The Athletic’s Jeff Howe believes the Jets could pursue QB Malik Willis in free agency.

03 March 2026

Howe pointed to the Jets’ $89 million in cap space, $50 million more than anyone who would be in the free-agent quarterback market this spring. Willis has been linked to the Dolphins after Miami brought in their head coach and GM from Green Bay, where Willis excelled in limited opportunities over the past two seasons. “Willis’ market has been projected at two years and $40 million to $50 million annually, though the guaranteed money is the more important factor,” Howe said. Willis will be pursued by a range of QB-needy teams, including the Dolphins and Cardinals. The Jets would seem like an odd landing spot as they begin yet another rebuild.