Since the start of the NFL offseason, the Jets have been one of the busiest clubs in the league by either trading for, signing or re-signing a total of seventeen players.  Most of the work Gang Green has done comes on the defensive side of the ball, but we’re going to look at each and every one right here, no matter the position.

DT T’Vondre Sweat: 

Added via trade from the Tennessee Titans in exchange for defensive end Jermaine Johnson, Sweat gives the Jets a 366-pund mountain in the middle of their defense.  His 79.3 grade against the run was good enough for fifth in the NFL among defensive tackles with at least 100 reps according to PFF.com.

The man they call “meatloaf” won the 2023 Outland Trophy at the University of Texas and was a unanimous All-American.  Believed by some to be a first-round prospect entering the 2023 draft, Sweat would go early in round 2 with the 38th overall pick.

As promised, some T'Vondre Sweat (93) highlights after watching a few of his 2025 games.

Normally I'd highlight him, but he's 360 pounds, folks. If you can't find him then what are we even doing here?@nyjets getting a guy of this caliber while shedding $10 mil is a win. pic.twitter.com/4FptFw04tw

— Glenn Naughton (@JNRadio_Glenn) February 27, 2026

Safety, Minkah Fitzpatrick:

The Jets added Fitzpatrick, who was on the verge of being released, for a seventh-round draft choice.  Presumably, the Jets did not believe Fitzpatrick would sign if he were to hit free agency, so they parted with a late pick to acquire his services.

Once one of the league’s top ball hawks, Fitzpatrick spent much of last year playing the slot and intercepted just one pass.  Even with Fitzpatrick having a diminished impact, he is an upgrade over much of what the Jets rolled out at safety last season.  Exactly what his role will be with Gang Green remains to be seen but he did mention the possibility of being the Jets “big nickel”.

DE Joseph Ossai:

Signed to a 3-year deal for up to $36 million, Ossai tied his career high with five sacks in 2025 but there is some data that suggests he could be on the verge of a breakout.  Of his five sacks this season, three of those, and eight of his 12 QB hits came over the final six weeks of the season.  We’ll see if a strong finish to 2025 translates into a fast start in 2026.

A disruptive player against the run in college for the University of Texas, Ossai picked up a career-high 9 tackles for loss last season which indicates even more progress for the 6′ 4” 253 pounder.

Another encouraging number on Ossai is his total pressures as he managed a personal best of 43 after picking up 32 in 2024.  Ossai gives the Jets a high ceiling defender who is clearly trending upward.

DE Kingsley Enagbare: 

The Jets inked Enagbare to a 1-year deal worth up to $10 million after spending the first four years of his career in Green Bay with the Packers.  The 6′ 4” 258 pounder should be good fit in the Jets new 3-4 scheme as he spent time at defensive end and outside linebacker for the Packers.

Enagbare had a solid 23 stops last season as a part-time player and one thing that stands out is his pursuit/motor.  Enagbare will cover as much ground as he has to in order to get in on a defensive stop.  The exact style Aaron Glenn is looking for.

LB DeMario Davis:

Back with the Jets for a third time on a 2-year deal worth up to $22 million, what is there to say about Davis that even a casual fan doesn’t know.  A guy you can put down for 100 tackles every year as he’s missed that mark just twice since being drafted back in 2012.

Davis has spent the past eight seasons in New Orleans with the Saints where the fewest tackles he’s logged in a season was 105 back in 2021, and topping out with a career high last season with 143 at 37-years-old.

"I know what it means to be a part of the Jets family. I know what it means to wear these colors, to wear this brand. It means a lot coming back."

Demario Davis' talks about returning to the Jets: pic.twitter.com/8YHg2k5SCh

— Jets Videos (@snyjets) March 12, 2026

DT David Onyemata:

Familiar with head coach Aaron Glenn from their time together in New Orleans, Onyemata should be a key piece of the Jets fixing what was a putrid run defense last season.  According to PFF, the 310 pound DT was tied for 10th in the NFL with 28 stops, defined as a taackle that constitutes a failure on offense.

The durable Onyemata has started at least fourteen games in six of his past seven seasons, logging a career-high 62 tackles last season with 7 being tackles for loss.

