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The quarterback room in Florham Park got a new face on Friday, and this one brings a strong SEC resume with him.
The New York Jets have added former Missouri standout Brady Cook to their roster as part of a wave of rookie signings ahead of minicamp. Cook joins a team in transition, but also one brimming with new energy and fresh faces.
Cook, who played five seasons at Missouri and started three, posted a career 26-13 record while completing 65.9 percent of his passes. He racked up 9,251 passing yards, 50 touchdowns, and just 15 interceptions, placing him among the top five in multiple statistical categories in school history.
The 23-year-old will wear No. 4 at minicamp.
The Jets didn’t just sign a quarterback; they added a player already familiar with their top rookie. Offensive tackle Armand Membou, the team’s first-round pick this year, blocked for Cook at Missouri. That shared history could pay off quickly as the team begins minicamp with a reset coaching staff and a retooled roster.
Cook arrives in a quarterback room led by newly signed veteran Justin Fields, who is expected to start Week 1. He’ll likely compete for the backup role with Tyrod Taylor, a longtime veteran who brings a steady presence. Cook’s path to the 53-man roster won’t be easy, but with Travis no longer in the picture, there’s a real chance for him to carve out a role.
OT @armandmembou on former @MizzouFootball teammate QB Brady Cook joining him at 1JD as an undrafted free agent: pic.twitter.com/GBBbyCbokI
— New York Jets (@nyjets) May 9, 2025
The New York Jets also invited linebacker Giovanni Williams to camp, adding another layer of familiarity to the roster. Williams, out of Division II Miles College, is the younger brother of Jets stars Quincy and Quinnen Williams. His presence adds to the growing sense of continuity and chemistry the organization is aiming to build.
This latest wave of signings is part of a broader reboot in New York. Last season, the Jets fired head coach Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas. In their place are Aaron Glenn, the former Lions defensive coordinator, and Darren Mougey, who previously worked in the Broncos front office.
With a fresh front office, a new coaching staff, and a roster full of new faces, the Jets are clearly turning the page. Whether Cook can make the leap from college standout to NFL contributor remains to be seen, but he’s landed in a situation that offers him every chance to compete.
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