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Teddy Bridgewater signs with LionsThe Lions signed QB Teddy Bridgewater.Bridgewater will join Detroit to close the regular season and into the postseason. It remains to be seen if he'll eventually become the backup to Jared Goff ahead of Hendon Hooker.
The Lions signed QB Teddy Bridgewater.
Bridgewater will join Detroit to close the regular season and into the postseason. It remains to be seen if he'll eventually become the backup to Jared Goff ahead of Hendon Hooker.
Andy Dalton (thumb) logs full practice WednesdayAndy Dalton (thumb) logged a full practice session on Wednesday.Dalton was able to return to practice on Wednesday. He ended up being a full participant, so it looks like he's strongly trending towards being active in Week 9. The Panthers are still planning on starting Bryce Young this week, however, but they have yet to make a determination on who their starter will be for the remainder of the season.
Andy Dalton (thumb) logged a full practice session on Wednesday.
Dalton was able to return to practice on Wednesday. He ended up being a full participant, so it looks like he's strongly trending towards being active in Week 9. The Panthers are still planning on starting Bryce Young this week, however, but they have yet to make a determination on who their starter will be for the remainder of the season.
Gardner Minshew II signs with Kansas City The Chiefs have signed QB Gardner Minshew II to a one-year contract.Minshew will provide the Chiefs with a veteran backup to QB Patrick Mahomes. Barring an injury to Mahomes in 2025, Minshew will not hold any fantasy value.
The Chiefs have signed QB Gardner Minshew II to a one-year contract.
Minshew will provide the Chiefs with a veteran backup to QB Patrick Mahomes. Barring an injury to Mahomes in 2025, Minshew will not hold any fantasy value.
Jake Browning (ribs) to miss some timeBengals coach Zac Taylor said that Jake Browning will miss "some time" with his ribs injury.It is unclear what "some time" means in this context. Browning is expected to open the season as the backup to Joe Burrow assuming he is healthy by then.
Bengals coach Zac Taylor said that Jake Browning will miss "some time" with his ribs injury.
It is unclear what "some time" means in this context. Browning is expected to open the season as the backup to Joe Burrow assuming he is healthy by then.
Kyle Allen signs with LionsThe Lions signed QB Kyle Allen.Allen will likely compete with Hendon Hooker and Jake Fromm for the backup role behind Jared Goff for Detroit.
The Lions signed QB Kyle Allen.
Allen will likely compete with Hendon Hooker and Jake Fromm for the backup role behind Jared Goff for Detroit.
Sam Howell traded to VikingsThe Seahawks have traded Sam Howell to the Vikings.Howell was on the trade market after Seattle signed Drew Lock in free agency. He will get another fresh start in the Vikings quarterback room behind J.J. McCarthy.
The Seahawks have traded Sam Howell to the Vikings.
Howell was on the trade market after Seattle signed Drew Lock in free agency. He will get another fresh start in the Vikings quarterback room behind J.J. McCarthy.
Tyrod Taylor tosses two touchdowns in relief Tyrod Taylor completed 11-of-14 passes for 83 yards and two touchdowns in the Jets 40-14 loss to the Bills.Taylor entered the game in the fourth quarter and was able to lead the struggling offense on two scoring drives. Despite playing well, interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich stated that he expects Aaron Rodgers to start in Week 18.
Tyrod Taylor completed 11-of-14 passes for 83 yards and two touchdowns in the Jets 40-14 loss to the Bills.
Taylor entered the game in the fourth quarter and was able to lead the struggling offense on two scoring drives. Despite playing well, interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich stated that he expects Aaron Rodgers to start in Week 18.
Mitchell Trubisky tosses a touchdown in Week 18 lossMitchell Trubisky completed 15-of-21 passes for 101 yards and a touchdown in the Bills 23-16 loss to the Patriots. Trubisky also rushed for 12 yards in the loss. He found Ray Davis on a two-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter to get the Bills on the scoreboard. He will resume his role as the Bills' backup QB in the first round of the playoffs.
Mitchell Trubisky completed 15-of-21 passes for 101 yards and a touchdown in the Bills 23-16 loss to the Patriots.
Trubisky also rushed for 12 yards in the loss. He found Ray Davis on a two-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter to get the Bills on the scoreboard. He will resume his role as the Bills' backup QB in the first round of the playoffs.
Kenny Pickett will not have fifth-year option exercisedThe Browns are not expected to exercise Kenny Pickett's fifth-year option.Pickett was acquired by Cleveland this offseason and now finds himself in a crowded quarterback room. He will compete this offseason for the Week 1 starting role behind center for Cleveland.
The Browns are not expected to exercise Kenny Pickett's fifth-year option.
Pickett was acquired by Cleveland this offseason and now finds himself in a crowded quarterback room. He will compete this offseason for the Week 1 starting role behind center for Cleveland.
Tagovailoa completed four of eight passes for 49 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 14-6 preseason win over the Jaguars. Tagovailoa made his preseason debut and led three offensive possessions, the final of which ended with a touchdown. Though Jaylen Waddle also played, Tagovailoa primarily targeted Malik Washington, who did the majority of the work on Tagovailoa's 25-yard touchdown pass. Most importantly, he came from the contest healthy and will be locked in as the starting quarterback for Miami's Week 1 matchup against the Colts.
