The Jets DST is no longer a must-draft unit and should be considered a low-end starting DST or perhaps only a streamer in good matchups, which could be as early as Week 1 against the Steelers and ex-Jets QB Aaron Rodgers. The Jets recorded only seven interceptions in 2024 and lost edge rusher Haason Reddick and cornerback D.J. Reed, among others. Noteworthy additions include defensive backs Andre Cisco and Brandon Stephens. In order to be a useful DST, they may need young pass rusher Jermaine Johnson to regain his form after tearing his Achilles in Week 2 of last season. This is not a unit you should reach for in drafts.
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Rashad Weaver: Set to become free agent
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The Jets released Weaver (undisclosed) with an injury settlement Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Weaver was slated to spend the entire 2025 season on the Jets' injured reserve list after suffering an unspecified injury during training camp, but now he'll become a free agent instead. He'll be able to suit up with any team willing to sign him as soon as he's back in football shape.
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Jets' Sauce Gardner: Expected to be fine for Week 1
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Coach Aaron Glenn said Monday that Gardner (calf) is on track to play Week 1 against the Steelers on Sept. 7, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Gardner has missed some time with a calf issue this month, but he returned to practice last week. The soon-to-be 25-year-old (Aug. 31) is hoping to return to his All-Pro form after landing a massive extension from the Jets this summer. Gardner won Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2022 and was named a first-team All-Pro each of his first two seasons before his play slipped some in 2024.
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Jamin Davis: Let go by Jets
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The Jets released Davis on Sunday.
Davis re-signed with the team in March but was unable to earn a spot on the final roster. The 2021 first-round pick racked up 18 tackles (12 solo) across nine games with both the Vikings and Commanders last season and will now look to catch on with a new team.
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Chiefs' Derrick Nnadi: Going back to KC
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The Jets traded Nnadi to the Chiefs on Sunday in exchange for a conditional 2027 draft-pick swap, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Nnadi spent his first seven NFL campaigns with Kansas City before signing with the Jets in March. However, the Florida State product won't end up playing in a regular-season game for New York; instead, he'll continue his career with the only squad he's suited for as a pro. Nnadi doesn't rack up fantasy-relevant stats as an IDP, but he's been incredibly durable, playing in all 17 regular-season contests each of the past four years. He'll likely work in a rotational role with the Chiefs as he did last season, though his snap count may decrease after the team brought in a pair of defensive tackles in rookie Omarr Norman-Lott (ankle) and veteran Jerry Tillery.
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Jets' Ryan Cooper: Reverts to IR
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Cooper (undisclosed) reverted to the Jets' injured reserve Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Cooper was let go by the Jets on Thursday, but he'll go on IR after going unclaimed off waivers. That means he'll be forced to miss the entire 2025 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with the Jets.
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Jets' Rashad Weaver: Placed on IR
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Weaver (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve by the Jets on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Weaver appears to have suffered an undisclosed injury at training camp with New York, which is now set to sideline him for the season. The linebacker would be eligible to return to action this year if he reached an injury settlement with the team, otherwise he'll shift his focus to being ready for 2026.
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Ryan Cooper: Waived with injury designation
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Cooper (undisclosed) was waived with an injury designation Thursday, Eric Allen of the Jets' official site reports.
Cooper's set to miss the 2025 season after this move. The cornerback out of Oregon State spent time with Baltimore's and Seattle's practice squads in 2024.
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Jets' Jowon Briggs: Traded to Jets
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The Browns traded Briggs to Jets on Tuesday.
Briggs is headed to New York, where he will likely serve as a reserve defender. The 2024 seventh-round pick is now the second defensive tackle the Jets have added Wednesday, as they also acquired Harrison Phillips in a trade with the Vikings.
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Jets' Sauce Gardner: Practices on Tuesday
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Gardner (calf) returned to practice Tuesday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
Gardner missed some practice time last week and sat out the Jets' second preseason game this past Saturday. The newly minted highest-paid cornerback is expected to be fine for New York's season opener against the Steelers on Sept. 7.
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Jets' Jermaine Johnson: Participating in team drills
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Johnson (Achilles) participated in team drills at Tuesday's practice, Al Iannazzone of Newsday reports.
