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The Jets acquired offensive lineman Jordan Meredith and a 2029 seventh-round pick from Las Vegas for a 2027 sixth-round pick on August 30, 2026. Meredith had starting experience and addressed a clear New York depth need, while the later seventh softens the cost. Las Vegas gets useful nearer-term draft capital, but the Jets earn the slight edge because they obtained a playable lineman without surrendering a premium asset.
Kansas City acquired Justin Fields from the Jets for a 2027 sixth-round pick after New York moved in a different direction at quarterback. Fields had started nine games for the Jets in 2025, throwing for 1,259 yards with seven touchdowns and one interception while adding 383 rushing yards and four scores. For only a late future choice, the Chiefs gained experienced quarterback depth and earn a B; New York receives a C.
Indianapolis Colts acquired Sauce Gardner from New York Jets for Adonai Mitchell, 2026 1st round pick (16th overall, Kenyon Sadiq) and a 2027 1st round pick. Indianapolis Colts received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Indianapolis Colts Win verdict.
The Jets acquired defensive tackle Harrison Phillips and a 2027 seventh-round pick from Minnesota on August 21, 2025, sending the Vikings 2026 and 2027 sixth-round selections. Phillips then started all 17 games for New York and recorded 60 tackles, adding dependable interior snaps immediately. Minnesota gained two draft assets for a veteran it was prepared to move, but the Jets received the stronger proven return.
Cleveland Browns acquired 2026 6th round pick (182nd overall, Taylen Green) from New York Jets for Jowon Briggs and 2026 7th round pick (242nd overall subsequently traded, Deven Eastern). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
The Jets received pick No. 176 in the 2025 draft and a 2026 sixth-rounder from Baltimore for pick No. 186 and a 2026 fifth-rounder. New York used No. 176 on Tyler Baron, while Baltimore used No. 186 on Tyler Loop; the future selections later became part of additional draft movement. The exchange paired a ten-slot current move with a one-round future adjustment, supporting an Even Trade and matching C grades.
Pittsburgh acquired Mike Williams from the Jets for a 2025 fifth-round pick, hoping a veteran deep threat could strengthen a playoff-bound offense. Williams caught nine passes for 132 yards and one touchdown in nine regular-season games, then added one 37-yard playoff catch. New York used the pick on linebacker Francisco Mauigoa, who started eight games as a rookie. The continuing rookie-contract value now gives the Jets the stronger return.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 2025 3rd round pick (92nd overall subsequently traded, Jalen Milroe) (would have converted to 2nd round if Adams is named to All-Pro team OR if on roster for AFC Championship or Super Bowl) from New York Jets for Davante Adams. The overall result favors New York Jets over Las Vegas Raiders.
Buffalo Bills acquired Brandon Codrington and 2026 7th round pick (220th overall, Toriano Pride) from New York Jets for 2026 6th round pick (208th overall subsequently traded, Anterio Thompson). Buffalo Bills received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Buffalo Bills Win verdict.
Denver acquired John Franklin-Myers from the Jets for a 2026 sixth-round pick and secured an established defensive-line starter at a bargain price. Franklin-Myers brought durability, interior-outside versatility and immediate pass-rush production to the Broncos, then remained productive into 2025. New York received future draft capital, but a late sixth-round return does not match the multi-season value Denver obtained from a proven defender.
Green Bay traded two later selections to the Jets to move up to No. 111 for safety Evan Williams. New York received Nos. 126 and 190, but Williams quickly became a substantial defensive contributor for the Packers, earning rookie recognition and continuing as a playmaking starter. The Jets gained extra chances, yet Green Bay converted the consolidated pick into the best realized player value.
Philadelphia Eagles acquired 2024 6th round pick (185th overall, Johnny Wilson) and 2024 6th round pick (190th overall, Dylan McMahon) from New York Jets for 2024 5th round pick (171st overall, Jordan Travis). The overall result favors New York Jets over Philadelphia Eagles.
Carolina traded the 65th pick to the Jets for Nos. 72 and 157, then selected Trevin Wallace and Chau Smith-Wade while New York used No. 65 on Malachi Corley. Wallace and Smith-Wade developed into regular defensive contributors, combining for substantial 2025 playing time and production, while Corley's Jets tenure never gained traction. The Panthers received two useful defenders from one traded selection, creating a clear value edge.
Minnesota moved from No. 11 to No. 10 in 2024 for quarterback J.J. McCarthy and also received No. 203, used on kicker Will Reichard. New York drafted left tackle Olu Fashanu and moved the additional picks in later deals. Fashanu became a 17-game starter in 2025, while McCarthy’s first playing season produced 1,632 yards, 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Reichard’s First-Team All-Pro season keeps Minnesota’s return competitive despite the quarterback uncertainty.
Denver acquired Zach Wilson and pick No. 256 from the Jets for pick No. 203, with the transaction formally recorded by the Broncos on April 23, 2024. Wilson spent the 2024 regular season as Denver's third quarterback and did not take a regular-season snap, while New York converted its former starter into a higher draft slot. The value difference is small, but the Jets captured the better return.
The Jets acquired veteran tackle Morgan Moses and pick No. 134, used on Braelon Allen, while Baltimore received picks 113 and 218 for Devontez Walker and Devin Leary. Moses started 14 games for New York in 2024 and Allen supplied 482 yards from scrimmage as a rookie. Walker has flashed big-play ability, scoring four touchdowns on seven career catches through 2025, which improves Baltimore’s return but still leaves the Jets ahead.
Kansas City reacquired Mecole Hardman from New York in October 2023, receiving the receiver and a 2025 seventh-round pick for a 2025 sixth-rounder. Hardman returned to a familiar offense and delivered the defining payoff months later, catching the overtime touchdown that won Super Bowl LVIII. For a one-round future-pick drop, the Chiefs bought a championship moment and clearly won the exchange.
New York Jets acquired a conditional 2025 pick (6th-round; conveys if Mims makes DET 53-man roster (did not convey)) from Detroit Lions for Denzel Mims and a conditional 2025 pick (7th-round; conveys if Mims makes DET 53-man roster (did not convey)). The overall result favors Detroit Lions over New York Jets.
New York Jets acquired 2023 4th round pick (120th overall, Carter Warren) and 2023 6th round pick (184th overall, Zaire Barnes) from New England Patriots for 2023 4th round pick (112th overall, Chad Ryland). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 2023 5th round pick (170th overall, Christopher Smith) from New York Jets for 2023 6th round pick (204th overall, Jarrick Bernard-Converse) and 2023 7th round pick (220th overall, Zack Kuntz). The overall result favors New York Jets over Las Vegas Raiders.
The Jets acquired Aaron Rodgers plus 2023 first- and fifth-round picks, while Green Bay received picks that became Lukas Van Ness, Luke Musgrave, Anders Carlson and a 2024 second-rounder later moved for additional capital. Rodgers tore his Achilles four snaps into 2023, then went 5-12 in 2024 despite 3,897 yards and 28 touchdowns. Green Bay received multiple young contributors and moved on cleanly to Jordan Love, making this an overwhelming Packers win.
