History of Brett Rypien in Timeline
Brett Rypien is an American professional football quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings. He played college football at Boise State before entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2019 with the Denver Broncos. He has also played for the Rams, Seahawks, and Jets. Brett is the nephew of Super Bowl XXVI MVP, Mark Rypien.
July 9, 1996: Birth of Brett Rypien
Brett Rypien was born on July 9, 1996.
2000: Boise State's Record-Breaking Yardage Gap
In a game during the 2000 season, Boise State achieved the largest yardage gap since 2000, highlighting the team's offensive dominance.
August 15, 2011: Death of Rick Rypien, NHL Player and Relative
On August 15, 2011, NHL enforcer Rick Rypien, a relative of Brett Rypien, died by suicide after spending his entire seven-year career with the Vancouver Canucks.
April 2014: Brett Rypien Commits to Boise State
In April 2014, Brett Rypien verbally committed to playing college football at Boise State University.
January 2015: Brett Rypien Enrolls at Boise State
Brett Rypien enrolled at Boise State University in January 2015.
January 2015: Brett Rypien Participates in Spring Practices
Brett Rypien participated in spring practices at Boise State in January 2015 after enrolling early.
December 27, 2015: Alex Ogle Transfers from Boise State
On December 27, 2015, Alex Ogle, one of the quarterbacks at Boise State, announced his decision to transfer to Arizona Western College.
April 12, 2016: Ryan Finley Transfers from Boise State
On April 12, 2016, Ryan Finley announced his transfer from Boise State to North Carolina State after graduating in May.
December 26, 2016: Tommy Stuart Announces Transfer
On December 26, 2016, Tommy Stuart, a quarterback at Boise State, announced he would transfer after the end of the season.
2017: Brett Rypien Set to Lead Boise State
With the departure of other quarterbacks, Brett Rypien was set to be the only quarterback on the Boise State roster with playing experience entering the 2017 season.
2018: Brett Rypien's Preseason Accolades and Recognition
Before the start of the 2018 season, Brett Rypien was named to multiple award watch lists, including the Maxwell Award, Davey O'Brien Award, Wuerffel Trophy, Walter Camp Award, Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, and Manning Award. He was also chosen as the preseason conference offensive player of the year and selected to the Mountain West Conference's preseason all-conference team.
January 19, 2019: Brett Rypien Plays in East-West Shrine Game
On January 19, 2019, Brett Rypien concluded his college football career by playing in the East-West Shrine Game, a showcase for NFL prospects.
April 27, 2019: Brett Rypien Signs with Denver Broncos
On April 27, 2019, after going undrafted, Brett Rypien signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent.
May 2, 2019: Broncos Officially Sign Brett Rypien
The Denver Broncos officially announced their signing of Brett Rypien as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2019.
August 31, 2019: Brett Rypien Waived and Signed to Practice Squad
The Broncos waived Brett Rypien on August 31, 2019, and then signed him to their practice squad the next day.
November 1, 2019: Brett Rypien Promoted to Active Roster
Brett Rypien was promoted to the Denver Broncos' active roster on November 1, 2019, to serve as the backup quarterback.
November 30, 2019: Brett Rypien Waived and Re-signed to Practice Squad
On November 30, 2019, Brett Rypien was waived by the Denver Broncos and then re-signed to their practice squad two days later.
2019: Brett Rypien's NFL Draft Projection
Leading up to the 2019 NFL Draft, Brett Rypien was projected to be selected in the latter rounds based on his performance at Boise State.
2019: Rypien's Dual Citizenship Effort Before NFL Drafts
In 2019, Brett Rypien worked on formally securing Canadian citizenship, aiming to hold dual citizenship due to his father's Canadian heritage, ahead of the NFL and CFL drafts.
2019: Brett Rypien Enters NFL
In 2019, Brett Rypien signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent, marking his entry into the NFL.
December 31, 2019: Brett Rypien Signs Reserve/Future Contract
On December 31, 2019, Brett Rypien signed a reserve/future contract with the Denver Broncos, securing his spot with the team for the future.
September 5, 2020: Brett Rypien Waived and Signed to Practice Squad
The Denver Broncos waived Brett Rypien on September 5, 2020, before signing him to their practice squad the following day.
September 25, 2020: Brett Rypien Promoted to Active Roster
Brett Rypien was promoted to the Denver Broncos' active roster on September 25, 2020.
September 27, 2020: Brett Rypien's First NFL Game Appearance
Brett Rypien made his first regular-season NFL appearance on September 27, 2020, coming in as relief for the Denver Broncos against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
September 29, 2020: Brett Rypien's First NFL Start
Brett Rypien made his first NFL start on September 29, 2020, leading the Denver Broncos to victory against the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football.
November 28, 2020: Brett Rypien Placed on COVID-19 List
Brett Rypien was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list on November 28, 2020, due to close contact with a teammate who tested positive.
August 31, 2021: Brett Rypien Waived and Signed to Practice Squad
The Denver Broncos waived Brett Rypien on August 31, 2021, and then re-signed him to their practice squad the following day.
September 28, 2021: Brett Rypien Promoted to Active Roster
On September 28, 2021, Brett Rypien was promoted to the Denver Broncos' active roster.
October 22, 2022: Rypien Named Starter Against Jets Due to Wilson's Injury
On October 22, 2022, Brett Rypien was named the starter for the Denver Broncos' Week 7 game against the New York Jets following Russell Wilson's hamstring injury. He completed the game with 225 passing yards and one interception, though the Broncos lost 16–9.
May 4, 2023: Rypien Signs with Los Angeles Rams
On May 4, 2023, Brett Rypien signed with the Los Angeles Rams. His time with the team saw him released on August 29, re-signed to the practice squad, and later promoted to the active roster on September 13.
November 10, 2023: Seattle Seahawks Sign Rypien to Practice Squad
On November 10, 2023, Brett Rypien joined the Seattle Seahawks, signing onto their practice squad. He was elevated to the active roster on November 23, 2023.
December 5, 2023: Rypien Joins Jets from Seahawks
On December 5, 2023, Brett Rypien was signed by the New York Jets after being acquired from the Seattle Seahawks practice squad.
March 13, 2024: Rypien Signs Contract with Chicago Bears
On March 13, 2024, Brett Rypien signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears, marking another step in his NFL career.
August 27, 2024: Rypien Released by Chicago Bears
On August 27, 2024, Brett Rypien was released from his contract with the Chicago Bears, ending his brief tenure with the team.
August 29, 2024: Rypien Signs with Minnesota Vikings
On August 29, 2024, Brett Rypien signed with the Minnesota Vikings, continuing his professional football journey.