Former Jags’ QB Blake Bortles Signs with the Rams

Blake Bortles with the Jags
Jags' QB Blake Bortles. Photo by John Mersits/CSM/REX/Shutterstock

Former Jacksonville Jaguars’ quarterback Blake Bortles has signed with the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams announced the deal on Monday, confirming Bortles’ inked a one-year deal and will back up starting quarterback Jared Goff.

Bortles was looking for a perfect place to revive his career after Jags released him last week following a disastrous 2018 season. The 26-year-old attracted the interest from Baltimore Ravens and Denver Broncos as well but ended up opting for LA and the chance to work with coach Sean McVay.

“You know, kind of weighing the options that I had prior to going and meeting with anybody — this was the first visit I took — the Rams were the one that stood out to me, kind of the place I wanted to be, and what I thought would be best, personally, for me joining a good football team,” – said Bortles for the Rams’ official website. “So kind of when I was around the building talking to people, it really just solidified that. And I got off the phone with my agent and was kind of like, ‘This is where I want to be and where I think is best for me.'”

Blake Bortles entered the NFL in 2014 when the Jaguars took him third overall. In his five seasons with the team, he managed to post a 24-49 record as a starter while leading the Jags to AFC Championship game in 2017. His career stats include 59.3 percent pass completion for 17,646 yards, 103 touchdowns, and 75 interceptions.

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