Jets Have Rivals on Notice Before Trade Deadline

The New York Jets were big sellers at the trade deadline last year, sending Quinnen Williams to the Dallas Cowboys and Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts. 

Those two deals netted the Jets three first-round picks and a second-round pick. New York is in a good position for the 2027 draft, as they're currently set to have three picks within the first 10 slots.

The Jets are 2-6 before getting ready to travel to play the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. That game looks like a loss on paper, which would put New York at 2-7 before the trade deadline on Tuesday.

Should the Jets look to sell at the deadline this year?

Jeremy Fowler of ESPN talked to sources of rival teams of the Jets. New York is not expected to trade Breece Hall or other "major players" before Tuesday unless an offer appears on its desk that is too big to say no to. 

There was a thought that the Jets could trade Hall, with Braelon Allen having a great season. Allen has rushed 112 times for 565 yards and three touchdowns. He's averaging 4.8 yards per rush. In his last two games, Allen has rushed for more than 100 yards, including gaining 147 yards in the Jets' 38-33 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. 

Through his first three games, Hall rushed for 163 yards and 1 touchdown on 51 carries. He's set to be the Jets' lead back when he returns from injury. Trading Hall would hurt the Jets' depth at running back, so it makes sense for New York to keep him for the future.

Those rival sources indicated to Fowler that the Jets are more likely to try and find ways to win games instead of loading up more picks. New York has been competitive this season despite struggling to finish games, so it makes sense to keep players on the roster that help the Jets compete for the postseason in 2027.

Winning games is better for the culture in the locker room. Their young players need to find success.

Again, the Jets don't need to feel pressure to add draft capital in the next week because they already have it. 

The Jets have young talent on the team. They'll add a few more elite players in the 2027 draft. It was a painful rebuilding process, but New York should be in better shape in the next couple of seasons.