JETS SEEKING BIG PAYDAY FOR PRO BOWL DE TRADE
First-year head coach Aaron Glenn and the New York Jets enter Week 7 looking for their first win of the season. The Jets fell to 0-6 on Sunday with an ugly 13-11 loss to the Denver Broncos in London, England.
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New York is set to host the 3-3 Carolina Panthers in Week 7. With the playoffs starting to appear out of reach for the Jets, the front office should be looking to sell before the trade deadline on Nov. 4.
New York needs extra draft capital to help expedite a rebuild, especially with the team needing a long-term solution at starting quarterback.
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Per Connor Hughes of SNY, defensive end Jermaine Johnson is a name of interest for a few teams needing pass-rushing help. New York wants “a lot” in return for the 2022 first-round pick.
“DE Jermaine Johnson is a name that has come up for several teams in need of edge help in trade discussions, sources told SNY,” Hughes wrote. “It would take ‘a lot’ for the Jets to part with Johnson, a team involved in those conversations said.”
The Florida State standout made a Pro Bowl appearance in 2023. When healthy, he’s been one of the better members of a suspect Jets defense this season.
Johnson suffered an ankle injury against the Buffalo Bills in Week 2 that kept him sidelined until Week 6. He’s recorded 12 total tackles, one tackle for loss, one pass defensed and one sack in the three games he’s played this season.
Johnson had his best career year in 2023, recording 55 total tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 16 quarterback hits, one forced fumble and 7.5 sacks. He only played in two games in 2024, suffering a season-ending torn Achilles tendon in Week 2.
Johnson, 26, is young enough to be a player for Glenn to build his defense around if the Jets don’t receive a high offer for his services this season. However, New York has to consider trading anyone this season for the price.
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