Who CLAIMS Every Team’s Starting QB Spot in 2026? NFL Predictions REVEALED

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🗓️ 3 March 2026

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

NFL teams gear up for the 2026 quarterback carousel, with surprise moves on the horizon. Kyler Murray to the New York Jets? Tua Tagovailoa potentially signing with the Atlanta Falcons or Indianapolis Colts? Patrick Mahomes’ injury forces the Kansas City Chiefs to consider Marcus Mariota or Andy Dalton as temporary solutions. Quinn Ewers and Anthony Richardson shape a new era for Miami Dolphins, while Geno Smith’s uncertain future sparks discussion about his next destination. Joe Marino and Kyle Crabbs forecast every team's potential starting signal caller, breaking down rookie contracts, veteran free agent fits, and wild cards like Spencer Rattler and Will Levis. Key topics include Minnesota Vikings’ intrigue with Kirk Cousins, Cleveland Browns’ search between Ty Simpson and Shaedur Sanders, and the Las Vegas Raiders’ commitment to Fernando Mendoza. How will shifting salary caps, player control, and injury recoveries change the NFL landscape? Don’t miss this comprehensive look at the league’s next quarterback shakeup.

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1:10.9	Joe, happy Tuesday morning to you as the QB carousel is getting ready to spin.
1:18.5	And we do this every year.
1:19.9	It's a really fun exercise to kind of before the dominoes start to fall.
1:24.6	We kind of know who some of the names are that are going to be in the market to change. But who ends up, do we want to define it as starting the most games of the
1:34.4	week one starter? Because I think we've done it differently in each year past.
1:40.6	Well, I think we should do as the most games. I do have a plan for the chiefs, though, if that's what you're hinting at.
1:46.0	I got a little something.
1:47.3	Okay.
1:48.9	I mean, I wrote down Patrick Mahomes, but I could specify further because I do have an idea for them as well if you'd like to do that.
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