NFL teams adjust quarterback rankings after 2026 trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 12:36 AM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Following the 2026 NFL trade deadline, various teams have made significant changes to their quarterback positions, impacting their playoff strategies. The Minnesota Vikings acquired Kirk Cousins, while the Jacksonville Jaguars bolstered their defense with three new players. The Miami Dolphins, with Kyle McCord stepping in due to Malik Willis’ injury, are facing challenges as they rebuild. Carson Beck takes over for the Arizona Cardinals, while the Philadelphia Eagles turn to Joe Milton after Jalen Hurts’ season-ending health issues. The rankings reflect these adjustments and the mix of experienced and rookie quarterbacks set to lead their teams in the latter part of the season.
- •Vikings trade for quarterback Kirk Cousins
- •Dolphins' Kyle McCord set to start amid rebuild
- •Eagles' Joe Milton replaces injured Jalen Hurts
- •Cardinals' Carson Beck takes over due to injuries
- •Jaguars acquire three defensive players at deadline
- 12:36 AMYahoo Sports — Ranking all 32 NFL teams’ starting QB after 2026 trade deadline
"Teams around the league made a plethora of moves at the NFL trade deadline to better their chances at winning the Super Bowl . For example, Josh Downs went to the Kansas City Chiefs, the Jacksonville Jaguars operated as big-time buyers and added three defensive players, and the Minnesota Vikings traded for a new quarterback by the name of Kirk […] The post Ranking all 32 NFL teams’ starting QB after 2026 trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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