The Detroit Lions should be all set at quarterback. Jared Goff is a tough and durable guy, and while they have some concerns on the offensive line, they should still be able to keep him out of harm's way more often than not.
However, a contending team is only as good as its weakest link. We've seen once-promising seasons derailed by an unfortunate injury, and teams must invest heavily at the quarterback position, even in the backups.
Considering that, and with some doubts surrounding the recently signed Josh Dobbs, the Lions might look for their QB2/QB3 after roster cutdown day. If that's the case, these are the three candidates they should target.
3 roster bubble quarterbacks the Lions might be able to sign
Jalen Milroe
Sam Darnold will be playing for a new deal, and barring a disaster, the Seattle Seahawks will give him one. They already have a veteran backup in Drew Lock, making 2025 draft pick Jalen Milroe the obvious odd man out.
He's a work in progress, but his athleticism and speedy legs are impossible to ignore. He can be a threat in wildcat sets and trick plays, and while accuracy is still a concern, the Lions can afford to take their time with him.
The Seahawks will reportedly activate Milroe only on game days if he also proves he can play quarterback; they don't want him solely as a gadget player. If that leads him out the door, he might be worth a gamble.
Dillon Gabriel
Dillon Gabriel has done little to show that he can be a starter in the pros. He was always tabbed as a potential career backup, and judging by the way he's played thus far, that's exactly where he might be heading.
The Cleveland Browns' QB competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders is almost over, but it also looks like both will get a chance to run Todd Monken's offense at one point in the season.
The Browns are unlikely to keep four quarterbacks on their roster, and with sixth-round pick Taylen Green being an excitement develpomental project, Gabriel could be on his way out. He won't make flashy plays, but at least he takes care of the football.
Stetson Bennett
The Los Angeles Rams can always count on former Lions star Matthew Stafford. He's not getting any younger, so there's always a risk that he'll miss some time, but rookie Ty Simpson looked great in his preseason debut.
Stetson Bennett is a 28-year-old veteran who was way too old when he first entered the league. That said, he's done well in Sean McVay's system, and given his extensive collegiate experience, he should be able to adapt to any offense easily.
The Rams are unlikely to keep three quarterbacks on the roster, and they won't cut their first-round pick. If they can't find a trade suitor for Bennett, he might actually be the best quarterback available after roster-cut day.
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