Russell Wilson to visit the Jets—and the backstory is wild

According to a report from The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt, the New York Jets are scheduled to host well-traveled quarterback Russell Wilson. From which the idea came to do so may surprise you.

In the NFL, the tables can turn in an instant, which is the intriguing aspect of this report. Jets quarterback Geno Smith reportedly suggested that New York bring in Russell Wilson on a free agent visit. Things come full circle due to Geno Smith being Russell Wilson's backup in Seattle from 2019 to 2021. It's a funny league for sure.

The Jets do not have much experience at the backup position, but they have a couple of QBs with only a few starts under their belts, as well as the team's new rookie out of Clemson, Cade Klubnik.

Currently, the Jets have Bailey Zappe, Brady Cook, and Cade Klubnik, and together they have only a handful of starts. New York is building something special and wants to address every need this offseason, and did very well in the NFL Draft a few days ago.

If the Jets decide to sign Wilson and he becomes the starter, although highly unlikely at this point, he would get to play against a former Denver Broncos team that just wasn't the right fit for either party by any stretch of the imagination.

This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: Jets to host Russell Wilson on a FA visit: Whose idea may surprise you