The New York Jets are looking to make some major changes this offseason. While Breece Hall is poised to stick around, the Jets have already traded away Jermaine Johnson, and more departures could be on the way.
But if there were one position set to undergo the most change, it would be the quarterback room. The Jets have a clear plan at QB, and it's a very interesting one.
Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic is predicting the Jets are making four major changes to the QB room in 2026. He predicts there will be three outside additions, and the expected release of $40 million QB Justin Fields.
Jets to add 3 quarterbacks, cut Justin Fields amid major QB overhaul
"As for Justin Fields: He'll be released at some point, though the Jets say they are in no rush to make that move," Rosenblatt writes. "I predict that the Jets add two veterans and a rookie this offseason."
The Jets will have a few new quarterbacks, which was not a surprise heading into the offseason. But Rosenblatt's prediction that the Jets will add three new QBs, including two veterans and one rookie, is noteworthy.
In free agency, the Jets could go after Daniel Jones, Malik Willis, Russell Wilson, Marcus Mariota, Kenny Pickett, Joe Flacco, Mitchell Trubisky, or many of the other veteran quarterbacks set to be free agents.
If the Jets are patient, they might also be able to sign Kirk Cousins, Tua Tagovailoa, or Kyler Murray in free agency. These three expensive veterans might be cut, and the Jets would make perfect sense as a landing spot.
There is also the trade market, which could entail Tanner McKee, Davis Mills, Mac Jones, or some other backups. But, with how expensive those trades might be, the Jets are likely better off signing multiple free agent quarterbacks this offseason.
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In the 2026 NFL Draft, with Rosenblatt predicting the Jets are to add a rookie QB, they could go after Ty Simpson, Garrett Nussmeier, Carson Beck, Drew Allar, Cade Klubnik, Jalon Daniels, Taylen Green, Luke Altmyer, or Haynes King, among many other QBs.
Last year's quarterback room did not work out well at all. Fields struggles mightily, Tyrod Taylor, while fine, wasn't especially impressive, and undrafted free agent rookie quarterback Brady Cook struggled a ton.
However it shakes out, the Jets, according to this prediction from Rosenblatt, are going to add three quarterbacks. Two veterans and a rookie is a solid plan for the Jets this offseason.
It's not likely to be a great 2026 season for the Jets, but taking as many chances as possible at the QB position is the smart move for the Jets to make this offseason.
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