Jets host Russell Wilson for potential backup quarterback role
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Updated · CBS Sports · Apr 28
Jets host Russell Wilson for potential backup quarterback role
10 articles · Updated · CBS Sports · Apr 28
Russell Wilson visited the New York Jets on Monday, with Geno Smith, the current starter, advocating for his former Seahawks teammate.
While no deal is imminent, Wilson is a leading candidate to join a quarterback room that includes Smith, Cade Klubnik, Brady Cook, and Bailey Zappe.
Smith, a former Jets draft pick, and Wilson previously played together in Seattle. The Jets are seeking veteran experience after Smith's challenging 2025 season and Wilson's recent stints with multiple teams.
Following his baseball debut, is Wilson truly committed to an NFL backup role?
Is Russell Wilson's visit a sign of desperation for him or for the Jets?
How has the Seahawks' success post-trade reshaped the legacies of both quarterbacks?
Will this QB reunion spark a comeback for the Jets or a locker room controversy?
After record dead cap hits and recent benchings, which quarterback has more to prove?