{
  "id": 5387157,
  "title": "New York Jets Work Out Two QBs, Including Former Second-Round Pick With A Big Arm",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/new-york-jets-work-out-two-qbs-including-former-second-round-pick",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T18:38:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/york-jets-two-qbs-including-183803103.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The New York Jets have brought in two quarterbacks, Jack Plummer and Will Levis, for a workout. Neither player was signed, but both are being considered for a possible spot on the practice squad. This move indicates that Geno Smith's backup, Bailey Zappe, may not have an unassailable position on the team. Zappe, who has yet to play a regular season game in the NFL, is 35 years old while Levis, a 27-year-old former Tennessee Titans second-round pick, and Plummer, a 26-year-old former UFL star, are both eager to prove their worth. Plummer, despite not participating in any NFL training camps, won the UFL's MVP award last season with impressive stats. The Jets' interest in these quarterbacks suggests they are looking for additional competition and options in case of need.",
  "summary": "The New York Jets only kept two quarterbacks on the roster, and some were surprised when head coach Aaron Glenn […]",
  "key_points": [
    "New York Jets work out Jack Plummer and Will Levis.",
    "Plummer won UFL MVP last season, Levis is 27.",
    "Both QBs vie for practice squad spot over Bailey Zappe."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "NY Jets host former second-round pick Will Levis and UFL MVP for quarterback workout",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/ny-jets-host-former-second-round-pick-will-levis-and-ufl-mvp-for",
        "published": "2026-09-03T18:37:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}