The Bengals want to retain Joe Flacco as the team's backup quarterback in 2026. After all, Flacco performed admirably after being acquired via trade, throwing for 1,664 yards, with 13 touchdowns and four interceptions. Will Flacco re-sign, knowing he'd be locked into a backup role behind Joe Burrow?

Locker played quarterback for Washington during two of Doug Nussmeier’s three seasons as the Huskies’ offensive coordinator. Nussmeier worked as Alabama’s offensive coordinator in 2012 and 2013, when McCarron played quarterback for the Crimson Tide. Drew Stanton ran Nussmeier’s offense at Michigan in 2014.

The Detroit Lions are set at quarterback with Jared Goff. He's going to be their guy until at least 2029. But that should not stop the Lions from thinking about their future at the position and maybe grabbing a guy who could develop over time until he's ready to take over.

The Florida State Seminoles will have a new starting quarterback for the fourth consecutive year when the 2026 season rolls around. FSU hasn't found much stability at the position since Jordan Travis led the offense back in 2023.

After hiring Jeff Hafley as their new head coach, the biggest remaining uncertainty for the Miami Dolphins is the quarterback position. Tua Tagovailoa had been the unquestioned starter since the 2021 season,

Shedeur Sanders is set to make history as the Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback earned a Pro Bowl selection as a replacement for Drake Maye, who is going to the Super Bowl.

The Sun Devils have already brought in one of the higher profile players in the 2026 class.