Not that the Houston Texans are in the market to deal backup quarterback Davis Mills, but it is fascinating that no QB-needy team felt the urge to at least call and check at this point. This thought comes after the news broke that the Baltimore Ravens—in search of a season-saving alternative—executed a trade with the Arizona Cardinals for the services of signal caller Jacoby Brissett after losing both two-time MVP Lamar Jackson and backup quarterback Tyler "Snoop" Huntley to injuries.
Again, it's not like the Texans are actively looking to trade Mills. He's been one of the best backup quarterback success stories of the last couple of seasons, especially after engineering a career-defining 3-0 victory stretch last season that was pivotal in securing Houston's third consecutive playoff berth in as many campaigns.
Even still, it's still interesting that Mills hasn't been on any radars legitimately near the NFL trade deadline when multiple teams theoretically have been in the market for the help.
Why hasn't any team had Davis Mills on their radar leading up to the NFL trade deadline?
Now, even though this list is based on needs for the 2027 season and beyond, Fansided actually produced at least 11 teams who could potentially be in the conversation for a Mills-like figure if the situation were to get dire enough sooner rather than later. The list goes as follows:
- Miami Dolphins
- Arizona Cardinals
- New York Jets
- Cleveland Browns
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Indianapolis Colts
- Tennessee Titans
- New Orleans Saints
- Minnesota Vikings
- Atlanta Falcons
It's more likely than not that most of these franchises will be looking for longer-term options if given the opportunity in the near future. However, Mills is still a six-year NFL veteran who's seen a plethora of different offenses, has played throughout both rebuilding and hyper-competitive periods, has been on multiple playoffs teams and is still only 28 years old at the time of writing. Physically speaking, he also has a large enough arm to push the ball downfield and is more athletic than most give him credit for.
He's become one of the many trustworthy veterans in Houston's organization, establishing his value both on the field and as a locker room positive. He knows his role and plays it well enough, while at the same time still having enough of a competitive edge to be prepared whenever his number gets called.
Houston really doesn't have an incentive to move of a productive option like Mills at such a premium position, but it's still a curious thing as to why he hasn't surfaced on at least one or two lists? Weird.
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