Kirk Cousins is coming off his second franchise tagged. He will most likely not sign with the Redskins unless the contract is huge. If the Skins decide to tag him for the third year it will cost them $78 mill.
Alex Smith is entering his final year contract, if the Chiefs wants him it will cost them $27 mill. But if they cut him it will save them $17 mill.
Drew Brees’ contract will void the day before free agency, and the Saints can’t use the franchise tag on him. He will demand three years at $25 mill per year.
I believe Keenum will find a new home and get $17 mill a year in multiple years contract, unless the Vikings use the franchise tag on him. Even with that he will earn around $17-20 mill one year.