By Canadian Press

Atlanta Falcons release Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke

Aug 11, 2024 | 4:27 PM

Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke has been cut from an NFL training camp roster for the second time this year.

The Atlanta Falcons released Rourke on Sunday, just 10 days after he signed with the team.

Rourke joined the Falcons on Aug. 1, less than a week after he was cut by the New York Giants.

New York claimed Rourke off waivers May 7, but he didn’t see much action during the first week of camp.

The 26-year-old from Victoria finished last season with New England. He was inactive for two games before dressing as a backup in the Patriots regular-season finale versus the New York Jets on Jan. 7.

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Rourke originally signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars following two seasons with the CFL’s B.C. Lions.

The six-foot-two, 209 pound pivot was named the league’s top Canadian in 2022 after completing 78.7 per cent of his passes for 3,349 yards and 25 TDs over 10 regular-season contests.

He also ran for 304 yards (7.8-yard average) and seven TDs despite missing time with a Lisfranc injury.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 11, 2024.

The Canadian Press

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Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke has been cut from an NFL training camp roster for the second time this year. Rourke (16) throws the ball during an NFL pre-season football game against the Miami Dolphins, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Doug Murray

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