David Onyemata joins T'Vondre Sweat in the middle of a revamped @nyjets D-line to put a stop to teams running the ball down their throat all day. pic.twitter.com/te4cgz4CHS

— Glenn Naughton (@JNRadio_Glenn) March 9, 2026

FB Andrew Beck:

An signing that won’t move the needle for most, Beck is actually a solid player who just happens to play a position whose role has been diminished in recent years.  But if offensive coordinator Frank Reich wanted to retain Beck, perhaps he envisions a role for him in his offense.

Beck played double-digit snaps just three times in 2025 with his season high being 11 against the Bills and Jaguars.

S Dane Belton:

A potentially huge “bang for your buck” candidate as Belton got a 1-year deal worth up to $6 million after landing with the Giants as a fourth round pick out of Iowa back in 2022.  A superior athlete who shows off explosion and sure tackling, Belton could become a fan favorite in short order between his face in the fan style and big time hits on special teams.

If you were to watch Belton on just a handful of plays, you wouldn’t be the least bit surprised to learn he has an RAS (Relative Athletic Score) of 9.35.

QB Geno Smith:

The Jets sent a 2026 6th-round pick to the Raiders in exchange for Smith and a 7th-round pick.  Even knowing Smith was about to be released, the Jets wanted to avoid having Smith choose a different club so secured his services via trade.

Despite some objections from an extremely loud minority of fans, it seems Smith’s return is popular among fans.

While Smith did throw a whopping 17 interceptions last season, it’s worth noting that the Raiders were a disaster on the offensive line, didn’t have any legitimate targets for Smith to throw to, and were always playing from behind.  Add to that the fact that offensive coordinator Chip Kelly was calling plays that weren’t installed during the week and it was all a recipe for disaster.

CB Nahshon Wright:

The Jets got a surprisingly good bargain with Wright who came on board for a max value deal of $5.5 million for one season.  This, despite being a young (27-years-old), 6′ 4” pro bowler coming off of a five interception season.

WOW! Some impressive stuff here from newest @nyjets CB Nahshon Wright (@nahwrig).

All five of his 2025 interceptions right here, and the last one is incredible.@JetNation pic.twitter.com/SAeNhiezSt

— Glenn Naughton (@JNRadio_Glenn) March 10, 2026

Clearly there are some good bloodlines in the Wright family as his brother Rejzohn is a cornerback for the New Orleans Saints.  Expect an interesting training camp battle between Wright and Azareye’h Thomas.

K Cade York: 

York was added after Nick Folk departed in free agency but he won’t be alone come camp time.  York is a long shot to make the roster so expect a rookie day 3 pick, undrafted free agent or veteran castoff to beat York out for the job.  His 73.3% conversion rate just isn’t good enough, unless it turns out Chris Banjo is a legitimate miracle worker.

OL Max Mitchell:

Mitchell returns on a 1-year deal after playing just 73 snaps last year with 52 of those coming as a run blocker.  The 2022 draft pick has had an up and down career up to this point but clearly did enough last year to at least earn himself a shot to last another year in Green and White.

OG/C Xavier Newman?

Newman has been a steadily improving player since arriving a few seasons ago and will have a shot to stick again as guard/center depth but may have an uphill battle should the Jets add an interior lineman through the draft.

LG Dylan Parham:

In need of a left guard following the departures of Alijah Vera-Tucker (Patriots) and John Simpson (Ravens), the Jets land a solid, experienced veteran in Parham.  It’s a 2-year deal worth up to $20 million.  Parham isn’t an elite level player, but has graded out as a solid pass blocker per PFF, picking up pass block grades of 60 or better in each of the past three seasons. The move also gives the Jets another versatile piece up front given the fact that  he has experience at both guard spots.

LB Mykal Walker: 

Walker quietly had a solid finish to the 2025 season as the Jets decided to bring him back on a 1-year deal.  According to NFL insider Justin Fried, Walker finished as the NFL’s 8th highest graded linebacker from weeks 14-18.  Largely unnoticed because the Jets were so bad as a unit, but obviously the front office was paying attention.

Walker isn’t a household name, but has shown he can perform as a pro.  Starting twelve games for the Cardinals in 2022, he did rack up 107 tackles, a sack and two interceptions.

OT Chukwuma Okorafor:

One of those under-the-radar moves that you just have to have as the Jets now have an experienced veteran backup tackle in Okorafor.  He has started just eight games in the past three seasons but has started sixty for his career.

S Andre Cisco: 

Cisco’s 2025 season in Green and White was a massive disappointment as injuries ended his season after just eight games in which he made no notable impact.  This will give the former Jaguar a chance to regain the form he had in his previous four seasons when he intercepted eight passes and broke up 24 more.  For Cisco it’s a 1-year deal worth up to $5.25 million.

KR/RB Kene Nwangwu:

The oft-injured Nwangwu is one of the NFL’s best return men but is rarely available due to a variety of injuries.  But it’s not every day you can find a return man with 3 TD’s of 99 yards over the course of his career.  Last season Nwangwu averaged 33.6 yards per kick return and will have a shot to earn a roster spot again for 2026.

Stop us if you’ve heard this one before, but the NFL offseason is about to kick off and the New York Jets will be in search of a quarterback.  Yes, for what feels like the 100th consecutive offseason, quarterback sits atop the Jets list of needs.

This time around, with an extraordinarily thin quarterback market, the Jets will essentially have two choices at quarterback.  They can go with a proven veteran who has shown their ceiling to be six or seven wins.  Then there are the unproven QB’s who are young, who have flashed and may get better with increased opportunities.

And of course, there are a few names that Jets reportedly have, or at least should, rule out entirely.

Sam Howell: 

Howell has started just 17 career games, but has had some impressive outings.  In seven of his 17 starts he has thrown for at least 290 yards while racking up 300 yards on the ground.  This isn’t to say the Jets should look to add Howell and hand him a starting job, but he should certainly be an option to come in and compete.

Will Levis:

Chosen with the first pick in round 2 (33rd overall) in the 2023 draft, Levis is now nailed to the bench in Tennessee with Cam Ward holding the starting job.  There are plenty of questions surrounding Levis who has gone 5-16 as a starter thus far.  But with an actual QB guru in the building in Frank Reich, Levis may be worth bringing in for a look.

Tyson Bagent: 

Bagent stood out at the 2023 senior bowl and got on the field as a rookie for the Bears, going 2-2 and showing excellent poise.  He’s unlikely to become a high level starter, but getting a look at him would bring  more value than getting a look at many of the longer tenured veterans being mentioned.  Take for example….

Carson Wentz: 

A former first-round pick and MVP candidate, Wentz’s best days are a distant memory.  His familiarity with Frank Reich’s offense have led to some mentioning his name, but at this point in his career he’s a beaten up veteran who has a difficult time staying on the field and will likely win you no more than five or six games.

Jacoby Brissett: 

Another veteran who has already played for Frank Reich, Brissett owns a career record of 20-45 and has never won more than seven games in a season and that was back in 2019.  Another veteran who likely tops out at six wins and leaves you no better off next offseason than you are today.

Marcus Mariota:

Mariota won a career high nine games but that was the better part of a decade ago.  He was last a starting QB back in 2022 when he went 5-8 which is about where his ceiling is.  If the Jets can win five games with a dead end veteran, why not look in another direction.

Now there is another category of QB but these are true long shots for the Jets.  There are a pair of veterans who will offer great bang for buck or production that could make you competitive, but there are issues.

Derek Carr:

There have been whispers that the Jets like Carr and believe he can be had if they want him badly enough.  Problem is, as of right now he’s still retired.  Should he opt to come to the Jets in the coming weeks though, that would give the Jets a proven veteran who has been a pro bowler and has some years left in him.

Kyler Murray:

There are a million reasons not to sigh Murray, but there’s one very good one why they should.  Malik Willis may be the best free agent on the market, but Rich Cimini of ESPN New York says Gang Green won’t look to make a big splash.  If Cimini is right, the next best QB on the market will be Murray, whose contract calls for him to make the veteran minimum in 2026.  You won’t find better value anywhere.

