The Kansas City Chiefs have raised the most recent Lombardi Trophy, signaling the start of the NFL offseason in 2024. Furthermore, free agency will arrive soon. All 32 teams can start contract negotiations with players whose contracts are about to expire on March 11. The largest wave of roster upheaval for the upcoming season can begin with the formal announcement of signings and trades two days later.
In light of this, the following ranks the top 3 quarterbacks available in 2024, along with their expected salaries and ideal teams to sign:
3. Ryan Tannehill
Tannehill, who battled injuries and turnover sprees behind a collapsing offensive line, has only managed 20 awful starts since 2022. He was once the beloved face of the tenacious Tennessee Titans.
Ryan Tannehill in action for the Titans
Prior to that, he had the same kind of play-action game management ability that a peak Jimmy Garoppolo did with the San Francisco 49ers, though he was more reliant on his supporting group than most. Though there’s a chance a few teams will try to maximize his remaining QB1 potential, he’s probably best used as a high-level backup quarterback.
Best Teams for Ryan : Jets, Patriots, Steelers, Vikings
2. Kirk Cousins
Playing the market is nothing new for Cousins, the King of Free Agent Quarterbacking. In his ten-year career, he has only worn the uniform for two teams, but he has profited handsomely from both Minnesota and Washington. The shocking thing is that he has largely lived up to the money.
kirk cousins in action
Despite his infamous lack of a standout big-game record, Cousins has been one of the most reliable passers of all time, consistently ranking among the most accurate and efficient players in the game while still displaying a flair for the spectacular play. His off-script tools are few, and at thirty-five, his Achilles tendon is another matter of concern. But Cousins is as safe a bet as they get in a game that is always in need of reliable, high-caliber quarterback play.
Best Teams for Kirk Cousins : Broncos, Commanders, Falcons, Vikings, Raiders
1. Baker Mayfield
In 2023, the former first overall pick ultimately turned the quarterback carousel to his advantage. He used his brief stints with the Carolina Panthers and Los Angeles Rams to secure a trial run with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as Tom Brady’s replacement.
Even while there were setbacks along the road, Mayfield largely shown that he still deserves as a starter by combining his signature toughness with better judgment to set career highs and be selected to his first Pro Bowl. In a league where only a select few quarterbacks are genuinely transcendent, he definitely fits the criteria of an overachiever rather than a difference-maker, but he still deserves a sizable increase.
Best Teams for Baker : Buccaneers, Falcons, Raiders, Vikings
