2012
After the Broncos signed free agent Peyton Manning, Tebow was traded to the New York Jets on March 21, 2012, along with the Broncos’ 2012 seventh round draft pick, in exchange for the Jets’ fourth- and sixth-round picks. The presence of Tebow throughout the season, in which the Jets struggled, created a controversy as the fans and media called for Ryan to bench the inconsistent Mark Sanchez. Tebow suffered two broken ribs during a road game against the Seahawks, but his injury was not confirmed until two days before the Jets’ Thanksgiving game against the New England Patriots. He was active despite the injury, which was publicly revealed after the game. On April 29, 2013, Tebow was released by the Jets. He had thrown eight passes and rushed 32 times in his one season with the team