While pundits, insiders and fans all try to figure out what Gang Green will do on draft day, it’s worth considering which current Jets could have the biggest impact on they do when they’re on the clock.

The general consensus appears to be that most believe a premium pick will be used to add a wide receiver given the lack of playmakers after Garrett Wilson at the position,  At the same time, the though of adding a cornerback early on won’t be in the cards.  Could we be wrong on both counts?  The Jets have plenty of questions to address, but some of the answers may already be in place.

WR AD Mitchell: 

By adding Mitchell in the Sauce Gardner trade last season, the Jets brought in a 6′ 2” pass catcher who ran a 4.34 40 and had plenty of quality tape against high level competition.  Of course he did very little with the Jets, but you can’t name a receiver who would have been productive with the level of play the Jets had at quarterback.

Mitchell impressed when given a shot and absolutely has the ability to be a WR2.  Hell, in time he could develop into a WR1.  So do the Jets use a top 100 pick on a position if they believe internally that they aren’t desperate to add?

CB Jarvis Brownlee:

Brownlee was an in-season addition in a day 3 pick swap with the Titans.  Tennessee was willing to give up on the second-year corner because he couldn’t shake his tendency to commit penalties.   Brownlee had a few positive moments with the Jets, but also committed several penalties which could raise some red flags.

Many fans seem to be comfortable with the idea of Brownlee being the team’s starting nickel, but if Aaron Glenn is looking to field a disciplined football team, could Brownlee’s penchant for getting dinged lead the team to look for a slot in the draft?

C Josh Myers:

Myers did a serviceable job at center last season which did lead him to inking a 2-year extension worth up to $11 million. It’s starter money, but hardly breaking the bank.  Do the Jets feel comfortable enough with Myers to forego the opportunity to grab a potential starter in a deep center class?  Our expectation is that the Jets take a center in the middle rounds who can compete for the starting job as Myers is hardly irreplaceable.

The first day of workouts at the NFL combine in Indianapolis yielded some impressive on-field results to go along with a “controversy” involving Jets head coach Aaron Glenn.

On hand to observe this year’s prospects, Glenn was caught by NFL network cameras in the booth with Glenn appearing to be “asleep” for five seconds before popping his head up and fans did not react well.  Outraged Jets supporters called it embarrassing, a joke, and a fireable offense.

Upon further review however, it did appear Aaron Glenn may have been looking down at a phone or tablet in front of him.  And even if he did nod off for a second, go ahead and watch his comments at the podium from the previous day.  You could hear in Glenn’s voice that he was either coming down with or getting over an illness of some kind.  If that meant he didn’t watch somebody run 40 yards in a straight line in their pajamas, so be it.  There are far more important things to worry about in Indy.

As far as the players who did pop on the first day of workouts, Ohio State won the day as linebacker Sonny Styles stole the show while projected top five pick Arvell Reese wasn’t far behind.  Styles checked in at 4.46 in the 40 while jumping out of the building with a 43.5” vertical, a 11′ 2” broad jump and a 1.56 10-yard split. Combining his film with his workouts mean any notion of Styles falling to the Jets at sixteen is not happening.

Meanwhile, Reese, who many project to the Jets with pick number two, ran a blazing 4.46 40 at 241 pounds

Some other noteworthy performers in Indy:

In their first major move of the offseason, the New York Jets have shipped defensive end Jermaine Johnson off to the Tennessee Titans in exchange for massive nose tackle T’Vondre Sweat.  Johnson, a former first-round pick and true fan favorite, will be reunited with Robert Saleh who now has the head coaching job for the Titans.

By adding T’Vondre Sweat, the Jets bring in a 350+ pound nose tackle who has not disappointed since entering the league two years ago out of the University of Texas as a second-round pick.

Graded by the folks at PFF at 83.4 for his overall grade, and 79.3 against the run.  That’s where the Jets hope he’ll pay off most as their defense was consistently steamrolled by opposing running backs last season.  The deal also appears to answer one very important question for the Jets this offseason.

By adding T’Vondre Sweat and moving on from Jermaine Johnson, one would assume Gang Green will be shifting to a 3-4 base defense.  That’s not to say Sweat couldn’t dominate in a 4-3, but this is the perfect first move a team would make if they were looking to add a true space eater to anchor a 3-4.