It marks the first time Johnson has done team drills since being activated from the active/PUP list last week. Johnson tore his Achilles in Week 2 of last season but is expected to be available in some sort of capacity for Week 1 against the Steelers on Sept. 7.
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Jets' Kris Boyd: Moved to IR
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The Jets placed Boyd (shoulder) on injured reserve Monday.
Boyd suffered a shoulder injury during practice in early August, and the issue is serious enough to result in the cornerback being placed on season-ending IR. After signing with New York in mid-March, Boyd had been slated to work as a backup in the secondary as well as serve as a core special-teamer.
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Packers' Jaylin Simpson: Signs with Green Bay
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Simpson signed with the Packers on Monday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
The safety had a tryout with Green Bay last Wednesday. Simpson, who was dealing with a hamstring injury, was waived from injured reserve with a settlement by the Jets in early August before trying out for the Texans less than a week later. A 2024 fifth-round pick of the Colts, Simpson did not see action last season, though he may now get a chance to compete for a depth and special teams role with the Packers.
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Jets' Sauce Gardner: Still idle with calf soreness
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Gardner (calf) didn't play in Saturday's preseason contest against the Giants, Al Iannazzone of Newsday reports.
Coach Aaron Glenn said Gardner is still dealing with soreness in his calf. He missed practice most of this past week, but the severity of the injury isn't known. There's been no indication that Gardner is in jeopardy of missing Week 1 against the Steelers in three weeks.
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Jets' Will McDonald: Dealing with knee issue
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McDonald didn't play in Saturday's preseason game against the Giants due to a knee injury, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
McDonald dealt with back spasms earlier this month. The 15th overall pick in the 2023 Draft, McDonald appeared in all 17 regular-season contests last season, making 15 starts, and finished with 28 tackles (18 solo), including a team-high 10.5 sacks, three pass breakups, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.
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Jets' Quinnen Williams: Returns to practice
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Williams (calf) returned to practice Tuesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Williams missed nearly two weeks of action during training camp, including the Jets' preseason opener against Green Bay last week, but he's back healthy and looking to rebound from a down 2024 campaign that saw Williams record just 37 tackles (25 solo), including 6.0 sacks.
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Jaylin Simpson: Gets look from Houston
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Simpson (hamstring) had a tryout with the Texans on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Simpson was with the Jets early in training camp, but he hurt his hamstring and was waived from injured reserve with a settlement Wednesday. It appears that he's now clear of the hamstring issue, given his ability to try out with Houston. Simpson has yet to play an NFL game after being drafted by the Colts in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
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Jets' Will McDonald: Logs one tackle in preseason win
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McDonald (back spasms) tallied one tackle during Saturday's 30-10 preseason win over the Packers.
McDonald had his practice level managed early August due to back spasms, but the injury never appeared to be severe enough to impact his game-time availability. The 2023 first-round pick is working to build off a breakout 2024 campaign in which he tallied 10.5 sacks and 11 tackles for loss. Meanwhile, the Jets activated Jermaine Johnson (Achilles) from the active/PUP list Sunday.
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Jets' Jermaine Johnson: Activated from PUP list
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The Jets activated Johnson (Achilles) from the active/ PUP list Sunday.
Johnson has progressed enough in his recovery from a right Achilles tear to resume practicing in at least a limited capacity, and Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports that the team's plan is now to ramp up the standout defensive end's activity level with an eye toward Week 1. It remains to be seen whether Johnson will take the field for either of New York's two remaining preseason contests.
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Texans' Jalen Mills: Gets opportunity with Houston
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The Texans signed Mills to a contract Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
With C.J. Gardner-Johnson (knee), Jaylen Reed (ankle) and Jimmie Ward (foot) all dealing with injuries, the Texans bolstered their safety depth by signing Mills on Sunday. Mills ended the 2024 regular season on the Jets' injured reserve due to a collarbone injury after logging 44 tackles (17 solo), six pass defenses (one interception) and one forced fumble across nine games.
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Jaylin Simpson: Let go by Jets
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The Jets waived Simpson (hamstring) from injured reserve with a settlement Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Simpson was placed on New York's injured reserve Sunday but is headed to waivers after having reached a settlement with the team. The 2024 fifth-round pick has yet to make his regular-season debut and will now look to get healthy and catch on with another team.
