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Panthers | Kyle Trask working out for Panthers Wed Jul 29, 10:45 AM
Free-agent QB Kyle Trask (Buccaneers) is working out for the Carolina Panthers Wednesday, July 29.
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Falcons | Cooper Rush signs with Atlanta Wed Jul 29, 10:10 AM
Free-agent QB Cooper Rush (Ravens) signed an undisclosed deal with the Atlanta Falcons Wednesday, July 29.
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Eagles | Two rotating as Eagles backup QB Wed Jul 29, 09:49 AM
Philadelphia Eagles QBs Andy Dalton and Tanner McKee will continue to rotate as the QB2 in training camp as part of a competition.
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield done negotiating extension for '26 Wed Jul 29, 12:41 AM
Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield and the team have not come to an agreement on a contract extension, according to a Tuesday, July 28 report. The sides are done negotiating and Mayfield will play this season under his current contract.
| Footballguys view: Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times and Greg Auman of FOX Sports both report that the talks have finished with the quarterback reporting to training camp on Tuesday. Mayfield will now have a cap number of $39.975 million in 2026 on the last year of his deal. Depending on how the season goes, the Buccaneers could franchise tag Mayfield in the 2027 offseason. That would put Mayfield in a position to earn $47.97 million on the one-year franchise tender. Whatever the case, Mayfield is once again betting on himself, a tactic that's worked well for him in the past. |
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Saints | Jordyn Tyson to practice Wednesday Wed Jul 29, 12:30 AM
New Orleans Saints WR Jordyn Tyson is set to practice with the team on Wednesday, according to a report on Tuesday, July 27. 'I think we'll see him play football tomorrow,' New Orleans coach Kellen Moore said.
| Footballguys view: The team's first-round draft pick (No. 8 overall) didn't do much on-field practice work after the first day of rookie minicamp as the team sought to manage the recurrence of a hamstring injury he suffered before he was drafted. Expect the Saints to be cautious, with Tyson ramping up to being able to fully participate in practice. |
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Colts | Indianapolis plans to keep all QBs on the roster Tue Jul 28, 02:38 PM
Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard says the plan is to keep QB Daniel Jones, QB Riley Leonard, and QB Anthony Richardson 'as of now.'
| Footballguys view: That despite the fact that Richardson's trade request, made earlier this year, remains in place. "It is. I think they're realistic and we're realistic," GM Chris Ballard said. "We're not just giving him away, not going to do that." As Profootballtalk.com points out, Ballard's comments suggest the Colts' commitment to keeping all three quarterbacks could shift if another team makes an aggressive play for the 2023 first-round pick. The absence of such a play this offseason may mean that it will take an injury elsewhere in the league for someone to offer the Colts anything that would change their mind. |
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Vikings | Minnesota to give both QBs first-team reps Tue Jul 28, 01:58 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB Kyler Murray and QB J.J. McCarthy will both get first-team reps as they compete for the starting job in training camp, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell.
| Footballguys view: In announcing the plan for the two QBs to share reps, HC Kevin O'Connell told reporters the Vikings are looking to see who can elevate those around them and run the offense with comfort. The shared snaps were expected. Murray still seems like the favorite, but McCarthy reportedly closed the gap in the team's final mini-camp. We'll be watching this one closely. |
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Titans | Will Levis and Mitchell Trubisky to compete for QB2 role Tue Jul 28, 01:24 PM
Tennessee Titans QB Will Levis and QB Mitchell Trubisky will compete for the backup job in training camp, according to head coach Robert Saleh.
