The New York Jets appear to be committed to keeping Geno Smith as their starting quarterback for the start of the 2026 NFL season. Still, the front office has invested in other players, including spending a fourth-round choice on Clemson QB Cade Klubnik.
The other options, Brady Cook and Bailey Zappé, are not starting material. However, Jets general manager Darren Maugy has recently attempted to strengthen the Jets' QB room by bringing in another starting-caliber arm.
According to free agent QB Russell Wilson, the Jets recently offered him a contract when they brought the 37-year-old in for a private workout.
While Wilson, a 10-time Pro Bowler and former Super Bowl champion, appreciated the offer, he says he's still considering what to do next. Some possible options include becoming an NFL analyst, discussing your favorite sport on TV.
Still, Wilson also suggests that he "knows I can play ball at a high level."
“It was great,” Wilson said, via Ryan Dunleavy New York Post. "They offered me, and I'm trying to figure out what's the next best thing for me. I still know I can play ball at a high level, but I also have a chance to work in TV, so we'll see what happens."
Those comments lead us to believe that instead of making good money talking about football on TV, Wilson will, at some point during the 2026 NFL season, be joining an NFL roster. He can talk about football until he's blue in the face, but he'll only get more chances to actually get on the field. In fact, this could be one of the Jets' last chances to compete.
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