ESPN's Bill Barnwell has released his annual NFL free agency tiers, ranking quarterbacks available in the 2026 market. With no franchise players hitting free agency this season, teams are looking at a mix of capable starters and high-end backups as the legal negotiating window opens March 9.

Daniel Jones and Tua Tagovailoa headline the Tier 3 group of capable starters, though both come with significant question marks. Jones showed promise with the Colts before an Achilles injury, while Tagovailoa's $52 million Dolphins contract makes him likely to play elsewhere. The market also includes potential cap casualties like Kirk Cousins and Justin Fields.

Barnwell identifies Malik Willis as a potential breakout candidate in Tier 4, noting his impressive 10.9 yards per pass attempt in limited starts for the Packers. With teams gathering at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, the quarterback market could see significant movement as organizations assess their options before free agency officially opens March 11.