The Latest Breaking News from Cade Klubnik

Re-Ranking the NFL’s 32 Backup Quarterbacks of 2026

Plenty has changed since the start of the season, with several starters sustaining injuries, so Gilberto Manzano updated his list from June.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 23

Albert Breer: Why Some NFL Teams Kept Four QBs and How It Impacts Game-day Rosters

Explaining what’s behind waiting until after post-cutdown. Plus, Cade Klubnik’s development with the Jets, Rams spending and more.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 1

Jets Misery Extension: New York Not Favored to Make Playoffs for Years on Kalshi

The New York Jets are favored to miss the playoffs for the next two seasons on Kalshi.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 25

Way-Too-Early 2027 NFL Mock Draft: Three Quarterbacks Go in the Top Five

The Cardinals, Jets and Browns still seek franchise QBs, but Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith might be the best player available.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 28

What Every Rookie QB's Situation Looks Like After the NFL Draft

Breaking down the situation for all 10 quarterbacks taken in the 2026 NFL draft.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 26

Next QBs Up: The College Signal Callers Who Will Replace the 10 Taken in 2026 NFL Draft

With Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson and eight others off to the pros, here are the quarterbacks who are projected to step into their shoes on campus this fall.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 25

Five Most Notable Quarterbacks Still Available on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft

Does your favorite team still need to draft a quarterback? Here are the best remaining options.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 25

NFL Coaches on Why a Once-Promising 2026 QB Draft Class Faded Fast in the Fall

Albert Breer examines this year’s group with the help of offensive coordinators, pass-game coordinators and quarterbacks coaches.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 21

2026 NFL Draft QB Rankings: Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson and Not Much Else

There are intriguing developmental options and a few seasoned passers, but beyond the top two prospects, they likely won’t feature any additional picks in the first two rounds.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 16

Handicapping What Rounds QBs Might Be Selected in the 2026 NFL Draft

After likely No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza, here’s where 14 signal-callers, including Alabama’s Ty Simpson, could get selected.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 26