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NFLTR Insider: Backup QB Rankings, McLaurin, Cook, Hendrickson, Aiyuk, Cross, Anzalone

August 01, 2025

Backup QB Rankings

Marcus Mariota

  • NFLTR’s Logan Ulrich takes a look at the pecking order for all 32 backup quarterbacks in his 2025 Backup Quarterback Power Rankings.

  • History says a good number of these guys will end up seeing meaningful snaps this fall. 

Terry McLaurin

Terry McLaurin

  • Commanders WR Terry McLaurin has reportedly requested a trade out of Washington due to the lack of progress on a long-term extension. (NFLTR)

  • However, it doesn’t sound like the Commanders are interested in weighing trade offers for the disgruntled receiver.

Buzz:

  • Browns owner Jimmy Haslam downplays interest in Texas QB Arch Manning. (NFLTR)

  • Buccaneers CB Zyon McCollum seeking contract extension. (NFLTR)

  • Veteran RB Latavius Murray retiring from NFL. (NFLTR)

  • Seahawks OT Charles Cross expected to be ready for Week 1. (NFLTR)

  • Lions added $250K to LB Alex Anzalone's 2025 base salary. (NFLTR)

  • James Cook is seeking an extension, saying, “I deserve it.” Brandon Beane confirmed the Bills want to keep him but must consider long-term cap implications. (NFLTR)

  • Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones pushed back on claims they delay deals, stating they negotiate when the time is right and won’t overpay to move faster. (NFLTR)

  • Falcons HC Raheem Morris said WR Darnell Mooney will be held out for weeks to reassess his Week 1 status. (NFLTR)

  • Colts HC Shane Steichen said the QB1 job will go to whoever avoids repeated mistakes, with Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson rotating first-team reps. (NFLTR)

  • Trey Hendrickson ended his brief holdout but says “nothing has really changed” with the Bengals; he wants an extension and feels he’s proven his value. (NFLTR)

  • Brandon Aiyuk remains on PUP after knee surgery but is participating in meetings and individual drills. Klay Kubiak said he's doing everything needed for a return. (NFLTR)

  • Bears WR Rome Odunze feels more confident entering Year 2 and is building chemistry in the new offense. (NFLTR)

Tryouts:

  • Falcons worked out CB C.J. Henderson. (NFLTR)

  • Browns tried out five players including WR Quintez Cephus. (NFLTR)

  • Texans worked out three defensive players. (NFLTR)

  • Colts try out four defensive backs. (NFLTR)

  • Cowboys worked out OL La’El Collins. (NFLTR)

  • Seahawks worked out OT Cameron Fleming. (NFLTR)

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