It's no secret the New York Jets need to fix their quarterback situation in a major way, but it doesn't sound like help is on the way anytime soon.
The Jets received horrific quarterback play during the 2025 season. Even though Justin Fields only threw one interception in nine starts, he struggled to move the chains effectively. He had 1,259 passing yards and seven touchdowns before being replaced by Brady Cook. That move didn't revive Aaron Glenn's offense at all, as Cook finished his rookie year with 739 passing yards, two touchdowns and seven interceptions.
So who'll be Glenn's quarterback this fall? According to SNY insider Connor Hughes, the Jets are expected to target Jacoby Brissett, Geno Smith and Carson Wentz at quarterback this offseason.
Hughes added that Jets offensive coordinator Frank Reich would prefer Wentz as his quarterback since they worked together in Philadelphia and Indianapolis.
"Wentz, two sources told SNY, is believed to be Reich's preferred option," Hughes wrote. "The two have a longstanding relationship dating back to Reich's time as Wentz's offensive coordinator in Philadelphia from 2016-17. Wentz's best season came under Reich in Year 2, when he went 11-2 and threw for 3,296 yards with 33 touchdowns and seven interceptions. An MVP frontrunner, Wentz tore his ACL against the Rams in Week 13."
Oct 23, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz (11) drops back to pass against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Though it's not really a surprise, NFL fans immediately ripped the Jets after seeing Hughes' update on the team's quarterback situation.
"Reich wanting Wentz should be a fireable offense," a fan declared.
"Carson Wentz in 2026? Didn't we just see how they went with the Vikings," a second fan said.
"Let me get this straight. You looked at Brissett and Wentz this past season and said, I want Wentz," another fan asked.
"I don't know what the answer is at QB for the Jets. But if I'm Aaron Glenn, and my job could be on the line if the team doesn't show major progress this year, I'm not hitching myself to Carson Wentz," a social media user wrote.
Are the Jets already doomed?
The Jets aren't exactly competing for an AFC East title anytime soon, especially with the Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots in win-now mode. That being said, it'd be nice to see the franchise show at least some signs that progress is being made.
Unfortunately for Jets fans, it seems like the 2026 season could already be over before it even starts. The coaching staff around Glenn has been completely overhauled, the defense got worse on paper now that Jermaine Johnson II is gone, and it doesn't sound like the offense will land a significant upgrade at quarterback.
Maybe the Jets will shock the NFL world and be competitive this fall, but it's impossible to show a ton of confidence in this regime right now.
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