In the last year of the previous regime, it took the New York Jets almost 12 hours to finally get contracts signed to several low-level free agents.
That hasn’t been the case in the first offseason for general manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn. New York has moved swiftly to bring in two starters on the roster, including what looks to be QB1 for the 2025 season.
We have the full tracker of moves the Jets have made to this point and will update as more information is provided.
Let’s get to it.
QB, Justin Fields – two years, $40 million
The Jets have a new QB1 on the roster. Fields has never started a full 17 games as a starting quarterback in a single season and has thrown 45 touchdowns to 31 interceptions. He was benched early in the season with the Pittsburgh Steelers after the offense failed to produce last year.
With the Jets, he rejoins with his top college receiver in Garrett Wilson and with a cap hit expected of over $15 million, should be penciled in as the team’s starting quarterback.
Even if the organization continues to talk about having a competition at the position.
CB, Brandon Stephens – three years, $36 million
Following D.J. Reed’s decision to sign with the Detroit Lions on a three-year deal of his own, the Jets moved quickly to make sure they had his replacement on the roster early.
Stephens struggled in Baltimore last season in coverage but is a physical player with ties to playing both on the outside and at safety – two areas of need for the Jets.
Tendered Rights – Tony Adams
New York did not have a safety on the roster before today and now they may have two. Adams appears to be close to returning to the team that took a chance on him and developed into a quality starter compared to the rest of the league.