The New York Jets have made a splash by bringing back veteran quarterback Geno Smith to lead the charge for the 2026 season. But the buzz around the league suggests they might not be done tweaking their quarterback room just yet. Initially, there were whispers about the Jets eyeing Carson Wentz, but with Wentz returning to the Minnesota Vikings, the plot thickens.
This has led to speculation about the Jets potentially making a trade for another quarterback, like Minnesota's J.J. McCarthy. While McCarthy's future with the Vikings remains uncertain, the Jets' strategy seems to be leaning in a different direction.
NFL insider Ralph Vacchiano from Fox Sports weighed in on the situation, suggesting that while a trade might not be on the horizon, the Jets are likely to add another veteran quarterback as insurance for Geno Smith. Names like Russell Wilson and Joe Flacco have surfaced as possible candidates.
Wilson, who recently found himself benched by the New York Giants after just three starts, seems to be without a clear path to a starting role elsewhere. Meanwhile, Flacco showed flashes of his old self during the 2025 season when stepping in for the injured Joe Burrow with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Adding to the intrigue, SNY's Connor Hughes has floated the idea of the Jets taking a chance on Penn State's Drew Allar in the upcoming draft. Allar has turned heads with his pro-day performance and could be a late Day 2 or early Day 3 selection unless a team decides to make a bold move on April 23.
Vacchiano also mentioned that the Jets drafting a quarterback on Day 2 wouldn't be a surprise. However, it's important to remember that General Manager Darren Mougey might have his sights set on the 2027 draft for a long-term solution at quarterback.
As the Jets navigate their options, their moves will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike, eager to see how they plan to solidify their quarterback situation for both the present and future.