La Grande’s Andrew Peasley signs with New York Jets
By Joe Hathaway on Monday, May 6th, 2024 in Northeastern Oregon News
NEW YORK – Former La Grande High and Wyoming quarterback Andrew Peasley has signed an undrafted free agent contract with the New York Jets.
The team made the announcement on Monday, May 6, following the conclusion of the Jets’ rookie minicamp over the weekend.
From the Jets release on the La Grande native: Peasley (6-2, 218) went undrafted after he played the last two seasons for Wyoming after four years with Utah State. At Wyoming, he started 24 games and posted a 17-9 record. He completed 310-of-541 pass attempts for 3,565 yards, 30 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. While with the Aggies, he played in 19 games (2 starts) and completed 70-of-130 attempts for 830 yards, 7 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. In his final season, Peasley helped lift the Cowboys to a victory in the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl, throwing for 168 yards.
Peasley shared on the news on X (formerly Twitter) with the simple caption of “Let’s work.”
He will now compete for playing time behind starter and four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers as well as veteran backup Tyrod Taylor and fellow rookie Jordan Travis from Florida State.
