By far the cheapest option on the list, Jarrett Stidham could see himself thrust into the starting position next season if the New England Patriots choose not to spend cap space or draft capital on bringing in a new quarterback.
Despite struggling in the limited regular season playing time he was given as a rookie, Stidham showed promise in the preseason, putting up 731 passing yards and four passing touchdowns over the course of the entire preseason.
Whether or not Stidham was just inflating numbers against second and third-string defenses is yet to be seen, but with New England facing an expensive offseason ahead, Stidham’s six-figure salary could play a big reason in him being named starter.