Chiefs QB Gardner Minshew didn't tear ACL, team signs QB Steve Buechele

Dec 22, 2025

Quarterback Gardner Minshew got some positive news on the knee injury he suffered during Sunday’s loss to the Titans. But Kansas City is still adding another quarterback.

According to multiple reports, further testing revealed that Minshew did not, in fact, tear his ACL as initially feared on Sunday.

Related players: Steve Buechele, Chris Oladokun

Fantasy Impact:

Minshew is still set to miss time, but he avoided a worst-case scenario after going down early during Week 16, the story said. The team signed Buechele to the 53-man roster off of the Bills’ practice squad, and he'll backup Oladokun.

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Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (back) hoping to play Week 17

Pro Football Talk

2 hours ago

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson tried to do what he could to return to Sunday night’s game, but was unable to do so after he was kneed in the back late in the second quarter.

But he told reporters after the loss that his goal is to play Saturday’s Week 17 matchup against the Packers.

Fantasy Impact:

Jackson is getting an MRI Monday. He said in the story his legs felt great, but was unable to continue because of the back injury. He tried to throw in the locker room but was in too much pain.

Commanders sign QB Jeff Driskel

Ben Standig on X

3 hours ago

The Commanders are signing QB Jeff Driskel off the Cardinals practice squad, per source.

Related players: Jayden Daniels, Marcus Mariota, Josh Johnson, Sam Hartman

Fantasy Impact:

Driskel served as Washington’s QB3 last season, the post pointed out. He's now back as a depth piece with Mariota (hand) uncertain for Week 17 and Daniels sidelined. Reports say Johnson could very well be the starter for Week 17 but Driskel could serve as the QB2.

Jets name QB Brady Cook starter for Week 17

Jets on X

4 hours ago

The Jets said QB Brady Cook will get the start in Week 17.

Fantasy Impact:

Jets HC Aaron Glenn said Cook was doing a really good job in the beginning of the game, managing the game the right way. Glenn admitted there were mistakes made by Cook later in the game, and also mentioned the offensive line, which gave up eight sacks in the loss to the Saints.