The New York Jets have an opportunity to use the draft and free agency to mimic something that worked wonders for Aaron Glenn's Lions.
PFF recently compiled a list of the perfect free agent match for each NFL team. For Detroit, 28-year-old cornerback D.J. Reed was listed as the player to target.
Jets GM Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn have a lot of work to do in free agency to strengthen their roster and end a 14-year playoff drought.
Arnold joined Detroit from Alabama as the 24th selection in the 2024 NFL Draft. Even though he missed one game, Arnold was among the five rookies who played at least 900 defensive snaps in the 2024 regular season, and he played all 75 in the Lions’ 45-31 loss to the Washington Commanders in the second round of the NFC playoffs on Jan. 18.
James Pearce Jr. cemented himself as a potential lightning bolt off the edge. The 6-foot-5, 245-pound pass rusher ran a 4.5-second 40-yard dash at the combine. Pearce is also quick in space, and seems to have some serious burst to his game. Like the 49ers, the Seahawks might be in the receiver market.
With a massive hole opened up at the Quarterback position, the Jets will need to find their guy going forward. What if I told you this guy was available in the 2025 NFL Draft?