Russell Wilson Mulls Jets Backup Role, CBS TV Offer
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- Russell Wilson visited the New York Jets last week to discuss becoming Geno Smith’s backup, per the New York Post.
- Russell Wilson told reporters at BTIG Charity Day he is weighing the Jets’ contract offer against a studio analyst role with CBS Sports.
- The Jets have made clear Geno Smith will stay the starter and consulted him on backup options; Smith spoke highly of Wilson.
- The Jets’ current backups—Bailey Zappe, Brady Cook and rookie Cade Klubnik—have combined for only 13 career starts, highlighting a need for veteran depth.
- Russell Wilson earned $10.5 million on a one‑year deal with the New York Giants last season, and the Jets’ offer would likely be less than half that amount.
Why it matters: The Jets gain a seasoned quarterback to stabilize their depth chart, while Wilson secures a post‑playing career path at the cost of a sizable salary cut, and the Giants lose a veteran presence on their roster.
