The Jets are staring at a trade deadline that could reshape the roster, and after Sunday’s 35-12 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, it’s fair to wonder which players may have already worn the Green & White for the last time.
New York fell to 2-7, and with the season effectively slipping away, the front office has reason to at least listen on a few names before the 4:00 p.m. Eastern time deadline. Some of the most obvious candidates are already easy to spot.
Andre Cisco looks like the clearest possibility. ESPN’s Rich Cimini reported on Sunday morning that if the Jets make a move, it will likely involve one of their safeties.
Among Minkah Fitzpatrick, Dane Belton, and Cisco, Cisco stands out as the likeliest chip. The former Jacksonville Jaguars draft pick barely saw the field in the loss to Kansas City, while Malachi Moore handled his usual role as the third safety.
With VJ Payne’s return approaching, moving Cisco for a late Day 3 pick in 2027 would make sense.
Nahshon Wright also feels like a player whose time in New York may be done. He technically took his last snap for the Jets in Week 7 against the Miami Dolphins, and his last two games of inactivity have said plenty about where he stands.
Wright has also been openly frustrated with his role in the defense. He does bring ball production - five interceptions with the Chicago Bears last season - but his coverage can be shaky.
A team looking for cornerback depth, the Bears included, could try to bring him back.
Tim Patrick is another name to watch. He was a useful piece for the Jets when both Adonai Mitchell and Omar Cooper Jr. were sidelined, but now he has been a healthy inactive for the last two weeks.
That kind of usage usually tells you something. Patrick could draw interest from a contender that wants veteran help, especially because he offers more than just receiving ability.
He’s also a willing and effective run blocker. The Jacksonville Jaguars might be one team that would make sense.
Breece Hall is the one player on this list who still seems the least likely to move. Adam Schefter reported Sunday morning that the Jets have no interest in trading him.
Still, the market could shift quickly if Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor is dealt in the next day or so. If that happens, Hall would become one of the next obvious names teams would circle.
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