Every NFL team’s starting and backup quarterback in 2022

Every NFL team’s starting and backup quarterback in 2022 originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago

Starting quarterbacks are the name of the game.

Field a good one and the odds of winning increases. Take a look at the four NFL teams that made last year’s conference championship games and you’ll see that all squads were led by a talented signal caller: Patrick Mahomes, Matthew Stafford, Joe Burrow and Jimmy Garoppolo. 

But it’s always good to have a quality backup in the event an unfortunate injury arises. With the 2022 NFL preseason fast approaching, here’s a tracker of every team’s starting and backup quarterback for the new campaign:

Arizona Cardinals

Starter: Kyler Murray

Backups: Colt McCoy, Trace McSorley, Jarrett Guarantano

Atlanta Falcons

Starter: Marcus Mariota

Backups: Desmond Ridder, Feleipe Franks

Baltimore Ravens

Starter: Lamar Jackson

Backups: Tyler Huntley, Brett Hundley, Anthony Brown

Buffalo Bills

Starter: Josh Allen

Backups: Case Keenum, Matt Barkley

Carolina Panthers

Starter: Baker Mayfield

Backups: Sam Darnold, Matt Corral, P.J. Walker

Chicago Bears

Starter: Justin Fields

Backups: Trevor Siemian, Nathan Peterman

Cincinnati Bengals

Starter: Joe Burrow

Backups: Brandon Allen, Jake Browning

Cleveland Browns

Starter: Deshaun Watson

Backups: Jacoby Brissett, Joshua Dobbs

Dallas Cowboys

Starter: Dak Prescott

Backups: Cooper Rush, Will Grier, Ben DiNucci

Denver Broncos

Starter: Russell Wilson

Backups: Brett Rypien, Josh Johnson

Detroit Lions

Starter: Jared Goff

Backups: David Blough, Tim Boyle

Green Bay Packers

Starter: Aaron Rodgers

Backups: Jordan Love, Danny Etling

Houston Texans

Starter: Davis Mills

Backups: Kyle Allen, Jeff Driskel, Kevin Hogan

Indianapolis Colts

Starter: Matt Ryan

Backups: Nick Foles, Sam Ehlinger, Jack Coan

Jacksonville Jaguars

Starter: Trevor Lawrence

Backups: C.J. Beathard, Jake Luton, E.J. Perry

Kansas City Chiefs

Starter: Patrick Mahomes

Backups: Chad Henne, Shane Buechele, Dustin Crum

Las Vegas Raiders

Starter: Derek Carr

Backups: Jarrett Stidham, Nick Mullens, Chase Garbers

Los Angeles Chargers

Starter: Justin Herbert

Backups: Chase Daniel, Easton Stick, Brandon Peters

Los Angeles Rams

Starter: Matthew Stafford

Backups: John Wolford, Bryce Perkins

Miami Dolphins

Starter: Tua Tagovailoa

Backups: Teddy Bridgewater, Skylar Thompson

Minnesota Vikings

Starter: Kirk Cousins

Backups: Sean Mannion, Kellen Mond, Nate Stanley

New England Patriots

Starter: Mac Jones

Backups: Brian Hoyer, Bailey Zappe

New Orleans Saints

Starter: Jameis Winston

Backups: Andy Dalton, Ian Book

New York Giants

Starter: Daniel Jones

Backups: Tyrod Taylor, Davis Webb

New York Jets

Starter: Zach Wilson

Backups: Joe Flacco, Mike White

Philadelphia Eagles

Starter: Jalen Hurts

Backups: Gardner Minshew, Reid Sinnett, Carson Strong

Pittsburgh Steelers

Starter: Mitch Trubisky

Backups: Kenny Pickett, Mason Rudolph, Chris Oladokun

San Francisco 49ers

Starter: Trey Lance

Backups: Jimmy Garoppolo, Nate Sudfield, Brock Purdy

Seattle Seahawks

Starter: Drew Lock

Backups: Geno Smith, Jacob Eason

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Starter: Tom Brady

Backups: Blaine Gabbert, Kyle Trask, Ryan Griffin

Tennessee Titans

Starter: Ryan Tannehill

Backups: Malik Willis, Logan Woodside

Washington Commanders

Starter: Carson Wentz

Backups: Taylor Heinicke, Sam Howell, Cole Kelley