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield talks not close Tue Jul 28, 11:43 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield and the team haven't made significant progress on a contract extension as his self-imposed deadline nears Tuesday, July 28.
| Footballguys view: Mayfield, who is set to report to training camp on Tuesday without a new contract, has publicly stated that he does not want to continue negotiations past the start of camp. After signing a three-year, $100 million deal during the 2024 offseason, there's one year left on his current contract. It was recently reported that Mayfield would be willing to play under the franchise tag in 2027, which would be a one-year deal worth $47.97 million. But that, of course, depends on the Buccaneers electing to tag him. We'll continue to monitor, but there's no immediate fantasy impact. |
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Steelers | Aaron Rodgers confirms swan song Tue Jul 28, 11:29 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers confirmed Tuesday, July 28, this is his final season.
| Footballguys view: It's not the first time Rodgers has laid out his plan. The four-time MVP will turn 43 during the season. While he has more experience leading the Steelers to the postseason than any other quarterback on the roster, Rodgers isn't getting any younger from here. While anybody can have a change of heart, Dynasty managers should take him at his word and plan accordingly. |
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Giants | Five players work out for NYG Mon Jul 27, 05:59 PM
Free-agent TE Zach Davidson (Giants), QB Jake Haener (Chiefs), WR Malik Heath (Falcons) and TE Scotty Washington (Ravens) recently worked out for the New York Giants. The team also worked out undrafted free-agent WR Eric McAlister (TCU).
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Cardinals | Update on Jacoby Brissett deal Sun Jul 26, 02:58 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett's deal is worth $15.5 million for one season, with upside to $21 million, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com on Sunday, July 26.
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Cardinals | Jacoby Brissett, ARI agree to new deal Sun Jul 26, 02:44 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett has reportedly agreed to terms on a new deal, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com on Sunday, July 26. Terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
| Footballguys view: This is the best outcome you could have hoped for if you are planning on drafting any Arizona Cardinals. Whether that is a good idea is another story. This will keep fourth round pick Carson Beck from getting extensive first team practice reps to make a case to start earlier than later, but most expect Beck to start eventually one way or the other, which could crater whatever value this offense could produce for fantasy football. |
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield hoping to sign extension Sun Jul 26, 11:33 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield would like to have a contract extension finalized by the time veterans report to training camp Tuesday, July 28, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. However, Fowler believes this is an 'artificial deadline' and that intensified negotiations could continue beyond this point if necessary. Mayfield is entering the final season of a three-year, $100 million deal.
| Footballguys view: Most expect a deal to get done, but we shouldn't interpret a lack of a deal before camp opens as a bad sign for his future with the team. Mayfield has already had to bet on himself many times in his career and would probably look at going into the season without an extension as an opportunity to make even more on his eventual new deal with the team. |
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Rams | Matthew Stafford to sit Sunday Sat Jul 25, 03:07 PM
Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford is healthy but will not participate in practice Sunday, July 26, since the team will have a plan for his workload during training camp in hopes of keeping him fresh for the regular season, according to head coach Sean McVay.
| Footballguys view: Last year, Stafford was quite limited in camp and the preseason. Then, he went on to have an MVP season for the Rams. They are hoping a similar approach in this year's camp/preseason will keep the future Hall of Fame QB playing at those MVP levels. |
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Rams | Ty Simpson agrees to contract Sat Jul 25, 02:17 PM
Los Angeles Rams first-round draft choice QB Ty Simpson agreed to terms on a four-year contract with the Rams Saturday, July 25, worth $25.4 million. The deal includes a fifth-year option.
| Footballguys view: The no.13 overall pick (that sent shockwaves around the NFL) can be seen as a future developmental starter for the Rams, and Simpson should be a good fit for the Sean McVay offense. While the Rams plan to manage QB Matthew Stafford's training camp reps, Simpson gets to impress the staff while competing with Stetson Bennett for the no.2 job. |
Cardinals | Jacoby Brissett limited in practice Friday Sat Jul 25, 01:20 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett did not take any snaps during the 11-on-11 portion of training camp practice Friday, July 24. However, he did some individual work and threw passes to WR Marvin Harrison Jr. after practice.
| Footballguys view: Brissett is set to be the starter for the Cardinals this year, but he's still playing on the two-year, $12.5 million contract he signed to backup Kyler Murray a year ago. Cardinals HC Mike LaFleur said the team has had "productive" negotiations with Brissett as they work toward a new contract. Once a new contract is worked out, Brissett should work as the starter in all drills. |
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Chiefs | Patrick Mahomes to wear knee brace Sat Jul 25, 01:12 PM
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (knee) said he will start wearing a knee brace on his surgically repaired knee but does not knee if he will remove the brace at some point.
