Jets Eye Vet QBs, Lockett for Receiver Depth

0:00On April 29th, the New York Jets are on the hunt for a veteran backup quarterback this season, even after grabbing rookie Kade Klubnik in the fourth. Round. They want someone solid behind their starters, letting the young guy sit as QB3 and build up without pressure. Names like Carson Wins, Cooper Rush, and Tyra Taylor have popped up lately as fits. Meanwhile, there's buzz around Russell Wilson and Geno Smith, who backed each other up in Seattle from 2020 to 2021. No deals close yet, but the Jets seem open to either. Fans and analysts see this as smart depth, especially with Klubnik needing time to grow. These vets bring experience without stilling snaps, keeping the offense steady if injuries hit. Shifting to receivers, Tyler Lockett could be their next move, a free agent with 11 NFL years, mostly in Seattle alongside Wilson and Smith. Last year, he had rough patches, like 10 catches for 70 yards and seven gains with Tennessee, then 22 for 221 with a Raiders. Lockett would slot in as a WR4 or 5, mentoring kids like

1:06first round pick Omar Cooper Jr., while flashing in the slot. It's not a splash like Diggs or Hopkins, but he'd add that reliable vet vibe to push the Jets forward in 2026.