The Cincinnati Bengals are shoring up quarterback depth behind Jake Browning. After adding Brett Rypien to the 53-man roster, Cincinnati signed Mike White and Sean Clifford to the practice squad, but none are proven starters. The club is weighing several external options—Malik Willis from Green Bay, Jameis Winston from New York, Will Grier from Dallas, and Tyler Huntley from Baltimore—while also considering pricier veteran routes and speculative fits like Kirk Cousins or Giants’ Russell Wilson/Jaxson Dart. Goal: solid insurance at a low cost, not a Browning upgrade.

NFL QB turnover dominated roster cut day as teams pared to 53. Tommy DeVito and several peers hit waivers while Trey Lance locked in as a Chargers backup, beating out Taylor Heinicke. Kyle Trask lost Tampa Bay’s No. 2 job to Teddy Bridgewater, and Tyler Huntley didn’t make Cleveland’s cut. Desmond Ridder and Will Grier were among notable cuts, with Easton Stick and Kyle McCord also exiting. Eagles boosted depth via Sam Howell’s addition behind Hurts, and other teams shuffled QBs and practice-squad options ahead of Week 1.

The Cowboys are chasing a reliable Dak Prescott backup as training camp unfolds, with Joe Milton III and Will Grier battling for the No. 2 slot while Dak’s health history keeps the QB room in focus. Milton starts Dallas’s final preseason game against Atlanta, but coach Brian Schottenheimer says nothing is decided yet and Milton remains the player they know the least about. Grier is solidified as the No. 3 option, though his NFL track record is slim and largely shaped by practice-squad stints. Dallas traded for Milton in the spring, weighing development vs. cost as they steered clear of re-signing Cooper Rush or Trey Lance. The club’s long-term plan included signing two younger QBs through 2027, with Milton and Grier costing roughly 4.395 million combined. In two preseason games, Rush flashed a veteran floor in contrast to Milton and Grier, while Lance’s time with Dallas’ QB room has been scrutinized after his move to the Chargers. Milton’s strong arm and mobility are often cited, but the debate centers on whether a true No. 2 exists at this moment or if Dallas must lean on Prescott’s health trajectory.