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Canadian QB Rourke agrees to contract with Jaguars (TSN)

The 24-year-old Victoria native tweeted Sunday he'll be signing soon with Jacksonville, which was one of 12 teams he worked out for after finishing the '22 ...

Thank you to the entire BC Lions organization for giving me a chance to be your quarterback and thank you to the fans for making these past two seasons so memorable." Adams won four of his six starts, completing 118-of-180 passes (65.6 per cent) for 1,504 yards with six TDs and one interception while rushing for 129 yards on 14 carries (9.2-yard average). "It has been an absolute joy to play for my home province in front of so many friends and family," Rourke said. He also ran for 304 yards and seven TDs in being named the CFL's top Canadian. Rourke finished 20-of-37 passes for 300 yards with a TD and two interceptions while rushing twice for 20 yards. After making two starts as a rookie, Rourke took the CFL by storm in 2022. Rourke has reportedly agreed to a three-year deal with the Jaguars. Lalji also notes that former CFL start quarterback Henry Burris, who is currently an offensive quality control coach with the Jags, was a "great advocate" in getting Rourke signed in Jacksonville. past Calgary 30-16 in the division semifinal, completing 22-of-30 passes for 321 yard and two TDs. Rourke was bypassed in the 2021 NFL draft after his college career at Ohio. "After much prayer and deliberation, I will be signing with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 24-year-old Victoria native tweeted Sunday he'll be signing with Jacksonville, which was one of 12 teams he worked out for after finishing the '22 season with the B.C.

Nathan Rourke to sign with NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars - CFL.ca (CFL.ca)

TORONTO — Nathan Rourke has decided where he will be playing football next season. The BC Lions quarterback announced on his social media on Sunday that he ...

With Rourke under centre, the Lions converted 31.1 per cent of their offensive possessions into touchdowns, which was the most of any quarterback in the league. BC’s offence led the league in passing yards per game (300.3) and completion percentage (71.6), while tying for the second lowest interception total with 13. In Week 9, he rewrote his own record when he threw for 477 yards, only to follow it up with a 488-yard performance in Week 10. In addition to helping the Lions burst onto the CFL scene, Rourke also repeatedly made league history through his first nine games. » After much prayer and deliberation, I will be signing with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Canadian QB Nathan Rourke signs with Jacksonville Jaguars ... (3downnation.com)

He is expected to compete to be the backup behind former first-overall NFL draft pick Trevor Lawrence next season. The announcement comes just hours after the ...

He started the West Semi-Final the following week and threw for 321 yards with two touchdowns in a 30-16 victory over the Calgary Stampeders. The six-foot-two, 209-pound passer was a three-year starter at Ohio University from 2017-2019 where he threw for 7,457 yards with 60 touchdowns and 20 interceptions. Rourke is coming off a sensational 2022 season in the CFL during which he completed 78.7 percent of his pass attempts for 3,349 yards with 25 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in 10 games. [Over two-thirds of NFL teams showed interest in the Victoria B.C., native ](https://3downnation.com/2022/11/16/not-just-showing-up-to-get-a-t-shirt-canadian-qb-nathan-rourke-wants-a-true-opportunity-at-the-nfl/)following the season, which translated to multiple contract offers during his tour which include financial guarantees. The 24-year-old went 8-1 as a starter before undergoing surgery in August to repair a Lisfranc sprain in his foot. Hall of Fame CFL quarterback Henry Burris, who was originally hired by the Lions to work with Rourke as a consultant this season before accepting an NFL opportunity, is employed as the team’s offensive quality control coach.

Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke says he's agreed to terms ... (Globalnews.ca)

The 24-year-old Victoria native tweeted Sunday that he plans to sign with the Jaguars, which is one of 12 teams Rourke worked out for.

Rourke finished 20-of-37 passes for 300 yards with a TD and two interceptions while rushing twice for 20 yards. After making two starts as a rookie, Rourke took the CFL by storm in 2022. But Rourke’s season was cut short by a Lisfranc sprain in his right foot that required surgery. He threw for over 300 yards six times, including three 400-yard performances, in staking B.C. 15 overall, of the 2021 CFL draft. Rourke was bypassed in the 2021 NFL draft after his college career at Ohio and signed with B.C., which selected him in the second round, No.

