Jets Eye Jarrett Stidham as Affordable QB Option

0:00On March 4th, the New York Jets have emerged as a team that could target Jared Stidem as an affordable veteran quarterback option. At 29 years old, Stidem is heading into the second year of a two-year, $12 million deal in 2026 with Anne. $8 million cap hit, hit that makes him a steal, either as a starter or backup. That price tag stacks up well against recent deals, like Marcus Mario does one year $8 million contract with the commanders, where he's seen. As one of the top backups around, for the Jets, Stidem fits the bill for cost control without breaking the bank. Stidem's career kicked off as a fourth-round pick by the Patriots in 2019, wrapping up his rookie deal before a trade to the Raiders Inn, 2022. He then landed with the Broncos on a two-year, $10 million packed ahead of 2023, and resigned for two years, $12 million. Before the 2025 season, in 2023, he saw action in three games for Denver, hitting 60.6% of his passes for 496 yards, two.

1:05Touchdowns and one pick, his experience adds depth without the big salary demands. Teams like the Jets keep watching moves like this closely, as the quarterback market stays fluid, heading into free agency. 20