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Packers have signed a new backup quarterback

May 4, 2026 @ 3:28pm
FootballNFLGreen Bay Packers
Larry Brown Sports

The Green Bay Packers have found their replacement for Malik Willis. The Packers are signing veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor as Jordan Love’s backup, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Veteran QB Tyrod Taylor is signing with the Packers, per source. A new No. 2 in Green Bay. … The post Packers have signed a new backup quarterback appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Russell Wilson considering career change after meeting with Jets

May 1, 2026 @ 1:00pm
FootballNFLDenver BroncosNew York GiantsNew York JetsPittsburgh SteelersSeattle Seahawks
ClutchPoints

Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson met with the New York Jets about a backup QB job this season, but now, it looks like Wilson may be headed for the NFL pregame studio at CBS. Wilson is currently a free agent after spending last season with the New York Giants. “Russell Wilson is in deep discussions […] The post Russell Wilson considering career change after meeting with Jets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The grim NFL reality that might make Russell Wilson the most viable Jets backup QB option

Apr 29, 2026 @ 7:11pm
FootballNFLNew York Jets
NY Post Sports

So what else is out there if they don’t sign Wilson? 

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Jets host Russell Wilson in search for backup quarterback

Apr 28, 2026 @ 4:47pm
FootballNFLNew York Jets
NY Post Sports

Russell Wilson may not have to move for his next job.

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‘Would Seemingly Make Sense’ — Super Bowl Contender Floated As Surprise UDFA Landing Spot for Diego Pavia

Apr 26, 2026 @ 11:13am
FootballNFLPhiladelphia Eagles
Pro Football Network

The Philadelphia Eagles signing Diego Pavia as an undrafted free agent may provide the Super Bowl contender an ideal backup.

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Fernando Mendoza could face Patrick Mahomes treatment in immediate Raiders setback

Apr 24, 2026 @ 2:43am
FootballNFLLas Vegas Raiders
Irish Star Sport

Fernando Mendoza will serve as backup quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders in his rookie season, with veteran Kirk Cousins set to start

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Jets Urged To Draft ‘Rambunctious and Immature’ Diego Pavia As Geno Smith’s Backup

Apr 3, 2026 @ 8:10am
FootballNFLNew York Jets
Pro Football Network

An analyst urged the New York Jets to draft Vanderbilt standout Diego Pavia to serve as a "low-risk, high-reward" backup for Geno Smith.

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Packers Linked to Super Bowl Champion as Jordan Love Complement Option

Apr 2, 2026 @ 11:34pm
FootballNFLChicago BearsGreen Bay PackersIndianapolis ColtsLas Vegas RaidersNew York Giants
Heavy

Former Giants QB is being viewed as a natural complement to Jordan Love in Green Bay. The post Packers Linked to Super Bowl Champion as Jordan Love Complement Option appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Rams GM Les Snead makes thoughts known on signing Kirk Cousins as potential Matthew Stafford backup – Sportskeeda

Apr 2, 2026 @ 12:52am
FootballNFLLos Angeles Rams
Sportskeeda

Rams GM Les Snead makes thoughts known on signing Kirk Cousins as potential Matthew Stafford backup  Sportskeeda

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Packers-Kirk Cousins Rumors Get Major New Update

Mar 31, 2026 @ 7:35am
FootballNFLGreen Bay Packers
Heavy

This time last offseason, the Green Bay Packers may have had the best backup quarterback in the NFL.Fast forward 12 months and Malik Willis has signed a here-year, $67.5 million contract with the Miami Dolphins, and the Packers are scrambling to shore up their backup QB position before the NFL draft.While there’s still a few […] The post Packers-Kirk Cousins Rumors Get Major New Update appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Rams HC Sean McVay Admits Interest in Signing Kirk Cousins As Matthew Stafford’s Backup

Mar 30, 2026 @ 12:29pm
FootballNFLLos Angeles Rams
Pro Football Network

Sean McVay admits the Los Angeles Rams are considering signing Kirk Cousins to provide Matthew Stafford with a veteran backup.

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5 Teams That Need a Better Backup QB Plan

Mar 27, 2026 @ 7:00am
FootballNFLGreen Bay PackersJacksonville JaguarsLos Angeles ChargersLos Angeles RamsNew England PatriotsPhiladelphia Eagles
Athlon Sports

Quarterback play is the most important factor for winning in today’s NFL … and somehow teams still under-invest in the position. Not the starters. The market forces teams to over-invest in starters, and then they turn around and under-invest in rest of the quarterback room. That thinking leaves ...

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Jets Insider Downplays Will Levis Trade Rumors Amid New York’s Search for Geno Smith’s Backup

Mar 26, 2026 @ 2:52pm
FootballNFLNew York Jets
Pro Football Network

New York Jets insider Zack Rosenblatt downplays Will Levis trade rumors as the team searches for Geno Smith's backup quarterback.

