NFL teams rank quarterbacks as 2026 season approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 10:02 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
As the 2026 NFL season nears, teams are assessing their quarterback situations. The Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills lead the rankings, anchored by Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen, respectively. Both quarterbacks have secured long-term contracts, ensuring stability for their teams. The Baltimore Ravens' Lamar Jackson follows, though questions remain about his future past 2027. The Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals round out the top five, each facing different challenges as the season begins.
- •Kansas City Chiefs rank first with Patrick Mahomes under contract through 2033.
- •Buffalo Bills follow, with Josh Allen signed through 2030 after an MVP season.
- •Baltimore Ravens have Lamar Jackson, uncertain past 2027, but with franchise potential.
- •Los Angeles Rams drafted Ty Simpson to plan for the post-Matthew Stafford future.
- •Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Burrow aims to overcome injury challenges in upcoming season.
- 10:02 AMYahoo Sports — From the Chiefs to the Jets, ranking every team's quarterback situation
"Each of the NFL's 32 teams has a unique situation at its most important position. Here's how each team's quarterback situation ranks entering 2026.
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