Former Florida QB Jeff Driskel lands new NFL opportunity
By Andrew Olson
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Former Florida QB Jeff Driskel is going back to a familiar spot. The Arizona Cardinals are bringing Driskel back as a practice squad player.
Arizona’s move comes as the club sends Kyler Murray to the injured list, keeping him out for at least 4 games. Driskel was with the Cardinals back in 2023, giving him familiarity with the system used by offensive coordinator Drew Petzing.
Driskel’s former Florida teammate Jacoby Brissett is leading the Cardinals in Murray’s absence. The two quarterbacks played for Will Muschamp’s Gator team in 2011 and ’12. Brissett transferred to NC State after the 2012 season. Driskel remained at Florida through the 2014 season.
After transferring to Lousiana Tech in 2015 for his final collegiate season, Driskel began his pro career in 2016. He has bounced around the league. In addition to the Cardinals, Driskel has also spent time with the San Francisco 49ers, Cincinnati Bengals, Detroit Lions, Denver Broncos, Houston Texans, Cleveland Browns, Washington Commanders and Las Vegas Raiders.
In his NFL career, Driskel has made 25 appearances, including 12 starts. He has completed 229-of-391 passes for 2,394 yards, 16 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Driskel last saw regular-season action with Washington in 2024 and was most recently a practice-squad QB with the Raiders.
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