The New York Jets quarterback situation became a disaster when Aaron Rodgers tore his Achilles on the fourth snap of Week 1. Zach Wilson, Tim Boyle, and Trevor Siemian combined for a 6-10 record in Rodgers’ absence.
New York hopes that Rodgers can stay healthy, and the team has a contingency plan at quarterback.
The New York Jets signed a Pro Bowler as their backup
The Jets signed Tyrod Taylor to a 2-year, $12 million contract. Taylor turns 35 this August and will be a short-term solution, meaning the team needs to find another quarterback who can be on their roster for more than two years.
New York will visit with a quarterback prospect this week.
The New York Jets have a top-30 visit scheduled with a quarterback from the AAC
According to Ryan Fowler, the Jets are hosting Michael Pratt for a visit.
Pratt was a four-year starter for Tulane.
Michael Pratt had a successful career with the Tulane Green Wave
Pratt had a successful career with Tulane. He completed 730 out of 1,204 pass attempts for 9,611 yards, 90 touchdowns to 26 interceptions, and a 148.0 passer rating, with a 27-17 record in 46 games and 44 starts.
Pratt played in ten games, starting nine in his freshman season, completing 140 out of 254 pass attempts for 1,806 yards, 20 touchdowns to eight interceptions, and a 134.5 passer rating, with a 4-5 record. 247Sports name him to their Freshman All-American Team.
Pratt played in 12 games, starting 11 in his sophomore season, completing 190 out of 329 pass attempts for 2,390 yards, 21 touchdowns to eight interceptions, and a 135.0 passer rating, with a 2-9 record.
Pratt played in 13 games, starting 13 in his junior season, completing 215 out of 338 pass attempts for 3,009 yards, 27 touchdowns to five interceptions, and a 161.8 passer rating, with an 11-2 record. The AAC named him to the All-Conference Second Team.
Pratt played in 11 games, starting 11 in his senior season, completing 185 out of 283 pass attempts for 2,406 yards, 22 touchdowns to five interceptions, and a 158.9 passer rating with a 10-1 record. The AAC named him the Offensive Player of the Year and to their All-Conference First Team.
What round will the New York Jets draft a QB (if they draft one)?
The Jets currently have seven draft picks, including one in the first round (10th), one in the third round (72nd), two in the fourth round (111 and 135), one in the sixth round (185), and two in the seventh round (256 and 257).
Because New York has limited draft capital, they will likely draft a quarterback in the fourth round on Day 3.
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