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Matthew Stafford was traded and Carson Wentz is expected to be traded soon, in a move that will leave other teams looking for a quarterback with one less option for their lineup.
Some of these teams may turn their attention to Jets’ quarterback Sam Darnold. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that teams made calls to the Jets about the prospect of trading for Darnold.
As of now, the Jets have rejected these calls because they have not yet set their course for the off-season. With overall choice number 2, they will likely have their choice of non-Trevor Lawrence quarterbacks to consider selection in that place.
They can also use that choice for a player in a different position, exchange it for more choices to use to build around Darnold or a different quarterback, or use it as part of a exchange package for a player like Deshaun Watson . Fixation on one of these paths will have to occur before the team can make any move involving Darnold.