Jets' Offseason Heats Up: Draft Picks, Free Agents, and Roster Battles

On May 2nd, the New York Jets kicked off their NFL offseason on a high note with killer

draft picks and smart free agent moves, setting the stage for a promising 2026 season.

Now that May is here, things are heating up at Florent Park with voluntary workouts already

underway, giving fans their first real looks at head coach.

Aaron Glinn's vision and general manager, Darren Moogies, roster tweaks.

rookie minicamp hits next from May 8th through 10th, spotlighting stars like first round

stud David Bailey at number 2 overall, Kenyan Sadiq at 16 in Omar Cooper Jr. at 30.

These newbies will helmet up for non-contact drills, learning the pro ropes and trying

to catch the coach's eyes early.

Then OTA's role in late May through early June, mixing vets and rookies in 11 on 11 action,

while the mandatory minicamp locks everyone in from.

June 16th, 18th, no skipping or face finds.

Fresh defensive ads like Kingsley Nagbar, Joseph Ossai, Dane Belton, and Nashon Wright get

chances to shine and lock down spots.

Fans are buzzing, watching bubble players in rookies battle for that final 53 man roster,

with training camp dates still to drop, but likely.

Murying last year's late July start at the Atlantic Health Center.

These glimpses build hype, but stay cool, small samples can mislead and Glinn's process

needs time to play out before we know who's starting week 1.