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No rookie QBs are set to start in Week 1 for just the second time in the last 19 seasons
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· September 8, 2026
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Key points For only the second time in 19 seasons, no rookie quarterbacks are expected to start in Week 1. The NFL has seen a change in how teams handle young quarterbacks, with many now being thrust into action sooner.
From Santa Clara, Calif.: A notable trend has emerged in the NFL. For only the second time in 19 seasons, no rookie quarterbacks are expected to start in Week 1. This development reflects a shift away from traditional approaches to quarterback development.
The NFL has seen a change in how teams handle young quarterbacks, with many now being thrust into action sooner. A recent decision by the Las Vegas Raiders is an exception to this trend.
Further information on this topic is available from the source, which provides additional context and insights into the NFL's evolving approach to quarterback development.
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Category: News Published: September 8, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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