Here's a look at the best available quarterbacks in NFL free agency for 2026.

The NFL quarterback doesn't just carry a playbook. He carries the hopes of entire regions, sometimes more. He's the guy who wears the crown when things go right and has it knocked askew in the morning-after headlines when they don't.

Jalen Milroe spent the entire 2025 season as the third-string QB with the Seattle Seahawks. As a third-round pick, many thought that he could push for the starting job, especially given Sam Darnold’s resume up to that point.

A preview of the best free agent quarterbacks available in March

CINCINNATI — The NFL staff at Bleacher Report came together to rank the top 100 quarterbacks in NFL history this week, and Cincinnati had four former players make the list. Representatives from four decades made the list in Andy Dalton (No. 89), Joe Burrow (No. 66), Carson Palmer (No. 55), and Ken Anderson (No. 40).

The 2026 draft class is light on viable quarterbacks, but there are some standout options hitting free agency.

Determining the greatest signal-caller to ever step under center is the ultimate barroom debate, a puzzle of eras, statistics, and those elusive championship rings. While the modern game has been transformed by explosive passing rules and dual-threat athletes,

Which QB do you trust the most to win you a game? Which coach would you most like to play for? Those were some of the questions we asked 42 NFL Draft prospects in our combine survey.