Do you want to see the Jets sign Russell Wilson as their backup quarterback?

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Nov 9, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) leaves the field after losing to the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images | David Banks-Imagn Images

The Jets made some news this week bringing in veteran quarterback Russell Wilson for a visit.

The Jets, exploring the veteran backup QB market, had Russell Wilson in for a visit late yesterday, per source. Nothing is imminent. #Jets are going through their process.

— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) April 28, 2026

On Russell Wilson and the #Jets: Nothing is imminent, I’m told, but there’s plenty of mutual interest.

One of the biggest proponents in the Jets building for getting Russ?

Geno Smith.

The Jets went to Geno about the idea and he raved about Wilson’s work ethic, what he meant… pic.twitter.com/zwemAZyx7Q

— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) April 28, 2026

Wilson at one time was one of the top quarterbacks in the league. Those days are long in the past. Wilson’s mobility, which was so essential to his game, has eroded with age. With it, the quality of his play has dropped tremendously. If Wilson chooses to continue his playing career, he will be signing with his fourth team in four years.

At this point it is very much an open question whether Wilson will continue to play. Just a few days after his visit, reports have emerged that the 37 year old might be looking ahead to his next chapter.

NEWS: Russ Wilson is in deep talks to go into television, with CBS' NFL Today the favorite, as he contemplates the end of his playing career, The Athletic has learned.https://t.co/S9DEusEtA8

— Andrew Marchand (@AndrewMarchand) May 1, 2026

The matter might be out of the Jets’ hands, but would you like to see Wilson sign to back up Geno Smith. Smith and Wilson were teammates for three years with the Seattle Seahawks. The depth chart was flipped there. Russell backed up Geno?

I have a tough time getting passionate either way. Wilson has been in a steep decline over the last half decade. I am skeptical he can help any team even as a backup. The Jets’ current quarterback depth behind Smith is underwhelming. Bailey Zappe and rookie Cade Klubnik are the two options behind Geno. Even so it isn’t entirely clear that Wilson would be an upgrade.

Still, the end result of signing Wilson would likely be Zappe’s release. If you’re asking me to be passionate as to whether Bailey Zappe stays or goes, you’ve taken on a tough task.

What do you think? Would you like to see the Jets bring in the former Seahawks star in a backup role?

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