Jets' Ja'Sir Taylor: Sent to New York in deadline deal
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The Jets acquired Taylor from the Chargers on Tuesday in exchange for a 2028 conditional seventh-round draft pick.
After dealing away No. 1 cornerback Sauce Gardner (concussion) to the Colts earlier Tuesday in exchange for wideout Adonai Mitchell and a pair of early draft picks, the Jets moved to bring aboard Taylor in a separate trade to replenish their secondary. Taylor had suited up in each of the Chargers' first nine games of 2025 but had played almost exclusively on special teams, tallying eight tackles. He could get the opportunity to earn more snaps on defense with his move to New York, though Taylor's initial usage will most likely be limited to sub packages.
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Jets' Mazi Smith: Gets moved to Jets
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The Cowboys traded Smith, a 2026 second-round pick and a 2027 first-round pick to the Jets for DT Quinnen Williams on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
A 2023 first-round pick, Smith wasn't able to live up to the billing, finishing his two-plus-year tenure in Dallas with 57 tackles, including 2.0 sacks, in 39 regular-season games. He'll join a rotation at defensive tackle in New York that includes Harrison Phillips, Jay Tufele (knee) and Jowon Briggs.
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Cowboys' Quinnen Williams: Sent packing to Dallas
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The Cowboys acquired Williams from the Jets on Tuesday in exchange for defensive tackle Mazi Smith, a 2026 second-round draft pick and a 2027 first-round draft pick, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
After moving two-time All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner (concussion) to the Colts earlier Tuesday, the Jets shipped out another longtime anchor of their defense in Williams, a three-time Pro Bowl selection. Williams has seen his production slip a bit since registering a career-high 12.0 sacks in 2022, but the 27-year-old still profiles as a difference maker along the defensive line. In Dallas, he'll team up with Kenny Clark at defensive tackle to bolster the Cowboys' pass rush and run defense.
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Colts' Sauce Gardner: Headed to Indianapolis
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The Colts acquired Gardner (concussion) from the Jets on Tuesday in exchange for receiver Adonai Mitchell and 2026 and 2027 first-round draft picks, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
The 1-7 Jets were one of the teams expected to be active around the trade deadline in the midst of a non-contending season, but dealing away the two-time All-Pro cornerback -- who is under contract through 2030 -- wasn't believed to be on the table. The addition of Gardner gives a massive facelift to a secondary that been one of the few weak spots for a surprise 7-2 Colts squad that now looks to be a formidable contender in the AFC. Gardner had missed the Jets' Week 8 win over the Bengals due to a concussion before the team went on bye Week 9, but he could clear the five-step protocol in the coming days to make his Colts debut this Sunday versus Atlanta.
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Jets' Tony Adams: In line for starting role
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Adams is expected to start at free safety due to Andre Cisco (pectoral) being sidelined for the rest of the season, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Adams opened the season as a starter alongside Cisco in the Jets' secondary before rookie Malachi Moore replaced him at strong safety in the Week 6 loss to the Broncos. With Cisco set to miss the remainder of the the season, Adams appears positioned to assume a starting role once again. The Illinois product has plenty of experience, having made 30 starts for the Jets over the past three seasons. Expect Adams to take over at free safety in the Week 10 matchup against the Browns.
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Jets' Andre Cisco: Done for the season
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Head coach Aaron Glenn confirmed Monday that Cisco (pectoral) will miss the remainder of the season, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
The Syracuse product will undergo surgery after sustaining a torn pectoral in the Jets' Week 8 win over the Bengals, so it's no surprise that he'll miss the rest of the year. Cisco played 499 defensive snaps over New York's first eight games this season, recording 41 total tackles and one pass defended. Tony Adams is likely to step in and start at free safety while Cisco is sidelined.
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Jets' Jarvis Brownlee: Breaks up two passes in win
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Brownlee recorded four solo tackles and two pass breakups in Sunday's 39-38 win over the Bengals.
The cornerback has played on 68 percent of the defensive snaps in each of the last three games for the Jets. Brownlee was traded from the Titans in September, and he has slowly but surely worked his way up to a starting role at nickel corner. With Michael Carter recently having been traded to Philadelphia, Brownlee's spot should be secure.
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Jets' Malachi Moore: Leads Jets in tackles Sunday
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Moore finished with eight tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 39-38 win over the Bengals.
The safety now has 34 tackles (18 solo) and a pass breakup on the year. Moore, a rookie fourth-round pick, got the starting safety job in September when Tony Adams was sidelined by a hip injury, but he hasn't ceded it even with Adams back in the fold. The rookie has played on every defensive snap in each of the Jets' last three games.
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Jets' Quincy Williams: Comes back and makes plays
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Williams finished with seven tackles (three solo) and two pass breakups in Sunday's 39-38 win over the Bengals.