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Lions Have a New Quarterback, and He Has a Message for Detroit

Mar 26, 2026 @ 12:02am
FootballNFLDetroit Lions
Heavy

The Detroit Lions' new quarterback has a message for the Motor City, and he's no holding back about his confidence. The post Lions Have a New Quarterback, and He Has a Message for Detroit appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Joe Flacco has message for teams that snubbed him

Mar 25, 2026 @ 1:42pm
FootballNFLCincinnati Bengals
Larry Brown Sports

Joe Flacco had a bold message for the teams that did not consider him as a possible starter during free agency. Flacco re-signed with the Cincinnati Bengals on Tuesday, committing to a role as Joe Burrow’s backup quarterback for another year. On Wednesday, the 41-year-old admitted that it “pisses me off” that he did not … The post Joe Flacco has message for teams that snubbed him appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Rams running out of options as backup QB market is ‘beginning to dry up’

Mar 25, 2026 @ 10:57am
FootballNFLLos Angeles Rams
ClutchPoints

The Los Angeles Rams did not have any problems at quarterback last season. In fact, they may have had the best situation in the league, as Matthew Stafford won the NFL MVP for his strong play throughout the season. There are some questions they have to answer this offseason, which include who will be the […] The post Rams running out of options as backup QB market is ‘beginning to dry up’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bengals Veteran QB Joe Flacco Opens Up on Returning for 19th NFL Season

Mar 25, 2026 @ 10:44am
FootballNFLCincinnati Bengals
Heavy

Joe Flacco is back. The Super Bowl winner with the Ravens who’s bounced around the league as a backup and spot starter over the past few years just re-signed with the Cincinnati Bengals, returning for his 19th NFL season to back up Joe Burrow.Flacco is one of the most reliable backups in the league — […] The post Bengals Veteran QB Joe Flacco Opens Up on Returning for 19th NFL Season appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Chiefs superfan Nick Wright reveals what he thinks about Justin Fields signin

Mar 25, 2026 @ 9:40am
FootballNFLKansas City Chiefs
ClutchPoints

The Kansas City Chiefs recently acquired Justin Fields in a low-cost move that added depth and another dimension to the team’s offense heading into the new season. The Chiefs received Fields in a trade with the New York Jets in exchange for a sixth-round pick in next year’s draft. The move was not expected to […] The post Chiefs superfan Nick Wright reveals what he thinks about Justin Fields signin appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joe Flacco’s 4-word answer on why he re-signed with Bengals

Mar 25, 2026 @ 8:52am
FootballNFLCincinnati Bengals
ClutchPoints

The Cincinnati Bengals know the value of a backup quarterback better than any other franchise. Joe Burrow’s turf toe injury cratered Cincinnati’s 2025 season before it even got off the ground. Thankfully, the Bengals re-signed veteran Joe Flacco on Tuesday to add insurance at the position. Flacco explained why he decided to return to the […] The post Joe Flacco’s 4-word answer on why he re-signed with Bengals appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joe Flacco re-signs with Bengals after 2025 trade

Mar 24, 2026 @ 5:36pm
FootballNFLCincinnati Bengals
ClutchPoints

Every offseason, the assumption is that Joe Flacco is finally going to retire, but after signing a contract with the Cincinnati Bengals on Tuesday afternoon, he will come back for at least one more year. There are worse jobs in the world than being Joe Burrow’s backup quarterback, so it isn’t hard to see why […] The post Joe Flacco re-signs with Bengals after 2025 trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Recent report reveals what the Eagles want in return if they trade backup QB Tanner McKee following Andy Dalton acquisition – A to Z Sports

Mar 23, 2026 @ 1:02pm
FootballNFLPhiladelphia Eagles
A to Z Sports

Recent report reveals what the Eagles want in return if they trade backup QB Tanner McKee following Andy Dalton acquisition  A to Z Sports

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Patriots moving on from Josh Dobbs after $4 million Tommy DeVito deal

Mar 23, 2026 @ 11:13am
FootballNFLNew England Patriots
NY Post Sports

The Patriots are planning to release backup quarterback Joshua Dobbs after being unable to find a trade partner, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

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Andy Dalton has been traded to a new team

Mar 18, 2026 @ 3:42pm
FootballNFLCarolina PanthersPhiladelphia Eagles
Larry Brown Sports

Andy Dalton is set for another season as a backup quarterback, this time with a potential Super Bowl contender. Dalton was traded from the Carolina Panthers to the Philadelphia Eagles on Wednesday, according to multiple reports. The Panthers will receive a seventh-round pick for the veteran quarterback. Dalton turns 39 in October, but is still … The post Andy Dalton has been traded to a new team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Lions are bringing back two veterans including their next backup quarterback – A to Z Sports

Mar 10, 2026 @ 3:00am
FootballNFLDetroit Lions
A to Z Sports

Lions are bringing back two veterans including their next backup quarterback  A to Z Sports

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