The New York Jets are staring at a familiar kind of frustration after four weeks, and the latest blow only makes the picture uglier. With the team sitting at 1-3 after dropping three straight, the defense has taken another hit: star defensive end Braiden McGregor is done for the season because of injury.
That’s the kind of loss that forces a team to start looking for answers fast. One possible option already being floated is veteran Joey Bosa, a free agent who never signed with a team over the offseason and could help fill the void McGregor leaves behind.
Paul Esden Jr. of Heavy.com suggested the Jets should make the move, and the idea carries some real logic. Bosa is coming off a season with the Buffalo Bills in which he recorded 17 total tackles and five sacks. He also led the league in forced fumbles last season with five turnovers created against opposing teams.
Bosa is no longer the same player he was earlier in his career, but the résumé is still hard to ignore. He has made five Pro-Bowl appearances and has built a strong career even as injuries have become a bigger part of the story. He hasn’t played a full season since 2021, though he did appear in 15 of 17 games for Buffalo last year.
For the Jets, the appeal may be less about expecting Bosa to carry the defense and more about what he can still provide. As a depth addition, he could help generate sacks and tackles at key moments while also bringing veteran presence to the group.
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Omar Cooper Jr. is still a longer wait, since he remains on injured reserve and has to sit out at least one more game before his practice window can open. So while the roster picture is beginning to brighten at receiver, the bigger question for the Jets is how quickly that help can actually show up on the field, and whether Patrick will be ready to contribute right away once he ramps up. [Read more 🡒]
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Jets Fans Just Got An Uncomfortable New QB Option
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Jones has already bounced from the Patriots to the Jaguars to the 49ers, and he is currently sitting behind Brock Purdy in San Francisco. For the Jets, it is another reminder that the search for insulation behind Geno Smith is not necessarily finished, even with rookie Cade Klubnik in the building after being drafted in 2026 and getting preseason reps. [Read more 🡒]