The Jets’ rough stretch has put quarterback help back on the table, and one familiar name is already being tied to them.
After opening the 2026 season with a 23-10 win over the Tennessee Titans, New York has dropped three straight and heads into Week 5 at 1-3, sitting third in the AFC East. That kind of skid tends to sharpen roster questions fast, especially at quarterback, where the Jets could use another option.
In a recent Bleacher Report piece, Kristopher Knox named New York as a possible destination for 49ers quarterback Mac Jones.
"To be clear, Mac Jones remains the best quarterback for teams in need of an immediate starter to target," Knox wrote. "Potential Suitors: Arizona Cardinals, New York Jets."
The fit makes some sense on the surface. Even with Geno Smith off to a good start, the Jets could still benefit from added competition in the quarterback room. And if Smith falters later in the season, the case for a move gets even stronger.
Jones has already shown he can still help an offense. In 11 games with San Francisco in 2025, he threw for 2,151 yards, 13 touchdowns and completed 69.6% of his passes. That production is enough to keep him in the conversation for teams looking for a veteran answer.
Whether the Jets actually make a run at him remains to be seen, but the pairing is one worth watching. On paper, the six-year NFL veteran and New York look like a plausible match.
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