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  Texans | Ryan Finley let go    Mon May 24, 02:42 PM

Houston Texans QB Ryan Finley was released Monday, May 24.

Footballguys view: The Texans signed Jeff Driskel last week, further cramping their quarterback room. Finley is young and has potential but will now be on his third team in three seasons.

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  Bengals | Cincy gets a late-round pick for Ryan Finley    Fri Mar 19, 05:58 PM

Updating a previous report, the Cincinnati Bengals received a 2021 sixth-round pick from the Houston Texans, which was acquired in a trade with Miami, in exchange for QB Ryan Finley and 2021 seventh-round selection, according to a source.

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  Texans | Ryan Finley trade update    Fri Mar 19, 05:55 PM

Updating a previous report, Houston Texans QB Ryan Finley and a 2021 seventh-round pick were received from the Cincinnati Bengals in exchange for a 2021 sixth-round pick Houston acquired from Miami, according to a source.

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  Bengals | Ryan Finley traded to Texans    Fri Mar 19, 01:56 PM

QB Ryan Finley on Friday, March 19, was traded by the Cincinnati Bengals to the Houston Texans. In exchange, the Bengals will move up an approximate spots late in the 2021 draft via an exchange of undisclosed draft picks.

Footballguys view: Finley was going to be released prior to the trade. When the Bengals selected QB Joe Burrow with the no.1 overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft, they had no need for a young developmental quarterback like Finley.

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  Texans | Ryan Finley acquired in trade    Fri Mar 19, 01:43 PM

QB Ryan Finley on Friday, March 19, was acquired by the Houston Texans in a trade with the Cincinnati Bengals. In return, the teams will swap undisclosed late-round picks in the 2021 draft. Finley was going to be released prior to the deal.

Footballguys view: Finley is a big-bodied pocket passer who should be seen as a developmental quarterback. The Texans have Tyrod Taylor as their starter if Deshaun Watson is traded, stays away from the team or is suspended. Finley will continue to develop but with a new team.

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  Bengals | Two Bengals released    Fri Mar 19, 10:46 AM

Cincinnati Bengals QB Ryan Finley and OT Bobby Hart were released Friday, March 19.

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  Bengals | Ryan Finley totals two touchdowns    Tue Dec 22, 12:31 AM

Cincinnati Bengals QB Ryan Finley completed 7-of-13 passes for 89 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in Week 15 against the Pittsburgh Steelers and he added 10 runs for 47 yards and a touchdown.

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  Bengals | Brandon Allen out for Week 15    Sat Dec 19, 04:09 PM

Cincinnati Bengals QB Brandon Allen (knee) didn't practice Saturday, Dec. 19, and has been ruled out of the Week 15 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Monday, Dec. 21.

Footballguys view: Ryan Finley gets the start for the Bengals in Week 15. That means Fantasy GMs are downgrading all Bengals skill position players and upgrading the Steelers defense.

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  Bengals | Ryan Finley to start Monday night    Sat Dec 19, 12:27 PM

Cincinnati Bengals QB Ryan Finley will start Monday, Dec. 21, in the team's Week 15 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers with Brandon Allen (knee) ruled out with a knee injury Saturday, head coach Zac Taylor announced.

Footballguys view: There was some optimism that Allen would be able to play despite the injury. That's not the case and Finley will get the nod instead. Finley is a tall, strong-armed pocket passer but his accuracy and decision making are big issues. That means Fantasy GMs should downgrade any and all Bengals skill position players they might be considering.

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  Bengals | Brandon Allen knocked out late in Week 13    Sun Dec 6, 05:36 PM

Cincinnati Bengals QB Brandon Allen (undisclosed) was knocked out of the Week 13 game against the Miami Dolphins in the fourth quarter due to an undisclosed injury on a sack, so QB Ryan Finley replaced him to finish up.

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  Bengals | Ryan Finley takes over under center    Sun Nov 22, 08:44 PM

Cincinnati Bengals QB Ryan Finley completed 3-of-10 passes for 30 yards, no touchdowns and an interception in Week 11 against the Washington Football Team while getting sacked four times in relief of the injured QB Joe Burrow (leg, knee).

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  Bengals | Cincy happy with current QB situation    Sat May 9, 08:32 AM

The Cincinnati Bengals do not have plans to sign a veteran quarterback this offseason, according to head coach Zac Taylor. Starting quarterback Joe Burrow is 23 years old and backups Ryan Finley and Jake Dolegala are 25 and 23, respectively.

Footballguys view: Burrow is the franchise quarterback and has elite-level ability he should be able to show from day one. Sure, there are going to be some rough patches and learning curves for the rookie but he's certainly got the ability to eventually be one of the best passers in the game. Burrow is smart, more athletic than some would think and his pass-placement is uncanny with how precise he is. Behind him, Finley has a bit of starting experience and is fine as a reserve.

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  Bengals | Ryan Finley passes for 192 yards, TD    Sun Nov 24, 08:46 PM

Cincinnati Bengals QB Ryan Finley completed 12-of-26 passes for 192 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in the Week 12 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers and he rushed for eight more yards.

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  Bengals | Ryan Finley struggles again    Mon Nov 18, 12:24 AM

Cincinnati Bengals QB Ryan Finley went 13-of-31 for 115 yards with an interception in Week 11 against the Oakland Raiders. He also ran for 47 yards on three carries and lost a fumble.

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  Bengals | Ryan Finley doesn't do much in first start    Sun Nov 10, 04:24 PM

Cincinnati Bengals QB Ryan Finley completed 16-of-30 passes for 167 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Week 10 against the Baltimore Ravens while adding five runs for 22 yards in his first NFL start.

