Carson Wentz

Hughes lists Justin Fields, Marcus Mariota and Carson Wentz as names to watch. Hughes' generous labeling for the latter two players notwithstanding, the Jets' new, conservative approach to team-building can be taken as a positive. They are reportedly doing their due diligence on the potential Day 2 quarterback options and would ostensibly opt to bring a prospect along slowly, with guidance provided by the Taylor and the additional veteran. Hughes also notes that although "a trade up to the first two picks is too pricey, a trade up two spots is a far different story. If a quarterback the Jets like slips." Reading the tea leaves, it appears the Jets don't love Cam Ward or Shedeur Sanders, but may consider a trade to grab them if they tumble out of the top five.

In a joint ESPN report written by Fowler and Dan Graziano, the latter makes clear that the Browns are expected to draft a quarterback with the 2025 NFL draft's second overall pick. However, Fowler adds that the three aforementioned veteran quarterbacks are also in play, perhaps as early-season starters or clipboard-holding mentors. Recent reports indicate that the Falcons are comfortable rostering Cousins as their backup behind Michel Penix Jr., which would require the Browns to give up more than just cash to get him. Per Fowler, cost is a concern for the Browns, given Deshaun Watson's bloated contract, which may make the Cousins' pairing unlikely.

In a joint ESPN report written by Fowler and Dan Graziano, the latter makes clear that the Browns are expected to draft a quarterback with the 2025 NFL draft's second overall pick. However, Fowler adds that the three aforementioned veteran quarterbacks are also in play, perhaps as early-season starters or clipboard-holding mentors. Recent reports indicate that the Falcons are comfortable rostering Cousins as their backup behind Michel Penix Jr., which would require the Browns to give up more than just cash to get him. Per Fowler, cost is a concern for the Browns, meaning they'd need Cousins to be released and play on an offset deal to acquire him.

The Eagles cleaned up in the Carson Wentz trade from four years ago