Joe Webb QB FA Tue 5/18/21 4:43 PM
Joe Webb
QB FA
Webb was released by the Giants on Tuesday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
EDGE Analysis
Webb never really had a chance to get off the ground, suiting up for just two games with the Giants last season purely as a special teams player. An emergency quarterback/wide receiver like Webb could certainly be viewed as an intriguing depth piece, particularly last season with so much uncertainty week-to-week, but the need for that versatility figures to lessen in a more normal 2021 campaign.
Joe Webb QB FA Fri 1/8/21 11:30 AM
Joe Webb
QB FA
The Giants signed Webb to a reserve/future contract Friday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Webb suited up for two games with the Giants in 2020, playing exclusively on special teams while providing emergency depth at quarterback and wide receiver. The versatile veteran will continue to work with the team during the offseason.
Joe Webb QB FA Sat 1/2/21 5:44 PM
Joe Webb
QB FA
The Giants waived Webb on Saturday, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.
EDGE Analysis
Webb was initially signed to add depth at quarterback following Daniel Jones' hamstring injury. However, he suited up in just two games for the Giants, playing exclusively on special teams and recording one solo tackle. If Webb clears waivers and the Giants make the playoffs, he'll be a practice squad candidate.
Joe Webb QB FA Sat 12/19/20 4:52 PM
Joe Webb
QB FA
The Giants signed Webb to the active roster Saturday, Michael Eisen of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Webb joined the Giants' practice squad just last week, and with Daniel Jones (hamstring/ankle) not expected to play against the Browns on Sunday, Webb could now get a chance to handle reserve duties. Webb boasts the versatility to provide emergency depth at both quarterback and wide receiver while also contributing on special teams.
Joe Webb QB FA Tue 12/8/20 11:25 PM
Joe Webb
QB FA
Webb signed a contract with the Giants' practice squad Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran quarterback logged a stint with the Lions' practice squad earlier this season, as a wide receiver. Webb has not seen game-action since 2018 and will likely serve as emergency depth under center until Daniel Jones (hamstring) returns to full strength.
Joe Webb QB FA Tue 12/1/20 5:26 PM
Joe Webb
QB FA
The Giants hosted Webb for a visit Tuesday, Albert Breer of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
With starting quarterback Daniel Jones (hamstring) in danger of missing time, the Giants are predictably looking for options to add depth at the position. Colt McCoy will start if Jones indeed misses time, and practice squad member Clayton Thorson could be promoted to serve as McCoy's backup. Webb may start off on the practice squad if he ends up signing in New York.
Joe Webb QB FA Tue 10/20/20 2:43 PM
Joe Webb
QB FA
The Lions cut Webb from the practice squad Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran wide receiver hasn't played a game since the 2018 season when he was with Houston. The 33-year-old likely will have to settle for another practice squad role elsewhere, if he can find one.
Joe Webb QB FA Wed 9/23/20 12:19 PM
Joe Webb
QB FA
The Lions signed Webb to the practice squad as a wide receiver on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Webb's versatility allows him to function as both a quarterback and wideout, but it looks as though the Lions are more focused on his pass-catching capabilities. The veteran hasn't appeared in a regular-season contest since 2018, when he had 16 appearances with the Texans.
Joe Webb QB FA Sat 8/31/19 8:47 PM
Joe Webb
QB FA
The Texans placed Webb on injured reserve Saturday due to a foot injury, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson notes that the team considers Webb's season to be over because of this injury. The 32-year-old suffered the injury Thursday in Houston's preseason finale against the Rams. Webb was expected to slot in as the third-string passer, but now it seems likely that the team will try to bring in another quarterback for depth.
Joe Webb QB FA Thu 8/29/19 11:40 PM
Joe Webb
QB FA
Webb suffered a right foot injury during Thursday's preseason game against the Rams, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
According to the team, Webb's injury is serious, though it's unclear how much time he'll miss. Webb was expected to slot in as the third-string quarterback while also contributing for the Texans on special teams.