Zack Rosenblatt reports that the Jets had interest in free agent QB Carson Wentz, but it’s unlikely he’ll be signed by New York as of now.
Rosenblatt says the Jets are still exploring their options at quarterback right now.
The Jets trade for QB Geno Smith in recent days, which takes some pressure off of their quarterback search.
Wentz had ties to OC Frank Reich from their time together with the Eagles and Colts.
Wentz, 32, is a former first-round pick of the Eagles back in 2016. He was entering the final year of his four-year, $26.7 million rookie contract that included a $16.7 million signing bonus when the Eagles picked up his fifth-year option that would have cost them $22.78 million for the 2020 season.
The Eagles signed Wentz to a four-year, $128 million extension going into the 2019 season that included $107 million in guarantees. However, Philadelphia opted to trade Wentz to the Colts for first- and third-round picks.
Wentz lasted just one year with the Colts before he was traded to the Commanders. Washington opted to release Wentz after just a year, and he later caught on with the Rams as a backup.
The Chiefs signed Wentz to a one-year deal ahead of the 2024 season. He caught on with the Vikings in August.
In 2025, Wentz has appeared in five games for the Vikings and completed 65.1 percent of his passes for 1,216 yards, six touchdowns and five interceptions.
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