Jets add veteran quarterback Trevor Siemian to practice squad, AP reports

Iyou New York Jets add veteran quarterback Trevor Siemian arrivel Practice teamAccording to people familiar with the decision.

Tuesday’s measures Simian is undergoing a medical examination, The 31-year-old told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because The team has yet to announce the signing.

ESPN first reported the team’s plans to bring in Siemian, who gave them Will provide the Jets with an experienced backup to handle embattled starter Zach Wilson.

Wilson has had problems since replacement Aaron Rodgers, who He tore his left Achilles tendon Among the four plays he premiered in New York. Wilson had two touchdown passes and four interceptions, completed 52.4 percent of his plays and averaged just 5.6 yards per pass attempt.

after Jets lose to New England Patriots 15-10 He trailed them 2-1 on Sunday, Coach Robert Saleh insists team will keep Wilson

Because “right now, he’s the one who gives us the best chance to win.”

Tensions rise within the Jets

This caused dissatisfaction among fans, including NFL Hall of Famer Joe Namath, he said Monday in an interview on “The Michael Kay Show” on 98.7 ESPN in New York “I’ve had enough of Zach Wilson.”

Rogers said on Tuesday’s weekly episode of “The Pat McAfee Show.” Jets ‘need to maintain balance’ refers to some Some players and coaches got into an argument on the bench during Sunday’s game.

explain Offense needs to ‘grow a little bit’ And implored fans not to lose faith in the team so early in the season.

“Let’s take a breath, I’m not going to say we need to relax,” Rodgers said with a smile, referring to one of his most quoted lines from his time in Green Bay.

Rodgers reiterates he may not return to Jets facility until I can go, But he said he misses being with his teammates and coaches, and the time away confirmed his ability The desire to keep playing.

“I feel like if I had been there, some of the things wouldn’t have happened.”

Rogers said. “I’m not sure we’re 3-0, I don’t know. I’d like to think there’s a chance of that. It’s more of a secondary thing that I don’t like. I’d like to see us get through tough times together.”

Rogers seems to have contributed as wellIndirect quote from Namath’s commentwait.

“How do we respond when we don’t succeed?” Rogers said. “How do we respond to adversity? This also applies to our fan base and our former players. “You’re not helping the cause.”

Saleh reiterated on Monday Team’s Commitment to Wilson and said he was “our undisputed quarterback.”

Siemian, an option that failed against Wilson

This is still the case, but If Wilson continues to fail, Siemian at least gives Saleh and the Jets another option, Starting with the next game at home on Sunday night Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.career substitute Tim Boyle He’s the only quarterback on New York’s roster.

this will be Siemian in second season with Jets After playing with them in 2019.He started for New York when Sam Darnold was sidelined with mononucleosis, but Ankle injury ends the season at the start of the Monday Night Football game against Cleveland on Sept. 12.

Siemian was a seventh-round draft pick by Denver in 2015 out of Northwestern University He was Peyton Manning’s backup during the team’s Super Bowl appearance in his rookie season. He started 24 games in three seasons with the Broncos. before being transferred to Minnesota in 2018.

After being injured for much of the following Jets season, Siemian worked in Tennessee, New Orleans, Chicago and He was one of the guys expelled from Cincinnati After training camp this summer.

Siemian threw for 7,027 yards, 42 touchdowns and 28 interceptions. throughout his NFL career. As a starter, he also has a record of 13 wins and 17 losses.