Cleveland Browns acquired Elijah Moore and 2023 3rd round pick (74th overall, Cedric Tillman) from New York Jets for 2023 2nd round pick (42nd overall subsequently traded, Luke Musgrave). The stronger recorded return sits with Cleveland Browns, matching the Cleveland Browns Win verdict.
The Jets sent Baltimore a 2024 seventh-round pick for veteran safety Chuck Clark. Clark tore his ACL before playing in 2023, but New York re-signed him and received 12 starts, 69 tackles, a sack and an interception in 2024. Baltimore used No. 228 on center Nick Samac and also gained cap space. The injury delayed New York's payoff, yet one starting season for a seventh-rounder still gives the Jets a slight edge.
Denver Broncos acquired Jacob Martin and 2024 5th round pick (145th overall, Kris Abrams-Draine) from New York Jets for 2024 4th round pick (113th overall subsequently traded, Devontez Walker). The stronger recorded return sits with New York Jets, matching the New York Jets Win verdict.
Jacksonville Jaguars acquired 2023 6th round pick (185th overall, Parker Washington) from New York Jets for James Robinson. Jacksonville Jaguars received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Jacksonville Jaguars Win verdict.
The Jets sent picks 38 and 146 to the Giants to move up two spots for Breece Hall at No. 36. Hall became a centerpiece of the Jets offense, recovering from a major rookie knee injury to produce multiple high-volume seasons and eventually top 1,000 rushing yards. The Giants used No. 146 on Micah McFadden and later moved No. 38 in another trade. New York's NFC team received good value, but Hall became the best player.
The Jets sent Tennessee picks 35, 69 and 163 for Nos. 26 and 101, selecting Jermaine Johnson and Jeremy Ruckert. Johnson became a 2023 Pro Bowler before an Achilles tear cost him most of 2024, while Ruckert developed into a regular tight end and earned an extension. Tennessee received several starters, led by Roger McCreary and Nicholas Petit-Frere. The Titans gained more total snaps, but the Jets landed the highest-ceiling player, making the result essentially even.
Houston acquired linebacker Blake Cashman from the Jets in March 2022 for a 2023 sixth-round pick. Cashman became a useful Texans defender and eventually a full-time starter, delivering a strong final season in Houston before leaving in free agency. New York received modest late-round capital for a player who had struggled to stay healthy, but Houston extracted starting-caliber production from a very small acquisition cost.
New York Giants acquired 2022 2nd round pick (38th overall subsequently traded, Arnold Ebiketie) and 2022 5th round pick (146th overall, Micah McFadden) from New York Jets for 2022 2nd round pick (36th overall, Breece Hall). The overall result favors New York Jets over New York Giants.
Kansas City Chiefs acquired Daniel Brown from New York Jets for Laurent Duvernay-Tardif. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Philadelphia Eagles acquired 2022 6th round pick (206th overall subsequently traded, Matt Henningsen) from New York Jets for Joe Flacco. The overall result favors New York Jets over Philadelphia Eagles.
Minnesota acquired Chris Herndon plus a 2022 sixth-round pick from the Jets for a 2022 fourth after Irv Smith Jr. suffered a season-ending injury. Herndon played all 16 games but caught only four passes for 40 yards and one touchdown. The sixth-rounder became Vederian Lowe, whom Minnesota later traded to New England for another sixth. New York used pick No. 117 on Micheal Clemons, who has 8.5 sacks and 24 starts through four seasons. The Jets won decisively.
Houston acquired 2022 6th round pick (207th overall subsequently traded, Doug Kramer) from New York Jets for Shaq Lawson.
Kansas City sent picks No. 175 and No. 207 to New York for No. 162 and No. 226. The Chiefs selected tight end Noah Gray at 162 and guard Trey Smith at 226; the Jets used their return on defensive backs Jason Pinnock and Jonathan Marshall. The recorded outcome favors the Kansas City Chiefs side only to the degree reflected by the grades, with the long-term result driven by what the acquired players and picks actually produced.
Las Vegas moved from No. 162 and No. 200 to No. 143 and selected safety Tyree Gillespie. New York kept No. 200 and later sent No. 162 to Kansas City; the two slots ultimately became cornerback Brandin Echols and, through the next trade, part of the package that produced Noah Gray and Trey Smith. The recorded outcome favors the New York Jets side only to the degree reflected by the grades, with the long-term result driven by what the acquired players and picks actually produced.
Minnesota moved from No. 14 to No. 23 in 2021 and received two third-round picks, selecting Christian Darrisaw, Kellen Mond and Wyatt Davis. Darrisaw became a high-level starting left tackle and earned an extension through 2029; Mond and Davis failed to stick. New York used No. 14 on Alijah Vera-Tucker, a versatile starting lineman whose career has been repeatedly interrupted by major injuries. Darrisaw plus the additional opportunities keep Minnesota ahead.
Carolina acquired quarterback Sam Darnold from the Jets for a 2021 sixth-round pick plus second- and fourth-round selections in 2022. The Panthers also exercised Darnold's fifth-year option, increasing the commitment to a quarterback who never became their long-term answer. New York converted a player it was replacing into substantial draft capital, including a premium second-rounder, making the Jets the decisive winner.
Pittsburgh Steelers acquired Avery Williamson and 2022 7th round pick (225th overall, Mark Robinson) from New York Jets for 2022 5th round pick (163rd overall subsequently traded, Kyle Philips). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
San Francisco 49ers acquired Jordan Willis and 2021 7th round pick (230th overall subsequently traded, Jimmy Morrissey) from New York Jets for 2022 6th round pick (207th overall subsequently traded, Doug Kramer). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Tampa Bay acquired veteran nose tackle Steve McLendon and a 2023 seventh-round pick from the Jets for a 2022 sixth-round selection. McLendon immediately joined a Buccaneers defense that finished the 2020 season by winning Super Bowl LV, giving Tampa useful veteran depth during a championship run. New York improved the timing and round of its draft asset, but the title-season contribution gives the Buccaneers the edge.
The Jamal Adams trade became one of the most lopsided modern safety deals. Seattle paid two first-round picks, a third-round pick, and Bradley McDougald for Adams and a fourth-round pick. Adams flashed early, but injuries and positional value crushed the return. The Jets won by turning one safety into premium roster-building power. It is a GSC priority page because the trade remains one of the easiest modern blockbuster losses for fans to search and understand.
New York Jets acquired Quincy Wilson from Indianapolis Colts for 2020 6th round pick (211th overall, Isaiah Rodgers). The overall result favors Indianapolis Colts/Baltimore Colts over New York Jets.
New York Jets acquired 2020 4th round pick (125th overall, James Morgan), 2020 4th round pick (129th overall, Cameron Clark) and 2021 6th round pick (186th overall, Hamsah Nasirildeen) from New England Patriots for 2020 3rd round pick (101st overall, Dalton Keene). New York Jets received the stronger recorded football value, matching the New York Jets Win verdict.
Seattle moved up for Darrell Taylor, sending New York the picks tied to Denzel Mims and Dalton Keene. Taylor became the most useful realized player in the exchange, giving Seattle the better hindsight result.
