The New York Jets’ trade deadline headlines were dominated by the Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams trades. But buried beneath the blockbuster was a quieter pickup, one that could pay dividends for years.
The Jets acquired former Indianapolis Colts second-round pick Adonai Mitchell in the Gardner trade with the hope that he can provide life to a stagnant passing attack. And as it turns out, they weren't the only team interested.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported on Sunday that the Cleveland Browns were also eyeing Mitchell in a separate deal before the Jets swooped in and landed him last Tuesday.