Teddy Bridgewater Trade Rumors: Jets Would Need 'Significant Deal' to Move QB

While there has been speculation about a trade involving New York Jets quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network explained why a move is unlikely:

Rapoport noted that the Jets are "open to trading him," but he also said "it would take a significant deal" to move Bridgewater.

Perhaps the most notable factor is that no team is looking to trade for a starting quarterback and that the Jets see Bridgewater as a backup.

The 25-year-old signed with the Jets this offseason in an effort to rebuild his stock after missing most of the past two seasons with a knee injury. He played one game last year, throwing just two passes off the bench.

He has looked like his old self so far in the preseason, going 17-of-23 for 212 passing yards and two touchdown passes in two games.

However, the Jets have already drafted their quarterback of the future in Sam Darnold and have a valuable placeholder in Josh McCown. Even if Bridgewater plays well, the Jets will likely turn to the rookie taken with the No. 3 overall pick before too long.

Still, Bridgewater has a chance to earn the starting job for the Jets in Week 1 and hold it at least until Darnold is ready. By then, he can impress another team enough to earn a contract in the offseason.

If no team is blowing New York away with an offer, there is no reason to deal him.