After seven topsy-turvy seasons with the Cardinals, Kyler Murray will make a fresh start with the Vikings in 2026. Murray may or may not be in a quarterback competition with JJ McCarthy for Minnesota's starting job, but it's widely expected that Murray will be taking the snaps when the Vikings face the Packers in Week 1. Murray played only five games last season before sustaining a foot sprain that eventually landed him on injured reserve. Murray's yearly finishes in fantasy points per game among quarterbacks with at least five starts: QB11, QB4, QB4, QB7, QB9, QB12, QB20. Murray steps into a good situation, with Kevin O'Connell as his playcaller, and he'll have Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and Jauan Jennings as his wide receivers. Murray has always added rushing value, having averaged at least 30 rushing per game in all seven of his NFL seasons. The perception might be that Murray is damaged goods, but he could be one of the better QB values in 2026 fantasy drafts.
Geno Smith named Week 1 starterAaron Glenn announced that Geno Smith will be the Jets' starting quarterback heading into 2026.Across 15 appearances this past season with the Raiders, Smith threw 19 touchdowns to 17 interceptions. A change of scenery could help him get back on track, but his days as a fantasy-relevant quarterback are likely over.
Aaron Glenn announced that Geno Smith will be the Jets' starting quarterback heading into 2026.
Across 15 appearances this past season with the Raiders, Smith threw 19 touchdowns to 17 interceptions. A change of scenery could help him get back on track, but his days as a fantasy-relevant quarterback are likely over.
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said Tuesday that "a good amount" of the team's starters will sit out Friday's preseason finale against the Eagles, Fields presumably included, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports. Fields started New York's first two preseason games but handled a total of just three offensive possessions. Per Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic, Fields has rarely thrown the ball downfield throughout training camp, with New York's offense instead focusing on the run game and short-area passes. That observation is reinforced by the fact that he's averaging just 3.9 air yards per attempt across his limited exhibition action, and that all four of Fields' targets to No. 1 receiver Garrett Wilson this preseason have fallen incomplete. Glenn admitted after Saturday's preseason loss to the Giants that "our passing game has to be better," saying that "our guys know we're going to put our heads down and go back to work." Fields' rushing abilities have been sufficient to provide fantasy upside in the past, but for him to enter the mix as a consistent QB1 this season, the Jets' passing game will have to establish a better rhythm before a Week 1 contest against Pittsburgh.
Kirk Cousins receives all first-team snaps at OTAs Wednesday Kirk Cousins was getting all first-team snaps at Raiders OTAs on Wednesday. Fernando Mendoza was working mostly with rookies. Cousins remains the likely favorite to start in Week 1 as of now.
Kirk Cousins was getting all first-team snaps at Raiders OTAs on Wednesday.
Fernando Mendoza was working mostly with rookies. Cousins remains the likely favorite to start in Week 1 as of now.
Daniel Jones (Achilles) 'absolutely' expects to be ready Week 1Daniel Jones reportedly "absolutely" expects to be ready for Week 1. Jones was able to participate in individual drills at OTAs earlier this week. His progress will need to continue to be monitored heading into minicamp and training camp.
Daniel Jones reportedly "absolutely" expects to be ready for Week 1.
Jones was able to participate in individual drills at OTAs earlier this week. His progress will need to continue to be monitored heading into minicamp and training camp.
Patrick Mahomes' fantasy appeal has diminished in recent years, and now the nine-year veteran is trying to recover from a major knee injury. Mahomes tore the ACL and LCL in his left knee late in the Chiefs' Week 15 loss to the Chargers in mid-December. Reports say he has been rehabbing aggressively in hopes of starting the Chiefs' Monday-night game season opener against the Broncos on Sept. 14, which comes three days before his 31st birthday. Even if Mahomes is able to return for Week 1, his mobility could be compromised. Mahomes' rushing production helped him get off to a fast fantasy start in 2025. Through eight weeks, he was QB1 in fantasy scoring at 25 points per game, fueled in part by 280 rushing yards and four TD runs. Mahomes finished the year tied for QB2 in fantasy points per game behind Josh Allen, after finishing QB11 in FPPG (six games minimum) in both 2023 and 2024. Kansas City didn't make any significant additions to Mahomes' pass-catching arsenal in the offseason, but the Chiefs added RB Kenneth Walker III, who could make Mahomes' life easier by providing the Chiefs with a credible running threat.
Cast aside by the Titans and rejuvenated by a stint as a backup with the Packers, Malik Willis now gets a chance to prove himself as a starter for the Dolphins, who signed him to a three-year, $67 million contract in March. Willis is an electric runner. In six career starts, Willis has averaged 44.8 rushing yards per game and has run for four touchdowns. And Willis seems to have made considerable strides as a passer. Over 11 appearances and three starts in Green Bay in 2024 and 2025, Willis completed 78.7% of his throws and averaged 10.9 yards per pass attempt, with six TD passes and zero interceptions. Willis will be hard-pressed to match that sort of passing efficiency with the Dolphins, who might have the worst collection of pass catchers in the league. But Willis' running ability should make him fantasy-viable even if his passing numbers are mediocre.
Deshaun Watson emerges from Browns minicamp as favorite to be QB1Deshaun Watson reportedly emerged from Browns minicamp as the favorite to be the team's starter. Watson and Shedeur Sanders both got first-team work in those practices. He did not play at all last season due to a torn Achilles. This will remain a competition to monitor the rest of the offseason between Watson and Sanders.
Deshaun Watson reportedly emerged from Browns minicamp as the favorite to be the team's starter.
Watson and Shedeur Sanders both got first-team work in those practices. He did not play at all last season due to a torn Achilles. This will remain a competition to monitor the rest of the offseason between Watson and Sanders.