Aaron Rodgers has extra firm within the quarterback room because the New York Jets signed former UFL MVP quarterback Adrian Martinez to the coaching camp roster Saturday. Martinez, 24, earned these MVP honors by throwing for 1,749 yards and 15 touchdowns whereas speeding for a league-leading 528 yards final season for the Birmingham Stallions. He was additionally named the sport’s MVP when the Stallions dominated the San Antonio Brahmas 25-0 to win the UFL Championship in June. The Fresno, Calif., native performed 4 years at Nebraska earlier than transferring to Kansas State in 2022 for his last yr of eligibility. After going undrafted in 2023, Martinez had a quick stint with the Detroit Lions earlier than being waived throughout last roster cuts final summer time. Martinez shall be competing with not solely Rodgers, but in addition Tyrod Taylor, Jordan Travis and Andrew Peasley for quarterback reps with the Jets. –Subject Stage Media
