New York Jets enter a quarterback depth moment as Tyrod Taylor sits out a chunk of training camp, opening an extra door for passing talent. Justin Fields remains in the room alongside Adrian Martinez and Brady Cook, but the team is actively auditioning an additional arm, bringing in Nathan Peterman and C.J. Beathard for workouts. Beathard carries a 13 NFL-start resume and a San Francisco 49ers pedigree, while Peterman is famous for a five-interception half and a controversial 0.0 passer rating game, yet at 31 he keeps chasing opportunities. The overarching message: add depth, keep competition honest in camp and preseason, while hoping never to actually lean on either in real games.

Jets brass signal a hedged approach—healthy Fields, Taylor returning, and a third option on standby—yet adding another qualified passer would reduce risk should injuries or slips arise. The move mirrors a broader league tendency to audition veterans late in camp to avoid scrambling when injuries linger, and it underscores the Jets’ cautious, depth-first strategy heading into the season.