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The Giants acquired defensive lineman Leonard Williams from the Jets at the 2019 deadline for a 2020 third-round pick and a conditional 2021 fifth-rounder that became the 154th selection. The Jets later used the picks on Ashtyn Davis and running back Michael Carter. The New York Giants produced the stronger realized return, supporting the New York Giants Win verdict.
New York Jets acquired Demaryius Thomas from New England Patriots for 2021 6th round pick (186th overall subsequently traded, Hamsah Nasirildeen). The overall result favors New England Patriots over New York Jets.
Indianapolis sent cornerback Nate Hairston to New York for a conditional 2020 sixth-round pick. The condition was not satisfied, so the draft choice was never conveyed and the Colts ultimately received no draft asset from the transaction. The New York Jets produced the stronger realized return, supporting the New York Jets Win verdict.
New York Jets acquired Alex Lewis from Baltimore Ravens for 2020 7th round pick (225th overall subsequently traded, Kenny Willekes). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Kansas City Chiefs acquired Darron Lee from New York Jets for 2020 6th round pick (211th overall subsequently traded, Isaiah Rodgers). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
New Orleans moved up from No. 116 to No. 105 in the fourth round of the 2019 draft, sending the Jets picks No. 116 and No. 168. The Saints selected defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson, while New York quickly used the incoming capital in another trade with Tennessee. The New Orleans Saints produced the stronger realized return, supporting the New Orleans Saints Win verdict.
New York received picks No. 121 and No. 157 from Tennessee and selected Trevon Wesco and Blake Cashman. Wesco filled a blocking and special-teams role, while Cashman's Jets tenure was repeatedly interrupted before he later found greater success elsewhere. Tennessee used No. 116 on Amani Hooker, who became a multiyear starting safety, giving the Titans the stronger team-specific return.
The Jets moved up one spot from No. 93 to No. 92 in the 2019 third round and selected tackle Chuma Edoga. Minnesota received No. 93 plus seventh-round pick No. 217, then continued trading: No. 93 went to Baltimore for Nos. 102, 191 and 193, while No. 217 became cornerback Kris Boyd. The Minnesota Vikings produced the stronger realized return, supporting the Minnesota Vikings Win verdict.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 2019 5th round pick (140th overall subsequently traded, Ryquell Armstead) from New York Jets for Kelechi Osemele and 2019 6th round pick (196th overall, Blessuan Austin). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
New Orleans acquired Teddy Bridgewater and a 2019 sixth-round pick from the Jets for a 2019 third-rounder. Bridgewater became Drew Brees' backup and delivered the trade's defining value in 2019, going 5-0 as the starter while Brees recovered from a thumb injury. The Saints also retained the sixth-round selection, while New York later used the incoming third-round capital in another draft-day move.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired Christian Hackenberg from New York Jets for a conditional 2019 pick (7th round; not conveyed). The overall result favors New York Jets over Las Vegas Raiders.
Indianapolis sent defensive lineman Henry Anderson to the Jets for pick No. 235, then used that seventh-round selection on linebacker Zaire Franklin. Anderson immediately produced seven sacks in New York and earned a multi-year extension, so the Jets received legitimate value. Franklin nevertheless became the superior long-term asset, growing from special-teams contributor into Colts captain, tackle leader and 2024 second-team All-Pro linebacker.
Minnesota moved up for kicker Daniel Carlson and also received Devante Downs, while New York obtained picks that became Folorunso Fatukasi and Trenton Cannon. Carlson’s later All-Pro career came with the Raiders, not the Vikings: Minnesota waived him after two games following early kicking struggles. Fatukasi developed into a useful Jets defensive lineman, so the original Vikings grade badly over-credits success that occurred only after Carlson left Minnesota.
Indianapolis turned the third pick in the 2018 draft into a four-pick package that became Quenton Nelson, Braden Smith, additional 2018 draft capital and the 2019 selection used on Rock Ya-Sin. Nelson became one of the league’s defining guards and Smith a long-term starting tackle. New York used No. 3 on Sam Darnold, whose Jets tenure lasted three seasons before he was traded to Carolina.
San Francisco 49ers acquired 2018 5th round pick (143rd overall subsequently traded, Ja'Whaun Bentley) from New York Jets for Rashard Robinson. The overall result favors New York Jets over San Francisco 49ers.
Seattle acquired Sheldon Richardson and a seventh-round pick, while New York received Jermaine Kearse, a second-round pick path, and a seventh-round pick path. The Jets kept the slightly stronger value side.
Indianapolis chose Luke Rhodes as its long snapper and dealt Thomas Hennessy to New York for safety Ronald Martin. Martin was waived at final cuts, later returned to the Colts' practice squad and never became a meaningful Indianapolis regular. Hennessy, by contrast, won the Jets' snapping job and remained a fixture for years, turning a fringe-roster exchange into a quietly excellent New York acquisition.
Philadelphia Eagles acquired Dexter McDougle from New York Jets for Terrence Brooks. The overall result favors New York Jets over Philadelphia Eagles.
Cleveland Browns acquired Calvin Pryor from New York Jets for DeMario Davis. The overall result favors New York Jets over Cleveland Browns.
Cleveland received the picks used on Roderick Johnson and Zane Gonzalez, while New York received the picks used on Dylan Donahue and Elijah McGuire. Cleveland kept the slightly better value side.
Dallas spent a future fifth-round pick to move back into the 2017 draft and select safety Xavier Woods at No. 191. Woods became a four-year Dallas contributor with 60 games, 48 starts and five interceptions. New York later recycled the No. 157 pick through two draft-day trades that produced Folorunso Fatukasi and Trenton Cannon, giving the Jets useful value but not quite the same immediate return.
Los Angeles Rams acquired 2017 4th round pick (125th overall, Samson Ebukam) from New York Jets for 2017 4th round pick (141st overall, Chad Hansen) and 2017 6th round pick (197th overall, Jeremy Clark). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Minnesota traded picks No. 79 and No. 160 to the Jets for No. 70, then selected center Pat Elflein. Elflein became an immediate starter, earned PFWA All-Rookie honors and started 43 games for the Vikings across four seasons. New York selected ArDarius Stewart at No. 79 and later moved the fifth-round asset through additional trades, but its resulting players did not match the sustained starting value Minnesota received.
Tampa Bay sent picks No. 125 and 204 to the Jets to move up to No. 107 for linebacker Kendell Beckwith. Beckwith started nine games and made 73 tackles as a promising rookie, but a serious ankle injury suffered in a 2018 auto accident ultimately ended his NFL career. New York moved No. 125 again and selected Chad Hansen, Jeremy Clark and Derrick Jones from the resulting capital, receiving little lasting value.
New York gave Washington a 2017 fourth-round pick to acquire No. 158 in 2016 and drafted tackle Brandon Shell. Shell became a four-year Jets contributor with 40 starts. Washington used the future pick on Samaje Perine, who rushed for 603 yards as a rookie but had a much smaller role the next season. Perine had value, but New York received more sustained starting production.
Jacksonville Jaguars acquired 2015 4th round pick (104th overall, James Sample) and 2015 7th round pick (229th overall, Ben Koyack) from New York Jets for 2015 4th round pick (103rd overall, Bryce Petty). New York Jets received the stronger long-term football value, matching the New York Jets Win verdict.
