FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Beneath intense strain to handle their quarterback state of affairs, the New York Jets will signal veteran free agent Trevor Siemian to their apply squad, pending a bodily, sources informed ESPN on Tuesday.
Siemian, 31, was launched by the Cincinnati Bengals within the preseason, and joins Zach Wilson and Tim Boyle within the Jets’ quarterback room. The transfer comes two days after one other poor efficiency by Wilson, who however acquired a vote of confidence from coach Robert Saleh.
Wilson will begin Sunday evening in opposition to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs, Saleh stated, however Siemian offers them a quarterback with beginning expertise — a possible choice if Wilson continues to battle.
The Jets (1-2) are reeling as a result of Aaron Rodgers went down with an Achilles tear on the fourth play of the season. Wilson got here off the bench to assist the Jets to an time beyond regulation win over the Buffalo Payments, however the offense has generated solely three touchdowns in almost three full video games with him at quarterback.
Siemian’s profession file is 13-17, with 42 touchdowns and 28 interceptions. The Denver Broncos’ full-time starter in 2016 and 2017, Siemian has been relegated to backup responsibility since being launched by the Broncos.
He hasn’t received a begin since 2017. Since then, he has dropped six consecutive begins, together with one for the Jets in 2019. In Week 2, he changed Sam Darnold, who was out with mononucleosis, however lasted just one quarter. He suffered a season-ending ankle harm on successful by Cleveland Browns defensive finish Myles Garrett.
Siemian began in opposition to the Jets final season whereas enjoying for the Chicago Bears. He struggled in a 31-10 loss, as he accomplished solely 14 of 25 passes for 179 yards, with one landing and one interception.
This summer time, he misplaced out to Jake Browning for the Bengals’ backup job. Siemian obtained plenty of enjoying time within the preseason, however he accomplished solely 36 of 65 passes for 316 yards, with no touchdowns and two interceptions.
Since Rodgers’ harm, the Jets have been linked to accessible quarterbacks resembling Carson Wentz, Matt Ryan and Chad Henne. They expressed curiosity in Henne, who performed beneath offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett in Jacksonville, however Henne declined. The Jets reportedly rejected overtures from Wentz and Ryan.