"Bill Barnwell is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com. He analyzes football on and off the field like no one else on the planet, writing about in-season X's and O's, offseason transactions and so much more. He is the host of theBill Barnwell Show podcast, with episodes released weekly. Barnwell joined ESPN in 2011 as a staff writer at Grantland."
"Let's start with the quarterbacks who have been on the hottest seats in 2025. It would be a surprise if any of these three veteran QBs were back with their current teams in their starting roles in 2026, although I do think there's a case for one of them to remain as a backup. 2026 cash: $42.5 million ($39.8 million already guaranteed)Future guarantees: $19.5 million in 2027 if on the roster on the fifth day of 2026 league year"
Eleven NFL starting quarterbacks could cede their jobs or face meaningful competition for their No. 1 roles in 2026. Some quarterbacks are likely to be gone from their current organizations, while others could remain in place next September. Coverage includes 2025 performance, contract status, cap implications, and probabilities of competition, reserve roles, or team changes. Three veteran quarterbacks are on the hottest seats and would likely not return as starters in 2026, though one could remain as a backup. One veteran carries a 2026 cash figure of $42.5 million with $39.8 million guaranteed and posted a 2025 Total QBR of 44.5.
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