Jets Listed Among Favorites to Acquire $18.8 Million Quarterback
The New York Jets are aggressively seeking a new backup quarterback for Aaron Rodgers. However, the latest buzz would certainly raise some eyebrows.
Adam Thompson of Bookies released his next team odds for Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields and the Jets were featured prominently among the betting favorites.
- Atlanta Falcons: +250
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +300
- Chicago Bears: +450
- Las Vegas Raiders: +750
- New York Jets: +1200
There is a strong chance the Bears will trade Fields away this offseason. Chicago would then use the No. 1 overall pick on a new quarterback to start over with.
Strong Reactions on Social Media to Jets Inclusion on List
The Jets being included on the list, let alone having the fifth-best odds, to land Fields caught a lot of people off guard on social media.
One fan posted, “Why are the Jets even on here? lol Fields to the Jets has a negative percent chance of happening.”
Someone else wrote on X previously Twitter, “Jets are +1200 to land Fields, which is funny, [because] there’s a zero percent chance it actually happens.”
It doesn’t make sense for many reasons, but perhaps the primary reason is financials. Fields is under contract through 2024 with a cap hit of $6 million. However, the acquiring team this offseason will have to immediately decide on his fifth-year option in early May.
Over The Cap projects that figure in 2025 to be $21.9 million. That annual salary would make him the No. 16 highest-paid quarterback in football, per OTC.
Rodgers is going to be the Jets starting quarterback for at least 2024. He has mentioned on several occasions that he plans on playing multiple seasons. Fields doesn’t seem to fit that apparent timeline at all.
The Real Backup QB Debate on Jets’ Twitter
Fields being the Jets backup quarterback seems like a pipedream. However, there is a real debate to be had between the Washington Commanders passers.
Jacoby Brissett is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent this offseason. Sam Howell is under contract for next season but he could be traded away with a new regime coming in.
