Plenty of QBs with a pedigree should be available in 2020

Several quarterbacks with impressive résumés could be looking for new teams in 2020 after disappointing performances this season.

The list of QBs who could be available includes guys with MVP trophies on their mantels, former No. 1 draft picks and longtime starters.

Eli Manning is the most accomplished of the group. The twotime Super Bowl MVP already has some Hall of Fame credentials. Philip Rivers also has built a case to have his bust enshrined in Canton.

Cam Newton was the 2015 NFL MVP. Nick Foles and Joe Flacco were Super Bowl MVPs.

Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota were selected Nos. 12 in the 2015 draft.

Andy Dalton is a threetime Pro Bowl pick with 130 career starts.

Ryan Fitzpatrick has started 136 games in his 15year career. Case Keenum led Minnesota to the NFC championship game two years ago.

Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Dak Prescott and Ryan Tannehill are potential free agents, but it’s unlikely they’re going anywhere. Teddy Bridgewater went 50 filling in for Brees this season, so he vastly improved his value on the open market.

Here’s a look at each player:

Manning: The Giants benched their franchise icon in Week 3 to start firstround pick Daniel Jones, who has been inconsistent — hey, he is a rookie after all. Manning returned to the starting lineup last week because Jones has an ankle injury. He played well in the first half, throwing two touchdown passes in a 2317 overtime loss at Philadelphia. Manning turns 39 next month and is in the final year of his contract. He may have to settle for a backup role to prolong his career.

Rivers: Like Manning, he’ll be a free agent after the season after spending his entire career with one team, the Chargers. Indeed, they basically were traded for each other at the 2004 draft.

Newton: He’s owed $18.6 million in 2020 but hasn’t played since Week 2 because of a foot injury that required surgery this week. Newton has been Carolina’s starter since 2011 and is 68551 in his career.

Foles: The Jaguars gave Foles a fouryear, $88 million contract in free agency that included $50.125 million guaranteed. But the 2018 Super Bowl MVP with the Eagles broke his collarbone in Week 1. He struggled in three games after returning and was benched for rookie Gardner Minshew last week.

Flacco: The 2013 Super Bowl MVP with Baltimore was only 26 in his first season in Denver before a herniated disk ended his season.

Winston: Tampa Bay has a tough decision to make on Winston, who becomes a free agent after the season. Winston has thrown for over 4,000 yards this season for the third time in five years, but he also has a careerhigh 23 interceptions.

Mariota: Tennessee was 24 in Mariota’s six starts before turning to Tannehill, who is 62 and leads the NFL in passer rating at 118.5.

Dalton: After leading Cincinnati to five straight winning seasons to start his career, Dalton and the Bengals secured their fourth consecutive losing season weeks ago.

Fitzpatrick: He’ll create FitzMagic somewhere next season, if only for a brief appearance. That’s how his career has worked for 15 seasons.

Keenum: He’ll be a solid backup in Washington or elsewhere.

Brady: Much has been said about a possible divorce from New England because Brady put up his house for sale, his contract voids on March 17, and the Patriots can’t place a franchise tag on him.

Brees: His deal voids on March 18 and the Saints can’t place a franchise tag on him. Brees turns 41 next month and it’s tough to imagine he’ll play for a different team.

Prescott: Dak will get a ton of money from Dallas. How much is the question.

Tannehill: He’s earned himself starter’s money in Tennessee next season. With Mariota gone, the Titans have plenty of room to pay Tannehill.

Bridgewater: He’s an interesting case because he has a ton of value to the Saints playing behind Brees. Bridgewater is 2212 as a starter.