All articles tagged with #quarterback trade
The New York Giants are actively pursuing a quarterback trade after Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending knee injury. Jameis Winston will start against the Tennessee Titans, but the team is exploring options to bolster depth and match their offensive scheme.
The New York Giants are actively pursuing a veteran quarterback trade to bolster their roster after Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending knee injury. Jameis Winston will start Sunday against the Tennessee Titans, but general manager Joe Schoen is 'working the phones' to secure insurance. Minnesota’s J.J. McCarthy is a leading candidate due to his connection to the coaching staff and low guaranteed money, while other options include Justin Fields and Mac Jones. The team faces a strategic dilemma: adding a passer without creating conflict for Dart’s eventual return.
The New York Giants have officially placed Jaxson Dart on injured reserve following a season-ending knee injury. Jameis Winston will start against the Tennessee Titans, but the team is evaluating trade options for Gardner Minshew or Mac Jones.
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is expected to undergo season-ending knee surgery after suffering damage to his MCL, PCL, and meniscus during a 28-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Backup Jameis Winston, who struggled in relief, is likely to start against the Tennessee Titans. The Giants are now exploring trade and free-agent options, including Jimmy Garoppolo, Andy Dalton, and Tua Tagovailoa, to salvage their season.
Chiefs acquire Justin Fields from the Jets for a 2027 sixth-round pick to back up Patrick Mahomes as he heals from injury, while the Jets shed Fields' guaranteed 2026 salary for cap relief and a late draft asset; analysts grade the deal with mixed expectations for each side.
The Kansas City Chiefs acquire Justin Fields from the Jets for a 2027 sixth‑round pick, providing a veteran option while Patrick Mahomes recovers from ACL surgery. The Jets save money and gain a draft asset by moving Fields now rather than cutting him, with Fields’ 2026 salary reduced to about $11 million (Jets paying ~$8M, Chiefs ~$3M). The deal also gives Fields a fresh start learning under Andy Reid and Eric Bieniemy, with potential playing time if Mahomes isn’t ready or if Kansas City opts to ease him back in.
The Raiders traded Geno Smith and a 2026 seventh-round pick to the Jets for a 2026 sixth-round pick, with Las Vegas covering most of Smith’s 2026 salary; the Jets land a bridge QB while eyeing a top quarterback prospect in the 2027 draft, and trade grades give the Jets C+ and the Raiders B as Mendoza looms as a potential centerpiece for Las Vegas’ future.
The Raiders traded a third-round pick and paid Geno Smith $58.5 million for 15 games, a high-cost gamble that produced only two wins and underscored deeper issues with the team's roster and quarterback planning.
At the NFL Combine, the Dolphins are weighing quarterback options as discussions around a potential Anthony Richardson trade with the Colts emerge. Richardson, a rare physical specimen with a big arm but accuracy and durability concerns, would give Miami a high-upside option in a rebuild, potentially competing with Quinn Ewers and a veteran to see if he can develop into a long-term starter.
The 49ers publicly say they won’t trade Mac Jones after he stepped in for an injured Brock Purdy and delivered a solid season, keeping him under contract through 2026. Despite suggested Steelers interest and potential draft-capital moves, San Francisco appears committed to Jones as either a starter or valuable backup, while Pittsburgh weighs options ahead of the draft. A trade would aim to maximize value before or during the draft, but could backfire if Jones performs well in 2026 or becomes expensive to keep.
The article discusses the potential NFL quarterback swap between Kyler Murray and Tua Tagovailoa, suggesting it could benefit both teams by providing a fresh start and possibly reviving their careers, especially given the uncertain future and draft prospects at the position. It also touches on other NFL trade and team strategies, emphasizing the importance of quarterback stability for playoff success.
The Cincinnati Bengals considered 13 quarterbacks, including Joe Flacco, as potential replacements for Joe Burrow during his injury, ultimately choosing Flacco for his drop-back passing skills to keep their playoff hopes alive.
The article recounts the near-trade of Bengals quarterback A.J. McCarron to the Browns in 2017, which was ultimately foiled by a paperwork filing error just before the deadline, leading to a missed opportunity that benefited the Browns' future draft strategy.
The Bengals have acquired quarterback Joe Flacco from the Browns in an intra-AFC North trade, as they seek to address their quarterback situation with Jake Browning struggling and Joe Burrow expected to return in December. Flacco, with experience in the division and a Super Bowl win, will help fill the gap until Burrow's return.
The Cincinnati Bengals traded for quarterback Joe Flacco from the Cleveland Browns to address their quarterback issues after losing their starting QB Joe Burrow to injury and struggling with Jake Browning, receiving a sixth-round pick while giving up a fifth-round pick.