As the NFL’s Nov. 4 trade deadline comes closer, no significant interest has been shown in veteran backup quarterbacks across the league.

Reports indicate that renowned backup quarterbacks Kirk Cousins, Russell Wilson, and Anthony Richardson haven’t attracted offers as teams head into Week 5. Once leading their teams as starters, they now find themselves on the sidelines with no potential trades emerging:

• Cousins is the highest-paid backup and has a substantial salary to consider.
• Wilson is also seen as available, but teams understanding his financial situation may hesitate. It’s been said that Wilson is not actively being traded after being benched.
• Richardson, still in his rookie contract, is expected to remain with the Colts for the time being, with various sources dismissing any immediate trade discussions.

In summary, the market remains stagnant with teams reluctant to trade quarterbacks, citing their importance should their starters face injury, and the holistic evaluation of potential players being more favorable later in the season.