Former Giants QB’s Surprise Invitation to Bills Minicamp Turns Heads.
The Buffalo Bills waited until the first day of rookie minicamp to release the full list of participants. In addition to 10 2024 Draft picks and 12 signed undrafted free agents, 26 players joined on a tryout basis.
While superstar Josh Allen is the perennial starter, quarterback Jacob Eason‘s name immediately raised some eyebrows. “Of the tryout players,” CBS Sports analyst Chris Trapasso posted, Eason is one that “stand(s) out.”
After being selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round. of the 2020 NFL Draft, he’s bounced around the league. Most recently, the New York Giants signed Eason to the practice squad last season. After getting cut, the Giants re-signed the 26-year-old to the active roster in January amid a slew of injuries. He never took an official snap in New York.
Despite stints with five franchises, including the Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, and Carolina Panthers, Eason participated in just two games throughout his career. In total, he completed 5-of-10 passes for 84 yards, 0 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions.
Before coming to Buffalo, Eason joined the Green Bay Packers rookie minicamp on a tryout basis, earning complimentary marks for his performance. Packers reporter Wes Hodkiewicz posted, “Couple nice strikes from Jacob Eason, who hit Dimitri Stanley in a slant in 7 on 7 and then showed some touch on an over the shoulder toss to Brian Hightower.”
