NFL announces Week 1 starting quarterback rosters for 2026 season

The NFL has established its starting quarterback roster for Week 1 of the 2026 season across all 32 teams. In the AFC East, Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills and Drake Maye of the New England Patriots are noted as top performers, while Geno Smith returns to the New York Jets and Malik Willis starts for the Miami Dolphins.

In the AFC North, the Cleveland Browns have named Deshaun Watson as their starter, a decision that has reportedly caused frustration among fans. Other division starters include Lamar Jackson in Baltimore, Joe Burrow in Cincinnati, and Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh. The AFC South shows significant continuity, with all four Week 1 starters from 2025 returning for the 2026 season.