| Footballguys view: We'll see how Mahomes likes playing with the brace through training camp and the preseason. Mahomes has said that he plans to do "everything" he did before, and his recovery shows he's on track to do that. However, Mahomes has admitted that he might have run a bit too much last year. He plans to hand the ball off to RB Kenneth Walker "if all else fails" and "let him go to work." |
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Cardinals | Jacoby Brissett practices Fri Jul 24, 05:29 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett is scheduled to participate in practice Thursday, July 23, according to head coach Mike LaFleur.
| Footballguys view: There's no holdout here, as reportedly "productive" talks to add compensation to Brissett's contract are ongoing. Brissett is on track to start Week 1, but it sems unlikely that he will be starting in Week 18, and he could be replaced by fourth round pick Carson Beck once the team is out of playoff contention, or even once they have an extended losing streak. |
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Vikings | Kyler Murray working out with WR Fri Jul 24, 05:26 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB Kyler Murray has been working out with WR Jordan Addison over the last two months leading up to training camp.
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Chiefs | Patrick Mahomes has clearance to practice Fri Jul 24, 03:55 PM
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (knee) has clearance to practice 'fully,' according to head coach Andy Reid.
| Footballguys view: This isn't a surprise now, but it would have been right after he suffered a catastrophic knee injury and had surgery on December 15. That means he has been cleared to practice fully a little over seven months after going under the knife. He's just built different, mentally and physically. Still, you have to wonder if the team will limit his running, at least early in the season, which was a big source of fantasy value for Mahomes last year. |
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Steelers | Drew Allar signs rookie deal Fri Jul 24, 01:05 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Drew Allar signed his rookie deal with the team on Friday, July 24. No terms of the deal were disclosed.
Link to story Cardinals | Jacoby Brissett having productive talks Fri Jul 24, 10:15 AM
Arizona Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett's agent and the team have had productive talks on a contract, according to head coach Mike LaFleur.
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Cardinals | Carson Beck could open as No. 2 QB Thu Jul 23, 08:26 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Carson Beck has a legitimate chance to beat out QB Gardner Minshew for the backup quarterback job, according to Josh Weinfuss ESPN.com.
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Ravens | Diego Pavia off roster Thu Jul 23, 04:14 PM
Baltimore Ravens QB Diego Pavia was waived Thursday, July 23.
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Dolphins | Miami to take a look at Jack Plummer Thu Jul 23, 04:11 PM
Free-agent QB Jack Plummer (UFL) is scheduled to work out for the Miami Dolphins at some point next week, according to a source.
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49ers | Jack Plummer to work out Thu Jul 23, 04:09 PM
Free-agent QB Jack Plummer (UFL) is scheduled to work out for the San Francisco 49ers Friday, July 24, according to a source.
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Raiders | Fernando Mendoza signs rookie deal Thu Jul 23, 02:04 PM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza signed a four-year, $57.27 million deal that is fully guaranteed and includes a fifth-year option on Thursday, July 23.
| Footballguys view: The no.1 overall pick is signed, and now we wait to see how long it takes for him to get into the starting lineup. The Raiders have Kirk Cousins as the seasoned veteran to likely begin the regular season as the starter. We imagine it won't take long for Mendoza to get out there. Perhaps in the middle of the season we'll see the rookie take over. |
NFL | Jimmy Garoppolo open to playing Thu Jul 23, 10:03 AM
Free-agent QB Jimmy Garoppolo (Rams) said he is open to playing in 2026 in the right situation.
