As the 2025 NFL season wraps up, it’s a good time to check in on some familiar faces - former Jets players who found new homes across the AFC this year. Some carved out meaningful roles, others battled injuries or depth chart battles, and a few are now looking for their next opportunity. Here's a full breakdown of how these ex-Jets offensive players fared in 2025 and what their contract situations look like heading into 2026.
Buffalo Bills
Ty Johnson continued to be a steady presence in Buffalo’s backfield. He tallied 200 rushing yards, added 24 receptions, and found the end zone five times.
While not a feature back, Johnson provided the kind of versatility and reliability coaches love in a rotational role. He remains under contract heading into next season.
Elijah Moore, on the other hand, couldn’t quite find his footing in the Bills’ receiver rotation. After limited usage - just 136 yards and a touchdown on 15 touches - he requested and was granted his release.
Mecole Hardman made a brief cameo, appearing in two games but not recording a catch. Still, the Bills saw enough to bring him back on a futures deal, giving him a shot to compete for a spot in 2026.
Miami Dolphins
It was a rough year for Zach Wilson. After starting the season as QB1, he lost the job to rookie Quinn Ewers down the stretch.
Wilson played in four games, completing just six of 11 passes for 32 yards. He’s now a free agent, and it’s fair to wonder where - or if - he’ll get another shot.
Injury woes hit the offensive line hard. Obinna Eze and Yodny Cajuste both spent the season on injured reserve.
Eze could return as an exclusive rights free agent, while Cajuste hits the open market. Carter Warren, meanwhile, was signed to a futures deal after the season, giving Miami some developmental depth heading into the offseason.
New England Patriots
Morgan Moses brought veteran stability to the Patriots’ offensive line, starting every game at right tackle. He allowed just two sacks and committed eight penalties - not perfect, but solid production for a player anchoring the edge in a rebuilding offense.
Elsewhere, Brandon Smith was added to the practice squad but didn’t see the field. Donovan Edwards joined the active roster late in the year and remains under contract, though he didn’t get any game action. Jonathan Ward also spent time on the practice squad but didn’t appear in a game.
Tennessee Titans
Blake Hance played in four games with one start, and now heads into free agency. Fellow offensive lineman Corey Levin was more involved, appearing in every game with two starts. He’s also set to hit the open market.
Trevor Siemian and Lance McCutcheon were practice squad stashes who didn’t see action and were not retained.
Indianapolis Colts
Brett Rypien bounced on and off the roster and practice squad but never saw the field in Indy. He finished the season elsewhere, landing in Minnesota.
DJ Montgomery spent the year on injured reserve and enters free agency with his status up in the air.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Chuma Edoga found a role in Jacksonville’s O-line rotation, playing in 14 games and starting two. He remains under contract and could continue to provide depth heading into next season.
Houston Texans
Laken Tomlinson started seven games for Houston before being released in December. He allowed three sacks and was flagged once during his stint. After his release, he landed with Baltimore but didn’t appear in a game there.
Braxton Berrios suited up for four games, catching six passes for 37 yards and contributing on special teams. His role was limited, but his versatility still holds value.
Brenden Bates was briefly with the Texans after being poached from Cleveland but made just three appearances, catching two passes before returning to the Browns.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Aaron Rodgers led the Steelers to the playoffs, completing 66 percent of his passes for over 3,300 yards, 24 touchdowns, and just seven interceptions. But his postseason was a letdown - a rough outing in the first round ended Pittsburgh’s run. Rodgers now enters free agency again, and it remains to be seen if he’ll return for another season.
Calvin Anderson played only 23 snaps across nine games but remains under contract for next year.
Lance McCutcheon, previously mentioned, was also on Pittsburgh’s practice squad before being released.
Cincinnati Bengals
Joe Flacco had a late-season run with the Bengals, starting six games but winning just one. Despite the 1-5 record, he threw 13 touchdowns to just four interceptions - a respectable stat line that didn’t translate to wins. He’s now a free agent.
Brett Rypien also saw a blink-and-you-miss-it moment earlier in the year with Cincinnati - three snaps, one sack.
Cleveland Browns
Before being traded, Flacco struggled in Cleveland with six interceptions across four games, three of which were losses. He only managed two touchdowns in that span.
Malachi Corley showed flashes in his rookie year, playing in 13 games with five starts. He racked up over 200 yards on 24 touches but is still looking for his first NFL touchdown. He’s an exclusive rights free agent and could be back in 2026.
Brenden Bates returned from Houston and started three of six games with the Browns, catching two passes.
Baltimore Ravens
Laken Tomlinson spent the end of the year on Baltimore’s practice squad but didn’t see the field. He wasn’t retained after the season. Jonathan Ward also spent time on the Ravens’ practice squad.
Kansas City Chiefs
Jason Brownlee had a quiet year - targeted just once in six games - before returning to the practice squad. He’s been signed to a futures deal, so he’ll be back to compete next year.
Esa Pole stepped in at left tackle late in the season, starting four games. He allowed one sack and was flagged three times. Pole remains under contract and could be in the mix for a bigger role in 2026.
Las Vegas Raiders
It was a tough year for Geno Smith, who led the league in interceptions (17) and sacks taken (55). The Raiders lost 13 of his 15 starts, though he still threw for over 3,000 yards and 19 touchdowns. He remains under contract, but the quarterback situation in Vegas will be worth watching this offseason.
Raheem Mostert had a promising start with 62 rushing yards in his first appearance, but his role quickly shifted to special teams. He finished the year with 174 yards from scrimmage.
Los Angeles Chargers
Mekhi Becton battled through injuries again but still managed to start 14 games. He allowed three sacks and was flagged six times - not elite numbers, but given the injury history, it was a step forward in terms of availability.
Austin Deculus saw extended action due to injuries up front. He started five games but struggled in pass protection, allowing seven sacks and drawing five penalties.
Tyler Conklin had a quiet year despite starting five games. He caught just seven passes for 101 yards over 13 appearances.
That wraps up the AFC offensive side of things. Some ex-Jets made the most of their fresh starts, others are still looking for their footing, and a few might be entering their final chapters in the league. Next up: we’ll take a look at how former Jets defenders fared across the AFC in 2025.