The Jets’ defensive depth took another hit, and that’s why Joey Bosa is suddenly in the conversation.
New York is 1-3 after dropping three straight, and the early-season optimism that followed a Week 1 win has faded fast. The team has been wildly uneven on both sides of the ball, and there’s still plenty of time left for a turnaround. But the margin for error is shrinking.
Now the defense has to move forward without Braiden McGregor, who is out for the rest of the season because of injury. That loss leaves a hole in the front seven, and the Jets need help finding a way to patch it.
That’s where Bosa comes in. He remains a free agent after not signing with a team over the offseason, and Paul Esden Jr. of Heavy.com pointed to him as a logical target for New York.
The appeal is easy to see. Bosa spent last season with the Buffalo Bills and finished with 17 total tackles and five sacks. He also led the league in forced fumbles, piling up five turnovers against opposing teams.
He’s not the same player he was at his peak, but the résumé still carries weight. Bosa has made five Pro Bowl appearances, and even with injuries becoming a bigger part of his story, he managed to suit up for 15 of 17 games for Buffalo last year. He hasn’t played a full season since 2021, but he has shown he can still get on the field and make an impact.
For the Jets, the fit looks more like a depth move than a headline-grabber. Bosa could help supply timely sacks and tackles while also bringing veteran presence to a defense that just lost a key piece.
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