The 2026 NFL trade deadline approaches on November 10, and several teams are searching for quarterback help after early-season injuries and struggles. The Baltimore Ravens and Philadelphia Eagles have lost their starters, while the Minnesota Vikings may seek an upgrade despite a 6-1 start. Here are 10 veteran quarterbacks who could be available via trade, ranked by potential impact.
10. Joe Milton III (Philadelphia Eagles)
Milton, 26, backs up Tanner McKee after Jalen Hurts was sidelined with blood clots. A 2024 sixth-round pick, he has appeared in five career games with a 69.8% completion rate and 90.4 passer rating. The Eagles could trade him for Day 3 draft capital.
9. Case Keenum (Chicago Bears)
The 38-year-old started Week 3 against Philadelphia, completing 70.6% of passes for 247 yards and two touchdowns in a win. He has recent starting experience but struggled in Week 5. Keenum offers a serviceable veteran option.
8. Andy Dalton (Atlanta Falcons)
Dalton, 39, joined Atlanta after his release from Philadelphia on October 9. He has 169 career starts but only one pass attempt this season (an interception). His depth and experience could appeal to a QB-needy team.
7. Anthony Richardson (Indianapolis Colts)
The 2023 fourth overall pick has a 50.9% career completion rate and 68.0 passer rating in 15 starts. With Indianapolis rebuilding and trading away stars like Quenton Nelson, Richardson's raw talent might attract a team willing to gamble on his upside.
6. Jameis Winston (New York Giants)
Winston lost the starting job to J.J. McCarthy and posted a 57% completion rate with seven touchdowns and five interceptions in six games. His arm strength has diminished, but he has started 13 games over the past three seasons.
5. Gardner Minshew (Arizona Cardinals)
Minshew led a fourth-quarter comeback and overtime win over Dallas after replacing Jacoby Brissett, throwing three touchdowns. The 30-year-old has started 47 career games (17-30 record) and could be moved if Arizona wants to evaluate rookie Carson Beck.
4. Jacoby Brissett (Arizona Cardinals)
Brissett, 33, started the first eight games (3-5 record, 63.3% completion, 79.7 passer rating) before being benched for Minshew. He started 12 games last year with a 94.1 rating. With Beck waiting, Brissett may be expendable.
3. Tyson Bagent (Chicago Bears)
Bagent, 26, started two games while Caleb Williams was injured, but was benched for Keenum after two interceptions. If Chicago trusts Keenum as the primary backup, Bagent could be traded as a young developmental piece.
2. Kirk Cousins (Las Vegas Raiders)
Cousins, 4-4 as a starter, has thrown 19 touchdowns with a 101.4 passer rating. His future depends on rookie Fernando Mendoza's readiness. If the Raiders turn to Mendoza, Cousins could be the most sought-after quarterback, potentially helping a team like Baltimore after Lamar Jackson's thumb injury.
1. Mac Jones (San Francisco 49ers)
Jones is unlikely to be moved, but his 2023 fill-in performance (8-3 record, 69.6% completion, 97.4 passer rating in eight starts) makes him the top backup in the league. San Francisco would demand a massive return to part with the former first-round pick.
