Jets Rebuild Defense, Add QB Depth

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NFL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The New York Jets are rebuilding after a rough four-win 13-loss season in 2025. They rank near the bottom in offense and defense, so they hit free agency hard to add talent and leadership to their young roster. In the first week, they made several defensive moves and a couple trades to plug keyholes. They traded for safety, Mika fits Patrick and quarterback Geno Smith, while signing defensive and Joseph Osai, linebacker Demario Davis, and defensive tackle David Onumata. Osai brings sack production, Davis returns as a veteran leader at 37, and Onumata reunites with head coach Aaron Glenn on a team friendly. One year, $10.5 million deal. Fans and analysts see these as solid, but not flashy steps. The defense gets a boost in experience after a zero-interception secondary last year, and leadership should steady the young group.

1:00Fitzpatrick and Wright, who led the league in picks, could spark turnovers, though some worry about their age in recent dips. Meanwhile, Geno Smith is low-risk depth after his interception heavy year, keeping options open for the draft. They also resigned returner Keenei Wungu, a special team star, and added corner to Sean Wright for just $3.5 million. Picker Cade York is a weak spot, replacing reliable Nick Folk. Overall, experts give the jets a B for free agency, praising depth and need, filling with our big risks. This sets them up to chase a top-draft pick like a pass rusher at number 2, aiming to compete in 2026 and save the coach's job. This DNN story is thanks to our sponsor details in the description. Do not just listen to podcasts, get lost in them comfortably, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-P-L-O-D-A-I.