| Footballguys view: Garoppolo is not yet going to retire, although that's been a consideration for the veteran quarterback. Instead, he'll wait for the right situation (likely a Super Bowl contender) to open up. When injuries hit in camp and the regular season, there's likely a few teams that will have Garoppolo in mind in case of emergency. |
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Cardinals | Jacoby Brissett report for camp Thu Jul 23, 10:03 AM
Arizona Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett reported for the start of training camp Wednesday, July 22, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: Brissett wants to be paid as a starter, and he's been in talks with the team about getting a new contract that pays him appropriately. While talks may be ongoing, there's a chance Brissett is going to 'hold in' as things shake out. They have Gardner Minshew and Carson Beck as starting options if things go astray with Brissett. |
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Cardinals | Jacob Brissett expected to be at start of camp Wed Jul 22, 02:50 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett should be in attendance at the start of training camp for the team, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
| Footballguys view: Brissett will presumably be in attendance, but CBSSports.com suggests the veteran quarterback could still stage a "hold-in" due to his ongoing contract dispute. Per Rapoport, the Cardinals agree that a raise would be warranted for Brissett, but the two sides have not yet been able to come to terms on an exact figure. |
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Cardinals | Carson Beck signs rookie deal Wed Jul 22, 02:08 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Carson Beck signed his rookie contract for four years and $7.4 million on Wednesday, July 22.
| Footballguys view: Beck was drafted in the third round (pick No. 65) in this year's draft. The 24-year-old rookie is expected to battle with Gardner Minshew for the backup job behind starter Jacoby Brissett -- assuming Brissett gets the contract he's after before the season starts. |
Cardinals | Jacoby Brissett in talks for pay raise Wed Jul 22, 12:16 AM
Arizona Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett is in talks with the team on a pay raise, according to a report from NFL Network on Tuesday, July 21.
| Footballguys view: "My understanding of the situation is the Arizona Cardinals are in agreement that Jacoby Brissett deserves more money," NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said. "The two sides have been negotiating for several months. They have not yet agreed on a number, but they do believe he is due a new deal and deserves one." Even though talks have been at a standstill, teammates clearly view Brissett as the starting quarterback. Carson Beck and Gardner Minshew are standing by, but Brissett took this offense to new heights last year, and fantasy managers should hope he ends up as the Week 1 starter. |
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Raiders | LV will 'sprinkle' first-team reps for Fernando Mendoza in camp Wed Jul 22, 12:08 AM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza will reportedly receive some first-team reps at quarterback during training camp, according to a source on Tuesday, July 21.
| Footballguys view: As SI.com's Albert Breer noted, Mendoza got about six weeks of work in the spring as a ramp-up to camp, and that time was spent largely on fundamentals. New head coach Klint Kubiak had Mendoza start a detailed progression in learning the scheme's footwork. The Raiders also drilled him on working from under center, something he didn't do much in college. Kirk Cousins handled most of the first-team reps. A report this week suggested the Raiders would prefer Cousins to start all year, although Mendoza could take over at some point if he picks things up quickly. |
Vikings | 'Right up to the start of the season' for starting QB competition? Tue Jul 21, 04:22 PM
Minnesota Vikings QBs Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy's competition to win the starting quarterback job this season could go right up to the start of the season, in the opinion of Ian Rapoport of NFL Network on Tuesday, July 21.
| Footballguys view: When Murray signed with the Vikings, the thinking was that he had the inside track to be the starter. All signs had pointed in that direction, even as he spent the offseason splitting reps with incumbent starter J.J. McCarthy as part of an open competition. But public accounts of the team's final minicamp sessions created the impression that McCarthy was making strides and Murray was struggling. While that obviously creates intrigue as training camp opens, multiple observers have told us that if the season were starting today, Murray would likely be the starter. We'll see if McCarthy can change that. |
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Broncos | Bo Nix to be cleared when training camp opens? Tue Jul 21, 01:02 AM
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix (ankle) could be 100% cleared when camp opens, which is consistent with Nix's messaging over the last month about his injury, in the opinion of The Denver Post's Troy Renck on Monday, July 20.
| Footballguys view: Nix enters his third NFL season after finishing inside the top-10 at the position (with QB8 and QB9 outcomes) during each of his first two campaigns. He was a very limited participant during the Broncos' offseason program while recovering from the two procedures he had on his ankle. But Nix has shown consistent progress and even been deemed ahead of schedule. The Broncos have insisted the third-year man will be ready, and Nix continues to show signs they were right. |
Steelers | No deal for Drew Allar yet Mon Jul 20, 06:09 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers third-round draft choice QB Drew Allar has not signed his rookie contract at this point.