Los Angeles Rams and New York Jets land in even-trade territory. The final grade profile (Los Angeles Rams B-, New York Jets B-) shows useful value on both sides without enough separation for a clear winner.
Houston moved up from No. 82 to No. 70 for Arizona State receiver Jaelen Strong, sending New York DeVier Posey plus picks No. 82, 152 and 229. Strong never became the starting receiver Houston hoped to secure, finishing his Texans tenure with limited production. The Jets' return was modest too, but Lorenzo Mauldin provided useful pass-rush snaps and the larger package gave New York more realized value.
Houston acquired 2016 6th round pick (195th overall subsequently traded, Wes Schweitzer) from New York Jets for Ryan Fitzpatrick.
The Jets acquired Brandon Marshall and a seventh-round pick from Chicago for a fifth-round selection. Marshall immediately delivered 109 catches, 1,502 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2015, earning Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro honors. Chicago used the fifth-rounder on Adrian Amos, who became a four-year starting safety. Both teams received excellent value from modest assets, with the Bears gaining the longer-lasting return and the Jets getting the higher immediate peak.
Seattle Seahawks acquired 2015 6th round pick (181st overall subsequently traded, Kyshoen Jarrett) from New York Jets for Percy Harvin; Percy Harvin. Seattle Seahawks received the stronger long-term football value, matching the Seattle Seahawks Win verdict.
The Jets acquired running back Chris Ivory from New Orleans for the 106th pick in the 2013 draft. Ivory became New York’s primary runner, surpassed 800 rushing yards in each of his first two seasons and broke 1,000 yards in 2015. The Saints combined pick No. 106 with No. 109 to move up for defensive tackle John Jenkins, so their return had value, but Ivory’s three productive Jets seasons were stronger.
The Jets traded Darrelle Revis to Tampa Bay for the No. 13 pick in the 2013 draft and later pick value, turning an injured star cornerback with contract tension into Sheldon Richardson. Revis still made a Pro Bowl with the Buccaneers, but Tampa Bay went nowhere and moved on after one season. New York got the stronger asset result and avoided the contract trap.
Los Angeles Rams acquired Wayne Hunter from New York Jets for Jason Smith. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Carolina Panthers acquired an undisclosed 2012 draft pick from New York Jets for Jeff Otah. Carolina Panthers received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Carolina Panthers Win verdict.
Seattle moved down four spots from No. 43 and received Nos. 47, 154 and 232, then selected Bobby Wagner, Korey Toomer and Greg Scruggs. The Jets used No. 43 on Stephen Hill. Wagner became a franchise icon, perennial All-Pro and championship centerpiece, while Hill lasted only two seasons in New York. This is one of the clearest draft-day wins of the John Schneider era.
Denver moved Tim Tebow and a seventh-round pick to the Jets after signing Peyton Manning, receiving fourth- and sixth-round selections that became Philip Blake and Danny Trevathan. Tebow played only one season in New York and never became a meaningful part of the offense. Trevathan developed into a starting linebacker and later helped Denver win Super Bowl 50. Converting a displaced quarterback into a championship contributor makes the Broncos the clear winner.
New York Jets acquired 2012 6th round pick (187th overall, Josh Bush) from Indianapolis Colts for Drew Stanton and 2012 7th round pick (214th overall, Tim Fugger). New York Jets received the stronger recorded football value, matching the New York Jets Win verdict.
Jacksonville Jaguars acquired Dwight Lowery from New York Jets for 2012 7th round pick (214th overall subsequently traded, Tim Fugger). Jacksonville Jaguars received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Jacksonville Jaguars Win verdict.
New York Jets acquired Caleb Schlauderaff from Green Bay Packers for 2012 7th round pick (224th overall subsequently traded, Alfonzo Dennard). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
New York sent Philadelphia picks No. 161 and No. 194 for No. 153 and No. 227, then used the higher selection on Jeremy Kerley. Kerley became a dependable slot receiver and returner, producing 182 catches and 2,225 receiving yards during his first five Jets seasons. Philadelphia's Julian Vandervelde was a reserve lineman, while the other acquired pick was immediately moved again.
The Jets moved up from No. 124 to No. 112 for running back Joe McKnight, sending Carolina an additional sixth-round pick. McKnight became an elite kickoff returner, topping 1,000 return yards in both 2011 and 2012 and scoring a return touchdown each season. Carolina selected Eric Norwood and David Gettis; Gettis produced 508 receiving yards as a rookie, but the combined return was too brief to surpass McKnight's special-teams impact.
Seattle acquired Leon Washington and a seventh-round pick from the Jets for a fifth-round pick that became John Conner. Washington gave Seattle immediate return-game value and the stronger realized football impact. The Seahawks win the trade.
The Jets acquired Santonio Holmes for the 155th pick and received two productive seasons plus major 2010 playoff contributions. Pittsburgh then flipped that same pick to Arizona for cornerback Bryant McFadden and pick No. 195, which became Antonio Brown. Holmes was a worthwhile bargain for New York, but Brown developed into a four-time first-team All-Pro and one of the era's dominant receivers. The downstream value makes Pittsburgh the long-term winner.
Arizona acquired safety Kerry Rhodes from the Jets for a 2010 fourth-round pick and a 2011 seventh-rounder. Rhodes immediately became a productive starter, recording four interceptions and four fumble recoveries in his first Cardinals season and remaining a starter for three years. New York used the fourth-round asset in the move up for Joe McKnight and later selected Greg McElroy with the 2011 seventh. Arizona gained the better direct football value.
Los Angeles Chargers acquired 2010 7th round pick from New York Jets for Antonio Cromartie. The overall result favors New York Jets over Los Angeles Chargers.
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Cleveland Browns acquired Chansi Stuckey, Jason Trusnik and 2009 3rd round pick from New York Jets for Braylon Edwards. The overall result favors New York Jets over Cleveland Browns.
New York Jets acquired Kevin O'Connell from Detroit Lions for 2011 7th round pick (231st overall subsequently traded, Frank Kearse). The overall result favors Detroit Lions over New York Jets.
New York Jets acquired John Burke from Los Angeles Chargers for 2001 7th round pick. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
New York Jets received 2009 3rd round pick (65th overall, Shonn Greene) from Detroit Lions for 2009 3rd round pick (76th overall, DeAndre Levy), 2009 4th round pick (115th overall, Sammie Lee Hill) and 2009 7th round pick (228th overall, Lydon Murtha). The recorded outcome favors Detroit Lions.
Cleveland Browns acquired Kenyon Coleman, Abram Elam, Brett Ratliff, 2009 1st round pick (17th overall subsequently traded, Josh Freeman) and 2009 2nd round pick (52nd overall, David Veikune) from New York Jets for 2009 1st round pick (5th overall, Mark Sanchez). Cleveland Browns received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Cleveland Browns Win verdict.
Philadelphia Eagles acquired 2009 5th round pick (153rd overall, Cornelius Ingram) from New York Jets for Lito Sheppard. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
New York Jets acquired Brett Favre from Green Bay Packers for an undisclosed 2008 draft pick. The overall result favors Green Bay Packers over New York Jets.
