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NFL Movement Series: Quarterbacks
Our first annual NFL Movement Series begins with the QB position, highlighting every move - every team - has made at the position since the beginning of the new league year.
QB1 Movement
Thus far, 5 QB1s have been extended (Jalen Hurts, Jordan Love, Lamar Jackson, Daniel Jones, Geno Smith), while two more (Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert) are in active negotiations for their next contract.
At least 2 free agents (Derek Carr, Jimmy Garoppolo) will open Week 1 as a starting QB, with two more (Gardner Minshew, Baker Mayfield) in the fold as well. Three newly drafted QBs (Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud, Anthony Richardson) are in the running to open the season as their team's QB1, while Aaron Rodgers is currently the only QB acquired via trade who will take the opening snap in 2023. And of course 1 QB1, Tom Brady, officially (officially) retired.
Based on current projections, 12 NFL teams are set to run a brand new QB1 onto the field this season in comparison to last year Week 1.
Cap Conversions
5 QB1 contracts have had cap conversions processed this offseason, none larger than the $45M salary to bonus transfer that Deshaun Watson received from the Browns (what will become an annual tradition like no other).
The QB Market
Financially speaking the QB market jumped from $50.1M to at least $52M per year (likely more after additional extensions hit the books). Based on an AAV/League Cap comparison, elite QBs are now chiming in at nearly 25%, which means a salary cap jump to $240M next season could equate to $60M per year contracts within the next 12 months. The going guaranteed rate for an elite QB is now approaching $200M from a practical standpoint, $140M fully guaranteed at signing.
Related:
2023 Free Agent Quarterback Signings
2023 Quarterback Contract Extensions
TEAM BY TEAM ANALYSIS
Arizona Cardinals
- Signed David Blough & Jeff Driskel to minimum salaries to compete for the QB2/QB3 role
- Drafted Clayton Tune (Houston) in the 5th round
Atlanta Falcons
- Signed Taylor Heinicke ($6.32M guaranteed) for the QB2 role
- Added UDFA Austin Aune (North Texas)
Baltimore Ravens
- Signed QB1 Lamar Jackson to a 5 year, $260M extension ($185M guaranteed)
- Assigned a $2.6M restricted tender to QB2 Tyler Huntley
- Signed journeyman Josh Johnson for the QB3 role
- Added UDFA Nolan Henderson (Delaware)
Buffalo Bills
- Converted $26.4M of Josh Allen’s salary into signing bonus, clearing $21M of cap space
- Signed Kyle Allen ($350,000 guaranteed) to compete for the QB2 role
- Re-signed Matt Barkley ($235,200 guaranteed) to compete for the QB2 role
Carolina Panthers
- Signed Andy Dalton ($8M guaranteed) for the QB2 role
- Drafted Bryce Young (#1 overall) for the (assumed) QB1 role
Chicago Bears
- Signed Phillip Walker ($2M guaranteed) & Nathan Peterman ($152k guaranteed) to compete for reserve roles
- Added UDFA Tyson Bagent (Shepherd)
Cincinnati Bengals
- Signed Trevor Siemian ($152k guaranteed) for the QB2 role
- Added Jake Browning for a potential QB3 role
- Negotiating a multi-year extension with QB1 Joe Burrow
Cleveland Browns
- Converted $44.92M of Deshaun Watson’s 2023 salary into signing bonus, clearing $35.8M of cap
- Signed Joshua Dobbs ($2M guaranteed) for the QB2 role
- Drafted Dorian Thompson-Robinson (Round 5) to compete for the QB3 role
Dallas Cowboys
- Converted $29.2M of Dak Prescott’s 2023 salary into signing bonus, clearing $22M of cap
- Signed Cooper Rush ($2.75M guaranteed) for the QB2 role
Denver Broncos
- Signed Jarrett Stidham ($5M guaranteed) for the QB2 role
- Signed Ben DiNucci to compete for the QB3 role
Detroit Lions
- Signed Nate Sudfeld ($1M guaranteed) to compete for a reserve role
- Drafted Hendon Hooker (Round 3) to compete for a reserve role
- Added Adrian Martinez to compete for a reserve role
Green Bay Packers
- Re-signed Danny Etling to compete for a reserve role
- Traded Aaron Rodgers to the Jets
- Signed QB1 Jordan Love to a 1 year, $13.5M extension ($13M guaranteed)
- Drafted Sean Clifford (Round 5) to compete for the QB2 role
