Jets GM Sends Clear Message After Trade Deadline Moves

Bilal Powell Breaks Down the Jets Trade Deadline Moves - JetNation Flight 29

Back from the bye week. The New York Jets won the day before Bilal’s birthday, and he was at the game. It was a bittersweet time with the news about the passing of Nick Mangold. Bilal Powell and Rami Lavi are back with JetNation Flight 29, our NY Jets podcast. Trade deadline moves: Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams are gone. “We can lose with or without you” is the message the Jets are sending. Bilal Powell says it was a little shocking, but he…

Jets GM insists 1-7 record didn’t influence trade deadline approach

The New York Jets caught the NFL off guard ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline, dealing away two All-Pro centerpieces in defensive tackle Quinnen Williams and cornerback Sauce Gardner. When asked whether the team’s 1-7 record influenced those moves, general manager Darren Mougey told reporters the decision to part ways with two of New York’s most prominent stars had little to do with the team’s poor record. "We're very consistent throughout our p…

Jets GM Sends Clear Message After Trade Deadline Moves

(Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)   The New York Jets made their intentions known by sending young defensive stars Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams out of town in exchange for draft picks that can speed up their rebuild. As much as it hurts to lose two All-Pro defenders, the Jets aren’t going anywhere anytime soon if they can’t figure out a way to massively improve. General manager Darrell Mougey recently sent a clear message about their pl…

Jets GM made a laughable claim about the team's fire sale

Jan 27, 2025; Florham Park, NJ, USA; New York Jets general manager Darren Mougey speaks during an introductory press conference at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images The New York Jets have officially punted on the 2025 season by trading away two of their biggest stars, but general manager Darren Mougey insists he does not see it that way. The Jets stunned the NFL when they traded All-Pro cornerback Sa…

Jets GM Darren Mougey rejects talk of 'teardown' after trade deadline deals

On the surface, Tuesday's moves signaled a rebuild was inbound for New York. Jets general manager Darren Mougey pushed back against that notion.