The New York Jets are completely starting over at quarterback during the 2025 season. After moving on from Aaron Rodgers this off-season, they acquired Justin Fields and will seemingly have Tyrod Taylor back him up.
However, there is another quarterback in the mix that will try to compete for a starting job.
Breaking: Jets Add 50-Touchdown Quarterback Ahead Of 2025 Season
There’s a new quarterback in Florham Park, and he brings a strong SEC resume:
The New York Jets have added former Missouri standout Brady Cook to their roster as part of a wave of rookie signings ahead of minicamp. Cook joins a team in transition, but also one brimming with new energy and fresh faces.
Cook, who played five seasons at Missouri and started three, posted a career 26-13 record while completing 65.9 percent of his passes. He racked up 9,251 passing yards, 50 touchdowns, and just 15 interceptions, placing him among the top five in multiple statistical categories in school history.
The 23-year-old will wear No. 4 at minicamp.
The Jets didn’t just sign a quarterback; they added a player already familiar with their top rookie. Offensive tackle Armand Membou, the team’s first-round pick this year, blocked for Cook at Missouri. That shared history could pay off quickly as the team begins minicamp with a reset coaching staff and a retooled roster.
Cook arrives in a quarterback room led by newly signed veteran Justin Fields, who is expected to start Week 1. He’ll likely compete for the backup role with Tyrod Taylor, a longtime veteran who brings a steady presence. Cook’s path to the 53-man roster won’t be easy, but with Travis no longer in the picture, there’s a real chance for him to carve out a role.
Here is a look at Cook’s college stats:
| Season | Team | Games | Passing | Rushing | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Record | Comp | Att | Pct | Yards | Avg | TD | Int | Rate | Att | Yards | Avg | TD | ||
| 2020 | Missouri | 3 | 0 | 0–0 | 6 | 7 | 85.7 | 72 | 10.3 | 1 | 0 | 219.3 | 1 | -10 | -10.0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Missouri | 6 | 1 | 0–1 | 46 | 58 | 79.3 | 345 | 5.9 | 2 | 0 | 140.7 | 22 | 92 | 4.2 | 1 |
| 2022 | Missouri | 13 | 13 | 6–7 | 248 | 383 | 64.8 | 2,739 | 7.2 | 14 | 7 | 133.2 | 139 | 585 | 4.2 | 6 |
| 2023 | Missouri | 13 | 13 | 11–2 | 244 | 369 | 66.1 | 3,317 | 9.0 | 21 | 6 | 157.2 | 113 | 319 | 2.8 | 8 |
| 2024 | Missouri | 12 | 12 | 9–3 | 201 | 321 | 62.6 | 2,535 | 7.9 | 11 | 2 | 139.0 | 87 | 223 | 2.6 | 5 |
| Career | 47 | 39 | 26−13 | 745 | 1,138 | 65.5 | 9,008 | 7.9 | 49 | 15 | 143.5 | 362 | 1,209 | 3.3 | 20 | |
