The trade market for quarterbacks might emerge sooner than later, which is why Zach Wilson is replacing Jacksonville Jaguars backup Mac Jones on our board this week.

As we noted last week, Jones is the only quarterback behind Trevor Lawrence on Jacksonville’s active roster. The Jags could bring back C.J. Beathard, but his release with an injury designation prohibits an early timeline—
Beathard is expected to be eligible to rejoin Jacksonville seven weeks after being released.

Wilson, another first-round disappointment from the 2021 draft class, is behind both Bo Nix and Jarrett Stidham on the Denver Broncos depth chart. While Nix didn’t exactly have a stellar NFL debut, Wilson could be viewed as an expendable trade chip.

Like Jones, Wilson had some impressive moments during the preseason that could stir up trade interest.

Two teams stand out as logical suitors at this point. The Packers won’t have Love for the immediate future and might need a new quarterback to navigate the next few weeks. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Packers “have not reached out and are not expected” to pursue a veteran signal-caller at this time. That stance could change, however, depending on how backup Malik Willis fares in Week 2.

The Giants might also want to consider their quarterback options after another disastrous performance by Daniel Jones (22-of-42, 186 yards, 2 INTs). New York has an experienced backup in Drew Lock, but it needs to start considering its long-term options.

By releasing Jones with a post-June 1 designation next offseason, the Giants could save $30.5 million in 2025 cap space.

Potential Suitors: Green Bay Packers, New York Giants