Quinnen Williams was traded to the Dallas Cowboys, bringing back a first-round pick in 2027, a second-round pick in 2026, and defensive tackle Mazi Smith, a young player with upside in the trenches. The acquisition of John Metchie III, a wide receiver, also adds depth to the Jets' offense as they look toward future drafts to build a new core.​

The New York Jets traded cornerback Sauce Gardner and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams at the NFL trade deadline. The team has accumulated significant draft capital to address its long-standing quarterback issues and reconstruct the roster. A yard sale sign outside the New York Jets ’ Florham Park team facility would’ve been appropriate.

Jets held firm at a third-round ask for Breece Hall and are eyeing an extension, while Hall’s posts hinted frustration after the deadline.

All the losing in New York built up for star defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, whose six-plus seasons with the Jets didn’t include a single winning campaign. After Tuesday’s trade to the Cowboys, the

New York's trade deadline deals netted them extra picks in the first two rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft. Here's how they could use them.

But as we know, tearing down is the easy part. It's what comes next that defines legacies, and Mougey will have a rare opportunity over the next two offseasons to finally get the Jets back into contention. Just how might he do it? Here's everything to know, from where New York's draft picks currently stand to team needs and future targets.

The Jets have loaded up on draft capital after dealing Quinnen Williams and Sauce Gardner. Will they look for a QB in the next drafts?

The New York Jets didn’t just shuffle the deck before the trade deadline. They burned it and started fresh. In a pair of stunning moves, the franchise shipped cornerback Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams to the Dallas Cowboys.

With that, here are seven things to know about the Jets' new wide receiver: Mitchell is in his second season but has had a slow start in the pros. In 25 career games played, the 6-foot-2 wideout only has 32 catches for 464 yards. Mitchell is still looking for his first touchdown.

Will the New York Jets trade away any key pieces before the 2025 National Football League trade deadline on Tuesday? Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said earlier in