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Yahoo Sports NFL fantasy football takes on Cole Payton
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from Yahoo Sports NFL about Cole Payton.
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All Yahoo Sports NFL insights about Cole Payton
PositiveBreakoutAug 6, 2026
Payton, a fifth-round pick (No. 178 overall), is showing more intriguing potential than Kyle McCord did last year before being waived. While guilty of throwing interceptions, the source calls them good mistakes because he was being aggressive. The Eagles will probably want to reign him in but the source views his fearlessness positively, especially since Hurts is their only other quarterback under contract beyond 2026.NegativeProjectionAug 5, 2026
Payton threw another interception during training camp when he targeted Samari Toure over the middle, but the ball was tipped into the air and caught by Tariq Castro-Fields; the observer prefers Payton to be fearless rather than too scared to pull the trigger, but notes that Payton probably has to reign the aggression in a bit as he develops. Payton did connect with a crossing Erik Ezukanma in stride with a throw over the middle.PositiveRoleAug 3, 2026
Cole Payton continues to be fearless as a rookie quarterback. Payton took a downfield shot to Erik Ezukanma, who got his hands on the ball but couldn't control it with three defenders close by. Payton connected with Dae'Quan Wright for a catch-and-run touchdown and more cleanly hit Stone Smartt for a two-point conversion.PositiveRoleAug 1, 2026
Payton bounced back a bit from his three-interception Day 2 performance, connecting with Danny Gray on a leaping catch during 11-on-11s on Day 3 of training camp.NegativeProjectionJul 30, 2026
Had a rough outing after impressing on Day 1; threw three interceptions in total. First interception bounced off Danny Gray's hands into A.J. Epenesa's hands (possibly not Payton's fault). Second came on a throw up the seam that looked intended for linebacker Chance Campbell. Third was a throw to rookie Keyshawn James-Newby in the flat for a sure pick six. Elijah Moore. Hurts notes this progression (good Day 1, then getting humbled) is interesting and will see if Payton can bounce back.PositiveProjectionJul 29, 2026
Cole Payton, a 2026 draft class member and QB4, made some positive throws in limited action with the third-team offense. He made a ballsy attempt over the middle to a contested Quez Watkins, who made the grab in 7-on-7, and completed a downfield pass to Britain Covey on the final play of practice for a touchdown. The source notes Payton doesn't look scared to pull the trigger, as can be the case with some rookie quarterbacks, and is slowly but surely building the case for the Eagles to keep him as a developmental option.NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026
Payton has enough potential to warrant a third quarterback role on the Eagles roster.PositiveDepth ChartJul 29, 2026
The Eagles could keep fifth-round rookie Cole Payton on the roster over veteran Andy Dalton to not expose him to waivers, suggesting the organization values protecting his development.NegativeDepth ChartJul 29, 2026
Payton is a fifth-round rookie quarterback who the Eagles may keep on the roster over Andy Dalton to avoid exposing him to waivers.PositiveDepth ChartJul 29, 2026
The Eagles could keep fifth-round rookie Cole Payton on the roster over Andy Dalton to not expose him to waivers, suggesting the team values his development and wants to protect him from being claimed.NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026
The fifth-round rookie quarterback may be kept on the Eagles' roster over Andy Dalton to avoid exposing him to waivers. This suggests the Eagles view Payton as a prospect worth developing.NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026
Drafted in the fifth round as a quarterback; part of a crowded quarterback room with Jalen Hurts, Tanner McKee and Andy Dalton. Eagles may need to move one of the backup quarterbacks to avoid keeping four on the 53-man roster.NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026
Drafted in fifth round as backup quarterback; part of Eagles' four-quarterback roster situation that may need to be trimmed before season start.NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026
Fifth-round draft pick at quarterback; Eagles now have four quarterbacks on roster (Jalen Hurts, Tanner McKee, Andy Dalton, Cole Payton) and will likely need to move one before season start.NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026
Drafted in the fifth round as a quarterback prospect; Eagles have four quarterbacks on roster (Jalen Hurts, Tanner McKee, Andy Dalton, and Payton) and may need to move one before the season starts.NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026
Fifth-round pick Cole Payton is projected to make the Eagles' 53-man roster as the third quarterback, though he could be exposed to waivers if the Eagles decide to carry only three quarterbacks instead of four.NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026
Fifth-round pick projected to make the Eagles' 53-man roster as the third-string quarterback; the source notes the Eagles may expose him to waivers if they don't trade McKee or Dalton, suggesting his roster spot is contingent on quarterback depth decisions.NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026
Fifth-round pick Cole Payton is projected to make the Eagles' 53-man roster as the third quarterback, though he could be exposed to waivers if the Eagles don't carry four quarterbacks.NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026
Fifth-round pick Cole Payton is projected to make the 53-man roster as the third quarterback, though he could be exposed to waivers if the Eagles decide to carry only three quarterbacks.NegativeRoleJul 26, 2026
Cole Payton, a rookie, is part of a crowded Eagles quarterback room competing for the backup job.NegativeRoleJul 26, 2026
Rookie quarterback Cole Payton joins the Eagles in a suddenly crowded quarterback room alongside incumbent Jalen Hurts and second-stringer Andy Dalton.NegativeRoleJul 26, 2026
Rookie QB Cole Payton joins the Eagles in a suddenly crowded quarterback room, competing for backup duties behind starter Jalen Hurts.PositiveBreakoutNo date
Payton, a 23-year-old rookie fifth-round pick, is not expected to compete for the backup QB job in 2026 but is an intriguing prospect because of his dual-threat ability. At North Dakota State last season, he threw for 2,719 yards and ran for 777 yards with 13 touchdowns combined. The source notes some folks wonder if the Eagles might find a non-QB role for Payton as a rookie, with comparisons to Taysom Hill. If he looks solid in training camp and contributes on special teams, the Eagles are likely to keep him on the 53-man roster, potentially allowing them to carry four quarterbacks.NegativeRoleNo date
Fifth-round dual-threat QB from North Dakota State known for arm and leg ability; lefty QB compared to Taysom Hill in pre-draft process; Eagles will track his progress as a quarterback in camp and evaluate whether he'll be used in other roles.NegativeRoleNo date
Fifth-round dual-threat QB from North Dakota State; lefty with strong arm and leg ability. Compared to Taysom Hill in pre-draft process. Eagles will track his QB progress in camp and evaluate whether he fills any other offensive role beyond the position.NegativeRoleNo date
Fifth-round dual-threat QB from North Dakota State known for arm and leg ability; lefty QB compared to Taysom Hill in pre-draft process; Eagles will track his progress as a quarterback in camp and evaluate whether he's used in other roles.