Report: NFL GMs think Darnold will net 3rd-round pick at best
If the New York Jets want to move on from Sam Darnold, the return they receive might be underwhelming.
Two NFL general managers told ESPN's Kimberley A. Martin that the most they would give up in a trade for the 23-year-old quarterback is a third-round pick, with one saying a late third-rounder would be "a little rich."
A third GM said he would "maybe" trade a third- or a conditional fourth-round selection for Darnold.
The Jets are widely believed to be exploring drafting a quarterback with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, with former BYU standout Zach Wilson considered the favorite.
New York isn't ruling out keeping Darnold even if it drafts a quarterback in the first round, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports.
The AFC East club traded up to No. 3 in 2018 to select the former USC quarterback, but he's since failed to establish himself as the Jets' franchise player.
Darnold endured his worst pro season in 2020, throwing for 2,208 yards and nine touchdowns to 11 interceptions across 12 starts. He also finished last in QBR and averaged a career-low 6.1 passing yards per attempt.