Source: Jets host Russell Wilson per Geno Smith on tour

Florham Park, NJ — The New York JetsExploring available quarterbacks as experienced backups, the 10-time Pro Bowl selection met Monday afternoon at their convenience. Russell WilsonA source said on Tuesday.

No deal is imminent, but Wilson is being considered, the source said.

Wilson, 37, is a free agent after playing one season New York Giants. At the end of the season he said he wanted to continue playing.

Coach Aaron Glenn made that clear Geno Smith35, with a March trade acquired Las Vegas RaidersThe starting quarterback. The Jets don’t have a veteran backup Other quarterbacks on the roster are Bailey Zappe (4-5 as a starter), Brady Cook (0-4) and rookie Cade KlubnikSaturday’s fourth round draft.

Smith advocated for Wilson when team officials sought his input on potential backups, the source said. A good relationship developed between the two Seattle Seahawks Teammates in 2020 and 2021. That season, Smith served as Wilson’s backup before ascending to the No. 1 job in 2022, the year Wilson was traded. Denver Broncos.

At the time, Jets general manager Darren Moogey was a member of the Broncos’ front office. Mugge, Glenn and offensive coordinator Frank Richt met with Wilson on Monday.

In March, Mooge indicated there was interest in adding a veteran. At the conclusion of the draft, he indicated that the quarterback “landscape hasn’t moved much” since March and the plan was to “evaluate it more. So we’ll see in the coming weeks.”

Jets’ 2025 backup, Tyrod TaylorRemains a free agent. Their 2025 starter, Justin Fieldswas business Kansas City Chiefs.

Wilson was the Giants’ Opening Day starter in 2025, but was benched in favor of the rookie. Jackson Dart After three starts — all damage. In that start, Wilson completed 65 of 110 passes for 778 yards with three touchdowns and three interceptions.

He played just one snap the rest of the season (nine pass attempts).

Wilson played 10 seasons with the Seahawks, who drafted him in 2012, leading them to a Super Bowl championship in the 2013 season. He played two seasons and one season in Denver Pittsburgh Steelers (2024) before joining the Giants in 2025.