While teams are historically hesitant to cut highly paid quarterbacks, precedents exist, such as the Denver Broncos cutting Russell Wilson and the Dolphins with Tua Tagovailoa's contract. These situations demonstrate that teams may prioritize moving on from underperforming, high-cost players if a better alternative emerges or if the financial burden becomes too great.

Impact: Medium. This suggests that financial considerations, while significant, are not always the sole determinant in quarterback decisions. Teams are increasingly willing to absorb cap hits to reset their trajectory if a player fails to meet expectations.

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Sources in support: Kelvin Washington (Host)

Sources against: Rob Parker (Host)