Every NFL quarterback change of the 2026 season in one place: who is starting, who he replaced, why, and how long it is expected to last. Three weeks in, Case Keenum has replaced Caleb Williams in Chicago, Marcus Mariota has replaced Jayden Daniels in Washington, Jameis Winston is starting for the Giants after Jaxson Dart’s season ending knee surgery, and Tampa Bay needs a starter for at least three weeks with Baker Mayfield’s dislocated thumb. This page is updated every Wednesday after injury reports and again after each week’s games.
Current Quarterback Changes
| Team | Starter now | Who he replaced | Why | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | Case Keenum | Caleb Williams | Hamstring strain, Week 2 | Keenum won 27 to 7 Monday night; Williams week to week |
| Commanders | Marcus Mariota | Jayden Daniels | Elbow injury | Mariota won 33 to 31 over Seattle in his first start; Daniels practicing and traveling to London |
| Buccaneers | To be named | Baker Mayfield | Dislocated thumb | Mayfield out at least three weeks; Tampa Bay names its Week 4 starter this week |
| Giants | Jameis Winston | Jaxson Dart | Season ending knee surgery | J.J. McCarthy acquired from Minnesota on Sept. 28 as the long term option |
| Vikings | Kyler Murray | J.J. McCarthy | Performance, then trade | Carson Wentz is the backup; McCarthy traded to the Giants |
| Eagles | Jalen Hurts | Evaluated for a concussion Monday night, cleared and returned; Andy Dalton played one series |
Next Up
Two decisions come this week: Tampa Bay’s starter for Week 4 with Mayfield sidelined, and whether Chicago goes back to Williams, sticks with Keenum after his three touchdown night, or turns to Tyson Bagent, who has cleared the concussion protocol. Washington’s call on Daniels for the London game against the Colts comes Friday.
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