The New York Jets are ripping this roster apart as Aaron Glenn and Darren Mougey try to build for the future, trading away defensive cornerstones Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams. The future is now, and the 2026 NFL Draft will not be even more era-defining than many expected.
Gardner was sent to the Indianapolis Colts for Adonai Mitchell and two first-round picks, while the Jets acquired Mazi Smith, a 2026 second-round pick, and a 2027 first-round pick from the Dallas Cowboys for Williams. The Jets now have five first-round picks in the next two years, and they have four picks currently projected to be in the top 50 selections.