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Who will be the New York Jets‘ starting quarterback in 2025? All signs point to it being former Chicago Bears first-round pick Justin Fields after signing him to a two-year, $40 million contract.
Yet, some are still wondering if the Jets could still target a quarterback in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, either with the seventh overall pick, by trading down, or possibly jumping back into the end of the opening round to make two draft picks on the first night. After all, Fields is only signed for two seasons. Is that really a long-term solution?
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New York Jets probably won’t double down and draft a first-round QB
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Simply put, the New York Jets feel like they have bigger, more urgent needs than to invest heavily in the quarterback position with their top draft selection.
According to ESPN’s Jets insider Rich Cimini, signing Fields likely means the team will not be selecting a quarterback in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
“Publicly and privately, the messaging from team officials is that they’re all-in on quarterback Justin Fields. They still could draft a quarterback, but it seems unlikely to happen in the first round even if Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders falls to them at No. 7 overall. Coach Aaron Glenn said Fields has untapped potential, noting, “I think he’s a dynamic player and I think there’s more that we can get out of that player, and I’m looking forward to that.”
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It’s not just that the Jets are all in on helping Fields reach his full potential, they truly believe the 26-year-old can display continued growth as a pocket passer in addition to being a lethal threat with his legs.
“Not only do the Jets want to capitalize on Fields’ running ability, but they believe he can do more as a pocket passer than he did in his previous stops with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Bears. They point to his improvement in accuracy last season as a sign of his upward trajectory as a passer. He completed 66% of his passes in 2024, compared to 60% in three seasons with the Bears. “
ESPN on Justin Fields
If the Jets can supply Fields with a strong enough infrastructure, they may be able to pick up on some of the momentum he gained in Pittsburgh last season, leading the Steelers to a 4-2 record. Reinforcing the offensive line and adding more weapons should help, but Fields will still have to display consistency too, and his new team is fully confident in the former No. 11 overall pick’s abilities.
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