No CFL Reunion, Chris Streveler remains in NFL, Signs with Dolphins
by Patrick Rifino
Sometimes, no matter how much we want something to happen, sometimes it wasn't meant to be. Despite my earlier article with a prediction that a reunion between Streveler and Paul LaPolice would reunite with the RedBlacks in the CFL, Chris Streveler will be staying in the states and has signed with the Miami Dolphins in the NFL.
Streveler joins a Quarterback room that is in slight flux. With Tua Tagovailoa's future in question, Jacoby Brissett a free agent and Jake Luton signing with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Streveler has an opportunity to make the Dolphins 53-man roster as the number two quarterback.
After earning a cult following in the CFL and winning a championship with the Bombers, Streveler has manufactured a little bit of regular season experience over the past two seasons. Though his time in the CFL with Winnipeg may have helped his development (throwing for 19 touchdowns and rushing for 22 touchdowns between 2018-19), his resume consists of 25 NFL pass attempts and seven rushing attempts for 21 yards over seven game appearances. With Tua's ability to first off, stay healthy and second, earn the full confidence of the previous Dolphins coaching staff, Streveler's limited NFL reps may be hurting his chances at getting a consistent look as Tua's back up.
Even though Streveler's experience is limited, his physical traits and intangibles continue to garner him employment in the NFL. Upon getting released by the Cardinals, the Ravens were quick to pick up the former Blue Bomber and would remain with the team until the conclusion of the 2021 season.
Due to Tua's fragile nature so far in his career, it is more than likely that Miami and first year coach Mike McDaniel do sign an established veteran QB (no not you Mike Glennon), leaving Streveler as a QB3 or practice squad option. Regardless for Streveler as a small school prospect, the former South Dakota Coyote continues to defy odds by continuing to garner employment as a professional quarterback.
Streveler's career may not be the most glamorous, yet he will be going into his 3rd NFL training camp. In a league that carries the alternate moniker "Not For Long", Streveler has continued to persevere throughout his time in the NFL and CFL. Streveler’s resilience has paid as well. Per spotrac has earned around $1,159,957 in the NFL which is nothing balk at for someone who was originally viewed as an afterthought in the league originally.
With the draft and free agency getting ready to take place in the next several weeks, hopefully by the time September rolls around we see Chris Streveler in an aqua and orange uniform, even if he is only holding a clipboard.
