Bills Lose Backup QB Trubisky to Titans

Veteran QB signs 2-year deal to join Tennessee

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The Buffalo Bills will need to find a new backup quarterback after Mitch Trubisky agreed to a two-year contract with the Tennessee Titans, according to a report from NFL Network. Trubisky had served as the Bills' backup QB for the past two seasons.

Why it matters

The loss of Trubisky leaves a hole on the Bills' roster as they look to build depth behind starting QB Josh Allen. Trubisky had provided valuable experience and leadership in his role as the team's QB2.

The details

Trubisky, a former first-round pick, joined the Bills in 2021 after spending four seasons as the starting QB for the Chicago Bears. In his two years in Buffalo, he appeared in 10 games, providing a reliable backup option behind star QB Josh Allen.

  • Trubisky agreed to the 2-year deal with the Titans on March 10, 2026.

The players

Mitch Trubisky

A 28-year-old quarterback who has spent the last two seasons as the backup QB for the Buffalo Bills.

Tennessee Titans

An NFL team based in Nashville, Tennessee that has agreed to sign Trubisky to a 2-year contract.

Buffalo Bills

An NFL team based in Buffalo, New York that will need to find a new backup QB after losing Trubisky to the Titans.

Josh Allen

The starting quarterback for the Buffalo Bills.

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What they’re saying

“Mitch has been a great teammate and valuable member of our organization the past two seasons. We wish him all the best with the Titans.”

— Brandon Beane, General Manager, Buffalo Bills (NFL Network)

What’s next

The Bills will now need to evaluate their options to find a new backup quarterback, either through free agency, the draft, or exploring trade possibilities.

The takeaway

The loss of Trubisky is a blow to the Bills' depth at the quarterback position, but the team has shown the ability to build a strong roster around star QB Josh Allen. Finding the right backup will be crucial as the Bills aim to contend for a Super Bowl in the coming seasons.