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Aug 22, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets quarterback Brady Cook (4) throws a pass during the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Path Cleared for Mizzou Alumni Brady Cook to Crack NFL Roster: The Buzz

Originally posted on Missouri Tigers on SI
By Izabelle Cool | Last updated Aug 25, 2025 1:00 AM ET

Missouri football alum Brady Cook's chances of making it onto the New York Jets' practice squad or 53-man roster increased significantly Sunday afternoon.

The Jets released quarterback Adrian Martinez on Sunday, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Martinez was one of four quarterbacks with New York in the preseason, competing with Cook for a spot behind Justin Fields and Ty'Rod Taylor.

Jets have released veteran LB Jamin Davis and waived six players: QB Adrian Martinez, DE Michael Fletcher, T Liam Forandel, TE Zach Kuntz, DB Tanner McCalister and RB Lawrance Toafili.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 24, 2025

According to NBC Sports, Martinez was 30-of-41 for 352 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions during the 2025 NFL preseason, which wrapped up Saturday, August 23.

The release of Martinez now puts Cook at the cusp of making the roster as the third-string quarterback. The Jets appear to have made their decision, with Cook coming out on top after the preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, August 22, which the Jets lost 17-19.

Excellent ball placement on the Brady Cook pass to Quentin Skinner for 27 yards. Have to believe Skinner makes the @Nyjets 53 at this point. pic.twitter.com/WaAncQMtfq
— Glenn Naughton (@JNRadio_Glenn) August 23, 2025

Cook went 13-of-19 attempts for 99 passing yards, threw no touchdowns and had one interception during the game. Martinez completed 7-of-14 attempts for 86 yards with zero touchdowns and one interception.

The deadline for the 53-man rosters is Tuesday, August 26, at 3 p.m. CST. By that time, all 32 NFL teams must downsize from their current 90-player limit to 53. Those who are not selected are put on waivers and officially hit the market as free agents.

Sunday's Mizzou Results

Soccer: lost 1-0 to Saint Louis, falls to 1-1-1 on the season.

Monday's Mizzou Schedule:

There are no games scheduled for today.

Countdown to Mizzou Football's Season Opener:

3 days.

Did you notice?

Averie Lower, a shooting guard in the class of 2026, has set up an official visit ot Missouri, per Talia Goodman. She's rated as a four-star prospect by ESPN.

Highly-recruited 2026 prospect Averie Lower has set three official visits after taking her first to Illinois State, she told @Rivals.

She broke down each program with @Rivals.

READ (+): https://t.co/q1TF5Q17GK pic.twitter.com/SB8FKBpd8X
— Talia Goodman (@TaliaGoodmanWBB) August 24, 2025

Missouri football spent its final day before the week of its game against Central Arkansas by practicing inside Memorial Stadium.

Won’t be long now #MIZ | #STP pic.twitter.com/RBu3HX518Z
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) August 25, 2025

On the "Cube Show," college football analyst Cole Cubelic said he thinks Missouri junior safety Marvin Burks is "the hardest hitting safety in the" Southeastern Conference.

Mizzou Quote of the Day:

I loved the game, and I had gone against Roger Wehrli every day in practice at Mizzou. And I kept notes of what the coaches said, so I had a file cabinet of all the plays we ever ran.Gary Barnett