Rypien agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Bears on Wednesday, pending a physical, Larry Mayer of the team's official site reports. Rypien has made four starts and appeared in 10 games over the past four seasons, split between the Broncos and Rams. He has a 4:9 career TD:INT and will likely compete with Tyson Bagent for the backup role, be it behind Justin Fields or a rookie quarterback from the 2024 NFL Draft.
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Passing
Year | GP | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | AVG | TD | INT |
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2023 | 2 | 38 | 18 | 47% | 172 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
2022 | 4 | 88 | 53 | 60% | 483 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
2021 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2020 | 3 | 40 | 27 | 68% | 295 | 7 | 2 | 4 |
Rushing
Year | GP | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | FUM |
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2023 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
2022 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
2020 | 3 | 5 | -5 | -1 | 0 | -1 | 0 |
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Set to join Bears
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Rypien agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Bears on Wednesday, pending a physical, Larry Mayer of the team's official site reports. Rypien has made four starts and appeared in 10 games over the past four seasons, split between the Broncos and Rams. He has a 4:9 career TD:INT and will likely compete with Tyson Bagent for the backup role, be it behind Justin Fields or a rookie quarterback from the 2024 NFL Draft.
Bumped up from practice squad
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Rypien could still find himself inactive if Geno Smith (elbow) is able to play. However, the Boise State product's elevation will give Seattle some security at the position in case Smith is unable to suit up. Rypien signed with Seattle's practice squad Nov. 10 after he was cut by the Rams on Nov. 7.
Signs with Seattle
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Rypien was just cut by the division-rival Rams earlier this week after he didn't impress anyone while filling in for an injured Matthew Stafford (thumb) in Weeks 8 and 9, completing just 47.4 percent of his throws with zero touchdowns and two turnovers. The Seahawks might be bringing in Rypien for intel on Los Angeles.
Struggles in start
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Rypien had a rough showing while filling in for the injured Matthew Stafford (thumb). Not only did the Rams' offense not score a touchdown, but Rypien turned the ball over twice, including an interception with the game close to begin the fourth quarter. Rypien could return to his backup role if Stafford is cleared to play following Los Angeles' bye week.
Takes over for injured Stafford
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Rypien entered the game for the final play of the third quarter, relieving Matthew Stafford after he suffered a thumb injury. Rypien predictably struggled, though he did manage to lead the team to a late field goal on a drive dominated by short completions. It's possible that Los Angeles opted to hold Stafford out as a precaution given the score of the game, so it will be important to monitor the injury report leading up to a Week 9 matchup against the Packers.