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With Kyler Murray arriving on a one-year deal and J.J. McCarthy having just 10 NFL starts after a knee injury, Minnesota appears poised to name Murray as the 2026 starter, making a rapid departure for McCarthy plausible and fueling trade-talk rather than a long audition, per observers comparing him to prior top-15 picks who didn’t get lengthy chances.
Aaron Rodgers credited his private wife Brittani for reuniting him with his parents and brother after years of estrangement, saying their marriage helped him open up and repair long-simmering family tensions, including spending time with his mom, dad, and niece as part of a two-year reconciliation.
Titans quarterback Will Levis, who’s competing with Mitch Trubisky to back up Cam Ward, says he knows he’s among the NFL’s 32 best quarterbacks. He points to his early-career tape, insists he’s grown into a more mature, confident player in Year Four, and believes he’s a dang good QB who could be a starter, with improvement still ahead.
The Las Vegas Raiders signed No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza to a four-year, $57.27 million rookie contract, making him the last of the team’s 10 draftees to sign as camp approaches; he’ll compete for the starting job with veteran Kirk Cousins, who signed a $20 million guaranteed deal, after Mendoza’s college season highlighted by a Heisman Trophy and a national championship.
ESPN named Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen the top NFL QB for 2026, praising his peak A-game dominance, reduced turnovers, and a two-year stretch with 80 total touchdowns (and historic marks of 200+ passing and 50 rushing TDs), with coach Joe Brady credited for streamlining his play.
The Steelers are considering Brendan Sorsby for the NFL Supplemental Draft, potentially in the fifth- to sixth-round range, weighing his starting-caliber talent against off-field gambling concerns. With Will Howard and Drew Allar in their QB pipeline, Pittsburgh may still pursue him if a workout and internal interest signal a fit, though analysts see notable risk.
An article suggests Baker Mayfield could be a costly but viable veteran option to extend the Pittsburgh Steelers' championship window into 2027, should Tampa Bay and Mayfield fail to reach a long-term deal by training camp. At 31 with a solid track record, Mayfield would be a higher-priced bridge compared to developing QBs like Drew Allar or Will Howard, depending on whether the Buccaneers resolve contract talks or explore free agency.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford says he’s thrilled to have rookie Ty Simpson on the team and plans to share knowledge to help him adjust to the NFL, noting he was a fan of Simpson’s play at Alabama and will support him as a mentor and teammate.
The Steelers aren’t counting on Will Howard or Drew Allar to play in 2026 and are waiting to see if Aaron Rodgers will re-sign; Rodgers is viewed as the best option to start, with Rudolph as a fallback if he doesn’t return. If Rodgers isn’t back, Howard and Allar would be in a development phase, with Allar’s mechanics being rebuilt (likely a redshirt year) as voluntary OTAs begin and Rodgers’ status remains unresolved.
Former NFL quarterback Taylor Heinicke announced his retirement, ending a 10-season journey that began as an undrafted Old Dominion product and included stints with multiple teams, with his last NFL action in 2024 for the Chargers after a 2025 release. He played 42 games (29 starts), threw for 6,663 yards and 39 touchdowns against 28 interceptions, highlighted by a memorable 2020 wild-card performance for Washington, and thanked supporters while looking ahead to the next chapter.
Green Bay added veteran Tyrod Taylor to back up Jordan Love, bringing a 15-year NFL veteran who has started for six teams, earned a 2015 Pro Bowl with the Bills, and showed mobility and accuracy. He backed Aaron Rodgers with the Jets in 2024 and could provide a steady veteran presence in Green Bay’s QB room, with the contract signed after the draft so it won’t impact next year’s compensatory-pick formula.
The Jets are considering a bid in the NFL supplemental draft for Brendan Sorsby, a Cincinnati starter who transferred to Texas Tech, hoping he could become a franchise quarterback. Sorsby is currently dealing with a gambling-related eligibility probe that could either delay his college career or bar him, potentially pushing his future to the July supplemental draft if the ban is enforced. A successful bid would cost the Jets a 2027 pick, complicating the decision given Geno Smith, Cade Klubnik, and a strong 2027 quarterback class. The ultimate move depends on the NCAA ruling and the Jets’ appetite for risk and long-term upside.
After a six-year Dolphins stint defined by injuries and a late-season benching for Quinn Ewers, Tua Tagovailoa joined the Falcons; in his introductory remarks he defended his health, but observers point to a marked decline in mobility and production, fueling doubt about whether he can regain starting-caliber form.
Tua Tagovailoa, now with the Atlanta Falcons on a one-year deal, said he wasn’t satisfied with his play in his final Dolphins season and spoke cryptically about the team’s issues, calling them “unique” and avoiding specifics while signaling a fresh start with Atlanta and focusing on playing well this season after passing his physical.
The Minnesota Vikings signed Kyler Murray to a one-year veteran minimum deal to upgrade the quarterback room and push all quarterbacks, with coach Kevin O'Connell stressing a fit-based approach and saying no starter has been named. The move reshapes the path for 23-year-old J.J. McCarthy, who struggled through an injury-plagued 2025 season, as the Vikings aim to raise the room's floor while encouraging McCarthy to improve and compete for the job in 2026.