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Chase Daniel: Embarks on media career
Chase Daniel announced Tuesday via his personal Twitter account that he will begin his media career during the 2023 NFL and college football seasons.Though he didn't specifically confirm that he has retired from professional football, the 36-year-old quarterback looks like he's ready to close the book on a 14-year NFL career that included stops with Washington, New Orleans, Kansas City, Philadelphia, Chicago, Detroit and the Chargers. A longtime backup, Daniel claimed his lone Super Bowl ring with the Saints during the 2009 season and made just five starts among his 74 career regular-season appearances, completing 186 of 273 pass attempts (68.1 percent) for 1,746 yards, nine touchdowns and seven interceptions. He'll have a full plate in his first year working in the media, as he'll serve as an on-air correspondent for NFL Network in addition to co-hosting two podcasts.
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Chargers' Chase Daniel: Back with Chargers
Chase Daniel has agreed to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Chargers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.Per the report, the veteran QB's deal is for $2.25 million. The 35-year-old is thus slated to remain Justin Herbert's top backup in 2022. In that role, Daniel did not attempt a pass last season.
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Chargers' Chase Daniel: Returns from reserve/COVID-19 list
Chase Daniel was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.The quarterback tested positive for the virus last week and missed the Los Angeles Chargers' Week 16 loss to the Texans. Daniel will return to his role as the primary reserve behind starter Justin Herbert in Week 17 against the Broncos.
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Chargers' Chase Daniel: Lands on COVID list
Chase Daniel has been placed on the Los Angeles Chargers' reserve/COVID-19 list, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.Daniel reportedly tested positive, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports. If he is unable to clear the league's health and safety protocols by Sunday, Easton Stick would be in line to back up Justin Herbert under center.
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Chargers' Chase Daniel: Set for Week 1
Chase Daniel (elbow) wasn't listed on the Week 1 injury report, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.The backup quarterback dinged his elbow during the team's final preseason game, but the injury was never considered serious. Daniel is expected to back up star quarterback Justin Herbert this season.
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Chargers' Chase Daniel: Suffers minor injury Saturday
Chase Daniel dealt with tingling in his right arm after getting hit on the elbow while being sacked during Saturday's preseason contest against the Seahawks, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.Daniel drew the start in the preseason finale and remains the favorite to operate as Justin Herbert's primary backup during the regular season. The 34-year-old completed nine passes for 70 yards during the contest as the Los Angeles Chargers' offense was shutout. The injury does not appear to be all that serious, as coach Brandon Staley said there should be no long-term issues.
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Chargers' Chase Daniel: Starting preseason finale
Chase Daniel will start Saturday's preseason finale against the Seahawks, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.Daniel will close out the preseason with another start while Justin Herbert watches from the bench. Easton Stick drew the start during last weekend's exhibition matchup against the 49ers, but Daniel remains the favorite to operate as Herbert's top backup during the regular-season opener against Washington on Sept. 12.
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Chargers' Chase Daniel: Set for preseason start
Chase Daniel will start Saturday's preseason matchup against the Rams before handing the offense over to Easton Stick, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.Daniel and Stick look set to split series Saturday while No. 1 quarterback Justin Herbert watches from the sidelines, though that workload could shift in later preseason games. The Los Angeles Chargers may also want to take a look at undrafted free agent K.J. Costello at some point. In any case, Daniel looks like the favorite to serve as Herbert's top backup this season.
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Chase Daniel: Inks deal with Chargers
Chase Daniel and the Chargers have agreed on a one-year deal, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.Daniel was recently released by Detroit. He will reunite with coaches Brandon Staley and Joe Lombardi in Los Angeles, both of which he has played for in the past. The 34-year-old will bring a veteran presence to the locker room as a backup behind Justin Herbert. The Chargers will be the sixth team the journeyman signal caller has suited up for.
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Chase Daniel: Released, rather than traded
The Lions released Chase Daniel on Thursday.Detroit reportedly engaged in trade talks regarding Daniel back in February, but with no deal having materialized, the team is instead cutting him to save cap space. The 34-year-old veteran will now be free to pursue a backup role elsewhere, and his reputation as a quality mentor will no doubt result in numerous interested suitors.
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