Green Bay moved from pick 113 to 102 in the 2008 draft for defensive end Jeremy Thompson, giving the Jets pick 162 as the price of the climb. Thompson's Packers career was cut short after a serious neck injury and he appeared in 15 games. New York used the return on Dwight Lowery and Erik Ainge, with Lowery becoming a durable NFL defensive back and clear value driver.
The Jets traded picks No. 36 and No. 113 to Green Bay for No. 30 and selected tight end Dustin Keller. Keller became a productive five-year Jet with 241 catches, 2,876 yards and 17 touchdowns. Green Bay selected Jordy Nelson at No. 36 and later reused No. 113. Nelson became a franchise-level receiver, Super Bowl champion and Pro Bowler, making the Packers the decisive winner.
Carolina traded defensive tackle Kris Jenkins to the Jets for picks No. 67 and No. 141, selecting Charles Godfrey and Gary Barnidge. Jenkins delivered a dominant 2008 season in New York, earning Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro honors, but knee injuries sharply shortened his later Jets impact. Godfrey became a long-term Panthers starter and Barnidge provided additional depth. The Jets won the peak; Carolina won the longevity, producing a balanced exchange.
New Orleans acquired linebacker Jonathan Vilma from the Jets in 2008 and later sent New York a 2009 third-round pick after the trade's conditions were met; the Saints also received a 2009 fourth-rounder. Vilma became a defensive captain, made the 2009 Pro Bowl and helped lead the Saints to their Super Bowl XLIV championship. New York gained useful draft value, but New Orleans secured the centerpiece.
Washington Commanders acquired Pete Kendall from New York Jets for an undisclosed 2007 draft pick. The overall result favors Washington Redskins over Washington Commanders.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers acquired Jerry Mackey from New York Jets for 2007 5th round pick. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Carolina sent the 14th pick to the Jets and received Nos. 25, 59 and 164, turning the package into Jon Beason, Ryan Kalil and Tim Shaw. The Jets used No. 14 on Darrelle Revis, who became a Hall of Fame cornerback and one of the defining defenders of his era. Carolina simultaneously landed two multi-time Pro Bowl starters, making this a rare draft-day exchange in which both teams won big.
The Jets jumped from No. 63 to No. 47 in the 2007 draft and selected linebacker David Harris, also receiving No. 235, while Green Bay collected Nos. 63, 89 and 191. Harris became a decade-long defensive leader for New York, starting 147 games and topping 1,000 career tackles. Green Bay found useful contributors in Brandon Jackson, Aaron Rouse and Korey Hall, but none matched Harris's sustained impact.
The Jets acquired running back Thomas Jones and the 63rd pick from Chicago for the 37th pick, effectively moving down 26 spots in Round 2 to add a proven starter. Jones then rushed for more than 1,100 yards in each of his three Jets seasons and led the AFC with 1,312 yards in 2008. New York later used No. 63 as part of the move for David Harris, multiplying the deal's value.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 2008 7th round pick from New York Jets for Bobby Hamilton. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Dallas Cowboys acquired 2007 7th round pick (212th overall, Courtney Brown) from New York Jets for Sean Ryan. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Minnesota acquired quarterback Brooks Bollinger from the Jets for defensive tackle C.J. Mosley and a 2008 seventh-round pick. Bollinger provided emergency quarterback depth but made only a limited impact during two Vikings seasons. New York received a young defensive lineman who contributed in its rotation plus an extra draft asset, giving the Jets a modest but clear advantage.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers acquired Doug Jolley from New York Jets for 2007 6th round pick (177th overall; Jacob Bender); 2007 6th round pick (177th overall, Jacob Bender). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
San Francisco traded Kevan Barlow to the Jets for a 2007 fourth-round pick. Barlow did not give New York enough value, while the 49ers recovered useful draft capital. San Francisco wins the trade.
Cleveland Browns acquired Derrick Strait from New York Jets for Lee Suggs. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Dallas Cowboys acquired 2006 5th round pick (138th overall, Pat Watkins) from New York Jets for 2006 5th round pick (150th overall, Jason Pociask) and 2006 6th round pick (189th overall, Drew Coleman). The overall result favors New York Jets over Dallas Cowboys.
Dallas Cowboys acquired 2006 2nd round pick (53rd overall, Anthony Fasano), 2006 6th round pick (189th overall subsequently traded, Drew Coleman) and 2006 7th round pick (211th overall, Pat McQuistan) from New York Jets for 2006 2nd round pick (49th overall, Kellen Clemens). Dallas Cowboys received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Dallas Cowboys Win verdict.
Washington moved up to No. 35 in the 2006 draft for linebacker Rocky McIntosh, sending the Jets picks 53 and 189 plus a 2007 second-rounder. New York later used those pieces in multiple moves: No. 53 helped facilitate the Kellen Clemens trade-up, No. 189 became Drew Coleman after more movement, and the 2007 pick helped bring Thomas Jones.
Philadelphia Eagles acquired 2006 3rd round pick (71st overall, Chris Gocong) from New York Jets for 2006 3rd round pick (76th overall, Anthony Schlegel) and 2006 7th round pick (220th overall, Titus Adams). Philadelphia Eagles received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Philadelphia Eagles Win verdict.
New York Jets acquired John Abraham to Falcons. Broncos sent 2006 1st round pick (29th overall, Nick Mangold) from Atlanta Falcons Multi Team for John Abraham. New York Jets received the stronger recorded football value, matching the New York Jets Win verdict.
New York Jets acquired Patrick Ramsey from Washington Commanders for 2006 6th round pick (173rd overall, Reed Doughty). New York Jets received the stronger recorded football value, matching the New York Jets Win verdict.
New York Jets acquired Steve Morley from Green Bay Packers for an undisclosed 2005 draft pick. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
New York Jets acquired an undisclosed 2005 draft pick from Detroit Lions for Jon McGraw. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Dallas Cowboys acquired an undisclosed 2006 draft pick from New York Jets for Pete Hunter. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Jacksonville Jaguars acquired 2005 4th round pick (127th overall, Alvin Pearman) and 2005 6th round pick (185th overall, Chad Owens) from New York Jets for 2005 4th round pick (123rd overall, Kerry Rhodes). The overall result favors New York Jets over Jacksonville Jaguars.
Oakland sent Doug Jolley plus three 2005 selections to the Jets and received Nos. 26 and 230. The Raiders quickly recycled both picks: No. 26 became part of the move up for Fabian Washington, while No. 230 was later packaged to New England. The return was mostly flexibility rather than a lasting player, but Oakland escaped an expensive tight-end commitment and controlled valuable draft capital.
New York Jets received 2005 7th round pick (230th overall subsequently traded, Matt Cassel). Minnesota Vikings received Sam Cowart. The final review favors New York Jets because that return produced stronger practical football value.
The Jets reacquired Laveranues Coles by sending Santana Moss to Washington in a straight receiver swap. Coles immediately returned to a productive role in New York and remained a dependable starter for four seasons. Moss, however, delivered a franchise-record 1,483-yard debut season, became a Pro Bowler and stayed in Washington for a decade, creating substantially more long-term value.