Footballguys view: Finley had a few throws to build on, but he is clearly a rookie and work in progress. He'll get an easier assignment against Oakland next week, but we will keep expectations low.

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  Bengals | Ryan Finley named the starter    Tue Oct 29, 01:11 PM

Cincinnati Bengals QB Ryan Finley was named the starting quarterback Tuesday, Oct. 29.

Footballguys view: The move to the rookie has been expected for some time now. Andy Dalton goes to the bench since the team isn't winning, and the Bengals get to take a look at Finley to determine whether or not he could continue to be a starter in the future. They are looking at a premium pick in the 2020 NFL draft and could be in the market for a premium passer. Finley is a big, tall, pocket passer with the arm strength to hit all throws required in the NFL.

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  Bengals | Ryan Finley sharp Thursday    Thu Aug 15, 10:56 PM

Cincinnati Bengals QB Ryan Finley completed 20 of his 26 passes for 150 yards and two touchdowns in a 23-13 preseason win over the Washington Redskins Thursday, Aug. 15.

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  Bengals | Jeff Driskel could be cut    Sun Jun 23, 09:32 PM

Cincinnati Bengals QB Jeff Driskel will likely be cut if QB Ryan Finley plays well enough in the preseason to be used as the backup quarterback, according to Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com.

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  Bengals | Ryan Finley still struggling    Fri Jun 21, 09:41 PM

Cincinnati Bengals QB Ryan Finley has struggled throughout spring practices, according to Laurel Pfahler of the Dayton Daily News, and Pfahler believes Finley has 'a long way to go' before he can be trusted to be the backup to QB Andy Dalton.

Footballguys view: Jeff Driskel wasn't a total disaster when he played last year, and it looks like he'll be the backup again this year.

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  Bengals | Ryan Finley not impressing    Wed Jun 5, 11:28 AM

Cincinnati Bengals QB Ryan Finley 'looks bad' in practice, in the opinion of beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. 'There's just no way around it,' Dehner writes. 'It's still early, but not so early that we can't begin to wonder what is going on.'

Footballguys view: The Bengals picked up Finley in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL draft. During his college career at NC State, Finley did not show well under duress. His set up time in the pocket was a bit longer than desired and he tends to wind up when throwing longer passes. Finley is a project who is nowhere near seeing the field in the pros. Looks like he could stick as the No. 3 quarterback for the Bengals behind starter Andy Dalton and backup Jeff Driskel. We're actually a bit more interested in undrafted rookie Jake Dolegala (Central Connecticut State) than we are Finley.

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  Bengals | Ryan Finley comes to Cincy    Sat Apr 27, 12:16 PM

North Carolina State QB Ryan Finley was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals with the second pick in Round 4 (No. 104) of the 2019 NFL Draft on Saturday, April 27.

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  Bengals | Ryan Finley met with CIN    Wed Apr 17, 01:20 PM

North Carolina State QB Ryan Finley met with the Cincinnati Bengals leading up to the 2019 NFL Draft.

Footballguys view: The Bengals may be looking to add a quarterback in the 2019 NFL draft. Finley might be a third-round pick in the draft and he's certainly a developmental prospect.

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  NFL | Combine results for Ryan Finley    Sat Mar 2, 06:10 PM

North Carolina State QB Ryan Finley measured 6-foot-4, 213 pounds, with hands spanning 9 1/2 inches at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine. He ran an official 4.73-second 40-yard dash Saturday, March 2. Finley produced a vertical jump of 30 1/2 inches and a broad jump of 116 inches.

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  Chargers | Philip Rivers helping Ryan Finley     Fri Mar 1, 09:44 PM

North Carolina State QB Ryan Finley said he has been receiving advice from Los Angeles Chargers QB Philip Rivers. 'I've corresponded with him over the phone and he's been a big help to me,' Finley said.

Footballguys view: Rivers was a star for the Wolfpack during his college days and it only makes sense that he's helping out a fellow quarterback from his alma mater. Finley is a big-bodied pocket passer who is seen as a fifth-round pick in the 2019 NFL draft.

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  NFL | Ryan Finley impressing teams    Sat Jan 26, 09:56 PM

North Carolina State QB Ryan Finley had the 'cleanest' game of any quarterback at the Senior Bowl, according to Daniel Jeremiah of NFL.com, and Jeremiah said all the teams that spoke with Finley throughout the week have 'really liked him.'

Footballguys view: This still only puts Finley in third day consideration. This is not a very deep class of quarterbacks, but Finley at least fits in as a possible long-term backup in a best case scenario. He could also go very late or undrafted despite generating some hype earlier in his career.

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  Redskins | Washington talks with three QB prospects    Wed Jan 23, 09:42 PM

Duke QB Daniel Jones, Penn State QB Trace McSorley and North Carolina State QB Ryan Finley have met with the Washington Redskins at the Senior Bowl this week.

Footballguys view: Washington is likely to be in the market for a quarterback. Alex Smith is their starter but after a devastating injury in 2018, we may not see Smith anytime soon. His status for Week 1 is in serious doubt and we may not see him at all in 2019. Jones has been linked to Washington on #DraftTwitter and might be an option for them in the first round of the 2019 NFL draft.

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  NFL | Ryan Finley lacks ideal size    Thu Jan 3, 10:21 PM

North Carolina State QB Ryan Finley will be viewed as a backup in the NFL because he lacks the size, arm strength and other ideal physical tools, an NFL evaluator told Mike Sando of ESPN.com.

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