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Jets Seek QB Savior: Veteran Options Explored
6 Feb
Summary
- Jets aim to solve quarterback issues with veteran options.
- Mac Jones offers bridge potential with team-friendly contract.
- Malik Willis is a free agent option with high athletic upside.
The New York Jets are facing their perennial quarterback challenge, seeking solutions as the upcoming draft's top prospects appear out of reach. Under new offensive coordinator Frank Reich, the team is reportedly considering eight veteran signal-callers. Mac Jones is seen as a pragmatic bridge option with a low 2026 salary and potential for extension.
Jacoby Brissett, who had a career year in 2025 and is familiar with Reich's offense, is also a trade possibility. For a long-term starter, free agent Malik Willis, praised for his athleticism and arm talent, is a prominent name. Veteran Kirk Cousins might serve as a short-term bridge if released by Atlanta, while Kyler Murray and Tua Tagovailoa represent higher-risk, high-reward trade targets with significant contract implications.
Carson Wentz, linked due to his past with Reich, is available at a minimum salary, despite past struggles. Geno Smith, a former Jet, is also mentioned as a potential, albeit uninspiring, reunion candidate after a tough season with the Raiders. The team's decision will shape Aaron Glenn's sophomore season.
