The New York Jets are making headlines with a potential trade involving the Philadelphia Eagles. The big question on everyone's mind is who will be quarterbacking the Jets next season.
Justin Fields remains on the roster, but his future is uncertain as he could be cut. Even if he stays, expect a heated quarterback competition during training camp.
The challenge for the Jets is the upcoming NFL Draft, which isn't offering much in terms of quarterback talent. With Fernando Mendoza heading to the Raiders and Dante Moore staying at Oregon, New York's options at the No. 2 spot are limited.
Adding to the complexity, Trinidad Chambliss decided to return to Ole Miss, leaving Alabama's Ty Simpson as a possibility at No. 16, though he's not the most enticing choice.
Could the Jets look elsewhere for a quarterback solution? ESPN's Dan Graziano suggests that trading for Philadelphia Eagles backup Tanner McKee might be a viable option.
Graziano sees potential in McKee, noting his promising preseason and late-season performances. Standing tall at 6-foot-6 and weighing 231 pounds, McKee has the size teams covet.
While his arm strength is just decent and his mobility limited, he has shown accuracy and field awareness.
McKee was a sixth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and has impressed when given a chance, though he's currently playing second fiddle to Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia. With one year left on his contract, a trade could be logical for a team ready to start him and evaluate his potential for an extension. In his career, McKee has thrown for 597 yards, five touchdowns, and one interception, completing 54 of 88 passes.
The Jets will need to weigh the Eagles' asking price for McKee, but he could be the fresh start they need under center.