All articles tagged with #quarterback depth
Kyler Murray remains the presumed Vikings starter, but Carson Wentz’s return creates a crowded depth chart behind him, with J.J. McCarthy and Max Brosmer in the mix. Minnesota likely won’t carry four QBs on the 53-man roster, so one veteran could be traded or cut, or McCarthy could be pressed into a larger role, leaving the Week 1 lineup still to be determined as the team weighs experience against development.
The Philadelphia Eagles traded a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Carolina Panthers for veteran quarterback Andy Dalton. Dalton won't threaten Jalen Hurts’ job but adds experienced depth and a different perspective to Philly’s QB room, potentially giving the team flexibility on QB2 Tanner McKee. At roughly $4 million for 2026, his contract is more than typical QB3 money, but his long NFL resume could help install a new system and stabilize the depth chart.
Texas quarterback Maalik Murphy has announced his decision to enter the transfer portal, leaving the Longhorns without his services during the College Football Playoff. This move could potentially impact the transfer quarterback market, with teams like Ohio State and USC being potential contenders for Murphy's talents. In the short term, Texas will rely on freshman Arch Manning as the backup to starter Quinn Ewers. However, in the long term, this clears up the quarterback picture if Ewers returns for another season, with Manning as the backup and eventual successor.