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Gus Frerotte #12 | Quarterback | Minnesota Vikings
Height: 6-3    Weight: 233    Born: Jul 31, 1971, Kittanning, PA

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Player Notes
December 23, 2005
Gus Frerotte, who has been dealing with a swollen finger, indicated that he's ready to play on Saturday, according to the Miami Herald. "This week, I didn't practice the first day, but yesterday I threw the ball really well and had no problems," Frerotte said. "It's been getting better and better. Our trainers have been doing an outstanding job of giving me the right treatment and taking the swelling out and getting it ready to play."
December 22, 2005
Gus Frerotte took every rep in practice Wednesday after missing Tuesday's session, according to the Miami Herald. He said he should be able to play on Saturday.
December 21, 2005
The swollen right index finger bothering Gus Frerotte kept him from practicing on Tuesday, according to the Miami Herald. The Dolphins consider him to be questionable this week, but coach Nick Saban said the quarterback would be a game-time decision.
December 20, 2005
A swollen right index finger could keep Gus Frerotte out of action Saturday against the Titans, according to the Miami Herald. "Swelling is going to be an issue," coach Nick Saban said. "I don't think the injury itself is an issue. It's whether he can grip the ball or not. I cannot predict what is going to happen in that situation." Sage Rosenfels will start if Frerotte is not ready.
December 18, 2005
Gus Frerotte left Sunday's game after aggravating a sprained index finger. He said after the game that his status for next week is uncertain, according to the AP.
December 6, 2005
The Miami Herald reports that Gus Frerotte will be the starting quarterback on Sunday against San Diego. "As of right now, we're not making any changes at that position based on what's happened at this point," Dolphins coach Nick Saban said. Frerotte suffered a concussion last week against Buffalo.
December 5, 2005
Gus Frerotte is expected to practice and play this week after suffering a concussion Sunday against Buffalo, according to the AP. "He's fine today," Dolphins coach Nick Saban said.
December 4, 2005
Gus Frerotte left Sunday's game with a concussion. After Frerotte's departure, Sage Rosenfels led the Dolphins to three fourth-quarter touchdowns in a come-from-behind win.
November 27, 2005
Gus Frerotte didn't start last week, because he was still recovering from a finger injury, but he was at the helm the entire game this week. He completed 18 of his 31 passes for two touchdowns and one interception.
November 22, 2005
Gus Frerotte, who is suffering from a finger injury, is expected to practice on Wednesday, according to the Miami Herald. He did not start last Sunday against Cleveland due to the injury.
November 21, 2005
Dolphins coach Nick Saban said that if Gus Frerotte has sufficiently recovered from his sprained finger, he'll start over Sage Rosenfels this week, according to the Miami Herald.
November 20, 2005
Gus Frerotte was held out of the starting lineup for the Dolphins in Week 11 after missing most of the practice week with a sprained finger. He replaced an ineffective Sage Rosenfels in the second half but was simply awful, as he completed just 4-of-18 passes for 53 yards.
November 19, 2005
Gus Frerotte tested his sprained right index finger yesterday by taking snaps and throwing the ball in practice, according to the Miami Herald. The Dolphins are hopeful he'll be available to play tomorrow, but it's not clear if he would start. "We feel like he probably could play in the game based on what he did today [but] we're going to have to play this day to day," coach Nick Saban said.
November 18, 2005
Gus Frerotte indicated Thursday that his sprained right index finger is improving, according to the Miami Herald. He could take some snaps in practice today. He threw some balls gingerly at times in practice Thursday but never for more than a few yards. Frerotte is questionable.
November 17, 2005
Dolphins coach Nick Saban said Gus Frerotte could grip a football despite a sprained right index finger, though the quarterback did not throw any balls in practice Wednesday, according to the Miami Herald. Sage Rosenfels would start Sunday if Frerotte isn't able to go.