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Arizona Cardinals third-round draft choice QB Carson Beck has not signed his rookie contract at this point.
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Jets | Cade Klubnik has shot at backup job Mon Jul 20, 12:16 AM
New York Jets QB Cade Klubnik was praised for his mechanics by quarterbacks coach Bill Musgrave, and Klubnik is expected to battle QB Bailey Zappe for the backup quarterback job during training camp.
| Footballguys view: Klubnik figures to get plenty of reps in the preseason, an opportunity to win the backup job, and lay the groundwork for late-season playing time. If the Jets fall out of contention, it could mean an audition for Klubnik. The fourth-round pick from Clemson arrives during a transition phase for the Jets, who traded for veteran journeyman Geno Smith to be their bridge quarterback. They appear to be targeting the talent-rich 2027 draft for their quarterback of the future. In the meantime, they will take a long look at Klubnik. |
Texans | Davis Mills locked into backup role Sun Jul 19, 06:08 PM
Houston Texans QB Davis Mills will serve as the primary backup to QB C.J. Stroud in 2026.
| Footballguys view: Mills actually played the best football of his career when Stroud went down last year and helped turn the Texans season around. He is getting seven million dollars this year, fully guaranteed on a deal signed on the eve of the 2025 season and will be a free agent in 2027. |
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Raiders | Kirk Cousins to be starter all season? Sat Jul 18, 01:56 PM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins is the quarterback the Raiders hope to start for the entire season, but QB Fernando Mendoza can take over the starting job at some point if he picks things up quickly, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
| Footballguys view: Cousins is looking to bounce back after injuries and the rise of Michael Penix Jr. slowed his role in Atlanta for the last two years. The Raiders have an improved roster for this season, particularly on offense, with an upgraded offensive line and more depth in the backfield. The 37-year-old Cousins is expected to orchestrate that unit and be a mentor to Mendoza regardless of who gets the start in Week 1. But if the veteran holds the starting job all season, fantasy prospects like TE Brock Bowers could benefit. |
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Saints | Tyler Shough working out with teammates Thu Jul 16, 12:34 AM
New Orleans Saints QB Tyler Shough is working out with several of his offensive teammates this week in San Diego.
| Footballguys view: Shough organized the outing with some help from Drew Brees. Shough's teammates, Juwan Johnson, Chris Olave, Travis Etienne Jr., Bryce Lance, Barion Brown, Audric Estime, and Noah Fant, were among those in attendance -- along with Brees. In his rookie season, Shough, a second-round pick, went 5-4 as a starter and completed 67.6 percent of his passes for 2,384 yards with 10 touchdowns and six interceptions. From Weeks 15 through 17 -- fantasy playoffs for most of us -- he was QB8, averaging 19 points per game. He's being drafted as QB19 this year. |
Chiefs | Patrick Mahomes remains steadfast on playing Week 1 Wed Jul 15, 03:16 PM
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (knee) still has the 'goal' of playing in Week 1 against the Denver Broncos.
| Footballguys view: Reports about Mahomes' recovery have been positive all offseason, and he was practicing at OTAs, albeit in a bulky knee brace. He's been renowned for his conditioning since coming into the league, so it makes sense that he's ahead of schedule. For fantasy purposes, the big question is how this recovery could impact his rushing. He rushed for a career-best 30.1 yards per game last year, contributing to his per-game QB2 fantasy finish. The supporting cast around him is arguably the worst of his career, and limited rushing could cap his floor and ceiling. Mahomes is being drafted as QB14 right now, a fair cost given his wide range of outcomes. |
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Jets | More on Geno Smith situation Wed Jul 15, 11:22 AM
Updating previous reports, New York Jets QB Geno Smith won't be charged from a June 21 incident in which a woman claimed domestic violence. The woman, a longtime friend and casual intimate parter of Smith's who provides paid childcare for his son in her multifaceted role as his 'manager,' did not show up to two appointments to provide a sworn statement to police and later had her attorney inform officers that she would not be providing one.
