The New York Jets are in an awkward spot this offseason. While Aaron Glenn and Darren Mougey might be on the hot seat, the team really needs another two years to truly turn this thing around.
But, in the meantime, the Jets desperately need to address their biggest need, which, according to ESPN's Rich Cimini, is a bridge quarterback.
Amid such a need, Cimini linked six possible bridge quarterback options to the Jets. While there's a clear long shot among this group, one of these quarterbacks would be a very realistic option to replace Justin Fields in the Jets offense in 2026.
Jets linked to six bridge QBs to replace Justin Fields
"Biggest need: Bridge quarterback," Cimini writes. "The players to watch are Kyler Murray, Tagovailoa, Jacoby Brissett, Andy Dalton, Jarrett Stidham, and maybe Malik Willis, though that feels like a long shot."
The Jets need to add a quarterback this offseason, and one of these veteran options would be a realistic target. Malik Willis will be a tricky one, as Cimini notes; it's a long shot.
Murray would be the best option, since he has the highest upside. But, he's heavily linked to the Minnesota Vikings, and might not choose the Jets.
More: Aaron Glenn predicted to add three QBs to NFL roster this offseason
Andy Dalton, Jacoby Brissett, and Jarrett Stidham all would need to be acquired in a trade with their respective teams, and while that's not a terrible idea, it's not the best option for the Jets, who are a rebuilding team, to send draft capital for a veteran QB.
Tua Tagovailoa might be the most appealing of these options, assuming neither Murray nor Willis is in play. He's going to be a cheap one-year rental and might even be a solid starter for the Jets.
While these six quarterbacks are all linked to the Jets by Cimini, SNY's Connor Hughes strongly linked Carson Wentz to the Jets thanks to his Frank Reich connection.
Jets fans should keep an eye out for these six quarterbacks, Wentz, and the many other trade or free agent quarterbacks (like Tanner McKee, Geno Smith, etc) this offseason as they explore their new QB for the 2026 season.
More Jets news: