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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

Kingsley Enagbare News / JetNation.com / March 9

Report: Jets Signing Kingsley Enagbare to $10M Deal

The New York Jets continue to add to their defensive front as the NFL legal tampering period gets underway. They are reported to have signed Joseph Ossai and now, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Jets are signing former Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Kingsley Enagbare.

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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 / 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.

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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 / New York Jets on SI / March 9

Jets Sign Ex-Packers Edge Rusher to Sneaky Good $10 Million Deal

The New York Jets struck quickly in the first hour of NFL free agency, signing a smorgasbord of deals that focused on beefing up the front seven. In addition

NFL News / New York Jets on SI / March 9

Jets Make Splash, Add Bengals Edge Rusher on 3-Year, $36 Million Deal

Early on Monday morning, the New York Jets took a big swing on the trade market, per NFL insider Adam Schefter, by trading a seventh-round pick to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick.

Joseph Ossai News / Last Word On Sports / March 9

14.5-Sack Former Third Round EDGE Signs With the Jets

Joseph Ossai, the 69th overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, has agreed to terms on a three-year, $65 million contract with the New York Jets. Ossai has spent the entirety of his five-year career with the team that drafted him, the Cincinnati Bengals.

Demario Davis News / Last Word On Sports / March 9

All-Pro Linebacker Signs Contract With New York Jets

14-year veteran linebacker Demario Davis signed a new two-year, $22 million contract with the New York Jets. Davis, a former third-round pick, spent the past eight seasons with the New Orleans Saints but has also played for the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns.

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

Jets Fallout After John Simpson Leaves for $30M Ravens Deal

The New York Jets have a hole to fill at guard this offseason and one of the franchise's internal options reportedly is off the board. When Alijah Vera-Tucker got hurt before the season, the Jets had to shuffle the offensive line.

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

Colts-Alec Pierce Blockbuster Will Have Huge Impact on Jets

The New York Jets have been linked to a slew of wide receivers to help bolster their offense this offseason. They have Garrett Wilson, but not much else.

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Dolphins should be considered losers in agreed Fitzpatrick trade to Jets

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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.