Jets Meet with Russell Wilson for Backup QB Role

On April 29th, Jets met with veteran quarterback Russell Wilson Monday night in

foreign park, but no deals on the table yet. The team sees him as a potential

backup behind starter Gino Smith, especially with their current options being

Bailey Zabby, Brady Cook, and fourth-round draft pick, Cade Klobnik. Earlier this

week, after the draft wrapped up, both sides took it slow on talks since Wilson

lived nearby. No rush to sign, just feeling things out for depth at the position.

Wilson's a 10-time pro-bola who won a Super Bowl with the Seahawks back in 2013.

He's bounced around lately, two years with the Broncos, then Steelers in

2024, and Giants last season where he started the first. Three gains before

getting benched. Jets GM, Darren Moogie, worked with Wilson in Denver as assistant

GM, so there's familiarity there. Plus, his experience pairs well with Smith, and

with Tyra Taylor still a free agent, they're eyeing other backup choices.

Talks could pick up soon, keeping Wilson in the mix without him needing to relocate

just yet.