A Pre-Draft NFL Quarterback Outlook

Michael Ginnitti
Michael Ginnitti, Managing Editor & NFL/MLB ExpertApril 22, 2024
© USA TODAY Sports

With 4-6 potential quarterbacks projected to join new teams this Thursday, Spotrac takes a snapshot look at the contract statuses for every team's current QB room.

Arizona Cardinals

Kyler Murray: 5 years, $196.6M total; 4 years, $150M practical
Releasable: 2027-28 Tradable: Now

Desmond Ridder: 2 years, $2.6M (non-guaranteed)

Clayton Tune: 3 years, $3.1M (non-guaranteed)

Atlanta Falcons

Kirk Cousins: 4 years, $180M; 2 years, $100M practical

Taylor Heinicke: 1 year, $2.5M ($1.3M guaranteed)

Baltimore Ravens

Lamar Jackson: 4 years, $180M; 3 years, $128M practical
Releasable: After 2026; Tradable: After 2025

Malik Cunningham: 1 year, $915k

Josh Johnson: 1 year, $1.3M ($1.1M guaranteed)

Buffalo Bills

Josh Allen: 5 years, $189.5M; 2 years, $69.5M practical
Releasable: After 2025; Tradable: After 2024

Mitchell Trubisky: 2 years, $5.25M; 1 year, $2.75M practical

Shane Buechele: 1 year, $1M ($40k guaranteed)

Carolina Panthers

Bryce Young: 3 years, $12.6M, guaranteed (+ 2027 option)

Andy Dalton: 1 year, $4M ($2M guaranteed)

Chicago Bears

#1 Pick: 4 years, $40M, guaranteed (+ 2028 option)

Tyson Bagent: 2 years, $2M (non-guaranteed)

Brett Rypien: 1 year, $1.1M (non-guaranteed)

Cincinnati Bengals

Joe Burrow: 6 years, $264.5M; 4 years, $173.5M practical
Releasable: After 2027; Tradable: After 2025

Jake Browning:  1 year, $915k

Cleveland Browns

Deshaun Watson: 3 years, $138M, guaranteed
Releasable: N/A; Tradable: Now

Jameis Winston: 1 year, $4M, guaranteed

Dorian Thompson-Robinson: 3 years, $3.1M (non-guaranteed)

Tyler Huntley:  1 year, $1.3M ($470k guaranteed)

Dallas Cowboys

Dak Prescott: 1 year, $34M ($5M guaranteed)

Trey Lance: 1 year, $5.3M, guaranteed (+2025 option)

Cooper Rush: 1 year, $2.25M (non-guaranteed)

Denver Broncos

Jarrett Stidham: 1 year, $6M ($2M guaranteed)

Zach Wilson: 1 year, $2.7M, guaranteed (+2025 option)

Ben DiNucci: 1 year, $985k

Detroit Lions

Jared Goff: 1 year, $27.3M ($5M guaranteed)

Hendon Hooker: 3 years, $3.8M (non-guaranteed)

Nate Sudfeld: 1 year, $1.2M ($300k guaranteed)

Green Bay Packers

Jordan Love: 1 year, $11M (guaranteed)

Sean Clifford: 3 years, $3.1M (non-guaranteed)

Alex McGough: 1 year, $915k

Houston Texans

C.J. Stroud: 3 years, $12.1M, guaranteed (+2027 option)

Case Keenum: 1 year, $3M ($1M guaranteed)

Davis Mills: 1 year, $3.1M (non-guaranteed)

Tim Boyle: 1 year, $1.1M (non-guaranteed)

Indianapolis Colts

Anthony Richardson: 3 years, $11.4M, guaranteed (+2027 option)

Joe Flacco: 1 year, $4.5M (guaranteed)

Sam Ehlinger: 1 year, $1M (non-guaranteed)

Jacksonville Jaguars

Trevor Lawrence: 1 year, $5.6M, guaranteed (+2027 option)

Mac Jones: 1 year, $2.7M, guaranteed (+2027 option)

C.J. Beathard: 1 year, $1.9M (non-guaranteed)

Kansas City Chiefs

Patrick Mahomes: 8 years, $361.5M; 4 years, $205.4M practical
Releasable: After 2025; Tradable: Now

