2025 NFL Free Agents: Quarterbacks
In fantasy football, there is no offseason. Before the NFL finalizes its year, fantasy football fans are preparing for the next draft season. That is especially true in dynasty football. Part of good preparation is knowing about the upcoming crop of NFL free agents.
The draft can dramatically shake rosters. However, free agency begins in March and is the first major event of the “new” season. Therefore, it is important to note which veterans are signing and how that could impact the upcoming NFL draft.
Let’s start with the most important position, which kicks off FullTime Fantasy‘s free agent analysis. This is our 2025 NFL Free Agents: Quarterbacks.
| Player | Pos. | 2024 Team | 2025 Team | Type | Age | 2024 Salary |
| Sam Darnold | QB | Vikings | UFA | 28 | $10,000,000 | |
| Zach Wilson | QB | Broncos | UFA | 26 | $8,787,695 | |
| Trey Lance | QB | Cowboys | UFA | 25 | $8,526,315 | |
| Jacoby Brissett | QB | Patriots | UFA | 33 | $8,000,000 | |
| Marcus Mariota | QB | Commanders | UFA | 32 | $6,000,000 | |
| Drew Lock | QB | Giants | UFA | 29 | $5,000,000 | |
| Jarrett Stidham | QB | Broncos | UFA | 29 | $5,000,000 | |
| Andy Dalton | QB | Panthers | UFA | 38 | $5,000,000 | |
| Justin Fields | QB | Steelers | UFA | 26 | $4,717,988 | |
| Joe Flacco | QB | Colts | UFA | 40 | $4,500,000 | |
| Jameis Winston | QB | Browns | UFA | 31 | $4,000,000 | |
| Mac Jones | QB | Jaguars | UFA | 27 | $3,896,585 | |
| Jimmy Garoppolo | QB | Rams | UFA | 34 | $3,178,750 | |
| Case Keenum | QB | Texans | UFA | 37 | $3,125,000 | |
| Mason Rudolph | QB | Titans | UFA | 30 | $2,870,000 | |
| Easton Stick | QB | Chargers | UFA | 30 | $2,667,500 | |
| Taylor Heinicke | QB | Chargers | UFA | 32 | $2,530,000 | |
| Cooper Rush | QB | Cowboys | UFA | 32 | $2,500,000 | |
| Carson Wentz | QB | Chiefs | UFA | 33 | $2,500,000 | |
| Joshua Dobbs | QB | 49ers | UFA | 30 | $2,250,000 | |
| Brandon Allen | QB | 49ers | UFA | 33 | $2,020,000 | |
| Nick Mullens | QB | Vikings | UFA | 30 | $1,900,000 | |
| Kyle Trask | QB | Buccaneers | UFA | 27 | $1,383,834 | |
| Josh Johnson | QB | Ravens | UFA | 39 | $1,377,500 | |
| C.J. Beathard | QB | Jaguars | UFA | 32 | $1,310,000 | |
| Kyle Allen | QB | Steelers | UFA | 29 | $1,292,500 | |
| Russell Wilson | QB | Steelers | UFA | 37 | $1,210,000 | |
| Teddy Bridgewater | QB | Lions | UFA | 33 | $1,210,000 | |
| Jeff Driskel | QB | Commanders | UFA | 32 | $1,150,000 | |
| Tyler Huntley | QB | Dolphins | UFA | 27 | $1,125,000 | |
| Tim Boyle | QB | Giants | UFA | 31 | $1,125,000 | |
| Shane Buechele | QB | Bills | UFA | 27 | $1,025,000 | |
| Feleipe Franks | QB | Panthers | RFA | 28 | $985,000 | |
| Bailey Zappe | QB | Browns | RFA | 26 | $985,000 | |
| Desmond Ridder | QB | Raiders | RFA | 26 | $985,000 | |
| Sam Ehlinger | QB | Colts | RFA | 27 | $902,676 | |
| Tommy DeVito | QB | Giants | UFA | 27 | $832,500 | |
| Jason Bean | QB | Colts | UFA | 26 | $840,000 |
Undeniably, Sam Darnold made himself a lot of money in 2024. However, the biggest concern is what teams are willing to make him a long-term offer as a franchise signal-caller. Darnold was on the path to a career journeyman before an injury and Kevin O’Connell put him in a position to succeed. Therefore, the best-case scenario for Darnold would be to re-sign in Minnesota. However, with J.J. McCarthy already in the fold, O’Connell and company may not be willing to spend $150 million to land Darnold for multiple years.
Another thing helping Darold’s value is the complete lack of talent available in the remaining crop of 2025 free-agent quarterbacks.
Russell Wilson is a declining asset but he can still be an average starter in the right situation. But at 36, his best days are behind him.
The QB that Wilson replaced in Pittsburgh, Justin Fields, looks destined to be a backup.
In all, the 2025 QB free-agent crop is one of the worst seasons in memory to require a veteran signal-caller.
Position Grade: 1/10
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