Jets Trade for Smith, Overhaul Defense

0:00For the NFL, it's March 19th. Here's what's happening. The 2026 NFL League gear is underway and the New York Jets hit the ground running with their salary cap space. General manager Darren Moogie and coach Aaron Glenn, targeted quarterback and a struggling defense that had zero interceptions last season. Their big splash was trading for Geno Smith from the Las Vegas Raiders in a six and seventh-round pick swap. Smith returns to the Jets, who drafted him back in 2013. He comes off a tough year with 17 picks, but still through for over 3,000 yards. He joins a healthier offense featuring Garrett Wilson, Breeze Hall, and others under new coordinator Frank Reich, making him a solid bridge option. Meanwhile, the defense got a major overhaul. They grabbed safety mink of fits patchered for Miami on a three-year, $40 million extension, plus Dane Belton and corner-naught Sean Wright for the. Secondary. Up front, veterans like Demario Davis, David Onumata, Joseph O'Sai, and Kingsley and Odd

1:03Bear bring experience and pass rush. The Jets lost offensive lineman John Simpson to Baltimore, and Alicia Vera Tucker to New England for up to $48 million, but quickly signed Dylan Parm to fill the gap. Kicker Nick Folk also departed for Atlanta, replaced by Cade York. With about $37 million in cap left, the Jets planned to ease up in free agency and focus on the draft. They avoided overpaying for receivers like Juan Jennings or Christian Kirk, setting up for a stronger roster on paper. Thanks to our sponsor for supporting today's coverage. And you need a moment alone, just lay back and listen, S-O-L-I-SOLIPILLO.com.