5 QBs fighting for their NFL future in 2022 feat. Ryan Tannehill and Daniel Jones

5 QBs looking to soldify their futures during the 2022 NFL season

#3 - Daniel Jones, New York Giants

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones

The New York Giants declined to pick up a fifth-year option on Daniel Jones' rookie contract. That means he is entering the final year of his contract ahead of the 2022 NFL season, with no guarantee that he will have a roster spot moving forward after that.

This puts Daniel Jones in the ultimate "prove it" type of situation. He is locked in as the starting quarterback for the 2022 season, and his play will directly determine his future with the team. He will have to impress new head coach Brian Daboll if he wants to keep his job next year.

#2 - Ryan Tannehill, Tennessee Titans

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill

Ryan Tannehill revived his career when he switched teams from the Miami Dolphins to the Tennessee Titans. In his first two years with his new team, Tannehill put together the two best seasons of his career. The 2021 season was a bit of a different story as he suffered serious regression, despite the Titans finishing with the best record in the AFC.

The Titans may have lost a bit of faith in Tannehill as the future of their franchise as they selected highly-rated quarterback prospect Malik Willis during the 2022 NFL Draft. Tannehill may be feeling a bit of pressure from the decision, as he recently stated that it isn't his job to mentor the rookie quarterback.

#1 - Sam Darnold, Carolina Panthers

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold

The Carolina Panthers were actively seeing a new starting quarterback in the trade market during the 2022 offseason. After missing out on Deshaun Watson and others, it looks like Sam Darnold will, once again, be their starting quarterback, entering the 2022 NFL season, despite the Panthers wishing to find an upgrade.

The fact that they were trying hard to replace Darnold means they aren't sold on his abilities moving forward. He is also entering the final year of his contract, so he has a lot to prove if he wants a shot at keeping the job beyond the 2022 season. The Panthers also selected Matt Corral in the 2022 NFL Draft, further complicating Darnold's situation.