Four Moves the Jets Could Make to Fix the Defense in 2026

The Jets' 10-step foolproof plan to completely fix their defense

In 2025, the New York Jets’ defense was expected to be the team’s backbone. That could not have been further from the truth. Gang Green’s defense finished the year ranked 31st in both DVOA and points allowed per game (29.6). They became the first unit in league history to record zero interceptions and also ranked last with four takeaways. Many changes will be needed this offseason to rebuild this unit, including finding the right defensive coord…

Four Moves the Jets Could Make to Fix the Defense in 2026

All of the recent chatter about the Jets this offseason has been about the quarterback position. This is rightfully so, as the Jets QB situation is among the worst in the NFL right now. Fans and analysts had been sparking debate over the draft’s potential players during the season. The dust has settled on that front, and it is not pretty. The draft’s only top guys are Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson. Mendoza will probably be a Raider, and Simpso…