With that, let’s dive into 10 backup quarterbacks who are capable of starting for another team in 2026. All signs point to the Atlanta Falcons cutting Kirk Cousins and sending him to free agency for the third time in his career. The two sides were never a fit, and the Falcons have put all their eggs into the basket of Michael Penix Jr.

With the NFL free agency contract negotiation window opening March 9 at noon ET, CBS Sports is providing a position-by-position look at the free agent landscape. Leading the way,

The Minnesota Vikings have been connected to possible interest in Daniel Jones and Kyler Murray. A new report from CBS Sports offers a few nuggets on the team's possible pursuit of both players.

If Murray signs with the Vikings, it might take an injury to open a new window for McCarthy to earn back a long-term future in Minnesota.

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The Minnesota Vikings were interested in Aaron Rodgers a year ago. Could he be an option for the 2026 season?

Kyler Murray has been the subject of much speculation about his future after yet another disastrous season with the Arizona Cardinals.

Just over two months since Daniel Jones tore his Achilles tendon, the team has to decide whether to re-sign the upcoming free agent to a long-term deal. Do they commit to a player coming off his second major leg injury,