November 16, 2005
Gus Frerotte is unsure if he'll be able to play on Sunday with his swollen right index finger, according to the Miami Herald. "I don't know," Frerotte said Tuesday. "I really haven't tried to squeeze or throw a football. I can't really tell you that until I try and do that. I'm trying to rest it and get treatment on it, and try and get some of the swelling out." If Frerotte can't go, Sage Rosenfels would likely get the start.
November 15, 2005
The status is unclear for Gus Frerotte, who injured the index finger on his throwing hand Sunday, according to the Miami Herald. "Gus hit his finger on a helmet at the end of the game," Dolphins coach Nick Saban said. "It didn't affect him in the game. But he has a significant amount of swelling in it, and any time you get that kind of situation, we'll have to assess it day to day. We'll see where he is on Wednesday."
November 8, 2005
Coach Nick Saban has not yet given up on Gus Frerotte, according to the Miami Herald. Frerotte will continue to be the starting quarterback for the time being.
October 26, 2005
The Miami Herald reports that Dolphins coach Nick Saban said he will stick with Gus Frerotte as his starting quarterback for now. "At this point, I'm not ready to say that changing quarterbacks is going to solve all our problems, so that's where it's at," Saban said.
September 13, 2005
X-rays on the right hand of Gus Frerotte were negative, according to the Miami Herald. He hurt his right index finger after banging it on a helmet Sunday against Denver.
September 11, 2005
In his debut as the starting quarterback with the Dolphins, Gus Frerotte completed 24-of-36 passes for 275 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. It is unlikely that Frerotte will turn into a reliable fantasy option, but this was certainly a good start against a respectable Denver defense.
September 3, 2005
The Dolphins announced Saturday that Gus Frerotte will be the starting quarterback for the regular season opener, according to the AP. "Gus has the best understanding of the offense right now," coach Nick Saban said. "We feel like he hasn't played his best football yet, but with his knowledge and understanding and leadership, we're hopeful that he can show continued improvement, and that we can make some improvement as an offensive team. We've had spots of doing those types of things, and hopefully we'll continue to be more consistent."
September 3, 2005
A formal announcement is expected until today, but it appears likely that Gus Frerotte will be the starting quarterback for the Dolphins in the regular-season opener, according to the Miami Herald.
August 29, 2005
Dolphins coach Nick Saban said he won't name a permanent starting quarterback until Gus Frerotte or A.J. Feeley "takes the bull by the horns" and seizes control of the job, according to the Miami Herald. At this point Saban appears prepared to go with a rotation at quarterback until one of them secures the job.
August 16, 2005
Dolphins coach Nick Saban admitted that Gus Frerotte is ahead of A.J. Feeley in the quarterback competition, according to the Miami Herald. The competition is not yet over, but Frerotte will start Saturday's exhibition game so he has a chance to develop some chemistry with the rest of the first-team offense.
August 2, 2005
Dolphins coach Nick Saban listed both Gus Frerotte and A.J. Feeley as his starting quarterbacks when he released the club's first depth chart, according to the Miami Herald. Saban didn't feel it was right to name one starter before either player had a chance to play in a game.
June 17, 2005
Although coach Nick Saban said Gus Frerotte had a slight advantage over A.J. Feeley for the starting quarterback job with the Dolphins because he's familiar with offensive coordinator Scott Linehan's system, Linehan said there is no front-runner in the competition at this point, according to the Sun-Sentinel. Both are supposed to get an open shot at the role in training camp.
March 15, 2005
The Dolphins have signed Gus Frerotte to a two-year deal, according to the Miami Herald. Frerotte said he was told by coach Nick Saban he'd get a "fair shot" to compete with A.J. Feeley for the starting job.
February 18, 2005
A report on the NFL Network suggested that the Dolphins likely will sign Gus Frerotte this offseason, according to the Palm Beach Post. The 34-year-old played under offensive coordinator Scott Linehan when they were with the Vikings and would fill a role as a backup.