The Chiefs waived Book on Monday.
Book, who spent the entire offseason with Kansas City, couldn't secure a spot on the initial 53-man roster but may be a candidate to resurface on the practice squad. A 2021 fourth-round pick by the Saints, Book's only career appearance came as a rookie with New Orleans.
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Chiefs' Ian Book: Lands reserve/future deal with KC
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The Chiefs signed book to a reserve/future contract Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Book was drafted by New Orleans in the fourth round of the 2021 Draft and played one regular-season game with the Saints, completing 12 of 20 passes for 135 yards and two interceptions while adding six yards on three carries in a 2021 contest against Miami. The reserve/future contract doesn't give the quarterback eligibility for the upcoming postseason, but it will allow Book the opportunity to compete for a roster spot in training camp this summer.
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Eagles' Ian Book: Primed for backup role Week 16
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Book is expected to dress as the backup quarterback behind starter Gardner Minshew with Jalen Hurts (shoulder) ruled out for Saturday's game in Dallas, Dave Spadaro of the Eagles' official site reports.
Since the Eagles claimed him off waivers from the Saints in late August, Book has yet to suit up in a game this season while both Hurts and Minshew have been healthy up to this point. Book will finally get the opportunity to don a Philadelphia uniform Saturday, but he likely won't be called upon from the bench unless Minshew suffers an in-game injury or if the game turns non-competitive.
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Eagles' Ian Book: Claimed by Eagles
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Book was claimed off waivers by the Eagles on Wednesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Book will join the Eagles' quarterback room after being waived by the Saints on Tuesday. The 24-year-old will enter the season as the team's third option behind Jalen Hurts and Gardner Minshew.
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Saints' Ian Book: Officially starting Monday
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Book will start Monday against the Dolphins after the Saints didn't activate Taysom Hill (illness) or Trevor Siemian (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of the contest, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.
Both Hill and Siemian were placed on the COVID-19 list Thursday following positive tests for the virus, setting Book up for his first regular-season action in the NFL. A fourth-round rookie, Book has made just one appearance as a pro, back in the preseason when he completed nine of 16 attempts for 126 yards, no touchdowns and one interception. He did show some mobility at the collegiate level at Notre Dame, averaging 4.2 yards per carry and scoring 17 TDs on the ground in 45 appearances. Meanwhile, Blake Bortles has been elevated from the practice squad to serve as the Saints' Week 16 backup QB.
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Saints' Ian Book: Remains inactive
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Book (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Eagles, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports.
After Jameis Winston tore his ACL, Book was bumped up to the No. 3 quarterback on the depth chart behind Trevor Siemian and Taysom Hill. However, he continues to garner healthy scratches and is likely operating as simply an emergency option in case something happens to the aforementioned quarterbacks. Book boasts an intriguing skillset, but he will likely need more tutelage from Sean Payton before he is ready to lead an NFL offense.
