Introduction to the Jets QB Situation
The New York Jets’ quarterback situation is in even more shambles than before, which is saying something.
Oct 19, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets quarterback Tyrod Taylor (2) throws the ball in the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Current Injuries and Their Impact
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn announced on Wednesday that Tyrod Taylor and Justin Fields would not practice while dealing with injuries. Taylor, who was starting his third straight game for the benched Fields, picked up a groin injury toward the end of the first quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Miami Dolphins and missed the remainder of the game. Fields is dealing with a knee issue, though seeing him under center after his benching was always considered unlikely.
The Emergence of Brady Cook
Upon Taylor’s exit, undrafted rookie Brady Cook played the final three quarters, completing 14 of 30 passes for 163 yards and two interceptions. The Missouri product is getting all of the first-team reps moving forward, while Taylor and Fields will be evaluated later this week. “I thought he did a pretty good job,” Glenn said of Cook following the game. “It was a tough situation for him with Tyrod going down and him not getting all the reps with the first team, but I thought he came in and did a pretty good job. He’s smart, he’s tough, he’s competitive. He has a number of traits that you want in a QB.”
Depth Insurance and Future Plans
This in no way was an admission that Cook will start against the AFC South-leading Jaguars. But Glenn did say that the first-team reps “will be good” for the 24-year-old. To provide depth insurance, the Jets re-signed quarterback Adrian Martinez, who was with the team during the preseason, to the practice squad. He had signed with the Jets in July and appeared in all three exhibition games before getting let go in the team’s final roster cuts. He hooked up with the San Francisco 49ers and even appeared in one game this season, but was cut in November.
Conclusion
The Jets’ quarterback situation remains uncertain as they approach their Week 15 matchup against the Jaguars. With Taylor and Fields injured, Cook is taking the first-team reps, but it’s unclear if he’ll start. The team’s decision to re-sign Martinez provides some depth, but the Jets’ quarterback situation is still very much up in the air.
FAQs
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Q: Who is the current starting quarterback for the New York Jets?
A: The starting quarterback for the Jets is uncertain due to injuries to Tyrod Taylor and Justin Fields.
Q: Who is Brady Cook and what is his role with the team?
A: Brady Cook is an undrafted rookie quarterback who played the final three quarters of the Jets’ loss to the Miami Dolphins and is currently taking first-team reps.
Q: What is the status of Justin Fields and Tyrod Taylor?
A: Fields is dealing with a knee issue, and Taylor has a groin injury, with both being evaluated later in the week.
