The New York Jets announced their official team captains for the 2025 season on Thursday, and fans were quick to note one glaring omission from the list. Two-time All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner, arguably the team's best player, is not one of the Jets' captains.
The Jets named six captains in total — three on offense, two on defense, and one on special teams. Quarterback Justin Fields, wide receiver Garrett Wilson, and offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker will represent the offense, while defensive tackle Quinnen Williams and linebacker Jamien Sherwood were chosen as defensive captains.
Backup linebacker and special-teams ace Marcelino McCrary-Ball was a surprise addition to represent the third phase of the sport, but Gardner's name was nowhere to be found.