New York Jets · 2026
All New York Jets seasons · 250 moves
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The 2026 season on record
The Jets made 250 moves on record in 2026 so far: 117 waivers, 88 signings, 31 reserve-list moves, 7 terminations and 7 trades. Of those, 78 brought players in (14 from other clubs by trade, claim or free agency), 133 sent players out (17 to other clubs) and 39 were reserve-list or other status moves. The busiest month was August, with 131 moves (52% of the year to date).
Notable arrivals
- Minkah Fitzpatrick — acquired by trade from the Dolphins, March 11 · 1st-round pick, 2018 (No. 11 overall)
- T'Vondre Sweat — acquired by trade from the Titans, March 11 · 2nd-round pick, 2024 (No. 38 overall)
- Geno Smith — acquired by trade from the Raiders, March 11 · 2nd-round pick, 2013 (No. 39 overall)
- Hendon Hooker — signed as a free agent, January 3 · 3rd-round pick, 2023 (No. 68 overall)
- Joseph Ossai — signed as an unrestricted free agent from the Bengals, March 12 · 3rd-round pick, 2021 (No. 69 overall)
Notable departures
- Justin Fields — traded to the Chiefs, March 19 · 1st-round pick, 2021 (No. 11 overall)
- Alijah Vera-Tucker — signed by the Patriots as an unrestricted free agent, March 12 · 1st-round pick, 2021 (No. 14 overall)
- Jermaine Johnson II — traded to the Titans, March 11 · 1st-round pick, 2022 (No. 26 overall)
- Mazi Smith — released, August 31 · 1st-round pick, 2023 (No. 26 overall)
- Quincy Williams — signed by the Browns as an unrestricted free agent, March 13 · 3rd-round pick, 2019 (No. 98 overall)
Draft data: Pro Football Reference