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ArticleBrock Purdy labeled as ‘supporting cast dependent’ in latest QB tier rankingsAugust 27, 2026

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Sam Darnold is the defending Super Bowl champ, and he's coming off a clean postseason run, but he also led the NFL in turnovers last season.

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Darnold ranked in 'supporting-cast dependent' tier despite Super Bowl win and turnover concerns.

Placed in the source Steven Ruiz's 'supporting-cast dependent' tier alongside Brock Purdy and seven other quarterbacks. Ruiz noted Darnold is the defending Super Bowl champion and came off a clean postseason run, but also led the NFL in turnovers last season.