Zach Wilson isn’t exactly making the most of his second chance as the New York Jets’ starting quarterback, and the No. 2 overall pick from just a year ago is getting upstaged by an undrafted free agent from four years ago.
Chris Streveler took over for Wilson during the second half Thursday night against the Jacksonville Jaguars, and instantly breathed some life into the previously sluggish Jets offense, using both his arm and his legs to move the chains and make big plays.
After splitting his time in college between Minnesota and South Dakota, Streveler wasn’t selected in the 2018 NFL draft. He spent two seasons with the CFL’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers, then spent the 2020 season with the Arizona Cardinals. He finished the 2021 season on the Baltimore Ravens’ practice squad after being waived by the Cardinals, followed by a brief stint this past offseason with the Miami Dolphins.
After signing with the Jets a few months later, Streveler parlayed a strong preseason into a spot on the Jets’ practice squad.
Now, with Mike White injured, Wilson struggling, and veteran Joe Flacco a bystander, Streveler is actually giving Jets fans something to cheer about when they have the ball.
