Jets' Last-Minute Guide to 2024 NFL Free Agency | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Sophia Aguilar
Published Mar 24, 2026
Offensive Tackle
If the Jets are banking on Rodgers making them a playoff contender, they have to upgrade the offensive line. New York surrendered 64 sacks in 2023, and even Rodgers couldn't thrive behind the line it featured.
Left tackle is the biggest need because the Jets simply haven't found a permanent fixture there. Guard Alijah Vera-Tucker moved over to right tackle last season but suffered a season-ending Achilles tear.
The Jets may look at the draft's top tackles in April, but it's imperative that they lock down one starting spot before then. While the free agent market isn't ideal, starting-caliber tackles like Jermaine Eluemunor, Jonah Williams, Trent Brown and Tyron Smith are slated to be available.
Wide Receiver
The Jets have one tremendous receiver in Garrett Wilson and, well, not a lot else. Wilson was the only wideout to top 350 receiving yards in 2023, and Allen Lazard was next among Jets receivers with just 311 yards.
A lack of reliable receivers played a role in Rodgers' struggles in his final season with the Green Bay Packers, and the Jets cannot afford a similar situation in 2024. Unfortunately, the receiver pool has dwindled in recent days with Mike Evans getting an extension and Tee Higgins both getting the franchise tag.
The 2024 free agent class will now be headlined by the likes of Calvin Ridley, Marquise Brown, Gabe Davis and Josh Reynolds.
New York may have a serious need at safety even if it retains Whitehead. Strong safety. The Jets struggled to find a consistent running mate for Whitehead in 2023 and could lose both Chuck Clark and Ashtyn Davis in free agency.
The safety market has also dwindled some with Antoine Winfield Jr. getting the franchise tag and Kyle Dugger receiving the transition tag—which, in turn, may make it more difficult to re-sign Whitehead.
However, the Jets can potentially bolster their defensive backfield by adding a free agent like Geno Stone, Kamren Curl or Justin Simmons in the coming days.
