True to the “Saint Nick” moniker, Nick Foles gave Eagles followers a present, and vanished into the past.
The Eagles owe rather a lot to Foles for occurring an insane run to steer Philadelphia to their first Tremendous Bowl win in 2018, knocking off the Patriots and capping off some of the shocking, epic runs for a QB in NFL historical past.
The Cinderella glass slipper, although, fell off for Foles, and never solely did it fall off, nevertheless it shattered. The passer was by no means fairly capable of recapture the magic from Tremendous Bowl run, along with his profession spiraling after leaving Philadelphia.
Perhaps it was Doug Pederson’s offense. Perhaps it was the consolation of enjoying in Philly. Perhaps it was the cheesesteaks. Regardless of the case was, Foles outdoors of Philly simply wasn’t the identical superhero that he was when he pushed the Eagles to their first Lombardi trophy.
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That is what occurred after Foles’ exit in Philadelphia:
What occurred to Nick Foles?
Nick Foles is presently a backup QB with the Indianapolis Colts. He signed a two-year cope with Indy in Might 2022, doubtlessly holding him in blue and white for the 2023 season.
Earlier than that, although, Foles frolicked with the Jaguars and Bears. He performed another season with the Eagles in 2018, earlier than hitting the free agent market.
Nick Foles profession timeline
2012: Within the third spherical of the 2012 NFL Draft, Nick Foles is chosen by the Eagles. He would begin six video games for the Eagles, changing an injured Michael Vick, displaying promise for Andy Reid’s squad. Foles would break his hand within the ultimate sport of the season and land on injured reserve. In all, Foles began six video games, throwing for 1,699 yards, six touchdowns and 5 interceptions as a rookie.
2013: Within the first 12 months of the Chip Kelly period, Foles entered the season in a quarterback competitors with Michael Vick. Whereas Vick would win the job outright, Foles would see loads of time, enjoying in 13 video games and beginning 10. Foles performed extraordinarily effectively: He threw 27 touchdowns to only two interceptions, going 8-2 in his begins. His success underneath Kelly earned him a Professional Bowl nod.
2014: A damaged collarbone prematurely ended Foles’ season, main the best way for Mark Sanchez. He could not fairly recapture the success of his 2013 season, throwing 13 touchdowns to 10 interceptions throughout eight video games. It might be the final season he performed in Philadelphia — for now.
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2015: A change of surroundings often works for some gamers, however apparently not for Foles. The quarterback was traded to the Rams for Sam Bradford and a fifth-round choose in early 2015, giving Jeff Fisher a brand new quarterback. Foles, although, was nothing wanting disastrous with St. Louis: He threw seven touchdowns to 10 interceptions in his lone season with St. Louis, and was changed by No. 1 total choose Jared Goff. That led to his request to be launched, which led to a brand new staff — and a well-recognized face.
2016: Foles thought of calling it a profession, till he obtained a name from Andy Reid and the Chiefs. Foles signed a one-year cope with an possibility for a second 12 months, and would make a few spot appearances for the Chiefs. KC would decline Foles’ second 12 months, main to a different free company of uncertainty, that in the end resulted in a reunion.
2017: Perhaps he missed the cheesesteaks. Foles returned to Philadelphia in 2017, backing up Carson Wentz. However as was the case all through his profession, damage thrust him into the highlight. With Wentz happening with an damage, Foles went on the run of a lifetime: He begins the ultimate 4 video games of the season, throwing 5 touchdowns to 2 interceptions, after which safe wins over the Falcons and the Vikings en path to Tremendous Bowl 52. Foles would end the job in Tremendous Bowl 52: Within the Eagles’ win over the Patriots, Foles threw for 373 yards, three touchdowns and an interception within the win, stunning the NFL world (and getting himself a statue within the course of).
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2018: With Carson Wentz coming back from the damage, Foles is regulated to the bench as soon as once more, however he did bookend the season with begins. He began the primary two video games of 2018 whereas Wentz rehabbed, and the ultimate three video games whereas the starter handled an injured again.
2019: Foles parlayed his profession resurgence into one other payday, this time with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Foles signed a four-year, $88 million cope with the Jags, with $50 million assured and value as much as $102 million whole. The Jaguars most likely want they stored the receipt: Foles would get harm early within the 12 months and later lose the beginning job to Gardner Minshew. The Jags had been winless in Foles’ 4 begins. It might be the one season that he would play in Jacksonville.
2020: After the ill-fated Jaguars tenure ended, Foles discovered himself in one other new uniform. The Jaguars would transfer on from Foles, buying and selling him to the Bears for a conditional fourth-round choose. He would lose the beginning job to Mitchell Trubisky out of camp, however would get the job again after Trubisky was benched.
2021: Nonetheless with the Bears in 2021, Foles could be the third-string quarterback, seated behind first-round choose Justin Fields and Andy Dalton. Dalton would start the season as a starter, whereas Fields would take the reins afterward. Foles would get a begin late within the season with accidents to each passers in entrance of him.
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2022: After his launch from the Bears, Foles would signal a two-year cope with the Colts, spending the bulk season on the bench behind Matt Ryan and Sam Ehlinger. He would get begins in Week 16 and Week 17, his solely motion with the Colts.
Effectively, hey, if he must reinvigorate his profession once more, perhaps the Eagles will come calling.
Nick Foles profession stats
YEAR
TEAM
G
ATT
COMP
PCT
YDS
TD
INT
RATE
2022
Indianapolis Colts
3
42
25
59.5
224
0
4
34.3
2021
Chicago Bears
1
35
24
68.6
250
1
0
98.5
2020
Chicago Bears
9
312
202
64.7
1852
10
8
80.8
2018
Philadelphia Eagles
5
195
141
72.3
1413
7
4
96
2017
Philadelphia Eagles
7
101
57
56.4
537
5
2
79.5
2016
Kansas Metropolis Chiefs
3
55
36
65.4
410
3
0
105.9
2015
Los Angeles Rams
11
337
190
56.4
2052
7
10
69
2014
Philadelphia Eagles
8
311
186
59.8
2163
13
10
81.4
2013
Philadelphia Eagles
13
317
203
64
2891
27
2
119.2
2012
Philadelphia Eagles
7
265
161
60.8
1699
6
5
79.1