Halloween is almost here, the Jets are sitting at 2-5, and the trade deadline on November 10 is starting to look like the next real checkpoint in a season that already feels close to done. After Sunday’s loss to the Miami Dolphins, it’s fair to wonder how much longer New York wants to keep all of its veteran pieces in place.
With Darren Mougey known for making deals, the Jets could be eyeing a roster shakeup and trying to turn expiring or movable players into future draft capital, especially picks in 2027. And while this year’s deadline probably won’t match the chaos of last season, there are still names on this roster that make sense as trade chips.
Harrison Phillips sits near the top of that list. The veteran defensive tackle was one of New York’s best players in 2025, but his production has dipped this season. Darrell Jackson Jr.’s rise has also made Phillips easier to move, and the Jets would likely be willing to deal their defensive captain for a Day 3 pick if a contender wants a sturdy run-stopper with leadership qualities.
Nahshon Wright is another veteran who feels available. The 2025 Pro Bowler has fallen out of favor with the coaching staff, and despite his knack for creating plays - five interceptions and two forced fumbles last season - the Jets have kept him inactive on game days. If another team wants a corner with big-play instincts and shaky coverage, New York may take whatever it can get.
Andre Cisco could also be on the move. He’s been a useful third safety, often stepping in as the “center fielder” when Minkah Fitzpatrick or Dane Belton moves into the box. Trading him would clear more time for 2025 and 2026 draft picks Malachi Moore and VJ Payne, which is the kind of long-view decision the Jets should be making now.
If the price is right, Brandon Stephens is the next corner to watch. He arrived with plenty of skepticism, but he’s been a steady cover man and owns a Pro Football Focus coverage grade of 68.5, which ranks 23rd in the league.
Moving him would thin out the boundary corner group and could force D’Angelo Ponds outside, or even make Wright more important down the stretch. Even so, an early Day 3 pick would be enough for Mougey to consider it.
Jamien Sherwood belongs in that same “if somebody pays enough” lane. Through the first year of his three-year, $45 million deal, he disappointed.
But after a slow start to 2026, he’s played better, and that could make him attractive to a team looking for an athletic linebacker. With one year left on his contract after this season, the Jets could decide to cash out while his value is up and take a Day 3 pick in return.
Will McDonald IV remains the obvious pass-rush name to monitor. The 2023 first-rounder has seen his role shrink since Aaron Glenn took over, mainly because he doesn’t quite fit the scheme.
Still, 20.5 sacks over the last three seasons will draw interest, and a playoff team in need of edge juice could try to pry him away. If the Jets get lucky, a late Day 2 pick is within reach.
Breece Hall is a tougher sell, but not impossible. New York listened on him last year, and Braelon Allen’s recent run as the starting back gives the Jets a reason to think about handing him the job full time.
Mougey was reportedly hoping for a third-round pick at the deadline last year, though the best offer was a fourth from the Kansas City Chiefs. If someone now comes in with a third, the Jets may be ready to move.
And then there’s Garrett Wilson. He’s not the likeliest name on the board, but last year’s Sauce Gardner deal proved the Jets will listen if the offer is big enough. If a team shows up with the kind of Godfather package that includes multiple first-round picks and a talented young player, Mougey would have to hear it out, especially if Wilson is as frustrated behind the scenes as he looked on the sideline Sunday.
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