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Instant Grades: Jets Land Geno Smith in Darren Mougey Masterclass

After weeks of rumors, we now know who the New York Jets' quarterback is going to be in 2026, barring some sort of surprise. New York reportedly has agreed to terms on a trade to acquire Geno Smith and a seventh-round pick in exchange for a sixth-round pick.

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New York Jets trade for Geno Smith during 2026 Free agency

The New York Jets have been making some intriguing moves throughout the 2026 offseason, and now have found their quarterback going forward. After one season with Justin Fields under center, it was apparent the team was ready to have a new quarterback.

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The '4,500-yard NFL passers' quiz

How many of the QBs in NFL history to throw for at least 4,500 yards in a single season can you name in five minutes?

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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 / New York Jets on SI / March 10

Jets Getting NFL Draft Buzz for Big Ten DB After Free Agency Spending Spree

The New York Jets made a slew of big moves in free agency to open up the early tampering period. They agreed to deals with players like Demario Davis, Joseph Ossai, and Dane Belton, among others.

Alijah Vera-Tucker News / New York Jets on SI / March 10

Why Jets Let Alijah Vera-Tucker Walk to Patriots

The New York Jets will have a new face at guard when the 2026 National Football League season opens. In 2025, the Jets had John Simpson start all 17 games and would've had Alijah Vera-Tucker in a starting role as well, but he tore his triceps right before the season began and was forced to miss the entire campaign.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / March 10

Full Rundown of Gang Green’s Busy First day of Free Agency

It was quite the day for Darren Mougey and Aaron Glenn at 1 Jets Drive where Gang Green agreed to terms (not yet official) with five free agents, all on

Brian Thomas News / New York Jets on SI / March 10

Jets Get Update on Potential Brian Thomas Jr. Trade

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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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.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / March 10

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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New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / March 10

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.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / March 10

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.

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.

NFL 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.

Andrew Beck 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.

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.

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.

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.