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Brady Cook wasn’t exactly tasked with saving the New York Jets’ 2025 season when he made his first career start on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
However, he was expected to show what he could do on the field and 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 and helped cut the deficit to seven points at the time.
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New York Jets quarterback Brady Cook looks to pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
The CBS broadcast showed Cook’s parents celebrating in the stands at EverBank Stadium. It was the first touchdown pass of Cook’s career. He also completed six consecutive passes before throwing an interception.
Cook saw some playing time against the Miami Dolphins last week. He was 14 of 30 for 163 yards and threw two interceptions as New York fell 34-10.
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New York Jets quarterback Brady Cook (4) runs on 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 chose Cook as the starter as experiments with Justin Fields and Tyrod Taylor did not yield much success throughout the year.
Cook clung to the Jets’ roster as an undrafted free agent. He was waived when training camp came to an end, but later returned to the practice squad. He moved from the main roster to the practice squad several times during the season before the game against the Dolphins.
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The 24-year-old former Missouri standout played his entire college career with the Tigers. He had 9,251 passing yards and 50 touchdown passes during his career at Missouri.
