It was a surprise when the New York Jets added Al Woods in the 2023 offseason. Woods was a bulky, run-stuffing nose tackle with little pass-rushing ability, a major change of pace for a Jets team that had typically filled out their interior defensive line with athletic pass-rushing types.
Defensive tackles Quinton Jefferson and Al Woods served as productive rotational pieces after signing one-year contracts with the New York Jets in 2023, but it appears that the team is moving in a different direction this offseason.
The New York Jets have many needs this offseason if they want to compete for a Super Bowl. With limited cap space, though, they will need to fill some of those needs in the draft.
Going into the 2024 offseason, the New York Jets aren’t exactly overflowing with cap space. According to Spotrac, they rank 21st in the league with $7.56 million in cap space.
All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.
First, Al Woods. Now, Quinton Jefferson. The New York Jets added two veteran defensive tackles in free agency last spring and both saw their first seasons in Green & White cut short due to injuries.
The Jets return to prime-time in their Week 9 matchup against the Chargers. Here's a look at three key matchups New York must win if it wants to secure its fourth victory in a row on "Monday Night Football."