The Jets are awaiting news on their preferred 2023 starting quarterback, but in the meantime they are set to lose depth at the position. Mike White is signing with the Dolphins on a two-year contract worth up to $16MM (Twitter link via ESPN’s Adam Schefter). 
New York’s quarterback situation appeared to be relatively straightforward heading into the 2022 season. White was projected to serve as a backup to Zach Wilson, but things didn’t at all go according to plan. The latter missed time to start the season, and was benched in favor of White midway through the campaign.
The Jets’ offense performed better with White at the helm, though his individual numbers certainly weren’t eye-popping. He went 1-3 as a starter, completing 59% of his passes and throwing more interceptions (four) than touchdowns (three). Still, the team recently made it clear that they intended to keep him, given the potential showed on either side of a major rib injury suffered partway through the year.
Joe Flacco, like White, saw time in 2022 with the Jets. He is a pending free agent, however, which would have made retaining the latter even more of a priority in the event Wilson isn’t on the roster much longer. The Jets remain publicly committed to the 2021 second overall pick, but his struggles have led Gang Green to be all in on acquiring Aaron Rodgers.
While White’s absence could be acutely felt by the Jets, he could prove to be a savvy addition on Miami’s part. The Dolphins tried adding a veteran backup last offseason in Teddy Bridgewater, but he dealt with multiple injuries just as starter Tua Tagovailoa did. The latter’s concussion issues have led to speculation about his playing future, though the team will pick up his fifth-year option for next season. Even with stability at the top of the depth chart, Miami was widely expected to be in the market for a notable backup.
White will compete for the No. 2 role with Skylar Thompson, who was called into action late in the year and in the playoffs in 2022. The Jets, meanwhile, will have added motivation to keep Wilson in the fold while trying to land an upgrade under center.
Gonna see a ton of playing time with the Tua concussions next season.
White is talented, but is more a traditional pocket passer. One has to wonder how well he might run an offense built for Tua’s scrambling style.
Damn! I was hoping they’d hold onto MFW as a backup!
As a Jets fan, I see White as a limited, but perfectly fine backup. If I were a Dolphins fan, I’d want higher upside insurance for Tua–not that they could easily afford it.
Assuming Rodgers decides to continue playing and OKs the trade to the Jets, Zach will be the backup as long as he’s not part of the deal going the other way. Streveler the Defense Leveler will be the third string as he’s already signed to a reserve/futures deal.
I think Streveler will be on a practice squad or in a different league.
Fine with letting him walk for that price. Dude could get the offense in the red zone but couldn’t score TDs. Ending up with 4 FGs and no TDs every game isn’t worth spending $8M on a backup.
Zach is back up to Rogers. Jets had to be aware of the potential loss of White with tunnel vision all on Rogers
They’re no longer going all in on high draft picks with QBs, but I could see them using a Day 3 pick on one since they’re not going to pick up Zach’s option and they’ll need someone to learn behind Rogers.
Day 3 QB is probably not going to get the job done, even if they’re behind Rodgers.
McDaniel sticking it to a division rival, just like Payton lol
I wouldn’t consider giving this marginal backup QB 8 mil a year “sticking it” to us
What’s the point in even having division rivalries if some good old fashion poaching doesn’t take place?
Uhhh, the Jets hung 40 on Miami at MetLife Stadium back in October.
Stop sitting on your hands waiting for Mr Flake and do whatever it takes to get Lamar
One barely breathing NYC tabloid suggested that, ignorant of the fact Baltimore can and will match any offer sheet.
He hasn’t signed the tag yet and, because he doesn’t have an agent, cannot talk to teams until Wed/Thurs.
However, offer him the guaranteed money that Baltimore has balked at and, if they match it, then no loss for Jets
Injury prone QB gets $16 million to back up injury prone QB
Real question is how much will a 40 year old QB make on the Jets roster?
That’s true. It won’t be a big cap hit if we get Rodgers after June 1. I’m just scorned and I already miss White.
In 2008 we got Favre and cut Pennington, who won the division. Now we’re getting Rodgers and the Dolphins have White.
Damn good payday and he’ll likely see playing time too