Jets agree to terms with Siemian as Darnold’s backup

NEW YORK (AP) — Quarterback Trevor Siemian and the New York Jets have agreed to terms on a one-year deal, making him the backup to second-year quarterback Sam Darnold.

A person with direct knowledge of the contract says it is worth $2 million, with a maximum value of $3 million with incentives. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the team had not announced the signing.

The Jets also have Davis Webb on their roster, but were in the market for a veteran because Josh McCown is an unrestricted free agent and is mulling retirement.

McCown, who turns 40 on July 4, wrote in a statement last week released by agent Mike McCartney that he still has a strong desire to play football but wanted to spend time with his family to determine if he would want to continue playing this season.

The 27-year-old Siemian spent last season with Minnesota, but was with Denver the previous three years. He has 30 touchdown passes and 24 interceptions in 26 games, including 25 starts.