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.