Former first-round pick Paxton Lynch signs with CFLs Saskatchewan Roughriders signaling end of NFL career
Just five years after being a first-round pick, is no longer seeking NFL work. Lynch reached a deal with the CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders on Monday, ending his NFL career -- for now at least.A 2016 first-round pick of the , Lynch started four games in Brandon Wimbush Jersey two seasons with the team. He completed just 61.7% of his pa ses for 792 yards and four touchdowns with four interceptions (76.7 rating) in five career games before the Broncos decided to cut their lo ses. Denver cut Lynch, once considered the heir apparent to , prior to the start of the 2018 season. After sitting out the 2018 season, Lynch spent the 2019 offseason with the before being released prior to final cuts.The signed Lynch to Malcolm Brown Jersey the practice squad that September and he was later promoted to the active roster. Lynch was released by the Steelers in September 2020 and hasn't been in the league since. Pick Six Newsletter Crafted By The Best NFL Experts Get the day's big stories + fun stuff you love like mock drafts, picks and power rankings. I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the and acknowledge Paramount's . Andre Kelly Jersey Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to Cole Kelley Jersey subscribe. Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. Sorry! There was an error proce sing your subscription. Lynch has been part of an ever-growing list of failed quarterbacks Elway has selected or signed as general manager -- that have started a game -- since Manning retired, joining , , , , , , , and . Denver will have Lock and compete for the starting quarterback job in 2021, a spot the franchise once thought would be Lynch's for the next decade. Terms Kenny Bell Jersey of the deal were not disclosed, but Lynch will look to revitalize his career in the Canadian Football League. The Roughriders have some notable quarterbacks on their roster, including 2018 sixth-round pick (who started two NFL games for the ) and Tom Flacco (brother of Joe Flacco). The CFL will play an abbreviated 15-game season starting the first weekend of August (the Roughriders first game is Aug. 6).