The New York Jets have made waves with their latest trade, sending defensive end Jermaine Johnson to the Tennessee Titans in exchange for defensive tackle T'Vondre Sweat. This move has sparked a flurry of reactions from Jets fans, who are expressing their frustration and confusion over the decision.
Jermaine Johnson, a first-round pick by the Jets in the 2022 NFL Draft, will reunite with former Jets head coach Robert Saleh in Tennessee. Johnson showed promise in his first two seasons, racking up 10 sacks before an Achilles injury cut his 2024 season short. He bounced back last year, contributing 43 tackles and three sacks.
The trade is set, but it won't be official until the new league year kicks off on March 11th. Meanwhile, the fanbase has taken to social media to voice their opinions.
One fan on X commented, "Jets flip Johnson for Sweat? Either that’s a culture reset or one front office just blinked - because you don’t swap young trench talent unless you’re betting big."
Another fan lamented, "My Jets stay giving me reasons to give up on them," while a different voice added, "Jets really said we don’t want the pass rusher, we want the big body in the middle. That’s an 'L' for New York."
The Jets are coming off a disappointing 3-14 season and are expected to be active in the trade market this offseason. T'Vondre Sweat, who was a second-round pick by the Titans in 2024, brings 85 tackles and three sacks from 29 career games to the Jets.
This trade is just the beginning of what promises to be an intriguing offseason for the Jets, as they look to reshape their roster and turn their fortunes around.