The NFL offseason offers few answers for quarterback-needy teams. The 2026 draft class is extremely thin at the position, with only Fernando Mendoza as a first-round prospect. After him, options like Alabama's Ty Simpson and LSU's Garrett Nussmeier pale in comparison to previous years, potentially resulting in a draft similar to 2022 when only one QB went in Round 1.

Veteran free agents offer limited excitement this year. While last offseason featured Sam Darnold and Aaron Rodgers, this market includes Daniel Jones coming off an Achilles injury and Rodgers one year older. The trade market presents Kyler Murray and Tua Tagovailoa as top options, though both come with significant considerations for teams seeking immediate quarterback help.

The Cardinals actively seek a trade partner for Murray, who carries three years and $125 million remaining on his deal. Trading him would save Arizona around $35 million in cap space compared to releasing him. However, the prohibitive contract terms guaranteeing $60 million make a complicated trade, leaving teams with limited options at quarterback this offseason.