New York Jets acquired Justin McCareins from Tennessee Titans for 2004 2nd round pick (42nd overall, Travis LaBoy). The overall result favors Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans over New York Jets.
Kansas City Chiefs acquired 2003 5th round pick (153rd overall, Jordan Black) and 2003 6th round pick (189th overall, Jimmy Wilkerson) from New York Jets for 2003 5th round pick (150th overall, Matt Walters) and 2003 6th round pick (200th overall, Brooks Bollinger). The overall result favors New York Jets over Kansas City Chiefs.
The Jets sent Chicago picks 13, 22 and 116 in the 2003 draft to move up to No. 4 for defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson. Robertson became a multi-year starter in New York but never reached the dominant level expected from such an expensive move. Chicago used No. 22 on Rex Grossman and No. 116 on Ian Scott, while also moving No. 13 for additional value. The Bears’ broader return wins.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers acquired David Leaverton from New York Jets for Jonathan Pittman. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
New York Jets acquired 2002 5th round pick (154th overall, Jonathan Goodwin) from Washington Commanders for David Loverne and 2002 5th round pick (160th overall, Robert Royal). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
New Orleans Saints acquired Earthwind Moreland and 2002 6th round pick (196th overall, John Gilmore) from New York Jets for Chad Morton. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Pittsburgh moved down from No. 16 to No. 19, added two later picks, and selected Casey Hampton. Hampton became a five-time Pro Bowler and the anchor of two Super Bowl-winning defenses. The Jets selected Santana Moss, who became a productive receiver and later returned trade value, but Pittsburgh acquired the more important player while adding extra capital.
The Jets moved from No. 16 to No. 12 and drafted defensive end Shaun Ellis, a two-time Pro Bowler who played 184 career games and recorded 73.5 sacks. San Francisco moved back four spots, selected five-time Pro Bowler Julian Peterson, and added second-round cornerback Jason Webster. Ellis was an excellent return, but Peterson plus the extra starter gives the 49ers a narrow edge.
Tampa Bay acquired Keyshawn Johnson from the Jets for two 2000 first-round picks, Nos. 13 and 27. Johnson became a Pro Bowler in Tampa, topped 1,200 receiving yards in 2001 and contributed to the Buccaneers' Super Bowl XXXVII championship. New York used the selections on John Abraham, a four-time Pro Bowler as a Jet, and Anthony Becht, a five-year starting tight end, giving the Jets greater long-term value.
New England acquired Bill Belichick's coaching rights from the Jets in January 2000. The Patriots gave New York the 16th pick in 2000 plus fourth- and seventh-round choices in 2001, while receiving a 2001 fifth-rounder and 2002 seventh-rounder with Belichick. He then coached New England for 24 seasons and won six Super Bowls. No draft compensation could match that organizational impact, making this an overwhelming Patriots win.
New York Jets
New York Jets acquired Rick Mirer from Green Bay Packers for 2000 6th round pick (185th overall subsequently traded, Tim Watson). The overall result favors Green Bay Packers over New York Jets.
Pittsburgh Steelers received Alex Van Dyke. New York Jets received 1999 6th round pick (183rd overall, Marc Megna). The final review favors Pittsburgh Steelers because that return produced stronger practical football value.
Seattle Seahawks received Glenn Foley. New York Jets received 1999 7th round pick (223rd overall, Ryan Young). The final review keeps this as an even trade because neither return separates enough for a win/loss label.
New York Jets acquired Brett Conway from Green Bay Packers for an undisclosed draft pick. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Green Bay Packers acquired Brian Hansen from New York Jets for (past considerations). Green Bay Packers received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Green Bay Packers Win verdict.
Philadelphia Eagles acquired Jeff Graham from New York Jets for 1998 6th round pick (163rd overall, Eric Ogbogu). The overall result favors New York Jets over Philadelphia Eagles.
Pittsburgh traded three selections to the Jets to move from No. 56 to No. 41 in the 1998 draft, using the higher pick on defensive lineman Jeremy Staat. Staat played only 31 NFL games and started twice. New York used the return on Dorian Boose, Kevin Williams and Eric Bateman. None became a star, but the Jets received more playable depth and three chances for a player who did not justify Pittsburgh’s move-up cost.
Los Angeles Rams acquired 1998 3rd round pick (65th overall, Leonard Little) from New York Jets for 1998 3rd round pick (67th overall, Scott Frost) and 1998 7th round pick (195th overall, Lawrence Hart). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Arizona sent the 65th pick in the 1998 draft to the Jets for running back Adrian Murrell and the 209th pick. Murrell immediately became Arizona’s starting back, started 14 games in 1998 and scored 10 total touchdowns during the Cardinals’ playoff season. New York later moved the 65th pick for two lower selections. The Jets preserved draft flexibility, but Arizona received the most meaningful immediate football value.
Philadelphia acquired defensive end Hugh Douglas from the Jets for second- and fifth-round picks in the 1998 draft. Douglas became one of the Eagles’ defining defenders, earning multiple Pro Bowl selections and producing repeated double-digit sack seasons. New York moved the second-rounder again before the draft and received little lasting value from the original package. Philadelphia won this trade decisively.
Tampa Bay acquired fullback Lorenzo Neal from the Jets for the 146th pick in the 1998 draft. Neal spent only one season with the Buccaneers, but he played all 16 games and remained a useful blocking specialist before continuing a long, decorated career elsewhere. New York used the fifth-rounder on Blake Spence, whose NFL career totaled 18 games and four receptions.
Green Bay Packers acquired Tyrone Davis from New York Jets for (past considerations). Green Bay Packers received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Green Bay Packers Win verdict.
Philadelphia Eagles acquired Sean Love from New York Jets for (past considerations). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
New York Jets acquired (past considerations) from Green Bay Packers for Henry Lusk; Tyrone Davis. Green Bay received the concrete player value while the Jets' return was only past considerations.
New York Jets acquired Chris Hayes from Green Bay Packers for Carl Greenwood. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Denver moved up from No. 88 to No. 67 and landed guard Dan Neil, who became a long-term starter and a member of both Super Bowl championship teams. The price was substantial: Dedric Ward, Chuck Clements, Jason Ferguson and a 1998 sixth-rounder. Neil was excellent value, but New York produced two durable contributors from the package, giving the Jets the deeper overall return.
Philadelphia Eagles acquired 1997 7th round pick (207th overall, Koy Detmer) from New York Jets for Ronnie Dixon. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Tampa Bay moved from No. 8 to No. 6 in the 1997 draft by sending the Jets a fourth-round pick. The Buccaneers immediately flipped No. 6 to Seattle for picks 12 and 63, selecting Warrick Dunn and adding capital used on Frank Middleton. New York drafted James Farrior and Leon Johnson. Both teams gained useful players, but Tampa Bay's two-step maneuver created the stronger return.
St. Louis acquired the No. 1 pick from the Jets in April 1997 for selections 6, 67, 102 and 207, then drafted Orlando Pace. Pace became a Hall of Fame left tackle, seven-time Pro Bowler and cornerstone of the Rams' Super Bowl teams. New York successfully redistributed much of the return into several contributors, but none matched Pace's elite value, giving St. Louis the win.
