The New York Jets are looking to land a new quarterback this offseason following the struggles of Justin Fields in 2025.
Aaron Glenn and Darren Mougey will have a few interesting options. Kyler Murray would be fun, but the Minnesota Vikings seem like a likely landing spot. But, other than Murray, Malik Willis and Geno Smith are strong possibilities.
However, according to Connor Hughes of SNY, the Jets might not be able to land either, including the favorite in Smith, for a Miami Dolphins reason revolving around Willis.
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"The Dolphins want Willis," Hughes reports. "If the Cardinals can steal him, MIA has Geno Smith among their list of contingency plans. Sources indicate Smith's preferred destination is Miami, where he's from. Could muddy waters."
With the Dolphins being Smith's preferred destination based on this report, if it comes down to the Jets versus the Dolphins, Smith looks more likely to pick Miami over New York as his landing spot.
But, if the Dolphins could land Willis, the top free agent quarterback this offseason, then Smith to the Jets might be a bit more likely.
Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reported that Smith is the favorite for the Jets QB job in 2026. But, if this report from Hughes comes to fruition with Willis and the Dolphins, then the favorite QB for the Jets job won't be coming back to where his career started.
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The quarterback movement in free agency will be massive for the Jets, as Willis, Smith, and even Murray will have a big impact on how the musical chairs in free agency go.
If all of those options come off the board, Tua Tagovailoa would be one possible QB target for the Jets. It's not ideal, but he at least would be a cheap one-year option.
While the Jets want Smith, the ex-Las Vegas Raiders veteran want's to head to Miami, while the Dolphins want Willis.
Free agency at the QB position for the Jets is going to be very interesting. So much can change with one team landing a QB this offseason.
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