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By Tyler Erzberger
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In the AFC, there are three elite quarterbacks all searching for their first Super Bowl ring.
Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Burrow, Baltimore Ravens' Lamar Jackson, and Buffalo Bills' Josh Allen. While Jackson and Allen have both won MVP awards, Burrow is only one of the trio to make it to the final dance, narrowly losing to the Los Angeles Rams in 2022.
But as the season closes and all three head into the offseason ringless, rumors run rampant about the futures for all three signal-callers.
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So it prompts the question: Who is most likely to be traded?
From least likely to the one with the highest chance of getting moved before the start of next season, let's dive in.
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Least Likely: Josh Allen
Yes, he just had his heart ripped out of his chest for the umpteenth time, and they fired the only head coach he's ever known, but it's challenging to see Allen moving anywhere anytime soon. There have never been any signs, like with the other two QBs, that he has ever been unhappy with the situation in Buffalo, and the Bills' upper brass are going to be keen on finding a head coach he wants to play for long-term.
Even though Pittsburgh Steelers fans were photoshopping him in Steelers gear following the loss to the Denver Broncos, unless the next head coach hire is a bust, I see Allen sticking with Buffalo for the foreseeable future.
In the Middle: Joe Burrow
For Burrow, I can see it going numerous ways. He publicly confirmed that he believes wholeheartedly he'll be the starter in 2026, but did not give any promises after that. While he's thrown up some cryptic messages on social media and was openly unhappy at the end of the year with another wasted season without a postseason appearance, he is still in an optimal offensive situation with one of the best wideout duos in football.
If they miss the postseason next season, yes, it might prompt some action from Burrow, but head coach Zac Taylor would be the one ousted from Ohio first. The Bengals will do anything in their power to keep the face of their franchise in the building until he demands an out.
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Most Likely: Lamar Jackson
Let me preface this by saying that even as the most likely of the three, it'd be a shock and light the internet on fire if it actually happened.
But there is a world where Jackson is donning a new helmet going into the following year. Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti is a straight shooter, and although he said Jackson was his top priority, his gigantic cap hit needs to be restructured going into next year. He also mentioned that while Jackson can have his preference for the next head coach, the final decision will be his alone.
If Bisciotti believes he can make the team better by getting a king's ransom by trading their crown jewel, he'll do it and not care what anyone else thinks. There are already whispers that the Las Vegas Raiders are interested in Jackson, as they hold this year's No. 1 overall pick.
In a world where the Ravens field offers, up to a dozen teams could be knocking on Bisciotti's door for a chance to make their best offer.
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