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Yahoo Sports NFL fantasy football takes on Garrett Nussmeier
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from Yahoo Sports NFL about Garrett Nussmeier.
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All Yahoo Sports NFL insights about Garrett Nussmeier
PositiveRoleAug 6, 2026
Seventh-round pick Nussmeier has put together an impressive enough camp to warrant a spot on an NFL team's 53-man roster come September; he could put together some notable film against third-team defenses in the preseason. If the Chiefs are serious about him being the immediate understudy to Mahomes next season and beyond, he will likely need to be on the active roster.PositiveRoleAug 4, 2026
Pass-game coordinator Joe Bleymaier highlighted rookie quarterback Garrett Nussmeier's impressive camp performance, noting he makes "real, NFL-level anticipation throws." Bleymaier stated: "Nuss, as a rookie, is continuing to learn and grow. He's soaking in everything the vets are telling him. He's playing fast." The source noted Nussmeier's performance has been "more impressive than the backups at camp in recent seasons" and that Bleymaier has been "impressed mentally with those guys and they're command of the offense."PositiveRoleJul 30, 2026
Seventh-round pick Nussmeier recorded impressive throws during early Chiefs training camp practices, including a no-look completion to tight end Tre Watson over the middle during 7-on-7 drills and a rocket throw on the run to tight end Jake Briningstool for a toe-tap sideline grab during 11-on-11 segments, demonstrating early competence in the Chiefs' offense.PositiveRoleNo date
The Chiefs front office reportedly prefers that rookie seventh-round pick Garrett Nussmeier develop into Mahomes' backup for 2027, offering a cost-controlled solution for at least three seasons compared to the rising price of free agent backup quarterbacks. This preference suggests the organization views Nussmeier as a longer-term option at the backup position rather than Fields.NegativeRoleNo date
Drafted by the Chiefs in the seventh round as a reserve quarterback to develop behind Patrick Mahomes, replacing Chris Oladokun.NegativeRoleNo date
Rookie Garrett Nussmeier will see action under center during Chiefs training camp as the team evaluates quarterback depth while Patrick Mahomes returns from ACL surgery. It remains to be seen how the team will handle reps in the preseason.NegativeRoleNo date
Seventh-round draft pick acquired by Chiefs this offseason to serve as reserve quarterback to develop alongside Patrick Mahomes, replacing Chris Oladokun.NegativeRoleNo date
Seventh-round draft pick acquired by the Chiefs this offseason to serve as reserve quarterback and develop behind Patrick Mahomes, replacing Chris Oladokun.NegativeRoleNo date
Seventh-round draft pick acquired by Chiefs this offseason as new reserve quarterback to develop, replacing Chris Oladokun.