The New York Jets thought they had their quarterback situation figured out in 2023 when they acquired Aaron Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers. They then watched as their fortunes changed in a matter of four plays, when Rodgers suffered a season-ending Achilles tear. The Jets had no real No. 2 option, and as a result, their season crumbled.
Rodgers is back and the Jets also took care of the backup position as well, signing Tyrod Taylor. New York also drafted Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis in the fifth round in April. Do the Jets now have a legitimate group of quarterbacks relative to the rest of the league?
ESPN’s Mike Clay tackled that, at least in sense, as he released his 2024 projections, including ranking every quarterback room in the NFL. How does he view the Jets? Let’s check out his rankings.
Aug 20, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) drops back to pass during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Quarterbacks: Patrick Mahomes, Carson Wentz, Ian Book, and Chris Oladokun
Dec 31, 2023; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) jogs off the field after the game against the New England Patriots at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Quarterbacks: Josh Allen, Mitchell Trubisky, and Shane Buechele
Jul 29, 2022; Owings Mills, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) practices at the Under Armour Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports
Quarterbacks: Lamar Jackson, Josh Johnson, Devin Leary, Malik Cunningham, and Emory Jones
Nov 22, 2020; Landover, Maryland, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) stands on the field against the Washington Football Team at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Quarterbacks: Joe Burrow, Jake Browning, Logan Woodside, and Rocky Lombardi
Dec 17, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) looks on from the sideline against the Miami Dolphins during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
Quarterbacks: Aaron Rodgers, Tyrod Taylor, Andrew Peasley, and Jordan Travis
Dec 10, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) smiles on the field after the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Quarterbacks: Dak Prescott, Cooper Rush, and Trey Lance
October 15, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) stands behind guard Coleman Shelton (65) during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Quarterbacks: Matthew Stafford, Stetson Bennett, and Dresser Winn
Dec 31, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) jogs off the field after the game against the Tennessee Titans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Quarterbacks: C.J. Stroud, Davis Mills, Case Keenum, and Tim Boyle
Sep 24, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) passes against the Minnesota Vikings in the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Quarterbacks: Justin Herbert, Easton Stick, Max Duggan, and Casey Bauman
Dec 25, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) runs the ball against the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Quarterbacks: Brock Purdy, Joshua Dobbs, Tanner Mordecai, and Brandon Allen
Dec 18, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) participates in pregame warmups against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Quarterbacks: Jalen Hurts, Kenny Pickett, Tanner McKee, and Will Grier
Dec 31, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) passes against the Minnesota Vikings in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Quarterbacks: Jordan Love, Sean Clifford, and Michael Pratt
Oct 23, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws a pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarterat U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Quarterbacks: Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr., Taylor Heinicke, and John Paddock
Dec 10, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) drops back to pass against the Chicago Bears during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports
Quarterbacks: Jared Goff, Hendon Hooker, and Nate Sudfeld
Syndication: Palm Beach Post
Quarterbacks: Tua Tagovailoa, Mike White, Skylar Thompson, and Gavin Hardison
Oct 30, 2022; London, United Kingdom, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) looks to pass defedne3d by Denver Broncos defensive end Dre’Mont Jones (93) in the first quarter during an NFL International Series game at Wembley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Quarterbacks: Trevor Lawrence, Mac Jones, and C.J. Beathard
Oct 30, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) passes against the Minnesota Vikings in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Quarterbacks: Kyler Murray, Desmond Ridder, and Clayton Tune
Dec 24, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) and Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Carlos Dunlap (8) during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Quarterbacks: Geno Smith and Sam Howell
Dec 31, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) drops back to pass against the New Orleans Saints in the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Quarterbacks: Baker Mayfield, Kyle Trask, John Wolford, and Zack Annexstad
Oct 8, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports
Quarterbacks: Anthony Richardson, Joe Flacco, Sam Ehlinger, and Kedon Slovis
Jan 8, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Pittsburgh won 28-14. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Quarterbacks: Deshaun Watson, Jameis Winston, Dorian Thompson-Robinson, and Tyler Huntley
Dec 21, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Quarterbacks: Derek Carr, Jake Haener, Spencer Rattler, and Nathan Peterman
Dec 24, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) throws the ball before the teamÕs game against the Arizona Cardinals at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports
Quarterbacks: Justin Fields, Russell Wilson, Kyle Allen, and John Rhys Plumlee
Dec 10, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) passes against the New Orleans Saints during the second half at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Quarterbacks: Bryce Young, Andy Dalton, and Jack Plummer
Nov 18, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams (13) throws during the second quarter against the UCLA Bruins at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY Sports
Quarterbacks: Caleb Williams, Tyson Bagent, Brett Rypien, and Austin Reed
Syndication: The Daily Advertiser
Quarterbacks: Jayden Daniels, Marcus Mariota, Jeff Driskel, and Sam Hartman
Sep 23, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Drake Maye (10) looks to pass against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Quarterbacks: Drake Maye, Jacoby Brissett, Bailey Zappe, and Joe Milton
Syndication: The Columbus Dispatch
Quarterbacks: J.J. McCarthy, Sam Darnold, Nick Mullens, and Jaren Hall
Oct 28, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Bo Nix (10) throws the ball downfield against the Utah Utes during the first half at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-USA TODAY Sports
Quarterbacks: Bo Nix, Jarrett Stidham, and Zach Wilson
Syndication: The Tennessean
Quarterbacks: Will Levis, Mason Rudolph, and Malik Willis
Dec 18, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) runs with the ball as Washington Commanders cornerback Danny Johnson (36) chases during the fourth quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Quarterbacks: Daniel Jones, Drew Lock, Tommy DeVito, and Nathan Rourke
Dec 25, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell (4) talks with head coach Antonio Pierce during the second half against the Las Vegas Raiders at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Quarterbacks: Gardner Minshew, Aidan O’Connell, Carter Bradley, and Anthony Brown Jr.