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backup quarterback

“Instead, He Never Gets To Play”: Nick Wright Takes Shot at Shedeur Sanders for Ditching Ravens in 2025 As Lamar Jackson’s Injury Opens Room for QB2

Nov 3, 2026 @ 3:57am
Football > NFL > Baltimore Ravens > Cleveland Browns
College Football Network

According to the Baltimore Ravens’ website, they planned to draft Shedeur Sanders in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. However, the former Colorado quarterback refused because he didn’t want to be Lamar Jackson’s backup. Instead, the Cleveland Browns picked him up with the No. 144 pick. This season, Sanders is the backup option […]

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Baltimore Ravens Already Engaged In Trade Talks For Interesting NFC QB After Lamar Jackson’s Injury

Nov 2, 2026 @ 9:04am
Football > NFL > Baltimore Ravens > Chicago Bears
Total Pro Sports

Ravens target another QB after Lamar Jackson injury.

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Browns have no plans to trade Shedeur Sanders with QB stuck to bench

Oct 28, 2026 @ 12:21pm
Football > NFL > Cleveland Browns
NY Post Sports

Shedeur Sanders isn’t moving from Cleveland anytime soon. The Browns’ backup quarterback, who recently hired an agent for the first time in his career, reportedly will not be traded, according to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com. Cleveland has had Deshaun Watson as the starter all season with some surprising success after he looked like a...

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The Raiders, Colts and 4 NFL teams better off starting their backup QB

Oct 26, 2026 @ 8:43pm
Football > NFL > Indianapolis Colts > Las Vegas Raiders
FanSided

The Raiders and Colts are sticking with their starting quarterbacks, but that doesn't mean they should.

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Colts’ Anthony Richardson sure doesn’t seem to regret marijuana charge

Oct 25, 2026 @ 6:15pm
Football > NFL > Indianapolis Colts
ClutchPoints

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is in the middle of an ongoing legal situation after being given a marijuana charge during a traffic stop on October 12. Media members asked Richardson if he regrets the alleged incident, and his answer suggests that he does not. After the Colts’ 16-10 Week 7 loss to the Minnesota […] The post Colts’ Anthony Richardson sure doesn’t seem to regret marijuana charge appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Aaron Rodgers' imminent retirement intensifies Steelers' backup QB battle

May 20, 2026 @ 3:48pm
Football > NFL > Pittsburgh Steelers
FanSided

Aaron Rodgers is set to retire after the season, opening the door for one of the Pittsburgh Steelers' young quarterbacks to be his successor.

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Chiefs already have a glaring problem with rookie QB Garrett Nussmeier

May 17, 2026 @ 2:03pm
Football > NFL > Kansas City Chiefs
FanSided

The Chiefs QB depth chart could get in the way with Garrett Nussmeier. If Kansas City values experience in a backup, then they could go with a different option already on the roster.

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Russell Wilson's alternative to the Jets should force New York to run away

May 6, 2026 @ 4:01pm
Football > NFL > New York Jets
FanSided

It'll be Dange-Russ to sign Wilson at age 37, even as a backup, so the Jets should push him into a TV retirement package.

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Packers have signed a new backup quarterback

May 4, 2026 @ 3:28pm
Football > NFL > Green 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
Football > NFL > Denver Broncos > New York Giants > New York Jets > Pittsburgh Steelers > Seattle 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
Football > NFL > New 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
Football > NFL > New 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
Football > NFL > Philadelphia 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
Football > NFL > Las 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
Football > NFL > New 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
Football > NFL > Chicago Bears > Green Bay Packers > Indianapolis Colts > Las Vegas Raiders > New 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
Football > NFL > Los 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
Football > NFL > Green 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
Football > NFL > Los 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
Football > NFL > Green Bay Packers > Jacksonville Jaguars > Los Angeles Chargers > Los Angeles Rams > New England Patriots > Philadelphia 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
Football > NFL > New 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
Football > NFL > Detroit 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
Football > NFL > Cincinnati 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
Football > NFL > Los 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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