The 2026 NFL offseason is still months away, but more than a few teams should already be thinking about next year’s quarterback plans. The fact that the league has a shortage of quality starters and reliable backups has become painfully obvious this season.
Several franchises will, of course, look to the 2026 draft to answer their signal-caller questions. In the Bleacher Report Scouting Department’s post-trade deadline mock draft, for example, four QB prospects went in the first 11 selections.
Teams planning to add a rookie quarterback in 2026 or otherwise looking to stabilize the position for a year or less should already have one eye on potential bridge options.
Based on past production, recent results, players’ skill sets and team needs, we’ll rank the top five bridge quarterbacks likely to be available in 2026 free agency and provide sensible landing spots for each.
