LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Blake Bortles has found a new team.
The Los Angeles Rams announced the organization has a signed Bortles to a one-year deal.
Bortles will be the team's backup quarterback; Jared Goff will remain the starter.
What does Blake Bortles hope to do as he steps into a different role with the #LARams?
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) March 19, 2019
🔹Add to QB room
🔹Help Goff in any way
🔹Learn from McVay pic.twitter.com/igLVTHH7SH
The former University of Central Florida quarterback started 73 games for the Jacksonville Jaguars the past five years.
The Jags signed Nick Foles to be the team's starting quarterback last week. Bortles and Jaguars were one quarter away from Super Bowl 52 during the 2017 season.
The Patriots ended up scoring two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to defeat Jacksonville 24-20.
Welcome to Los Angeles, Blake! ⛵️#LARams + Blake Bortles have agreed to terms on a one-year deal 📰 » https://t.co/LtgHTYB3RQ
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) March 18, 2019