Brady Cook wasn’t exactly tasked with saving the New York Jets’ 2025 season when he made the first start of his career against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.
However, he was expected to show what he could do on the pitch – and he did not disappoint in the first quarter. Cook led the Jets on an eight-play, 65-yard drive that ended with a touchdown pass to Adonai Mitchell, helping cut the deficit to seven points at the time.
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The CBS broadcast showed Cook’s parents celebrating in the stands of EverBank Stadium. It was the first touchdown pass of Cook’s career. He also completed six straight passes before throwing an interception.
Cook got some playing time last week against the Miami Dolphins. He was 14 of 30 for 163 yards and threw two interceptions as New York fell 34-10.
PHILIP RIVERS, 44, OFFICIALLY TABBED COLTS STARTER, PLAYED IN FIRST NFL GAME IN ALMOST FIVE YEARS
New York Jets quarterback Brady Cook (4) runs onto the field before the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn tapped Cook as the starter after experiments with Justin Fields and Tyrod Taylor didn’t produce much success over the course of the year.
Cook joined the Jets’ roster as an undrafted free agent. He was waived as training camp ended, but later returned to the practice squad. He returned from the main roster to the practice squad a few times during the season before the game against the Dolphins.
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The former Missouri standout, 24, played his entire collegiate career with the Tigers. He had 9,251 passing yards and 50 touchdown passes during his career at Missouri.
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