Quarterbacks are just one piece of the puzzle in the NFL, but they’re a mighty large piece, in case you haven’t noticed. It’s no coincidence, for example, that the Ravens and 49ers are current Super Bowl favorites while possessing MVP front-runners in Lamar Jackson and Brock Purdy, respectively. The same thing happened in 2022, with the Chiefs and Eagles.
Accordingly, the upcoming 2024 offseason is bound to be full of QB drama, from teams courting — or cutting — big-name veterans, to rebuilding squads hoping to secure elite prospects at the top of the draft.
Which notable signal-callers are set to be available? And where could they end up? Below, we’ve got you covered with an overview of the entire market, from top free agents and trade candidates to projected landing spots and contracts:
Top free agents
Before 2023, Cousins was widely considered a good, serviceable starter — nothing more, nothing less. Then, in a contract year, he went on a tear before suffering the first serious injury of his career, and Minnesota’s slew of turnover-happy replacements underscored his steady hand. The Vikings would be smart not to overcompensate for his loss, overlooking longer-term upside for the sake of yet another reunion. But they have the flexibility to bring him back while also throwing a dart elsewhere (more on that below). And while Cousins has capitalized on free agency before, he likes Minnesota and could prioritize familiarity at 35.
Projection: Re-signs with Vikings on two-year, $76M deal ($38M per year)
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