New York Jets general manager Darren Mougey took one look at the state of the team's defensive line this summer and realized that changes needed to be made before the start of the 2025 season.
Mougey acted quickly, acquiring a pair of defensive tackles in trades a few days before final roster cuts. The most notable addition came in the form of veteran NFL nose tackle Harrison Phillips.
Phillips made his debut for the Jets in Sunday's 34-32 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, and while his production didn't immediately stand out, it was the impact his presence had on another Jets star that made the trade look like an immediate win.