Malik Willis free agency: Top 5 landing spots for the QB, by fit
SB Nation • • general
Key Points:
- The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine highlights a quarterback shortage at the top of the draft, with Fernando Mendoza expected to go first overall, leaving several QB-needy teams like the Jets, Browns, and Cardinals potentially turning to free agency.
- Malik Willis, a former third-round pick who showed promise last season, is considered the top free agent quarterback option, with experts ranking him as the best available QB in free agency.
- Potential landing spots for Willis include the Browns, who face financial constraints despite interest; the Steelers, who have cap space but must consider scheme fit under new coach Mike McCarthy; and the Jets, who have ample cap space but may need offensive adjustments under coordinator Frank Reich.
- The Cardinals, likely moving on from Ky