New York Jets acquired James Brown to Dolphins. Redskins sent 1997 6th round pick (180th overall, Calvin Collins) and 1997 7th round pick (222nd overall, Chris Bayne) to Falcons. Dolphins sent 1997 5th round pick (145th overall, Raymond Austin) from Miami Dolphins Multi Team for James Brown. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Tampa Bay sent defensive lineman Marc Spindler and receiver Charles Wilson to the Jets for a 1996 fourth-round pick, then selected tackle Jason Odom at No. 96. Odom started 41 of 46 NFL games. New York received useful immediate help: Wilson caught 41 passes for 484 yards and four touchdowns in 1995, while Spindler played two Jets seasons. Tampa's longer starting-tackle return earns a narrow edge.
Jacksonville moved down seven spots in the second round, sending No. 33 to the Jets for Nos. 40 and 71. New York selected guard Matt O'Dwyer, who became a four-year Jets starter. Jacksonville landed tackle Brian DeMarco and safety Chris Hudson; together they supplied 84 starts for the Jaguars. Both sides found real starters, but Jacksonville created more team-specific value from two selections.
The Jets traded franchise-tagged receiver Rob Moore to Arizona on April 21, 1995 for running back Ronald Moore plus first- and fourth-round picks. New York used the first-rounder on Hugh Douglas, the 1995 Defensive Rookie of the Year, and the fourth on Melvin Hayes. Rob Moore became a productive Cardinal, but the Jets' combination of capital and Douglas earns the edge.
The Jets moved up one spot in the 1994 first round, sending New Orleans picks No. 13 and No. 143 for No. 12. New York selected cornerback Aaron Glenn, while the Saints drafted defensive end Joe Johnson at No. 13 and Craig Novitsky later. Glenn and Johnson both became high-level NFL starters, so this is a close trade; Glenn's long Jets tenure gives New York the edge.
New York Jets acquired 1994 3rd round pick (94th overall, Lou Benfatti) from Las Vegas Raiders for 1994 3rd round pick (80th overall, Calvin Jones). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Detroit moved from No. 33 to No. 36 in the 1993 second round and received an additional fifth-rounder from the Jets. Detroit selected cornerback Ryan McNeil at No. 33, while New York took Coleman Rudolph at No. 36 and Adrian Murrell at No. 120. McNeil had the strongest overall career, but Murrell's productive Jets seasons made New York's two-pick return valuable.
The Jets moved from No. 3 to No. 4 in the 1993 draft, receiving running back Johnny Johnson while Arizona moved up for Garrison Hearst. New York used No. 4 on linebacker Marvin Jones, who became a long-time Jets starter, and Johnson immediately supplied offensive production. Hearst later became a Pro Bowler, but much of his best work came after Arizona, giving the Jets the stronger realized return.
Green Bay acquired veteran quarterback Ken O'Brien from the Jets on April 5, 1993, for the 129th pick in that year's draft. O'Brien did not appear in a regular-season game for the Packers and was gone before the season, while New York used No. 129 on Kenny Shedd. Shedd's own career was modest, but any usable draft return outweighed Green Bay's zero regular-season quarterback value.
Denver Broncos acquired 1992 seventh round pick (#181-Jim Johnson (b)); 1992 eighth round pick (#208-Dietrich Lockridge) from New York Jets for 1992 sixth round pick (#166-Jeff Blake). The final verdict remains New York Jets Win, with the grades reflecting the recorded asset value and the available historical return.
New York Jets received 1992 conditional eighth round pick (if Mattes makes Bears roster) (#219-Vincent Brownlee) from Chicago Bears for Ron Mattes. The recorded outcome favors Chicago Bears.
New York Jets received future considerations (details not identified) from New England Patriots for Kip Beach. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals acquired 1993 ninth round pick (#239-Tyrone Williams) from New York Jets for Lonnie Young. The final verdict remains Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals Win, with the grades reflecting the recorded asset value and the available historical return.
The Jets moved up four spots in the third round of the 1991 draft, sending Green Bay Nos. 67 and 121 for No. 63. New York used the pick on linebacker Mo Lewis, who spent 13 seasons with the Jets, played 200 games, reached three Pro Bowls and earned first-team All-Pro recognition. That star-level longevity overwhelms Green Bay's return.
Kansas City Chiefs received Ron Stallworth from New York Jets for Irv Eatman. The recorded outcome favors Kansas City Chiefs.
Seattle Seahawks acquired 1992 twelfth round pick (#320-John MacNeill) from New York Jets for Ron Mattes. The final verdict remains New York Jets Win, with the grades reflecting the recorded asset value and the available historical return.
New York Jets acquired Dennis Price from Las Vegas Raiders for Alex Gordon. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Philadelphia Eagles received Roger Vick from New York Jets for 1991 sixth round pick (#160-Mike Riley). The recorded outcome favors Philadelphia Eagles.
The Jets traded the rights to unsigned second-round receiver Reggie Rembert to Cincinnati on August 27, 1990, for linebacker Joe Kelly and tackle Scott Jones. New York turned a contract impasse into two veteran players, while Cincinnati acquired the prospect it wanted. None of the three produced enough sustained value for the receiving club to create a decisive gap, leaving the trade even.
The Rams sent the Jets the 134th pick in the 1990 draft for veteran cornerback Bobby Humphery. Los Angeles wanted an experienced starter and got immediate use from Humphery, who played all 16 games, started 10 and intercepted four passes in 1990. New York used the fifth-round pick on Robert McWright, whose Jets impact was limited. The Rams got the better short-term football return.
New York Jets
Atlanta Falcons received Guy Bingham from New York Jets for 1990 seventh round pick (#167-Dwayne White). The recorded outcome favors New York Jets.
The Raiders acquired Russell Carter for a future sixth-round pick, hoping the former first-round defensive back could stabilize their secondary. Carter played only two more NFL seasons and did not become a long-term Raiders piece. The sixth-round selection Los Angeles surrendered became Marvin Washington, a durable Jets starter for eight seasons, making the opportunity cost much larger than the original price suggested.
The Raiders turned the 74th pick into Nos. 90 and 131, selecting Tim Rother and Dennis Price. Neither became a comparable long-term contributor, while James Hasty quickly established himself as a starter for New York and later became a Pro Bowler elsewhere. Trading down created two chances, but the realized return did not match the player the Jets secured.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers received player identity not identified from New York Jets for Mitch Geier. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Buffalo Bills received 1988 conditional late-round pick (selection not identified) from New York Jets for Don Smith. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
San Francisco 49ers received Johnny Jones / Lam Jones from New York Jets for Onzy Elam and 1988 draft pick (#131-Dennis Price). The recorded outcome favors San Francisco 49ers.
The Jets moved up from No. 48 to No. 42 in the 1987 draft and selected linebacker Alex Gordon, sending the Raiders No. 48 and No. 102. Gordon became a legitimate multi-year starter for New York. The Raiders then used both acquired selections in subsequent trades that helped produce tackle Bruce Wilkerson and fullback Steve Smith, giving Los Angeles greater long-term value without making the Jets' move a failure.
