Sean Clifford

Sean Clifford

27-Year-Old QuarterbackQB
Cincinnati Bengals
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Clifford has spent both his professional seasons with the Packers, but after serving as the backup in Year 1 he primarily filled a practice-squad spot last year as Malik Willis assumed No. 2 duties behind Jordan Love. Both Love and Willis remain in Green Bay, so expect Clifford to fill a similar role in 2025. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a contract with the Bengals in October of 2025.
Signs to active roster
QBCincinnati Bengals
October 31, 2025
The Bengals signed Clifford from the practice squad Friday.
ANALYSIS
With Joe Flacco (shoulder) questionable to face the Bears on Sunday, Clifford will provide insurance behind Jake Browning. Clifford has yet to attempt an NFL pass during the regular season.
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Cincinnati BengalsBengals 2025 QB Snap Distribution
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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vs Bears
Sunday, Nov 2nd at 1:00PM
Overall QB Rating Against
76.0
 
Cornerbacks
89.4
 
Safeties
75.3
 
Linebackers
77.9
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2024
2023
Clifford is back to again work behind starter Jordan Love for the Packers. A fifth-round pick in last year’s draft, Clifford took 16 snaps all season, including playoffs, completing his only pass attempt -- a 37-yarder in Week 17 that traveled 34 yards in the air. That said, Clifford isn’t known for his arm strength, but at 6-2, 218, he is strong in the pocket and has decent mobility. The Packers have a good, young group of receivers and added Josh Jacobs to the backfield this offseason. If Love is out, Clifford figures to fill a game-manager role, but with coach Matt LaFleur calling plays and a strong supporting cast, Clifford could have value in two-QB leagues.
A four-year starter at Penn State, Clifford was selected by Green Bay in the fifth round of this year's draft. That may have been a bit higher than expected considering he'll turn 25 years old in July and isn't known for his arm talent, but he fits the bill for the Packers, who value his leadership skills and athleticism and are in need of a backup behind first-year starter Jordan Love. Journeyman Danny Etling is the only other quarterback on the roster, so Clifford will get the opportunity to open the season directly behind Love on the depth chart.
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Headed to Cincinnati
QBFree Agent
September 16, 2025
The Bengals signed Clifford to the practice squad Tuesday.
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Cut by Green Bay
QBFree Agent
August 26, 2025
The Packers waived Clifford on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Signed to active roster
QBGreen Bay Packers
January 11, 2025
The Packers signed Clifford from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday.
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Reverts to practice squad
QBFree Agent
September 23, 2024
Clifford reverted to the Packers' practice squad Monday.
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Elevated again
QBGreen Bay Packers
September 21, 2024
Clifford was elevated to the Packers' active roster Saturday, Zach Jacobson of 247Sports.com reports.
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