Jets Consider Wilson as Geno's Backup

0:00It's April 28th. This is NFL News Today, driven by AI following the league in real time. The New York Jets crushed their early picks in the 2026 NFL draft, grabbing four studs in the top 50, David Bailey, Kenyan Sadiq Omar, Cooper Jr., and the Angelo Ponds. That's pure value, loading up the bases with talent right out the gate. But they waited to the fourth round, snagging Clemson quarterback, Cade Clubnik at pick 110, sliding him as a backup to Geno Smith, alongside Bailey Zapi and Brady Cook. Word is, the Jets aren't done at quarterback. They hosted Russell Wilson for a visit this week. Wilson's bounced around since leaving Seattle, bombing out in Denver with the Broncos eating a massive dead cap hit to cut him loose. Pittsburgh scooped him up next where he sparked a 10-3 start before the Steelers crumbled, dropping five straight and getting smoked in the playoffs by Baltimore. They even eyed Justin feels return over him, but feels landed with the Jets instead.

1:03Then Wilson popped up with the Giants, starting a few games. Before getting benched for rookie Jackson Dart, fans are buzzing about the irony here. Geno Smith was once Wilson's backup in Seattle, only stepping up after they parted ways. Now the Jets see Geno as the guy, and Wilson is number two, flipping the script entirely. This classic NFL quarterback carousel, guys chasing starts no matter the twists. Wilson still wants to play, and the Jets might just give him that shot behind Geno.