Coming off a historically bad 3-14 season that included zero interceptions (an NFL first) and only 26 sacks (second-fewest in league). Traded Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams at midseason deadline for future draft capital.
| Round 1 | #2, #16 (from Colts) |
| Round 2 | #33, #44 (from Cowboys) |
| Round 4 | #103, #140 |
| Round 5 | #179 |
| Round 7 | #228 (from Cowboys), #242 (from Bills) |
Own two 1st-rounders (No. 2 overall, No. 16 via IND from Sauce Gardner trade). Two 2nd-rounders (No. 33 own, No. 44 via DAL from Quinnen Williams trade). Owe 3rd-round pick to PHI (Haason Reddick trade). Received comp picks in Rd 4 (No. 140) and Rd 5 (No. 179). Traded 6th-rounder to LV for Geno Smith + 7th. Have two 7th-rounders (No. 228, No. 242).
Critical Needs
The Jets recorded the second-fewest sacks in the NFL (26) in 2025 and traded Jermaine Johnson to the Titans.
The Jets did not have a single receiver reach 400 receiving yards in 2025.
Geno Smith (age 35) was acquired via trade from Las Vegas as a bridge quarterback at minimal cost (~$3.3M).
Important Needs
The Sauce Gardner trade left a massive void.
Depth Needs
The acquisition of Minkah Fitzpatrick (3-year, $40M) via trade from Miami was a home run.
Both starting guards from 2025 departed in free agency: John Simpson (signed with BAL) and Alijah Vera-Tucker (signed with NE).
Demario Davis (37, 2-year/$22M) was signed to be the MIKE linebacker and defensive leader with the green dot.
- Traded for QB Geno Smith from LV (6th-round pick sent, received Smith + 7th) — bridge QB, does NOT solve long-term QB need
- Traded for S Minkah Fitzpatrick from MIA (7th-round pick sent) + signed 3-year/$40M extension — major S upgrade
- Signed EDGE Joseph Ossai (3-year/$34.5M, $22.5M guaranteed) — addresses EDGE depth but not elite pass rusher
- Signed EDGE Kingsley Enagbare (1-year/$10M) — rotational EDGE/force player in 3-4
- Signed LB Demario Davis (2-year/$22M, $15M guaranteed) — leadership + MIKE LB upgrade
Aaron Glenn is transitioning to a hybrid 3-4 front after firing DC Steve Wilks and taking over play-calling. Full scheme analysis →
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