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 January of 2026.
Staying with Cincy in 2026
QBCincinnati Bengals
January 5, 2026
The Bengals signed Clifford to a reserve/future contract Monday.
ANALYSIS
Clifford spent most of the 2025 season on the Bengals' practice squad after failing to make the Packers' 53-man roster at the end of training camp. He did not appear in a regular-season game for Cincinnati but was briefly on the active roster to serve as the team's emergency quarterback for Weeks 9 and 11. The 2023 fifth-rounder has not appeared in a regular-season game in each of the last two years, but he'll remain with the Bengals organization and participate in offseason activities with an eye toward making the active roster for 2026.
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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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Back with Bengals on practice squad
QBFree Agent
November 25, 2025
The Bengals signed Clifford to the practice squad Tuesday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
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Waived by Bengals
QBFree Agent
November 24, 2025
Cincinnati waived Clifford on Monday.
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Serving as emergency QB again
QBCincinnati Bengals
Coach's Decision
November 16, 2025
Clifford (coach's decision) is inactive and will be Cincinnati's emergency third quarterback for Sunday's Week 11 matchup against Pittsburgh.
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Emergency QB for Week 9
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Coach's Decision
November 2, 2025
Clifford (coach's decision) will be the Bengals' inactive third quarterback against the Bears on Sunday.
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Signs with active roster
QBCincinnati Bengals
October 31, 2025
The Bengals signed Clifford from the practice squad Friday.
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