New York Jets reportedly ‘most interested’ in this top QB in NFL free agency
The New York Jets entered the NFL quarterback carousel this offseason when they announced Aaron Rodgers would be released. With several quality veteran starters available, one seems to be emerging as the front-runner in the Jets quarterback search.
New York doesn’t seem to be in the market for its next franchise quarterback this offseason. The 2025 NFL Draft class, outside of Cam Ward, is weak at the position with a split on if Shedeur Sanders is even a first-round talent. It seems to be pushing the new-look Jets front office to a different approach.
The Jets’ plan as of now is reportedly adding a veteran quarterback from NFL free agency, signing him to be the ‘bridge’ starter in 2025 with some competition from Tyrod Taylor. Behind Taylor and the free-agent signing will be a rookie quarterback, with the pick likely made on Day 2 of the NFL Draft.
According to Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports, the Jets are “most interested” in signing quarterback Justin Fields. While there are a few other signal-callers on their radar, including Carson Wentz, Fields is atop their free-agent wishlist at quarterback.
There will be significant competition for Fields. He’s reportedly the preferred option of the Pittsburgh Steelers and he’s on the radar of the Indianapolis Colts. While the New York Giants have been linked to the former first-round pick, they are reportedly more focused on Russell Wilson.
From Fields’ perspective, the Steelers and Jets likely offer the two clearest paths to a starting job in 2025. Pittsburgh is more likely to contend for a playoff spot in 2025, but the Jets offense does feature high-end offensive weapons in Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall.
Fields would be a different type of starter than Jets offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand had with the Detroit Lions, but his dual-threat ability and arm strength could pair nicely with Hall and Wilson. If Fields signs with New York, it will likely be a short-term deal that gives the Jets the flexibility to take a quarterback early in the 2026 NFL Draft or move forward with whichever signal-caller they take on Day 2 this year.