| Footballguys view: Since the incident, Smith received two unrelated traffic citations during a stop on July 6 in Florida: speeding (70 miles per hour in a 45 mph zone) and driving without carrying a license. Smith, who was reacquired in the offseason to start his first games for the Jets since 2016, is due to report for training camp on July 28. It's fair to believe he'll be an upgrade at the position after the Jets worked their way through Justin Fields, Tyrod Taylor, and Brady Cook last year. |
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Giants | Jaxson Dart could be used in designed runs still Tue Jul 14, 03:14 PM
New York Giants QB Jaxson Dart could be used to carry the ball in both RPOs and designed quarterback runs, according to head coach John Harbaugh.
| Footballguys view: While we might not see as many designed runs as last year, we'll see Dart run. Harbaugh said that he sees a chance to do "a lot of the stuff that we did in Baltimore with Lamar [Jackson]," in terms of attacking defenses in multiple ways. A concussion kept Dart out of two games, and concussion checks forced him out of parts of other contests. Still, Harbaugh downplayed concerns by again citing Jackson. "You say something like that to Lamar, and he kinda just looks at you like you've got three heads," Harbaugh said. Dart likely feels the same. |
Jets | Geno Smith assault accusation is 'inactive' Tue Jul 14, 02:30 PM
New York Jets QB Geno Smith was previously accused of assault, and the case is now considered 'inactive,' according to the Davie (FL) Police Department.
| Footballguys view: While the Davie Police report concludes no further investigative steps can be reasonably taken with the information presently available, Smith is still in the news. The New York Post obtained body-cam footage from police in Florida who pulled Smith over for a third time due to speeding violations. For the second time in a matter of weeks, he failed to produce a license inside the vehicle. The NFL won't suspend a quarterback for speeding unless it leads to harm to civilians. But the Jets have a very clear issue to deal with when camp opens in two weeks. |
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Colts | Daniel Jones a full go for camp Sat Jul 11, 12:46 AM
Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones (Achilles) said he is 'cleared to do everything' as he rehabs from a torn Achilles. 'I think it's just about, at this point, sharpening that,' Jones said.
| Footballguys view: Jones participated in 7-on-7 drills during OTAs, and all signs pointed to a return at the start of camp. Jones' rushing upside is valuable in fantasy, especially near the end zone. If he's limited at all early in the season, that would be a slight ding to his value and a boost to Jonathan Taylor's. But with Jones expected back, draft the Colts' pass catchers with confidence. |
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Saints | Tyler Shough designated as an x-factor Fri Jul 10, 02:10 PM
New Orleans Saints QB Tyler Shough was labeled as an x-factor for the 2026 season by ESPN's Seth Walder.
| Footballguys view: Rookie quarterbacks can often surprise before the league gets an offseason to analyze and reset. Shough certainly surprised in Year 1. And the Saints trusted him enough to sign Travis Etienne and draft Jordyn Tyson and Oscar Delp. They are surrounding him with playmakers to see how he develops. The Saints' success will hinge on his ability to adapt to new coverages in Year 2, making him the most important factor going into the season. |
NFL | Derek Carr leaves door cracked open Fri Jul 10, 11:34 AM
Former New Orleans Saints QB Derek Carr said it would take a special situation for him to come out of retirement.
| Footballguys view: On Carr's GMFB appearance, he also stated that multiple teams have reached out to him. He walked away from football in 2024 after persistent shoulder issues, forfeiting $30M of the remaining money on his guaranteed contract. While some players desperately hang on to their active careers as long as possible, Carr appears at ease in retirement. If a contender were to lose a quarterback and call him, he might return à la Philip Rivers. But the 35-year-old has most likely played his last snap. |
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels working out with teammates Thu Jul 9, 05:33 PM
Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels has recently been working out with some of his pass catchers leading up to training camp.
| Footballguys view: Daniels' elbow injury appears to be completely behind him, and he's working hard to regain the magic from his rookie season. He's the leader of this team and has some new weapons going into 2026. It's a good sign that he's taking the initiative to get some extra work in before training camp opens. Daniels is getting drafted as a middling QB1 and has the upside to finish as a top-three quarterback. |