Jets Rookie RB Retires at 24 Amid Allegations of Affair with Coach’s Wife

Shockwaves tore through the Jets’ facility this week after an off-field scandal erupted—one that sent a promising young quarterback into early retirement and left the locker room reeling.

It started with what seemed like a routine day off. Coaches cited “personal matters,” and the quarterback’s absence was largely shrugged off as precautionary. But just hours later, what followed flipped the entire offseason on its head.

The player’s quarterbacks coach returned home unexpectedly. What he found left little room for questions—and even less room for forgiveness.

Whispers turned to roars within hours. Trust was broken. Teammates were stunned. Coaching staff blindsided. The silence that followed wasn’t confusion—it was betrayal.

In the eye of the storm: a 24-year-old RB who, just months ago, was being prepped as a long-term backup with developmental upside. A recent draftee known for his composure, now facing accusations that no playbook could help navigate.

His name? Zach Evans.
And before the day was over, he had quietly informed the team of his decision to retire from football.

Official statements cited “personal decisions” and “mental clarity.” But few inside the building were fooled. The ripple effect was immediate. Locker room leaders have called private meetings. Staff trust has fractured. For a young team already facing pressure to rebound this season, the timing couldn’t be worse.

Insiders now view the situation as one of the most disruptive cultural hits the Jets have faced in years—not because of media buzz, but because of what it exposed: how fast one mistake can dismantle months of building chemistry.

For Caleb Huntley, the NFL door may be closed. For the Jets, the season moves on—but scars in the locker room may take longer to heal than any injury.