US EditionAntwan Staley: What Should the Jets Do at QB if They Cannot Draft Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza?
Jets face a critical QB decision with $90 million cap space and multiple first-round picks but risk missing top prospect Fernando Mendoza due to draft position.
- The New York Jets are weighing how to address the quarterback spot, including trade, free-agent or draft options, with the team set to pick fourth in the 2026 NFL Draft behind the Giants, Raiders and Browns.
- After a 3-12 season, Aaron Glenn and Darren Mougey may release Justin Fields, quarterback, before March 11 as the Jets search for a long-term signal-caller.
- The Jets enter the offseason with two first-round picks in 2026, three first-round picks in 2027, and over $90 million in 2026 cap space.
- Gang Green will need a bridge quarterback whether or not it selects one in the draft, creating short-term roster urgency, while veteran free agents like Jacoby Brissett or Marcus Mariota could serve as tutors or starters.
- Analysts urged trading up to secure Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza or Dante Moore using multiple 2026 and 2027 first-round picks, CBS analyst JP Acosta said.
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Antwan Staley: What should the Jets do at QB if they cannot draft Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza?
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What should the Jets do at QB if they cannot draft Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza?
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