Jets Linked to One other Blockbuster Commerce After Sauce Gardner Deal

[ad_1] The New York Jets pulled off one of many greatest strikes of commerce deadline day, shifting star cornerback Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts in trade for an enormous haul.

The struggling workforce will not be finished there, with an insider reporting that groups are calling about one other promising defensive participant -- with the Jets taking a look at a Day 2 choose in return.

Reporter Connor Hughes famous simply hours earlier than the Tuesday afternoon commerce deadline that the Jets are getting curiosity in defensive finish Jermaine Johnson.

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The Jets already collected vital draft property within the Gardner commerce, getting first-round picks within the 2026 and 2027 drafts together with extensive receiver AD Mitchell. Gardner was the No. 4 total choose within the 2022 draft, successful NFL Defensive Rookie of the 12 months that season and making the All-Professional workforce twice.

The Jets additionally moved defensive deal with Quinnen Williams to the Dallas Cowboys in trade for one more first-round choose.

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Johnson was additionally a 2022 draft choose, making the Professional Bowl in a robust 2023 season however scuffling with accidents. He appeared in 5 video games this season, making 19 complete tackles with one sack.