Jets Strengthen Roster with Draft Picks, Free Agents

On May 2nd, just one week after the 2026 NFL draft, the jets are shaping up a stronger roster for September's kickoff.

They grab key rookies like David Bailey for the pass rush, the Angelo Ponds, and Vijay Payne in the secondary.

Plus skill guys Canaan Sadiq and Omar, Cooper, Jr.

Add an undrafted free agents, free agent signings, and trades, and this team looks prime for way more than three wins.

Earlier this week, talks heated up about their backup quarterback spot.

They draft a keg club nick in the fourth round, but he's green and needs time to grow.

Links to vets like Carson Wentz, Cooper Rush, Tyra Taylor, and even Russell Wilson, who Geno Smith knows from Seattle, could upgrade over Brady Cook, and Bailey Zappy.

Trades for guys like Joe Milton or Anthony Richardson are on the table too.

Meanwhile, linebacker depth worries linger behind Demario Davis and Jamie and Sherwood.

Davis, now 37, after a solid 2025 with New Orleans signed a two-year, $22 million deal to return.

But if either misses time, rookies, and special teamers like Francisco Maui Goa might get forced in.

Attacling beasts like divine wife from the Raiders, could fit cheap at around $2.8 million for a year.

On offense, the wide receiver room got a boost with Omar Cooper Jr. joining Garrett Wilson and Adonai Mitchell.

Still, a veteran WR-4 or 5 like Brandon Cook's for deep shots, or Juju Smith's Schuster for possession work, would add insurance without breaking the bank.

The jets have capproomed to plug these gaps before July training camp, turning a good draft into a real contender vibe.

Keep watching how they move.