown and Seneca Wallace are getting equal reps with the second-team offense, as they battle for the primary backup job behind starting QB Drew Brees.

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| Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune - Terrance Harris

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:16:17 -0700

New Orleans Saints QB Luke McCown is expected to opening training camp as the No. 2 quarterback but will have to compete with QB Seneca Wallace for the job.

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| Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune - Nakia Hogan

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 17:13:32 -0700

The New Orleans Saints have QBs Ryan W. Griffin, Luke McCown and Seneca Wallace in camp, each vying for the primary backup job behind starting QB Drew Brees.

Fantasy Tip: It is likely McCown and Wallace win the job due to their veteran status, with Griffin spending time on the practice squad. However, unless disaster strikes and Brees does down with a long-term injury, none of the trio will have much in the way of fantasy appeal.

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| Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune - Larry Holder

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:17:39 -0700

New Orleans Saints QB Luke McCown is expected to be the primary backup to QB Drew Brees.

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| Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune - Larry Holder

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:11:40 -0700

The New Orleans Saints have agreed to terms with free-agent QB Luke McCown (Falcons) on a one-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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| Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 21:03:22 -0700

Atlanta Falcons QB Luke McCown was listed as the primary backup to starting QB Matt Ryan on the team's Week 1 depth chart released Tuesday, Sept. 4. QB Dominique Davis is listed as the No. 3 quarterback.

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| Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - D. Orlando Ledbetter

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 11:04:51 -0700

The Atlanta Falcons signed free-agent QB Luke McCown (Saints) to an undisclosed deal Tuesday, Aug. 28.

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| Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 09:23:42 -0700

The New Orleans Saints have released DT Remi Ayodele, QB Luke McCown, TE Jake Byrne, WR Marques Clark, OT Hutch Eckerson, OG Paul Fenaroli, C Brian Folkerts, WR Kevin Hardy, CB Kamaal Mcllwain, DT Swanson Miller, WR Derek Moye, CB Cord Parks, DE Donavan Robinson, LB Aaron Tevis and S Johnny Thomas.

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| Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune - Larry Holder

Sat, 04 Aug 2012 06:43:55 -0700

New Orleans Saints QB Chase Daniel said he sees no competition from QB Luke McCown as the top backup to QB Drew Brees. Daniel insists he is looking at competing with Brees for the No. 1 job. "What competition?" Daniel said when asked about McCown. "I am trying to take Drew Brees' spot. I don't see a competition with any other quarterback but Drew on the roster right now."

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| Source: CBSSports.com

Sat, 04 Aug 2012 05:14:52 -0700

New Orleans Saints interim head coach Joe Vitt won't reveal his quarterback rotation against the Arizona Cardinals for the Hall of Fame game Sunday, Aug. 5, in Canton, Ohio, saying only that it will be similar to other preseason openers. Look for QB Drew Brees to play a series or two, followed by QBs Chase Daniel, Luke McCown and Sean Canfield.

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| Source: ESPN.com

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 12:03:51 -0700

The New Orleans Saints have signed free-agent QB Luke McCown (Jaguars), according to his agent. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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| Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 16:45:36 -0700

Free-agent QB Luke McCown (Jaguars) is trying out with the New Orleans Saints as an extra quarterback.

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| Source: NFL.com - Gregg Rosenthal

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 20:51:52 -0800

Jacksonville Jaguars QB Blaine Gabbert was lifted in Week 12 against the Houston Texans in favor of QB Luke McCown. However, head coach Jack Del Rio said Sunday, Nov. 27, that Gabbert remains the team's starter going forward.

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| Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Gregg Rosenthal

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 12:50:28 -0800

The Jacksonville Jaguars benched QB Blaine Gabbert in favor of QB Luke McCown in Week 12.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Paul Kuharsky

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 05:59:02 -0700

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio has named QB Blaine Gabbert the starting quarterback for Week 3. Del Rio met with Gabbert and QB Luke McCown Wednesday, Sept. 21, then told other players about the switch at a team meeting.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:05:08 -0700

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio remained noncommittal Tuesday, Sept. 20, when pressed for a starting quarterback heading into Week 3. He is uncertain whether QB Luke McCown will make his third straight start, or if rookie QB Blaine Gabbert will be given his first NFL start.

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| Source: The Florida Times-Union - Gene Frenette

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 20:08:18 -0700

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio was noncommittal after the Week 2 loss against the New York Jets about his plan for Week 3 concerning his starting quarterback. QB Luke McCown was benched after throwing four interceptions, as rookie QB Blaine Gabbert came on to finish up. "I'm gonna be ready. There's no question about that," Gabbert said.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 17:32:13 -0700

Jacksonville Jaguars QB Luke McCown went 6-for-19 for 59 yards and four interceptions against the New York Jets in Week 2.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 09:41:36 -0700

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio was very pleased with the way QB Luke McCown handled himself in the Week 1 contest against the Tennessee Titans. The team decided to be conservative through the air but that doesn't mean they won't open it up in future weeks.

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| Source: The Florida Times-Union - Vito Stellino

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 17:47:24 -0700

Jacksonville Jaguars QB Luke McCown made the start in Week 1 against the Tennessee Titans. He completed 17-of-24 passes for 175 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions, although he did lose a fumble in the victory.

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| Source: KFFL.com

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 06:59:47 -0700

The Jacksonville Jaguars will carry two quarterbacks into the regular season after the release of QB David Garrard: QBs Luke McCown and Blaine Gabbert.

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| Source: CBSSports.com

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:25:50 -0700

Updating a previous report, the Jacksonville Jaguars released QB David Garrard Tuesday, Sept. 6, a move that will save the team $9 million this year. QB Luke McCown will serve as the starter heading into the season, with QB Blaine Gabbert backing him up.

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| Source: ESPN.com

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:29:49 -0700

The Jacksonville Jaguars told QB David Garrard Tuesday, Sept. 6, that they plan to release him. QB Luke McCown will start in Week 1.

Fantasy Tip: The Jags may be tempted to open up the passing game up a bit more with McCown under center, but this move probably hurts the wideouts on roster more than it helps. McCown is a QB3 at best. Blaine Gabbert's debut may be expedited if McCown proves ineffective, but like McCown, he wouldn't be more than a third QB option.

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| Source: FOXSports.com - Jay Glazer

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:02:35 -0700

Jacksonville Jaguars QB Luke McCown (oblique) was not able to play in the first preseason game Thursday, Aug. 11, because of soreness in his left oblique. He said he decided to sit out the game instead of playing with the injury.

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| Source: The Florida Times-Union - Tania Ganguli