Houston Texans
- Signed Case Keenum ($4M guaranteed) for a reserve role
- Drafted C.J. Stroud (#2 overall) for the assumed QB1 role
Indianapolis Colts
- Released Matt Ryan, clearing $17.2M of cap
- Signed Gardner Minshew ($3.5M guaranteed) to compete for the QB1/QB2 role
- Drafted Anthony Richardson (#4 overall) to compete for the QB1/QB2 role
- Released Nick Foles, clearing $2.1M of cap
Jacksonville Jaguars
- Signed Nathan Rourke for a reserve role
- Signed C.J. Beathard ($2M guaranteed) for the QB2 role
Kansas City Chiefs
- Signed Chris Oladokun to compete for a reserve role
- Converted $12M of Patrick Mahomes’ roster bonus into signing bonus, clearing $9.6M of cap
- Signed Blaine Gabbert ($1M guaranteed) for the QB2 role
Las Vegas Raiders
- Released Derek Carr, QB, clearing $29.25M of cap
- Signed Jimmy Garoppolo ($33.75M guaranteed) for the QB1 role
- Signed Brian Hoyer ($4.2M guaranteed) for the QB2 role
- Drafted Aidan O'Connell (4th round) to compete for a reserve role
Los Angeles Chargers
- Signed Easton Stick to a 1-year extension ($1.15M guaranteed) for the QB2 role
- Exercised a $29.5M 5th-year option for QB1 Justin Herbert, and are actively negotiating a multi-year extension with him
- Drafted Max Duggan (Round 7) to compete for a reserve role
Los Angeles Rams
- Drafted Stetson Bennett (Round 4) to compete for a reserve role
- Signed Brett Rypien to compete for the QB2 role
- Added UDFA Dresser Winn (Tennessee-Martin) to compete for a reserve role
Miami Dolphins
- Signed Mike White ($4.5M guaranteed) for the QB2 role
- Exercised a $23.1M 5th-year option for QB1 Tua Tagovailoa
- Added UDFA James Blackman (Arkansas State) to compete for a reserve role
Minnesota Vikings
- Converted Kirk Cousins’ $20M roster bonus into signing bonus, clearing $16M of cap
- Signed Nick Mullens ($1.9M guaranteed) for the QB2 role
- Drafted Jaren Hall (Round 5) to compete for a reserve role
New England Patriots
- Released QB2 Brian Hoyer, clearing $294k of cap
- Signed Trace McSorley to compete for a reserve role
- Added UDFA Malik Cunningham (Louisville) to compete for a reserve role
New Orleans Saints
- Signed Derek Carr ($70M guaranteed) for the QB1 role
- Re-signed Jameis Winston ($4M guaranteed) for the QB2 role
- Drafted Jake Haener (Round 4) to compete for a reserve role
New York Giants
- Extended Daniel Jones ($81M guaranteed) for the QB1 role
- Added UDFA Tommy DeVito (Illinois) to compete for a reserve role
New York Jets
- Signed Chris Streveler to compete for a reserve role
- Signed Tim Boyle ($75,000 guaranteed) to compete for a reserve role
- Acquired Aaron Rodgers for the QB1 role
Philadelphia Eagles
- Signed Marcus Mariota ($5M guaranteed) for the QB2 role
- Extended QB1 Jalen Hurts ($179.3M guaranteed)
- Drafted Tanner McKee (Round 6) to compete for a reserve role
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Added UDFA Tanner Morgan (Minnesota) to compete for a reserve role
- Re-signed Mason Rudolph to compete for a reserve role
- Extended QB2 Mitchell Trubisky ($8M guaranteed)
San Francisco 49ers
- Signed Sam Darnold ($3.5M guaranteed) to compete for a QB role
- Signed Brandon Allen ($200,000 guaranteed) to compete for a reserve role
Seattle Seahawks
- Extended QB1 Geno Smith ($27.3M guaranteed)
- Re-signed Drew Lock ($1.75M guaranteed) for the QB2 role
- Added Holton Ahlers (East Carolina) to compete for a reserve role
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- QB1 Tom Brady retired ($35.104M of dead cap)
- Signed Baker Mayfield ($4M guaranteed) to compete for a QB role
- Signed John Wolford to compete for a QB role
Tennessee Titans
- Drafted Will Levis (Round 2) to compete for the QB2 role
Washington Commanders
- Signed Jake Fromm to compete for a reserve role
- Released QB1 Carson Wentz, clearing $26.1M of cap
- Signed Jacoby Brissett ($7.5M guaranteed) for the QB2 role
- Added UDFA Tim DeMorat (Fordham) to compete for a reserve role
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- Michael Ginnitti NFL, MLB
- Keith Smith NBA
- Scott Allen Contributor
- Taylor Vincent NWSL
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