Overview
- The Athletic’s Zack Rosenblatt names Geno Smith the early favorite, with the veteran expected to be released by the Raiders.
- New York is targeting quarterbacks cut by other teams who still carry guaranteed money elsewhere, keeping deals near the minimum, including Kyler Murray and, if cut, Tua Tagovailoa.
- The Jets are viewed as more likely to sign more than one free agent passer than trade for higher-priced backups, preserving cap space to address wider roster needs.
- Justin Fields is widely expected to be released after underperforming on a two-year, $40 million deal, leaving Brady Cook as the only QB under contract and Hendon Hooker a restricted free-agent option.
- Veterans with ties to new coordinator Frank Reich such as Carson Wentz and Andy Dalton are being floated, with reported interest in Mitchell Trubisky and a rookie addition also under consideration.