All articles tagged with #week 1 starter
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Cardinals and Jacoby Brissett have reached a reworked contract with a $15.5 million base and up to $21 million in incentives, signaling Brissett will be Arizona’s starter in Week 1 against the Chargers.
Vikings sign Kyler Murray to a one-year, $1.3 million deal (Cardinals owe him about $35.5 million) with a 2027 no-tag clause, creating an open quarterback competition with J.J. McCarthy after Kevin O’Connell declined to name a Week 1 starter; with both players likely to see time due to injury histories, the staff will decide the starter based on performance and development.
The Indianapolis Colts have named Daniel Jones as their starting quarterback for Week 1, over rookie Anthony Richardson, marking a surprising decision given Richardson's recent high draft status and investment by the Colts.
The Cleveland Browns are set to announce their starting quarterback for Week 1 later this week after a competitive preseason battle among Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel, and Shedeur Sanders, with the final decision influenced by upcoming roster cuts and player health status.
The Houston Texans have officially named rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud as their Week 1 starter for the regular season, confirming what was widely expected. Despite a somewhat underwhelming preseason, Stroud's selection as the second overall pick in the NFL Draft signaled the team's intention to make him the face of the franchise. The Texans will face a tough challenge in their first game against the Baltimore Ravens, but they are eager to see what their rookie quarterback can do.