The outside linebacker missed the previous four games with a shoulder injury. Williams is up to 22 tackles (11 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and four passes defensed on the season. He's played most of the defensive snaps this season when available, and that shouldn't change after the Jets' Week 9 bye.
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Eagles' Michael Carter: Traded to Philadelphia
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The Jets traded Carter and a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Eagles in exchange for wide receiver John Metchie and a 2027 sixth-round pick, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Carter's addition gives the Eagles more depth in the secondary, and the 2021 fifth-rounder could be thrust into a meaningful role against the Packers on Monday if Adoree' Jackson (concussion) is not cleared to play. Carter started in the first four games of the regular season before sustaining a concussion of his own and logged 13 tackles (nine solo) and two pass defenses over that span. He was cleared to return for the Jets' Week 8 win over the Bengals, though he did not start and played just 13 snaps (six on defense, seven on special teams) while logging one tackle.
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Jets' Andre Cisco: Expected to undergo surgery
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Cisco (pectoral) is expected to undergo surgery to address a torn pectoral suffered during Sunday's win over the Bengals, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Cisco appears to have suffered a severe pectoral injury, potentially one that could endanger his availability for the rest of the season. The Jets are on bye Week 9, so further information on the starting safety's health may not arrive until the team officially begins preparation to face the Browns in Week 10. Across eight regular-season appearances, Cisco has racked up 41 tackles (26 solo), one pass defensed and one fumble recovery.
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Jarius Monroe: Works out for G-Men
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The Giants worked out Monroe (undisclosed) on Tuesday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Monroe was cut from injured reserve by the Jets back in August. He appeared in five regular-season games with Gang Green last season and is on the hunt for a new opportunity.
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Jets' Francisco Mauigoa: In concussion protocol
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Head coach Aaron Glenn told reporters Monday that Mauigoa is in concussion protocol following Sunday's 39-38 win over the Bengals.
The rookie linebacker from Miami played 37 total snaps (19 on special teams, 18 on defense) and recorded four total tackles during Sunday's win, but he's now been placed in concussion protocol. Mauigoa must clear the NFL's five-step process before taking the field again, though he'll likely benefit from an extra week of rest with the Jets having a Week 9 bye.
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Jets' Andre Cisco: Exits with shoulder injury
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Cisco (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Cisco is being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game after sustaining a shoulder injury. Isaiah Oliver and Tony Adams are the top candidates to see additional snaps at safety if Cisco is unable to return.
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Jets' Quincy Williams: Cleared to return Week 8
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Williams (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
The Jets activated Williams from injured reserve Saturday, and the 2019 third-rounder has been officially cleared to return from a four-game absence due to a shoulder injury. He'll likely see a heavy dose of defensive snaps in his return, which means there will be less opportunities for Ja'Markis Weston and Mykal Walker to see the field on defense.
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Jets' Cam Jones: Goes on injured reserve
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The Jets placed Jones (hip) on injured reserve Saturday.
Jones sustained a hip injury during the Jets' Week 6 loss against the Broncos. He wasn't able to play Week 7 against the Panthers, and after being ruled out for Week 8 against the Bengals, it's been determined that his injury is severe enough for him to warrant a stint on IR. Jones will be forced to miss at least the next four games, which makes Week 13 against the Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 30 the earliest he is eligible to return.
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Jets' Quincy Williams: Activated from injured reserve
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The Jets activated Williams (shoulder) from injured reserve Saturday, but he is still listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Williams was cleared to return to practice Wednesday after missing the Jets' last four games due to a shoulder injury. He was a full participant in practice all week, and while he's still questionable, his activation from IR indicates that he is tracking toward playing Week 8. Williams' return would mean less rotational snaps at linebacker for Kobe King, Ja'Markis Weston and Mykal Walker.
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Jets' Kobe King: Gets claimed by Gang Green
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The Jets claimed King from waivers on Friday, Susanna Welr of the team's official site reports.
King appeared in five games for the Vikings after they selected him in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, but they opted to move on from him mid-season, and now he's getting a second chance with the Jets. He's played 77 special teams snaps compared to just three defensive snaps so far this season.
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Jets' Michael Carter: Good to go Week 8
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Carter (concussion) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Bengals, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Carter has cleared the concussion protocol after missing last Sunday's loss to the Panthers. Carter has started all four games in which he's played this season, logging 13 tackles (nine solo) and a pair of pass breakups.
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Jets' Jay Tufele: Ruled out against Cincy
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Tufele (knee) won't play Sunday against the Bengals, Eric Allen of the Jets' official site reports.
Tufele will miss at least one game after sustaining a knee injury in the Jets' Week 7 loss to the Panthers. Jowon Briggs is the team's lone available backup defensive tackle behind Quinnen Williams and Harrison Phillips, though the Jets could opt to rotate in some of their defensive ends on the interior.
