Notre Dame alum Ian Book awaits next chance at the NFL
The former Fighting Irish QB was last with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Former Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book remains unsigned for 2025 -- and he's still looking for work.
Book was a backup on last year's Super Bowl-winning Philadelphia Eagles squad.
Book is back in South Bend and he's been training every day on the Notre Dame campus, keeping himself in shape for any prospective NFL team. He's the winningest quarterback in Fighting Irish history, going 30-5 as a starter.
'I'm a free agent right now,' Book told the South Bend Tribune on Sunday while attending the Golic SubPar Golf Classic fundraiser at Warren Golf Course. 'I'm just waiting for a call. I'm training here at Notre Dame, using the facilities, throwing with the guys.'
The 27-year-old has played in just one NFL game. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the fourth round in 2021, and he completed 12-of-20 passes for 135 and two interceptions in a game against the Miami Dolphins during his rookie season. Book started in an emergency on Dec. 27. He was sacked eight times in that game.
Book has also been with the Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots, in addition to two stints with the Eagles. In addition to attempting to return to football, Book is in involved in a business venture with former Notre Dame offensive linemen Josh Lugg, Tommy Kraemer, Cole Mabry, and Luke Eichenberg. Former Notre Dame lacrosse player Jake Taylor is also involved.
Still, Book has a desire to get back to the NFL.
'Hell, yeah,' he said. 'Oh, it's there. I'll give it everything I got this year. No question.'
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