Lions to Jaguars: B.C. quarterback Nathan Rourke opts to sign with ... (The Province)

As a fan of Canadian football, I'm very happy that a Canadian kid is getting a chance to make it in the NFL," said Lions co-GM Neil McEvoy.

For just $3.50 per week, you can get unlimited, ad-lite access to The Vancouver Sun, The Province, National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites. 17 that ended a two-game losing streak. 31, sending their first-round pick in the 2023 CFL Draft to Montreal in return. He came back for the regular season finale on Oct. Burris was with the Lions coaching staff for a short time in 2022 before getting the Jacksonville job. He didn’t get into money, either. He didn’t elaborate on other teams. “I knew that was what he was thinking all along, that was his mindset,” McEvoy said of Rourke signing with an NFL club. [stunning 31-30 comeback](https://www.nfl.com/news/chargers-blow-27-point-lead-in-historic-postseason-loss-to-jaguars-the-toughest-) over the Los Angeles Chargers in wild card playoffs on Saturday, feature a 23-year-old starting quarterback in Trevor Lawrence, who was the first overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Clemson. It’s reported to be a three-year deal. Lions to Jaguars: B.C. Article content

Canadian Nathan Rourke announces he'll be signing with ... (The Globe and Mail)

Former B.C. Lions star Nathan Rourke worked out for 12 NFL teams before signing with Jaguars.

Thank you to the entire BC Lions organization for giving me a chance to be your quarterback and thank you to the fans for making these past two seasons so memorable.” Adams won four of his six starts, completing 118-of-180 passes (65.6 per cent) for 1,504 yards with six TDs and one interception while rushing for 129 yards on 14 carries (9.2-yard average). “It has been an absolute joy to play for my home province in front of so many friends and family,” Rourke said. He also ran for 304 yards and seven TDs in being named the CFL’s top Canadian. Rourke finished 20-of-37 passes for 300 yards with a TD and two interceptions while rushing twice for 20 yards. After making two starts as a rookie, Rourke took the CFL by storm in 2022. past Calgary 30-16 in the division semi-final, completing 22-of-30 passes for 321 yard and two TDs. Rourke has reportedly agreed to a three-year deal with the Jaguars. Rourke was bypassed in the 2021 NFL draft after his college career at Ohio. Sophomore Trevor Lawrence, the first player selected in the 2021 NFL draft, is firmly entrenched as Jacksonville’s starter. “After much prayer and deliberation, I will be signing with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 24-year-old Victoria native tweeted Sunday he’ll be signing with Jacksonville, which was one of 12 teams he worked out for after finishing the ‘22 season with the BC Lions.

Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke signs with Jacksonville Jaguars (Alaska Highway News)

Nathan Rourke is now a Jacksonville Jaguar. The 24-year-old Victoria native signed a deal Sunday with Jacksonville, which was one of 12 teams the ...

"It has been an absolute joy to play for my home province in front of so many friends and family," Rourke said. "After much prayer and deliberation, I will be signing with the Jacksonville Jaguars. "Lions fans, I'm not Nate & what he did was amazing. "But I got y'all! club still has a veteran presence under centre. Let's do this Together! Pederson has been credited a lot for Lawrence's improved play this year. "I'm excited for the opportunity to continue working towards something special with a great group of coaches & players," Adams tweeted Sunday in response to a fan. "The CFL has been an unforeseen detour on my football journey but a necessary one, and I am grateful to the Lions for allowing me to learn how to be a professional and grow on and off the field. "Thank you to the entire BC Lions organization for giving me a chance to be your quarterback and thank you to the fans for making these past two seasons so memorable." The six-foot-two, 209-pound Rourke still had a year left on his CFL deal but was eligible to sign a futures deal south of the border as per the league's NFL window. The 24-year-old Victoria native signed a deal Sunday with Jacksonville, which was one of 12 teams the quarterback worked out for after finishing the 2022 CFL season with the B.C.