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The New York Jets did a good job shoring up the defense on the first day of free agency on Monday. How can they now respond and bolster the offense as well?

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Report: Jets Sign Versatile Safety to Finish Off the New-Look Room

Before the legal tampering period even began, the Jets added a star safety in veteran Minkah Fitzpatrick. This in itself could have been good enough to improve the position group overall, but Darren Mougey went one step further.

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Jets Could Cut Ties With 5-Year Veteran LB After Draft: Insider

The New York Jets picked a lane on Monday, and the fallout will extend far beyond the first few days of free agency. With five free-agent signings on defense, plus a trade for five-time Pro Bowl safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, the Jets ensured their D would look almost entirely different next season.

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Jets Heavily Connected to Two Pro Bowl Quarterbacks

The first day of free agency across the National Football League unsurprisingly was active, to say the least. Teams and players were able to start negotiating at 12 p.m.

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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.

New York Jets News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 10

4 best players Jets must target during 2026 NFL free agency

Few teams enter the 2026 NFL offseason with more pressure and opportunity than the New York Jets. After a disastrous 2025 season and another reset in leadership, GM Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn are tasked with something far bigger than roster construction.

New York Jets News / Last Word On Sports / March 10

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.

Alijah Vera-Tucker News / Pro Football Rumors / March 10

Patriots To Add G Alijah Vera-Tucker

Alijah Vera-Tucker has seen three seasons heavily impacted by injuries, but he found a taker on Day 1 of free agency. The former Jets first-round pick is heading to the Patriots, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport tweets.

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

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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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 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.

Dane Belton News / JetNation.com / March 9

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.

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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.

David Onyemata News / JetNation.com / March 9

Jets add More Muscle up Front, Sign DT David Onyemata

It’s clear that New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn didn’t enjoy watching his team get gashed in the run game week after week in 2025, so Gang Green went out added add free agent defensive tackle David Onyemata.

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.

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.

New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / March 9

Jets RB Breece Hall Sends Message After Minkah Fitzpatrick News

Despite hopes of improvement under first-year head coach Aaron Glenn, it was another disappointing season for the New York Jets. They finished 2025 going 3-14, fourth place in the AFC East and extending their playoff drought to 15 years.

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

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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.