Cleveland Browns, Kenny Pickett and Gabriel QB2 Battle
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The NFL is about to close the book on the preseason with the third and final installment of exhibitions on deck this weekend. Once those games conclude, the ball rolls into the hands of the front office, as they'll be tasked with whittling down the 90-man summer roster into the opening 53-man unit to begin the regular season.
Stetson Bennett talked his talk and walked his walk, seemingly wrapping up his preseason last Saturday with a desperate comeback that produced the game-winning touchdown with only seconds remaining in the game.
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SB Nation on MSNVikes Views: Who Should be QB2?
The Minnesota Vikings are pretty set with J.J. McCarthy as QB1 on their depth chart. The spots behind that are not so simple. It’s possible all three QBs behind McCarthy will remain on the roster, but the order isn’t certain.
There was never a doubt Arch Manning was QB1 at Texas in 2025. The former No. 1 overall prospect, five-star, and most-hyped recruit of all-time was always going to be taking the first snap August 30 at Ohio State.
Heinicke was Herbert's backup last season, but the Bolts decided to take a one-year flier on the former No.3 overall pick in Lance. After being outcasted in San Francisco, Lance was traded to Dallas last year where he backed up Dak Prescott in 2024.
Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart might be edging ahead of Jameis Winston to be the New York Giants' backup behind Russell Wilson, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
Stephen A. Smith breaks down the battle for the QB2 position with the Browns after it was confirmed Joe Flacco will be their starter in Week 1.
The Browns officially named Joe Flacco as their starting quarterback for the 2025 season on Monday after a long and controversial quarterback competition this offseason.
Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles has not announced a backup QB for Baker Mayfield, plus more on Teddy Bridgewater's future plans at Pro Football Rumors.
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Bucs Wire on MSNCould Teddy Bridgewater become the QB2 behind Baker Mayfield for the Bucs?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to provide depth and leadership during training camp. But while the team insists the move was strictly about stability, Bridgewater’s presence has naturally raised questions: could he push Kyle Trask for the backup job behind Baker Mayfield?
Daniel Dopp details why Jared Goff is a mid-tier QB2 in fantasy, despite being a top-10 QB for 3 consecutive seasons.