As the 2026 NFL season approaches, quarterback uncertainty looms for roughly half the league heading into next offseason. Several teams face critical decisions at the position, with some unsure how they'll navigate the current season while others look ahead to 2027.

The Arizona Cardinals enter 2026 with Jacoby Brissett as their starter, but the team also signed Gardner Minshew II and drafted Carson Beck. With Brissett on a one-year deal after a contract standoff, Beck represents the potential long-term answer, though the rookie is currently dealing with a rib injury.

The Atlanta Falcons are in flux with Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. competing for the starting role. Tagovailoa, signed on a minimum deal after his Dolphins release, becomes the likely Week 1 starter due to Penix's ACL recovery. Both quarterbacks carry significant injury histories, adding to the uncertainty beyond 2026.

The Baltimore Ravens face a pivotal situation with Lamar Jackson, whose contract expires after 2027. Despite being a two-time MVP, the Ravens couldn't secure an extension this offseason, leaving his long-term future in question as he approaches free agency.