The move may also give us some idea as to what Gang Green will look to do in the draft, as any undersized defensive ends may not be in the picture while the priority on adding bigger linebackers and ends comes in to focus.

Making the switch from Johnson to Sweat will also add roughly $10 million in cap space for the Jets as free agency approaches.

The NFL combine hasn’t even really started yet but that isn’t stopping “silly season” from getting under way as multiple rumors have already surfaced in regards to the Jets QB situation.

While Matt Lombardo said on one hand that the Jets are expected to go hard after quarterback Malik Willis, Tony Pauline played the flip side of that coin and said the Jets are expected to pinch their pennies in pursuit of a QB along the lines of Davis Mills or Tanne McKee.  Two polar opposite takes in the span of a few hours.

NFL insider Ian Rapoport says he wouldn’t be surprised if Willis were to command up to $35 million per year.  That would be a sizeable number for Willis, but based on what young starting quarterbacks make in 2025, it’s not all that far-fetched.  Now of course the Jets could go cheaper and sign somebody like Mills, who completed 57% of his passes in 3 starts last season, but then you’re stuck with Davis Mills as your quarterback.

How the Jets approach the quarterback situation and the draft this season should give us some idea as to just how much urgency there is out of 1 Jets Drive to end the team’s playoff drought.  Should they add a player of Mills or McKee’s stature, it would suggest there’s no rush to make the postseason.

On draft day, an immediate impact starter with no real question marks such as safety Caleb Downs would suggest urgency to get better, whereas drafting a longer-term project such as Arvell Reese would tell us they’re not as concerned with immediate results.  Now, this isn’t to say Reese doesn’t have the ability to be an all-world player, because he certainly does.  But most seem to believe he’ll move around a bit between linebacker and edge rusher over his first couple of seasons before settling in at any one spot.  If the Jets share that vision and take him at two, it shows more of a long-term goal of success versus trying to win right now.

With the NFL combine now just a few days away, we thought it might be a good idea to throw out a few names we’re looking forward to watching and we think the Jets brass should be too.

Of course there are the big names such as edge rushers David Bailey and Rueben Bain along with linebacker Arvell Reese and safety Caleb Downs.  But who are some of the prospects who aren’t being mocked to the Jets by every pundit, fan or insider?  Let’s take a look.

QB Drew Allar, Penn State: Allar is a tough watch when  you turn on the film.  Sloppy mechanics lead to often wildy inconsistent play at quarterback.  However, Frank Reich is said to be looking to land a tall QB who can work from the pocket which does describe Allar.  If Reich believes he can fix what’s wrong with Allar, he may be a developmental QB the Jets target.

QB Taylen Green, Arkansas: We loved Green coming in to this season as we anticipated another step forward in his growth, but like Allar, his consistency left plenty to be desired.  Green’s footwork will often get sloppy and he tends to leave his feet when throwing the ball down the field for no apparent reason.  But he’s a QB who has what both Reich and head coach Aaron Glenn covet at the postion.  Reich wants a tall QB with a strong arm, while Glenn wants a QB who can beat you with his legs.  Green can do both when he’s on.

RB Emmett Johnson, Nebraska: With Breece Hall’s future up in the air and Braelon Allen coming off of a major injury, might the Jets look at a running back?  If so, Johnson should be under consideration.  His ability to fit through small holes while evading multiple defenders gives you a guy who can take the smallest crease and grab you 7 or 8 yards in a spot where most backs might give you 1 or 2.

WR KC Concepcion, Texas A&M: Concepcion has struggled with drops over the course of his college career, but he also brings electric speed and versatility to the position.  A guy who would serve primarily as a slot receiver, we’d be willing to bet Concepcion could be effective on the boundary as well.  Expect Concepcion to test extremely well this week.

WR Brenen Thompson, Ole Miss: Expected to be the fastest player in Indy, Thompson’s size will scare some team’s off as he’s currently listed at 5′ 9”, but his play making ability will get him plenty of attention.  Adding Thompson to any offense will bring considerable juice.

