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Alijah Vera-Tucker First-Round Pick Signs Contract

Five-year veteran offensive guard signed a new contract with the New England Patriots. Vera-Tucker, a former first-round pick, spent the entirety of his career with the New York Jets.

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Jets Poach Giants Safety Dane Belton on Economical $4 Million Deal

It always made sense for the New York Jets to double-dip at the safety position this year, judging by what was expected to leave town. With Tony Adams and Andre Cisco both seemingly on their way out the door, the Jets struck a surprise trade early on Monday for five-time Pro Bowler for Minkah Fitzpatrick.

New York Jets News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 9

Jets’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup after NFL Combine

The New York Jets have plenty of options for the draft, even if their head coach dozes off a time or two. And here is the Jets’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup after the NFL Combine.

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Jets Re-Signing Andrew Beck Was Quiet Free Agency Win

The New York Jets continue to add. Or, retain in some cases. It was a busy day for the Jets on Monday. New York reportedly made a handful of moves, including agreeing to terms on a deal in free agency with old friend Demario Davis and also acquiring Pro Bowl safety Minkah Fitzpatrick.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

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Jets Continue to add Pieces on Defense, Sign S Dane Belton

The Jets have agreed to terms on a deal with free agent safety Dane Belton, showing that when it comes to fixing one of the worst defenses in the NFL, GM Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn mean business. Belton becomes the fifth free agent signing of the day with all five coming on the defensive side of the ball.

Quincy Williams News / Pro Football Rumors / March 9

Browns To Add LB Quincy Williams

Quincy Williams will not land with Robert Saleh or Jeff Ulbrich. Instead, the former Jets All-Pro linebacker is bound for Cleveland. The veteran is joining the Browns on a two-year deal worth up to $17MM, NFL insider Jordan Schultz tweets.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / March 9

Jets Awarded Two Compensatory Picks in 2026 NFL Draft

The NFL announced the full list of compensatory draft picks for the 2026 NFL Draft on Monday, awarding a total of 33 selections to teams that lost more qualifying free agents than they signed during the 2025 offseason.

Tua Tagovailoa News / New York Jets on SI / March 9

Jets Running Out of Free Agent QB Targets after Tua Tagovailoa-Falcons Deal

The New York Jets came into free agency this month with massive holes all over their roster. It didn't take them long to make some big moves. Early in free agency, the Jets agreed to deals with Demario Davis, David Onyemata, Kingsley Enagbare, and Joseph Ossai.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / March 9

Jets Blasted for 'Short-Term' Approach to 1st Day of Free Agency

The New York Jets knew a lot had to change after the disastrous first season for their new regime, and on day one of free agency, they took action. As of early Monday afternoon, the Jets had made four key additions on defense: David Onyemata, Kingsley Enagbare, Demario Davis, and Joseph Ossai.

New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / March 9

Jets Predicted to Sign 2-Time Pro Bowl QB in NFL Free Agency

The New York Jets have not reached the NFL Playoffs since their back-to-back appearances in the AFC Championship Games during 2009-10. Since the 2010 season, they have had 33 quarterbacks start at least one game for the team.

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Jets overhaul D, add LB Davis, two pass rushers

The New York Jets struck early and often in free agency, reaching agreements with linebacker Demario Davis and edge players Joseph Ossai and Kingsley Enagbare, sources told ESPN.

David Onyemata News / Last Word On Sports / March 9

10-Year Veteran Signs With The Jets

10-year veteran defensive tackle David Onyemata signed a new contract with the New York Jets. Onyemata, a former fourth-round pick, spent the 2025 season with the Atlanta Falcons but has also played for the New Orleans Saints.

Demario Davis News / Total Apex Sports / March 9

New York Jets Sign Demario Davis To $22 Million Deal

The New York Jets continue to add to their defense, signing longtime Saints and former Jets linebacker Demario Davis to a two-year, $22 million deal that includes $15M in fully guaranteed money.

NFL News / Gridiron Heroics / March 9

New York Jets lose 3x NFL leader to Atlanta Falcons in free agency

The New York Jets, along with the rest of NFL franchises, are working through some significant roster additions and subtractions today. While NFL free agency does not officially open until Wednesday, today marked the first day of the legal tampering period.

Nick Folk News / New York Jets on SI / March 9

Jets Lose 18-Year Veteran After Triumphant 2025 Return

The New York Jets were fortunate to have the best special teams unit in the National Football League in 2025, but they will need to go back to the drawing board in 2026.

Breece Hall News / Larry Brown Sports / March 9

Breece Hall takes shot at Jets’ spending

New York Jets running back Breece Hall has taken note of the team’s spending on the first day of legal tampering in free agency. The Jets used the franchise tag on Hall after the two sides failed to agree to a long-term contract.

New York Jets News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 9

Jets immediately spend $68 million to fix defense in free agency after Minkah Fitzpatrick trade

The New York Jets started Monday by trading for safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. After decimating the defense at the trade deadline, general manager Darren Mougey has now made multiple moves to improve the unit.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / March 9

Jets Reunite With Demario Davis When They Need Him Most

The New York Jets are bringing back an old friend to add a lift to the defense. There is no denying the fact that the Jets' defense was a weakness for the franchise in 2025.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 9

Dolphins should be considered losers in agreed Fitzpatrick trade to Jets

Dolphins should be considered losers in agreed Minkah Fitzpatrick trade to Jets

Miami may have received a better deal had it dealt Fitzpatrick before the 2025 trade deadline.

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New York Jets News / Gridiron Heroics / March 9

New York Jets trade for 3x All-Pro ahead of NFL Free Agency

The New York Jets are looking to recover from having a terrible first season under coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey, getting the second-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

New York Jets News / A to Z Sports / March 9

Jets take advantage of a divisional rival to make perfect use of their available salary cap space this offseason

The New York Jets enter free agency with more than $70 million in cap space. But everyone knows at this point how signing available players is risky — overpays are frequent, and it's hard to find true values around the market.

New York Jets News / A to Z Sports / March 9

Jets 7-Round NFL Mock Draft: team trades the No. 2 pick for a massive haul, solidifies an elite safety duo with Minkah Fitzpatrick

With free agency on the horizon, all 32 NFL rosters are going to look quite a bit different in the near future. That includes the New York Jets, an organization that is in desperate need of some new energy and identity.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / March 9

Watch for Jets to target these top defenders in free agency

The New York Jets‘ defense was a disaster in 2025, finishing the season without a single interception. Of the team’s dominant 2023 unit, only Will McDonald and Jamien Sherwood remain, and both are coming off down years.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 9