"The 2026 NFL quarterback market is about to open up, and the future at the game's most important position hangs in the balance for several teams. And with only one surefire first-rounder in the 2026 NFL draft, plenty of teams will have to seek a new QB via free agency or a trade -- or stick with who they have right now."
"The Vikings must decide if they want a quarterback to come in to replace, compete with or back up J.J. McCarthy. The Cardinals must determine whether Kyler Murray has played his last snap with the team. Do the Colts want to combine an injured Daniel Jones with a short-term solution? And who might the Dolphins and the Jets turn to for hope?"
"Though Murray's play dropped off last season, he's only one year removed from a 63.4 QBR in 2024, the ninth best that season. That was his second top-10 QBR campaign, after ranking seventh in 2021."
The 2026 NFL offseason presents significant quarterback uncertainty across the league. With limited elite prospects in the draft, teams must pursue alternatives through free agency and trades. Key decisions loom for franchises like the Vikings regarding J.J. McCarthy, the Cardinals evaluating Kyler Murray's future, the Colts addressing Daniel Jones's injury concerns, and the Dolphins and Jets seeking solutions. Even established teams like the Chiefs face questions with Patrick Mahomes recovering from injury. The quarterback landscape requires teams to evaluate whether to replace, compete with, or support current players, making this offseason pivotal for franchise direction.
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