Jets Named Top Trade Destination For Unexpected Super Bowl Winning Quarterback
The New York Jets are in trouble. They stand alone at the bottom of the NFL’s standings as the last remaining winless team. And worst of all, their offense is no fun. Last Sunday, they famously finished with -10 net passing yards after Justin Fields was sacked nine times. CBS Sports believes a shake up is in order.
Justin Fields was a low risk, low reward flyer Aaron Glenn’s coaching staff fired on to usher in the new era. So far through six weeks, it appears to be a miss. But there is still eleven weeks to play and absolutely no reason to play it safe now.
That is why CBS pairs the Jets up with a familiar face in the big apple, the New York Giants‘ Russell Wilson.
“At least he’d save on moving fees, right?” jokes writer Tyler Sullivan. “If the coaching staff/front office feel as if they’ve gotten all they can get out of Fields and do not want to turn things over to Tyrod Taylor, Wilson could be an option in an attempt to bring the passing attack to a somewhat respectable level.”
Whether Jets fans want to admit it or not, this move makes a lot of sense. Given the way the Giants feel about their new signal caller, Wilson could realistically be acquired for nothing but cash considerations.
He threw for 450 yards just a few weeks ago, there is reason to believe he could push the ball down the field more effectively than Fields who, in two more full games, has thrown for just 13 yards more than Wilson on the season.
How Much Would Russell Wilson Cost
Short answer? Nothing. Wilson’s contract was already a small one when he signed on to be the presumed starter for the New York Giants. Now that we have passed all the biggest benchmarks of the season, the number keeps falling.
His contract was mainly built on a singing bonus. This was an upfront guaranteed $8 million payment. When teams make a trade, they only transfer the base salary. The base salary for Wilson is a measly $2 million.
For a team like the New York Jets, who have more then ten million in available cap now and will free up even more after the inevitable fire sale begins, this is a virtually zero-sum investment.
The upside of Wilson would be putting together a few solid weeks and potentially having a veteran in the building to help along a younger quarterback.
Bengals Not Ruling Out Defensive End Trey Hendrickson for Steelers Game
CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati Bengals are not ruling out defensive end Trey Hendrickson for Thursday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Hendrickson is listed as “questionable” with a hip injury that originally was labeled a back injury when he was forced out of Sunday’s 27-18 loss at Green Bay.
Also listed as questionable are wide receiver Charlie Jones (ribs) and guard Lucas Patrick (calf), who is on Injured Reserve.
The Bengals have ruled out tight end Tanner Hudson (concussion)
Hendrickson, the 2024 NFL sack leader, has dealt with back issues in the past but has played through them.
If he is able to go Thursday night, he could be limited in how many snaps he's able to play.
Hendrickson has started 42 consecutive games for the Bengals and has appeared in 71 of a possible 73 since signing with the team in 2021.
The last game he missed was Week 15 of 2022 due to a wrist injury.
The only other game he missed was the 2021 finale when the Bengals rested all of their starters.
Rookie first-round defensive end Shemar Stewart does not have an injury designation and is expected to have a big role against Pittsburgh.
Hudson is coming off a game in which he had a season-high four receptions for 10 yards and a touchdown.
His absence combined with starter Mike Gesicki being played on Injured Reserve earlier today leaves the Bengals with Noah Fant, Drew Sample and Cam Grandy at tight end.
Rookie left guard Dylan Fairchild, who missed the Green Bay game with a knee injury, was listed as a full participant on both of the team’s estimated practice reports this week.
Right tackle Amarius Mims missed seven plays against the Packers with a fourth-quarter ankle injury, but he returned and finished the game and was listed as a full participant in both practices this week.
The Bengals enter Thursday's game with a 2-4 record. They've lost four-straight games. Cincinnati needs a win to stay alive in the AFC North.
Check out the Bengals' official injury report below:
Bengals-Steelers Injury Report Week 7 / Bengals
