Underrated Jets free agent target is falling into New York's laps

Kaden Elliss | Kathryn Riley/GettyImagesThe New York Jets have many positions in need of a major influx of cash and talent in the 2026 offseason, especially on the defensive side of the ball. With Jamien Sherwood regressing and Quincy Williams likely leaving in free agency, a new inside linebacker might be needed.

Aaron Glenn might need to lean on his past connections from stints as a coach with the New Orleans Saints and Detroit Lions to possibly bring in a new starter for 2026. One such player who overlapped with Glenn for two seasons in New Orleans is Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss.

Even though the writing has been on the wall in Atlanta for a while after the signing of Divine…