Six Remaining Free Agents who Could Become Immediate Contributors for Gang Green

S John Johnson III: A former starter for the Rams and Browns, Johnson was a converted cornerback who moved to safety at Boston College and had plenty of early success with the Rams.  Johnson would break up 22 passes and pick up five interceptions over the course of his first two pro seasons before experiencing a drop-off with the Browns.  Given their lack of quality play at the position, Johnson should earn some consideration from the Jets.

C Ben Jones:  As mentioned by Brian Costello of the New York Post, Jones is a player who could be moving up the Jets list of priorities as it appears unlikely Connor McGovern will be returning.  Expect the Jets to add a player such as John Michael-Schmitz, Juice Scruggs or Luke Wypler to eventually take over, but Jones as a stopgap makes tons of sense.

DL Shelby Harris: Most fans won’t recall Harris’ short stint with the Jets back in 2016 but the team should look at adding him again in 2023.  Harris has had a solid career as a member of the Broncos and Seahawks and would add veteran depth in s a spot that’s sorely lacking for the Jets.  Having lost Sheldon Rankings and Nathan Shepherd in free agency, Robert Saleh will surely be looking to add multiple bodies to his defensive line rotation.  Harris, a starter for the past four seasons on the interior D-line, has picked up sixteen and a half sacks in that time.

S Duron Harmon:  We mentioned safety John Johnson above, but if the Jets want to add a defensive back who has “been there, done that” and might act as a mentor, Harmon could be an option.  Especially if the Jets plan on adding a safey in the draft.  This would mean Gang Green would have one rookie at safety, with second-year player Tony Adams fighting for playing time.  Having a guy like Harmon around to take reps and each the kids could pay off.