Aaron Rodgers is still looking for a job for the 2025 NFL season. Yet, his former team, the New York Jets, have moved on long ago, not only by releasing the four-time NFL MVP from their roster but also by signing his replacement, inking Justin Fields to a two-year, $40 million contract.
Fields is the Jets’ presumed starting quarterback for 2025, but that doesn’t mean he may not still face some competition from within. It could even come from a prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft class.
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New York Jets could be plotting to pair Justin Fields with Jaxson Dart
The New York Jets already addressed the quarterback position in free agency, buying them a lot more flexibility as they prepare to use the seventh overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Yet, odds are they won’t be investing the seventh overall pick in a quarterback.
Their approach could be different with the 42nd overall pick in the draft, where a quarterback prospect like Jaxson Dart could still be available.
Recently, ESPN’s Jets insider Rich Cimini reported, “There’s a lot of Jets buzz surrounding Dart.”
While he appears to be on the rise throughout the pre-draft process, Dart is still viewed as a fringe first-round prospect who may have better luck landing in the second round. Either way, it appears the Jets are a team to watch.
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