Russell Wilson Eyed for Jets Backup Role

0:00On April 28th, Russell Wilson might be eyeing a backup gig with the New York Jets behind Starter Geno Smith. The 37-year-old vet, with 10 pro-bow nods over 14 NFL seasons, is drawing buzz as a free agent after the draft. Last season, Wilson kicked off with the Giants as the starter, but got yanked after three weeks for rookie Jackson Dart. He had one standout game, tossing 450 yards and three scores in a wild overtime loss to Dallas, but struggled hard in the other two. Dallas with low completion rates and picks. Before that, in 2024, he sparked the Pittsburgh Steelers to the playoffs, hitting 63.7% of his passes for. 16 touchdowns and just five picks over 11 games. Smith and Wilson go way back. They linked up in Seattle, where Smith backed him up for three years before taking the reins. Word is, Smith digs the idea of reuniting, and their vibe is solid. Keep an eye on the Jets as Wilson's next spot. This could shake up their dev chart if it clicks.