Jake Delhomme - #17 - QB
| Status | Inactive |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 215 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/10/1975 |
| Birthplace | Breaux Bridge, LA |
| College | Louisiana-Lafayette |
| Years played | 14 |
Biermann's big play leads Falcons past Browns
Defensive end Kroy Biermann's spectacular diving interception and return for a touchdown in the fourth quarter sent the Falcons to a 20-10 win over the gimpy Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
QB Wallace to start for Browns
Browns QB Seneca Wallace will get the start on Sunday against the Falcons, FOX Sports is reporting.
Delhomme (ankle) limited; Mangini "optimistic"
Browns QB Jake Delhomme (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday, the second consecutive day this week he practiced, but not fully, as he tries to return to the lineup Sunday vs. Atlanta.
Browns' Delhomme (ankle) limited in practice
Browns QB Jake Delhomme, who has missed the past three games with an ankle injury, was limited in practice on Wednesday.
Delhomme back at practice on limited basis
Browns QB Jake Delhomme was to return to practice Thursday on a limited basis, head coach Eric Mangini said Thursday morning.
Browns QB Delhomme not practicing Wednesday
Browns QB Jake Delhomme was to sit out practice Wednesday, head coach Eric Mangini said, according to the club, but Mangini said the quarterback, who has an ankle injury, could be back on Thursday or Friday, according to multiple media ...
Report: Delhomme has high ankle sprain
Browns QB Jake Delhomme has a high-ankle sprain, The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer reported Thursday, citing a league source.
Report: Delhomme could have high ankle sprain
Browns QB Jake Delhomme could have a high ankle sprain, The Canton Repository reported Monday, with the paper suggesting QB Seneca Wallace could get another start on Sunday at Baltimore. The Repository suggested that Delhomme wearing a walking boot on ...
Reports: Browns QB Delhomme "getting better"
Browns head coach Eric Mangini said QB Jake Delhomme is "getting better" as he recovers from an ankle injury he suffered in the season opener at Tampa Bay, and Delhomme's status will be updated further Wednesday, the head coach ...
Browns' passing game intriguing but developing
Though possessing some potential, there is no doubt the Browns' passing game is a work in progress.
Delhomme (ankle) misses practice Thursday
Browns starting QB Jake Delhomme missed practice again Thursday as he nurses an injured ankle.
Delhomme eyeing return to past form
When the Panthers released Jake Delhomme in March, the 35-year-old quarterback found himself searching for a job for the first time in seven years. He found himself with multiple suitors, and he found himself with a decision to make.
Delhomme sits out practice, still wearing boot
Browns QB Jake Delhomme did not practice Wednesday because of an ankle injury.
Report: Delhomme in a walking boot
Browns QB Jake Delhomme wore a walking boot on Tuesday after injuring his ankle in last Sunday's season-opening loss to the Buccaneers.
Mistakes, poor second half doom Browns
Turnovers, including an awful interception from QB Jake Delhomme, helped lead to the Browns blowing a lead, and the game, at Tampa Bay.
PLAYER NEWS
Houston Texans coach Gary Kubiak says Delhomme will back up rookie T.J. Yates in Sunday's game against Atlanta.|||||||
The Texans (8-3) signed the 36-year-old Delhomme on Tuesday, after Matt Leinart broke his left collarbone in Sunday's 20-13 win at Jacksonville. Leinart had his scheduled surgery moved from Thursday to next Tuesday because he has an illness.
The agent who represents Delhomme says his client has signed with the Houston Texans.|||||||
Delhomme worked out with the Texans on Tuesday, along with another retired quarterback, Jeff Garcia. Delhomme will back up rookie T.J. Yates, a fifth-round pick who will start Sunday's game against Atlanta. Rick Smith, Delhomme's agent, said the 36-year-old Delhomme has been staying in shape and working with racehorses in Louisiana since he was cut by Cleveland in July.
Delhomme has officially been released by the Cleveland Browns, who are likely to re-sign several free agents including kicker Phil Dawson and tight end Evan Moore.|||||||
Delhomme, 36, was signed to a two-year contract a year ago. He played only five games due to severely sprained ankle sustained in the season opener. The development of Colt McCoy as a rookie last season and signing of backup Seneca Wallace to a three-year deal signaled that Cleveland would save paying Delhomme's base salary of $5.4 million.
A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press the Browns will release Delhomme on Thursday.|||||||
The 36-year-old quarterback didn't play much in 2010 after the Browns signed him following his release by Carolina. He helped develop Colt McCoy, then a rookie who became Cleveland's starter. Delhomme completed 93 of 149 for 872 yards, with two touchdowns and seven interceptions. He was 2-2 as a starter. Delhomme was scheduled to make $5.4 million in base salary.
Delhomme completed 12 of 20 passes for 86 yards with an interception in Sunday's 13-6 loss to Buffalo.|||||||
Delhomme threw for his fewest yards in a start this season.