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2026 NFL draft: Dante Moore decision not indictment of the Jets

Story byJustin Melo, Jets WireFri, January 16, 2026 at 11:45 AM UTC·2 min readOregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore announced his decision to return to school for the 2026 season. It was obviously relevant to the New York Jets. The overwhelming expectation was that the Jets would select Moore with the No. 2 overall selection in the 2026 NFL draft had he declared. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Jets must now pivot at quarterback.

2026 NFL draft: Dante Moore decision not indictment of the Jets

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Key Highlights

  • They recently added Bailey Zappe to the roster, but he's obviously not a solution.
  • Drafting another quarterback, or signing a veteran arm this offseason, qualify as alternative solutions to replace Justin Fields and Tyrod Taylor. The narrative is that Moore forewent an opportunity to enter the draft to avoid being chosen by the Jets.
  • That's unfair.
  • There are several reasons why deciding to remain at Oregon is a better long-term decision for Moore's development. NFL scouts were not surprised Moore is staying at Oregon.
  • The inexperienced quarterback struggled mightily in the College Football Playoff Semifinal loss to Indiana.
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