What happened: The group includes Sam Darnold, Caleb Williams, Jaxson Dart, Jayden Daniels, Kyler Murray and Tua Tagovailoa. Dart walked off after clutching his left knee, with follow-up testing showing more damage than first believed. Tagovailoa is managing an oblique injury, while Williams showed good signs for Week 3 after a 345-yard Week 1.
Why it matters: Losing six starters in two weeks strains depth charts across the league entering Week 3. Teams now weigh backup starts and short-week roster protection while the 2026 regular season opens.
By the numbers: Williams threw for 345 passing yards in Week 1. Dart went 23-of-29 for 230 yards with 3 touchdowns and 0 interceptions in a Week 1 win over the Cowboys.
What to watch: Watch practice participation and Week 3 designations for each quarterback.