{"id":757848,"date":"2026-02-17T08:28:30","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T08:28:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/757848\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T08:28:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T08:28:30","slug":"jets-getting-offseason-trade-buzz-for-trio-of-discarded-qbs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/757848\/","title":{"rendered":"Jets Getting Offseason Trade Buzz for Trio of Discarded QBs"},"content":{"rendered":"

The New York Jets desperately need to add a quarterback to their roster this offseason and they might need to get creative in doing so.<\/p>\n

There aren’t any great options. Free agency doesn’t have the talent the Jets could like. The trade block likely isn’t going to net a franchise signal caller either. Fernando Mendoza is the top option in the NFL draft, but he’s expected to go at pick No. 1. As a result, the Jets might have to take a flier on a risky pickup.<\/p>\n

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Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox recently suggested the Jets could be a potential landing spot<\/a> in a trade for Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray, or Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith.<\/p>\n

Jets could take a flier on one of three discarded quarterbacks\"Miami<\/p>\n

Jan 4, 2026; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) throws a pass before the game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images | Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

“The potential obstacle for each quarterback is his contract. Tagovailoa is set to earn a$39 million<\/a>base salary in 2026, while Murray will have a$22.8 million<\/a>base salary and a $57.2 million cap hit,” Knox wrote. “While both signal-callers are former Pro Bowlers who have shown promise in the past, neither has played like a dependable starter recently.<\/p>\n

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“Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith also falls into this group, as Las Vegas is widely expected to take Indiana’sFernando Mendozafirst overall in April’s draft. The Raiders have a potential bridge QB in Aidan O’Connell, and Smith has a 2026 base salary of$26.5 million. Murray is probably the most attractive of these three, given his dual-threat skill set. However, each of them is only likely to earn consideration from teams truly desperate for a quarterback.”<\/p>\n

These moves shouldn’t be the Jets top priority. Of the three, Murray would be the best option. Tagovailoa is attached to a huge deal, and he wouldn’t fit the Jets very well. He’s struggled to find success in a high-powered Dolphins offense. Smith struggled horribly last season. He’s also attached to a big contract.<\/p>\n

Murray still has potential though. He could look to resurrect his career with the Jets as they search for answers at the most important position.<\/p>\n

Still, it would make more sense for the Jets to wait until next offseason to find their franchise quarterback.<\/p>\n

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