Super Bowl QB News Gives Chiefs Chance to Scout Possible Backup for 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs are preparing to battle the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX but that doesn’t mean they aren’t thinking about some of their priorities for the offseason.

One item on the offseason agenda is to find a backup quarterback. Carson Wentz served as Patrick Mahomes' backup quarterback this season and while he could return to the team when his one-year deal expires, his lone start for Kansas City didn’t go well as he completed 10-of-17 passes for 98 scoreless yards in a 38-0 loss to the Denver Broncos in Week 18.

While there are more pressing matters, finding a better insurance plan for Mahomes is sure to be on the Chiefs’ minds and they may have an unexpected scouting opportunity when they arrive in New Orleans.

Jameis Winston’s Super Bowl Appearance Provides Unexpected Opportunity for Chiefs

Upcoming free agent Jameis Winston won’t be playing in the Super Bowl but he will have a presence. FOX Sports announced that Winston will serve as its digital correspondent for the big game and if his pregame speeches and interviews are any indication, it should provide for an entertaining experience.

But while many will be looking to Winston for a good laugh, the Chiefs could be looking at him as a potential backup for next season. 

The former No. 1 overall pick will be looking for a new team after throwing for 2,121 yards, 13 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in 12 games for the Browns last year. Winston’s days of being a starter are probably over but he has shown capable of starting a game as a backup, posting a 2-5 record over seven starts.

That’s something you may not be able to say about the other options on the market. According to Spotrac, Zach Wilson, Trey Lance and Jacoby Brissett are the most notable backup-caliber quarterbacks who will be free agents this spring while Taylor Heinicke, Drew Lock and Jarrett Stidham are also available.

Kansas City could also take a look at Justin Fields but he could look for a clearer path to playing time after starting six games for the Pittsburgh Steelers last year.

Winston won’t throw a pass at the Super Bowl – unless it’s in comedic fashion – but he’s more likely to interact with a few Chiefs over the week leading up to the game. If he makes a positive impression, it could lead to a recommendation that puts the 31-year-old on Kansas City’s radar heading into free agency.

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