All articles tagged with #backup qb
New England’s salary-cap constraints could force a rethink at backup QB behind Drake Maye. With Josh Dobbs carrying a near $5 million cap hit, the team could release him for savings or explore adding a top veteran backup such as Jimmy Garoppolo, Mitch Trubisky, or Carson Wentz, balancing cap reality with immediate depth while Dobbs remains a likely option to stay.
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell has indicated that Kyle Allen currently leads the backup quarterback competition over Hendon Hooker, citing Allen's better performance in preseason games. While Hooker still has opportunities to improve, his recent struggles and Campbell's comments suggest Allen is the frontrunner for the backup role as the preseason concludes.
The Miami Dolphins should make three key moves before the 2023 season: signing running back Dalvin Cook, adding linebacker help, and keeping tabs on the backup quarterback market. Cook, who is reportedly considering the Dolphins among other teams, would provide a significant boost to the offense. The team also needs to address their linebacker position, as they currently lack depth beyond Jerome Baker and David Long. Additionally, with concerns about Tua Tagovailoa's health, the Dolphins should monitor the backup quarterback market for potential reinforcements.