Overview
- ESPN reporters identified Denver backup Jarrett Stidham as a quarterback the New York Jets could pursue, with Rich Cimini calling him one to watch.
- Jets GM Darren Mougey's prior work with Stidham in Denver is cited as a practical reason for potential interest.
- Stidham is entering the final year of a two-year deal worth about $12 million, a manageable contract for an acquiring team.
- Yahoo Sports notes a trade is possible but not likely because Stidham mentors Bo Nix and Denver lacks another veteran under contract, with Sam Ehlinger set to hit free agency.
- League reporting describes teams probing the market for backup QBs in contract years, as Denver would have to balance any return against losing a known No. 2 who started the AFC title game after Nix’s injury.