Entering the 2022 NFL league year, who are the starting quarterbacks for all 32 teams? With the current offseason already having seen a big shake-up, let’s take a look at where things stand and which NFL teams may still need a starting QB.
NFL starting quarterbacks in 2022 | AFC
- Baltimore Ravens
Lamar Jackson - Buffalo Bills
Josh Allen - Cincinnati Bengals
Joe Burrow - Cleveland Browns
Deshaun Watson - Denver Broncos
Russell Wilson - Houston Texans
Davis Mills - Indianapolis Colts
Matt Ryan - Jacksonville Jaguars
Trevor Lawrence - Kansas City Chiefs
Patrick Mahomes - Las Vegas Raiders
Derek Carr - Los Angeles Chargers
Justin Herbert - Miami Dolphins
Tua Tagovailoa - New England Patriots
Mac Jones - New York Jets
Zach Wilson - Pittsburgh Steelers
Mason Rudolph/Dwayne Haskins - Tennessee Titans
Ryan Tannehill
NFL starting quarterbacks in 2021 | NFC
- Atlanta Falcons
Feleipe Franks - Arizona Cardinals
Kyler Murray - Carolina Panthers
Sam Darnold - Chicago Bears
Justin Fields - Dallas Cowboys
Dak Prescott - Detroit Lions
Jared Goff - Green Bay Packers
Aaron Rodgers - Los Angeles Rams
Matthew Stafford - Minnesota Vikings
Kirk Cousins - New Orleans Saints
Taysom Hill - New York Giants
Daniel Jones - Philadelphia Eagles
Jalen Hurts - San Francisco 49ers
Jimmy Garoppolo/Trey Lance - Seattle Seahawks
Drew Lock/Geno Smith - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tom Brady - Washington Commanders
Carson Wentz
Teams that need a starter at QB
We currently have up to 10 teams that are likely evaluating their immediate future at the QB position. The Pittsburgh Steelers immediately stand out, with neither Mason Rudolph nor Dwayne Haskins likely to be considered a convincing option. Similarly, following the Russell Wilson trade, the Seattle Seahawks are unlikely to feel comfortable rolling into their future with Geno Smith and Drew Lock as the main pieces.
The Houston Texans are also a question mark. Davis Mills showed promise as a rookie, but they might yet look to add someone to compete with him this offseason. Another second-year QB who is currently penciled in as a starter is Kyle Trask. However, his situation is likely to change. Bruce Arians has spoken glowingly of Blaine Gabbert and will likely look to bring him back. If not then a veteran option in free agency could be on the cards.
Elsewhere in the NFC, both the Detroit Lions and the San Francisco 49ers are intriguing. The Lions might roll with Goff this year, but expect them to draft someone to compete with him. Meanwhile, the 49ers are unlikely to be actively looking for a QB1 for 2022. They will likely either be starting Jimmy Garoppolo or Trey Lance this season. Other places to keep an eye on include, the New York Giants, New Orleans Saints, and Carolina Panthers.