Brady Cook to start? Jets could do something at QB they haven't done in 50 years
ESPN • 12/11/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
The New York Jets may start Brady Cook, their first undrafted rookie quarterback since 1975, if Tyrod Taylor and Justin Fields are unable to play, according to ESPN. This potential decision marks a significant change for the team, which has not made such a move in 50 years.
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