The Jets – unsurprisingly – tendered all of their exclusive rights free agents on Thursday, bringing nine young players back for 2019 on low-risk, one-year deals.

But the most notable player among that crop is quarterback Davis Webb, who the Jets scooped up after the Giants cut him loose last season.

Webb spent the majority of last season on the practice squad, until Sam Darnold’s injury forced him onto the active roster. But could he be in line for a major role increase this season?

It’s certainly possible. Josh McCown is far from a sure thing to return, given he’s a free agent and will turn 40 before next season. McCown said at the end of 2018 that retirement is a distinct possibility, though he’s not yet decided on his future.

That means for now, Sam Darnold and Webb are the only two quarterbacks on the Jets’ roster. Obviously, they’ll have to pick up another arm before training camp at the very least, but Webb should at least get the chance to compete for the job.

While other, more proven quarterback options will surely be on the market (think Case Keenum, Brock Osweiler or maybe even Ryan Tannehill), Webb would be substantially cheaper than any of those veteran names, freeing up extra salary space for the Jets’ numerous other roster needs.

He’s also a young quarterback with potential and upside, as evidenced the fact that the Giants selected him in the third round just two years ago. Having him on the roster, as opposed to an over-the-hill veteran or generally mediocre QB, could be far more beneficial to the Jets in the long term. Obviously, Webb won’t supplant Darnold, barring something catastrophic. But some grooming on the active roster and potential playing time as an injury fill-in could feasibly help the Jets flip him in a trade down the line.

Of course, it all hinges on whether or not head coach Adam Gase feels comfortable with Webb, who’s yet to take a regular-season snap. If the Jets don’t think he’d be capable of stepping in and winning games, if needed, then he obviously won’t become the backup. But at the very least, it seems like he should have a shot to win the job between now and September.

Here are the other ERFAs that the Jets tendered and will bring back in 2019:

WR Deontay Burnett

RB De’Angelo Henderson

OL Ben Braden

DL Bronson Kaufusi

LBs Frankie Luvu

LB Anthony Wint

CB Jeremy Clark

S Doug Middleton

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