TE RJ Maryland, SMU: We loved Maryland’s game back in 2024 with SMU before he suffered a season-ending injury after seven games.  He’s probably one of the bigger “under the radar” prospects who can boost his stock in Indy with a strong showing.

OG Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M: Vega Ioane is a guy who should be at the top of the Jets options with pick sixteen, but if they pass in that spot and are still looking to add a guard, Bisontis in round 2 wouldn’t be a bad idea.  Expect a solid showing on the bench press.

C Logan Jones, Iowa: The Jets should be looking to upgrade at center with such a deep class and in all honesty, Jones would be our first choice.  The Iowa product showed great movement on film over the past couple of seasons so we expect a solid showing for all 32 teams at the combine.  His teammate Beau Stephens, a guard at Iowa, should be another option for the Jets in the middle rounds.

DT Nick Barrett, South Carolina: The Jets will need to beef up their interior defensive line and Barrett is an powerful, explosive option.  Very curious to see how he fares on the vertical and broad jumps along with bench press.

With the internet officially in “pump out a million mocks a day” mode, it seems a pair of players consistently land with the Jets.  We scrolled though about a dozen mock drafts from prominent outlets and each and every time, the Jets spent the second pick on Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese or Miami defensive lineman Rueben Bain.  Both would fill an immediate need for Gang Green, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a few other options that shouldn’t be ruled out.

S Caleb Downs, Ohio State: 

The Jets have two noteworthy problems on defense that must be addressed.  The first problem is that they can’t stop the run.  Of greater importance in today’s game, they also can’t stop the pass.  Not the ideal situation.  So how many players in this class can legitimately do both at a consistently high level?  By our estimates, there is one.  Caleb Downs.

Rarely get as pumped about a safety prospect as I am about Caleb Downs. Should be one of the top defenders in the country and a lock to go in the first round. pic.twitter.com/KoyUL2ypOu

— Glenn Naughton (@JetsPicks) June 15, 2025

The OSU safety may have been the best defensive player in the country, but because that designation is usually reserved for the nation’s sack or interception leader, some have slept on Downs’ ability because he’s used in such a variety of roles that he’s not able to dominate in just one area.

But turn on the film and you’ll see an absolute monster coming downhill against the run and a defensive back in coverage who is quick to read the quarterback and make plays in coverage as he logged twelve passes defended and six interceptions over the course of his career.  Always relying on having a play-making safety on the back end, Aaron Glenn may call on Darren Mougey to grab the best one in the country.

RB Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame:

If we were to get a look at Aaron Glenn’s post game press conference notes, would anyone be surprised if we were to see, written in capital letters at the top, “TELL THEM ABOUT DETRIOT TURNAROUND”?  The Jets couldn’t lose a game in 2025 without the head coach racing to the podium to tell everyone about how things went from abysmal to dominant in Detroit.  A big part of how the did that?  By using an early first round pick on running back Jahmyr Gibbs.

Now, that wasn’t quite as early as pick 2, as Gibbs went twelfth overall, but his impact was immeasurable.  The explosive back allowed Detroit to have one of the best quick-strike units in the NFL.  With Breece Hall’s contract status up in the air, Love shouldn’t be ruled out.  In fact, the Jets would probably prefer trading down just a bit, but staying in range to add the best back in the country.

WR Carnell Tate, Ohio State:

The Jets need to add some help at wide receiver to compliment Garrett Wilson and his fellow OSU alumni could provide just that.  The 6′ 2” 195 Tate is viewed by many as the top receiver in the class.  Coming off of a monster year in which he averaged over 17 yards per catch and nine touchdowns.  Tate does an outstanding job of tracking the football and beating press coverage.  His movement skill allow him to create separation but when passes are contested, he can win in tight coverage as well.  There aren’t many folks mocking him to the Jets at 2, but it would be hard to blame them if they went that route.

Aaron Glenn has now completed re-building his offensive coaching staff and it’s a clear pivot from his first effort.  Relying heavily on a young, unproven and inexperienced group, Glenn has blown it up after just one year and is now leaning heavily on proven, experienced coaches in its most important spots.

