New England Patriots
Mike Kafka - QB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 225 lbs. |
| Birthday | 07/25/1987 |
| Birthplace | Oak Lawn, IL |
| College | Northwestern |
| Years played | 3 |
| Drafted | 2010, 4th round, 24th pick by Eagles |
Patriots sign QB Kafka, DE Benard
The Patriots signed QB Mike Kafka and DE Marcus Benard to reserve/future contracts on Friday.
Eagles cut QB Kafka
After not finding a trading partner, the Eagles have cut third-year QB Mike Kafka.
Mornhinweg likes Eagles rookie Foles more and more
Eagles offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg likes what he sees in rookie QB Nick Foles and can dispel a few myths about him.
Eagles QB Foles to start Friday
Eagles head coach Andy Reid confirmed Wednesday that rookie QB Nick Foles will start Friday’s preseason game.
Foles not lock as Eagles' backup QB
Rookie Nick Foles had a great debut in the preseason opener, but let's not annoint him the backup to Michael Vick just yet.
Eagles sign Edwards as backup QB
The Eagles have signed free-agent QB Trent Edwards as a backup to Michael Vick.
Don't count out quarterback on Eagles' list
The Eagles almost assuredly will not be drafting a linebacker in Round One. Could they take a quarterback instead?
Source: Eagles will turn to Young if Vick is out
The status of Michael Vick is unknown for the Sunday-night game against the Giants, but if he cannot play the Eagles will turn to Vince Young.
Eagles Vick to practice Wednesday
Eagles QB Michael Vick will practice Wednesday, head coach Andy Reid said.
Reid: Vick has hand contusion, no fracture
A report said that Eagles QB Michael Vick could miss 3-4 weeks with a broken hand, but head coach Andy Reid said it was just a contusion.
Vick breaks non-throwing hand
A week after leaving the Eagles game because of a concussion, Michael Vick is out again because of a broken right hand.
Kafka can succeed if Vick is out
The news that Michael Vick suffered a concussion in Sunday night's loss leaves the Eagles wondering who their quarterback will be.
Vick leaves game with neck injury
Eagles QB Michael Vick headed to the locker room in the third quarter of Sunday night's game against the Falcons with a neck injury.
Eagles rule Young, Watkins out; Smith active
The Eagles ruled QB Vince Young and rookie OG Danny Watkins inactive for their Week One game against the Rams, while WR Steve Smith will be active.
Roseman won't talk future plans for Kolb
The Eagles have a tough decision to make at quarterback, but GM Howie Roseman wasn't tipping his hand as to what the club will do with QB Kevin Kolb.
Cowboys' Buehler still must improve kickoffs
Although he led the NFL in touchbacks on kickoffs last season, Cowboys PK David Buehler is struggling this year, according to NFC East Whispers.
Eagles sign QB Kafka, TE Harbor to deals
The Eagles have announced the signings of two 2010 draft picks, QB Mike Kafka and TE Clay Harbor, both fourth-rounders.
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PLAYER NEWS
Trent Edwards beat out Kafka for the third-string quarterback job with the Philadelphia Eagles.|||||||
Kafka was released Friday afternoon, leaving Edwards and rookie Nick Foles behind Michael Vick on the depth chart.
Kafka completed 4 of 7 passes for 35 yards with two INTs and was sacked once in Sunday's 29-16 loss to the Giants.|||||||
Kafka could start against the 49ers if Michael Vick is out. After a solid effort last week in Atlanta, he was much worse against New York.
Kafka completed 7 of 9 passes for 43 yards Sunday in the Eagles' 35-31 loss at Atlanta.|||||||
Kafka could start in the home opener against the Giants if Michael Vick is out. If that is the case, monitor the health of the Giants' beleaguered secondary before deciding whether to start Kafka, who looked good in Atlanta.
Kafka completed 9 of 27 passes for 76 yards with an interception in the Eagles' 21-17 loss to the New York Jets in their preseason finale Thursday.|||||||
Kafka has no fantasy value and is the Eagles' No. 3 quarterback at best.
