The Best Five NFL Backup Quarterbacks of the Season

Credits: Seattle Times By: Aquib Nawab NFL

Aidan O'Connell - Las Vegas Raiders

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Aidan O'Connell's Highlight Game

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Tommy DeVito - New York Giants

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Tommy DeVito's Achievements

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Will Levis - Tennessee Titans

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Will Levis' Potential

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Jake Browning - Cincinnati Bengals

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Jake Browning's Impact

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Gardner Minshew - Indianapolis Colts

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Gardner Minshew's Future

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