Bill Musgrave has been named as the team’s quarterbacks coach following the departure of running back turned QB coach Charles London.  While London brought a history of no success to the role, Musgrave has worked with the likes of Matt Ryan, Derek Carr, Michael Vick and Nick Foles.  He becomes the latest key coach with tons of experience that Glenn has added.

Musgrave will work under offensive coordinator Frank Reich, who has had plenty of success as a coordinator as he produced two top ten offenses (2015, 2017) to go along with his six seasons as a head coach with the Colts and Panthers.  This is in addition to the hiring of tight ends coach Alfredo Roberts.

So now the Jets offense goes from a rookie offensive coordinator in Tanner Engstrand, an out-of-place QB coach in Charles London and a rookie tight ends coach who lasted one season, to three established veterans who have had success at multiple stops in multiple roles.  This year’s staff compared to last year’s is night and day.

Then of course there’s the addition of Karl Dunbar on the defensive side of the ball where he’ll coach the lineman.  Dunbar is no stranger to Jets fans after working under Rex Ryan while the team developed the likes of Mo Wilkerson, Sheldon Richardson and Damon “Snacks” Harrison.

As the Jets defensive coordinator search continues, Connor Hughes of SNY had an interesting tidbit on his Jets Final Drive podcast with Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic.  According to Hughes, two “big name” candidates have told the Jets that they have no interest in interviewing to work for the Jets at this time.  Rosenblatt would add that his understanding is that it’s “more than two”.

But while the search may not be going as well as hoped, the pair claims that well-known coordinator Wink Martindale has emerged as the current favorite to land the job.  Martindale coached in the NFL from 2004-20023, spending seven of those seasons as a defensive coordinator for the Broncos, Ravens, and Giants.  He has spent the past twos seasons in the college ranks for Michigan.

As far as the offensive side of the football, particularly at quarterback, the Senior Bowl in Mobile, AL is just around the corner, and there will be six QB’s on hand.

Garrett Nussmeier, LSU: Viewed as a lock to go in round 1 this year, Nussmeier had a disastrous year that how has him pegged as a mid-round pick.  Some speculate he was playing with an injury in 2025, so this will be a chance for the signal caller to raise his stock once again in a weak quarterback class.

Taylen Green, Arkansas: The 6′ 6” Green has elite athletic traits but fell flat for much of 2025.  After starting off hot with ten touchdown passes in his first two games, Green would throw just nine more over the course of the remainder of the season.  Mobile will be a chance for Green to work with a more talented group of receivers but will have to show improved accuracy if he hopes to impress scouts.

Sawyer Robertson, Baylor: Robertson is an aggressive downfield thrower who shows elite ball placement deep down the field and likes to find man coverage and air it out when opponents blitz.  He’s also more than willing to hang in the pocket do deliver a deep shot but will offer less than any other QB in mobile as a runner.

Love the poise/awareness we see from @BUFootball QB Sawyer Robertson. Looks like a sure sack before he pulls away, finds RB Caden Knighten over the middle and pulls trigger for big gain instead of sack or throw away.

Big opportunity to boost his stock at the @seniorbowl. pic.twitter.com/Duovst0cZk

— Glenn Naughton (@JetsPicks) January 22, 2026

Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt: An underdog who always seems to find a way to pull out a win or keep Vandy competitive.  There are serious concerns regarding his height as some suggest he’ll check in at 5′ 9” in Indy.  This would be a major blow for a QB who likely irked some teams with his social media meltdown after not winning the Heisman.

Luke Altmyer, Illinois: A guy who does a lot of things well but nothing exceptional.  Good arm strength and athleticism for Altmyer who logged 44 TD’s to just 11 INT’s over his final two college seasons.  A ‘steady Eddie” type who could be a day 3 pick and potential long-term backup.

Cole Payton, NDSU: If the New Orleans Saints feel it’s time to move on from Taysom Hill, Payton could be the perfect replacement.  His speed and athleticism is beyond impressive and we expect him to run the fastest 40 among QB’s in Indy.  This isn’t to say he can’t wow you with an eye popping throw from time to time, but no matter the plan for Payton, he’s likely a multi-year project.