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Hurts' absence has elevated Payton, a fifth-round rookie, into the backup role behind McKee. The North Dakota State product hasn't yet played an NFL snap, but the dual-threat quarterback enjoyed a standout college career, completing 71.9% of his passes for 2,719 yards, 16 touchdowns and four interceptions while adding 777 yards and 13 touchdowns on 136 carries.
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Rookie Payton elevated to backup; 71.9% college completion, dual-threat upside.

Cole Payton, a fifth-round rookie from North Dakota State, has been elevated to the backup quarterback role behind McKee following Hurts' injury. Payton has not yet played an NFL snap but enjoyed a standout college career, completing 71.9% of his passes for 2,719 yards, 16 touchdowns and four interceptions while adding 777 yards and 13 touchdowns on 136 carries as a dual-threat quarterback.

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