A new quarterback option has surfaced for the New York Jets ahead of the 2025 season.
NFL Insider Dianna Russini of The Athletic indicated that the Jets “could explore” the possibility of trading for Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence this offseason.
This week, she became the second NFL Insider to mention a potential Lawrence-Jets trade, with Connor Hughes of SNY also discussing it while analyzing the Jets’ quarterback options for 2025.
Lawrence recently signed a record $ 275 million contract, making him one of the highest-paid players in NFL history at that time, a title now held by Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.
Jets Could Get Another Chance at Lawrence Fans of the Jets believed they were in position to draft Lawrence in 2020 when the team started the season 0-13 and the former Clemson star was the consensus No. 1 pick.
Lawrence was widely regarded as a generational talent, drawing comparisons to Andrew Luck and Peyton Manning. However, the Jets surprisingly won two games at the end of the season, which caused them to miss out on Lawrence in the draft. Instead, they selected Zach Wilson with the No. 2 overall pick.
Wilson has since become one of the biggest busts in NFL draft history. Notably, of the five quarterbacks selected in the first round of the 2021 draft, four have been traded, while only Lawrence has remained with the same team.
Unclear Trade Discussions So, why are there conversations about a potential trade for Lawrence?
The former No. 1 overall pick signed his record-breaking extension in June 2024, and now, just six months later, he is mentioned as a potential trade option, which seems illogical.
The Jaguars may be considering a fresh start with a new management team, as there are rumors suggesting changes to both their general manager and head coach this offseason. New leadership often wants to bring in their own players rather than inherit someone else’s.
However, this scenario feels different. The Jaguars have invested heavily in Lawrence and would have to justify moving on less than a year after his significant contract. The Jets need to ask themselves why the Jaguars would consider such a move.
Another critical question is the potential compensation for acquiring Lawrence. Neither Hughes nor Russini addressed what it might take to secure a trade for him.
At 25, Lawrence is a highly talented player, demonstrating his abilities over four NFL seasons with a completion rate of 63.4%, 13,774 passing yards, and a touchdown-to-interception ratio of 69 to 45. Standing at 6-foot-6 and weighing 220 pounds, his impressive physical stature complements his play.
If Lawrence is genuinely available, the Jets should conduct thorough research. However, this may not be a path they should pursue.
That massive contract is daunting, and while Lawrence has mostly lived up to the expectations of being the No. 1 pick and a generational prospect, it’s crucial for the Jets to remember that simply being an upgrade over their current situation shouldn’t be the only calculation.
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