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Brady Cook wasn’t exactly on a mission to save the New York Jets’ 2025 season as he made the first start of his career Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
However, he was expected to show what he could do on the field – and he 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 received 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 onto 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 during the year.
Cook clung to the Jets’ roster as an undrafted free agent. He was waived at the end of training camp, but later returned to the practice squad. He was moved from the main team to the practice squad several times during the season before the game against the Dolphins.
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The former Missouri star, 24, played his entire college career with the Tigers. He totaled 9,251 passing yards and 50 touchdown passes during his career at Missouri.
