The New York Jets will explore a trade of Mark Sanchez and also part ways with Tim Tebow.

Trading Sanchez will prove difficult due to his $8.25 million contract in 2013.

Responding to the trade speculation, Sanchez's agent and older brother, Nick Sanchez, said Wednesday night: "Mark is a Jet and he's going to support the Jets any way he can through the remainder of season."

"I haven't asked for a trade yet," said Tebow.

Tim Tebow will request to be traded or released by the New York Jets this offseason assuming Greg McElroy starts the final two games, according to a source.

Tebow has played sparingly for the Jets after leading the Broncos to a win last season in the playoffs.

The New York Jets pursued a trade with the Seattle Seahawks for Braylon Edwards before the deadline following the injury to Santonio Holmes.

Edwards criticized the Jets last week on Twitter.

Edwards tweeted of the Jets' quarterback controversy: 'Don't blame Sanchez. I played there. Blame the idiots calling shots ... Mark is a beast and will (prove) it when given a proper chance.”

Edwards was released on Tuesday vian an injury distinction.