Zach Wilson, New York Jets. (Photo par Michael Owens/Getty Images)
The Vikings want Kirk Cousins to prove it, the Cowboys are ready to release the franchise tag and the Jets have a surprise in the latest NFL rumors.
There really is no better season for NFL gossip than when things are about to start happening, but aren’t quite there yet. Aaron Rodgers will make his decision on his retirement and his future with the Packers, but not yet. Derek Carr is going to sign somewhere, but not yet. And the list goes on as we’re set to head to Indianapolis for the NFL Combine this weekend.
While the rumors surrounding Rodgers have slowed down a bit since he came out of retirement into obscurity and Carr is going to be meticulous in his free agency, there are still plenty of NFL rumors swirling around the league.
These three, however, stand out as particularly noteworthy with the names and teams involved, especially in these cases.
Contents
- Page 1: The Jets have a prime target for the QB job
- Page 2: The Vikings play hard with Cousins
- Page 3: Cowboys ready to use franchise tag
NFL Rumors: The Jets have a major surprise target for the dark horse QB.
If there’s a big name quarterback who’s going to be or could be in the market this season, you can believe he’s been connected to the New York Jets. Aaron Rodgers seemed to be headed for the Big Apple (or, you know, Greater Rutherford East) no doubt at one point. Now the Jets could be the leaders for Derek Carr. And there have been rumors about free-agent Jimmy Garoppolo or a Ryan Tannehill trade, too.
But what about a dark horse that seems to be entering the fray now? A familiar face?
According to SI NFL pundit Albert Breer, the Jets are not overlooking any leads, including the possibility of bringing Geno Smith back to New York after his Pro Bowl season with the Seattle Seahawks.
“As for the Jets, it seems clear that Rodgers (under the right circumstances) would be their first choice, but it’s not an Aaron-or-bust situation,” Breer wrote. “They’re exploring everything from Rodgers and Carr, to Ryan Tannehill and Jimmy Garoppolo, and even the idea of bringing Geno Smith back or luring Daniel Jones across town. »
Now, it should be mentioned that the possibility of bringing Smith back was mooted alongside the idea of stealing Daniel Jones from the Giants, so take that with a grain of salt. This grit gets even bigger with the expectation that Seattle will tag Smith’s franchise.
Still, it shows how diligent the Jets are willing to be in this quarterback market to try and get it right at the position in 2023.
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Following : The Vikings ask Kirk Cousins to prove himself
