{"id":258436,"date":"2025-12-12T12:03:57","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T17:03:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=258436"},"modified":"2025-12-12T12:03:57","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T17:03:57","slug":"injuries-force-next-man-up-jets-to-start-brady-cook-at-qb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/12\/12\/injuries-force-next-man-up-jets-to-start-brady-cook-at-qb\/","title":{"rendered":"Injuries Force Next Man Up, Jets to Start Brady Cook at QB"},"content":{"rendered":"

As winter inches closer, the 2025 NFL regular season has only four games left. Soon, 14 teams across the league will secure their playoff spots. As for the other 18 teams, some are trying to remain competitive, while the rest wish to make it out in one piece. The New York Jets<\/a> would fall into the latter category. During last Sunday’s game vs. the Miami Dolphins<\/a>, the Jets lost more than the game. Starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor<\/a> suffered a groin injury early in the first quarter that kept him out of the game. Not to mention, Justin Fields<\/a>, whom Taylor replaced as the starter, is managing a knee injury. With both men managing their injuries, the Jets are going to need all hands on deck vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars. Thus, undrafted free agent Brady Cook is set to make his first career start<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Brady
Aug 9, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; New York Jets quarterback Brady Cook (4) looks to pass the ball during the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Injuries Force Next Man Up, Jets to Start Brady Cook at QB<\/h2>\n

With just under a month left in the Jets regular season, the fanbase is eager for the 2026 offseason. Due to their 3-10 record, New York is now 15 years removed from their last playoff appearance. Through drive stalling turnovers on offense and one of the longest streaks in league history without an interception on defense, much work remains. In the first season of a rebuild, both head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey have a long leash. However, the team still has a season to complete. The only problem is that injuries have depleted an already ineffective quarterback room.<\/p>\n

\n

Brady Cook would be the first undrafted rookie QB to start for the Jets in 50 years (almost to the day). What can you expect? More on Cook: #Jets<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/D7BFXFlcfx<\/a><\/p>\n

— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) December 11, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n