2026 NFL trade deadline QB rankings: Mac Jones, Kirk Cousins lead 10 best targets
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Key Points:
- The 2026 NFL trade deadline on Nov. 10 has already seen major trades, including the Bears acquiring Jeffery Simmons and the Seahawks landing Quenton Nelson, with more deals expected, especially involving quarterbacks.
- Several veteran quarterbacks could be available in trades, including Joe Milton III, Case Keenum, Andy Dalton, Anthony Richardson, and Jameis Winston, each offering varying experience and potential value for teams in need.
- The Arizona Cardinals may trade either Gardner Minshew or Jacoby Brissett, as Minshew has taken over as starter and rookie Carson Beck is waiting in the wings, making one of the veterans expendable.
- Kirk Cousins could be a high-profile trade candidate if the Las Vegas Raiders decide to promote rookie Fernando Mendoza, offering a proven starter with strong 2026 stats to teams needing a quarterback.
- Mac Jones, regarded as one of the top backup quarterbacks, is unlikely to be traded due to his strong performance and the San Francisco 49ers' high asking price, but he remains a notable name in trade discussions.
