Jets' 2026 Rebuild: Contenders or Still Jokes?

0:00On April 2-8, the New York Jets have always been the NFL's punchline, with years of flops and chaos holding them back. But ESPN analyst Dan Arlovsky says their rebuild could finally click in 2026, thanks to a strong draft class and tons of cap space. Opening up, Orlovsky loves their draft picks, especially tight-in Kenyan Sadiq and wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. Those two join Garrett Wilson to arm a young quarterback with a real firepower, all on cheap rookie contracts. The Jets' past dysfunction made them a joke, but fans and experts are buzzing now. This setup gives them a shot at contending, building hype in a city star for wins. They're smartly stacking talent around the quarterback young offensive line, rookie deal savings to speed up the turnaround without breaking the bank. With cap flexibility and these weapons, the Jets might just flip the script and climb the ranks fast. Football news, powered by AI. This is NFL News Today.