Carson Wentz: 1 year, $3.3M ($2.2M guaranteed)

Ian Book: 1 year, $985k

Chris Oladokun: 1 year, $805k

Las Vegas Raiders

Aidan O'Connell: 3 years, $3.1M (non-guaranteed)

Gardner Minshew: 2 years, $25M ($15M guaranteed)

Anthony Brown: 1 year, $915k

Los Angeles Chargers

Justin Herbert: 6 years, $279.1M; 5 years, $228.6M practical
Releasable: After 2026; Tradable: After 2026

Easton Stick: 1 year, $2.6M ($1.4M guaranteed)

Max Duggan: 1 year, $795k

Los Angeles Rams

Matthew Stafford: 3 years, $94M; 1 year, $41M practical
Releasable: After 2024; Tradable: Now

Jimmy Garoppolo: 1 year, $3.1M ($3M guaranteed)

Stetson Bennett: 3 years, $3M (non-guaranteed)

Dresser Winn: 2 years, $1.7M (non-guaranteed)

Miami Dolphins

Tua Tagovailoa: 1 year, $23M (guaranteed)

Mike White: 1 year, $3.5M (non-guaranteed)

Skylar Thompson: 2 years, $2M (non-guaranteed)

Minnesota Vikings

Sam Darnold: 1 year, $10M ($8.75M guaranteed)

Nick Mullens: 1 year, $1.9M (non-guaranteed)

Jaren Hall: 3 years, $3M (non-guaranteed)

New England Patriots

#3 Overall Pick: 4 years, $36M, guaranteed (+2028 option)

Jacoby Brissett: 1 year, $8M ($6.5M guaranteed)

Bailey Zappe: 1 year, $985k

Nathan Rourke: 1 year, $915k

New Orleans Saints

Derek Carr: 3 years, $120M; 1 year, $40M practical
Releasable: After 2024; Tradable: Now

Nathan Peterman: 1 year, $1.3M ($80k guaranteed)

Jake Haener: 3 years, $3.1M (non-guaranteed)

Kellen Mond: 1 year, $985k

New York Giants

Daniel Jones: 3 years, $114M; 1 year, $36M practical

Drew Lock: 1 year, $5M (guaranteed)

Tommy DeVito: 1 year, $915k

New York Jets

Aaron Rodgers: 2 years, $75.6M; 1 year, $38.1M practical

Tyrod Taylor: 2 years, $12M ($8.5M guaranteed)

Philadelphia Eagles

Jalen Hurts: 5 years, $235M; 4 years, $184M practical
Releasable: After 2027; Tradable: Next Summer

Kenny Pickett: 2 years, $4.6M, guaranteed (+2026 option)

Will Grier: 1 year, $1.1M (non-guaranteed)

Tanner McKee: 3 years, $3.1M (non-guaranteed)

Pittsburgh Steelers

Russell Wilson: 1 year, $1.21M (guaranteed)

Justin Fields: 1 year, $3.2M, guaranteed (+2025 option)

Kyle Allen: 1 year, $1.3M ($167k guaranteed)

San Francisco 49ers

Brock Purdy: 2 years, $2M (non-guaranteed)

Joshua Dobbs: 1 year, $2.2M (guaranteed)

Brandon Allen: 1 year, $2M ($700k guaranteed)

Seattle Seahawks

Geno Smith: 2 years, $47.5M; 1 year, $22.5M practical

Sam Howell: 2 years, $2M (non-guaranteed)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Baker Mayfield: 3 years, $100M; 1 year, $40M practical

John Wolford: 1 year, $1.3M ($400k guaranteed)

Kyle Trask: 1 year $1.4M (non-guaranteed)

Tennessee Titans

Will Levis: 3 years, $4.85M ($4M guaranteed)

Mason Rudolph: 1 year, $2.8M ($2.7M guaranteed)

Malik Willis: 2 years, $2.5M (non-guaranteed)

Washington Commanders

#2 Overall Pick: 4 years, $37M, guaranteed (+2028 option)

Marcus Mariota: 1 year, $6M ($5.4M guaranteed)

Jeff Driskel: 1 year, $1.1M (non-guaranteed)

Jake Fromm: 1 year, $985k


Top