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Jets' Plans To Replace Aaron Rodgers At Quarterback Revealed, Per Insider

How will the Jets replace Aaron Rodgers this offseason?
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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) is shown after he led Gang Green to a 32-20 victory against the Miami Dolphins, on Jan. 5, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J.
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) is shown after he led Gang Green to a 32-20 victory against the Miami Dolphins, on Jan. 5, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. | Kevin R. Wexler / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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The New York Jets recently decided to cut quarterback Aaron Rodgers this offseason. This decision has sent the Jets fanbase into a tailspin as the team looks to replace Rodgers. But it seems like the Jets have a plan despite the media's panic.

Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic recently detailed the Jets' plans to replace Rodgers this offseason. He described the possibility that the Jets would add a middle-tier free agent quarterback and potentially select one in the draft.

"The sense is that the Jets are going to target the middle-tier quarterback market and go into training camp with a competition between Tyrod Taylor, a veteran free agent and (maybe) a rookie draft pick," Rosenblatt wrote. "Put it this way: The Jets signing a veteran won’t preclude them from also drafting a quarterback.

"Sam Darnold is not believed to be a realistic target, both because of his projected price and the unlikelihood that he’d want to return to the organization that drafted him. Maybe (Russell) Wilson would be an option, but he’s more likely to land back with Pete Carroll, now with the Raiders."

It shouldn't come as a surprise that they're out on Darnold. Missing on Wilson and Fields would make sense too.

While this plan might not excite Jets fans too much, it could make sense. The Jets will likely spend a second, third, or fourth round pick on a quarterback like Will Howard, Jaxson Dart, Jalen Milroe, or Riley Leonard. Pairing that pick with Taylor and a decent free agent could be a solid decision heading into the 2025 season.

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ZACH PRESSNELL

Zach Pressnell has experience covering all major US sports at both the professional and collegiate levels. He’s produced content for FanSided, Blog Red Machine, The Game Haus, Bethany College Athletics and the Bethany College online newspaper, He graduated from Bethany College (WV) with a degree in Communications and Media Arts, specializing in Sports Journalism. Pressnell was also a four-year member of the baseball team where he earned himself All-PAC recognition as a pitcher (and a cool Tommy John surgery scar). Now, Pressnell specializes in NFL and MLB coverage for Sports Illustrated’s “On SI” network among others. For all business/marketing inquiries regarding "New York Jets On SI," please reach out to Scott Neville: scott@wtfsports.org

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