Jets host QB Russell Wilson for potential backup role, with Geno Smith's approval: Source

The Jets hosted free-agent quarterback Russell Wilson for a visit on Monday evening and are considering him as an option to be Geno Smith’s backup quarterback, a team source told The Athletic.General manager Darren Mougey has been surveying the market for a backup quarterback since the Jets traded for Geno Smith in March. The team had conversations with Wilson, 37, before the NFL Draft, per the source, and scheduled a visit for after the draft to allow the team to focus on their draft process.Advertisement