Nussmeier with his best throw that I’ve seen. He evades the rush. Rolls out to his left and hits Briningstool on an intermediate crossing route near the sidelines. On the money. #Chiefs

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PositiveProjectionJul 28, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Ranked 45th overall in superflex dynasty rookie draft consensus rankings; QB8 prospect with average ranking of 47.8 and standard deviation of 5.5.

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NegativeRoleJul 24, 2026Arrowhead Pride

The Kansas City front office reportedly prefers that seventh-round rookie Garrett Nussmeier develop enough during the 2026 season to become Patrick Mahomes' backup in 2027, offering a cost-controlled solution for at least three seasons rather than pursuing expensive free agent backup quarterbacks; this suggests the organization may not view Justin Fields as a long-term backup option.

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PositiveRoleJul 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

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.

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NegativeRoleJul 22, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Seventh-round draft pick selected by the Chiefs this offseason to serve as the reserve quarterback being developed behind Patrick Mahomes, replacing released backup Chris Oladokun.

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NegativeRoleJul 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

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.

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NegativeRoleJul 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Drafted by the Chiefs in the seventh round as a reserve quarterback to develop behind Patrick Mahomes, replacing Chris Oladokun.

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NegativeRoleJul 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Seventh-round draft pick acquired by Chiefs this offseason to serve as reserve quarterback to develop alongside Patrick Mahomes, replacing Chris Oladokun.

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NegativeRoleJul 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Seventh-round draft pick acquired by the Chiefs this offseason to serve as reserve quarterback and develop behind Patrick Mahomes, replacing Chris Oladokun.

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NegativeRoleJul 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Seventh-round draft pick acquired by Chiefs this offseason as new reserve quarterback to develop, replacing Chris Oladokun.

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NegativeProjectionJul 17, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

Nussmeyer's mechanics have changed due to injury and he sails passes frequently during camp; he will need all year to break bad habits with footwork and aim points.

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NegativeBustMay 7, 2026Matt Waldman

Fernando Mendoza explicitly rejects Garrett Nussmeier as a draft option, offering a firm do-not-draft stance with no further commentary.

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