Indianapolis acquired defensive back and returner Kirk Springs from the Jets on April 1, 1987 for a conditional 1988 twelfth-round pick. Springs did not make the Colts' regular-season roster and was released in August. Because the trade condition failed, the twelfth-round choice reverted to Indianapolis, leaving the Colts with no regular-season production and the Jets with no lasting draft return.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers received Marvin Powell from New York Jets for 1987 conditional eighth round pick (if Powell makes Buccaneers roster) (#196-Eddie Hunter). The recorded outcome favors Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
San Francisco 49ers received 1986 sixth round pick (#162-Don Griffin) from New York Jets for Billy Shields. The recorded outcome favors San Francisco 49ers.
Kansas City Chiefs received 1985 seventh round pick (#178-Karl Powe) from New York Jets for Charles Jackson (Melvin). The recorded outcome favors Kansas City Chiefs.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers received Scott Dierking from New York Jets for 1985 fifth round pick (#120-Troy Benson). The recorded outcome favors New York Jets.
New Orleans acquired quarterback Richard Todd from the Jets for the 1984 first-round selection that became linebacker Ron Faurot at No. 15. Todd started 14 games for the Saints in 1984 but struggled with 11 touchdown passes and 19 interceptions. Faurot played only 20 games for New York, so the Saints receive a narrow win despite modest results.
Denver Broncos acquired Stan Blinka from New York Jets for 1985 sixth round pick (#166-Rich Miano). The final verdict remains New York Jets Win, with the grades reflecting the recorded asset value and the available historical return.
The Jets sent Abdul Salaam and Kenny Neil to San Diego on February 13, 1984 for a second-round pick, No. 39 overall. New York selected tight end Glenn Dennison, who started nine games and caught 16 passes for 141 yards in 1984 but had little later NFL production. San Diego received short-term defensive-line depth and later moved Neil for another pick. Neither side created a lasting advantage.
New York Giants received undisclosed consideration and conditional draft pick (not exercised) from New York Jets for undisclosed consideration and Chris Foote. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Cleveland Browns received Bobby Jones from New York Jets for 1984 eighth round pick (#217-Bret Wright). The recorded outcome favors New York Jets.
New York Jets acquired 1985 fifth round pick (#134-Tony Smith (b)) from Chicago Bears for Tyrone Keys. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers received Donald Dykes from New York Jets for 1983 conditional draft pick (selection not identified). The recorded outcome favors New York Jets.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired Burgess Owens from New York Jets for 1980 sixth round pick (#152-Tom Schremp). Las Vegas Raiders received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Las Vegas Raiders Win verdict.
The Jets moved from No. 13 to No. 2 in the 1980 draft and selected receiver Johnny 'Lam' Jones, sending San Francisco both the No. 13 and No. 20 first-round picks. Jones played 61 NFL games but never became the star expected from the second overall choice. San Francisco selected Earl Cooper and Jim Stuckey, two important contributors to its emerging championship roster.
Denver acquired quarterback Matt Robinson from the Jets in February 1980 for quarterback Craig Penrose plus first- and second-round selections in the 1980 draft. The Jets received No. 20 and No. 47 in addition to Penrose, while Robinson's Denver tenure did not justify the premium price. Broncos historical material itself has treated the deal as one of the franchise's poorest trades. The combination of two high picks and a player gives New York an overwhelming advantage.
Cleveland Browns acquired Marshall Harris (b) from New York Jets for 1981 conditional eighth round pick (if Harris makes Browns roster) (#213-J.C. Watts). The overall result favors New York Jets over Cleveland Browns.
New York Jets
Washington Commanders acquired William Hutton; Randy Sidler from New York Jets for future considerations (uncertain). Washington Commanders received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Washington Commanders Win verdict.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers acquired Darrell Austin from New York Jets for 1979 eighth round pick (#198-Marshall Harris (b)). The overall result favors New York Jets over Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Jets were due a 1979 tenth-round pick, but the selection reverted to Washington after Mike Hughes was waived and was not conveyed.
New York received seventh-round picks in 1979 and 1980, used on Keith Brown and Bennie Leverett. The choices provided low-cost opportunities, but neither return matched the veteran production Houston received from the player in the deal. The longer view produces a C grade for New York Jets. Houston earns a B+ and New York a C.
Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams received 1979 draft pick (round and selection not identified) from New York Jets for Andre Anderson (a). Andre Anderson supplied the clearer identified return, preserving New York's advantage.
Green Bay acquired defensive tackle Carl Barzilauskas. He started 21 games over two seasons for the Packers, giving Green Bay legitimate immediate line help but a relatively short tenure. The longer view produces a C+ grade for Green Bay Packers. The Jets earn an A- and Green Bay a C+.
New Orleans reacquired Richard Neal for a seventh-round pick. Neal appeared in two games and made one start, providing a small realized return.
Buffalo Bills acquired Lou Piccone from New York Jets for 1978 ninth round pick (#225-Reggie Grant). The overall result favors New York Jets over Buffalo Bills.
Philadelphia Eagles acquired Richard Osborne from New York Jets for 1978 eighth round pick (#203-Mike Mock). The overall result favors New York Jets over Philadelphia Eagles.
Atlanta acquired Perry Griggs from the New York Jets for future considerations. Because the final terms are not identified, the transaction remains Even.
Buffalo Bills acquired Billy Newsome from New York Jets for 1978 sixth round pick (#141-Bobby Jackson). Buffalo Bills received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Buffalo Bills Win verdict.
Minnesota acquired safety Phil Wise from the Jets for two future selections, a 1978 eighth-round pick and a 1979 tenth-round pick. Wise played 30 games for the Vikings and started all 16 games in 1978. The Jets used the picks on Roy Eppes and Ed McGlasson; Eppes never played in the NFL and McGlasson appeared in only seven Jets games. Minnesota received the stronger return.
Miami acquired Winston Hill from the New York Jets for conditional future considerations. Because the conditions and final return are not identified, the transaction remains Even.
Philadelphia Eagles acquired 1977 eleventh round pick (#283-Rocco Moore) from New York Jets for 1977 twelfth round pick (#313-Dave Conrad). Philadelphia Eagles received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Philadelphia Eagles Win verdict.
San Francisco received the player to be named later, identified as Ed Galigher on May 8, for the 1977 third-round pick used on Charles 'Tank' Marshall. The Jets received the stronger long-term return.
Denver acquired Godwin Turk from the New York Jets for the 1977 fifth-round pick used on Gary Gregory. Turk supplied immediate roster help, but the Jets received the stronger long-term return.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers acquired Richard Wood (a) from New York Jets for 1977 seventh round pick (#168-Charlie White). The overall result favors New York Jets over Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New York Jets received draft pick (selection not identified) from New England Patriots for Delles Howell. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
New York Jets received draft pick (selection not identified) from Green Bay Packers for Ed Bell / Eddie Bell (b). The recorded outcome favors Green Bay Packers.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received Steve Tannen and Carl Garrett from New York Jets for 1977 seventh round pick (#195-Kevin Long (Fernando)) and 1977 eleventh round pick (#307-Dave Butterfield). The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
Cleveland Browns received Jim Bailey (R.) from New York Jets for 1977 draft pick (undisclosed). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers received draft pick (selection not identified) from New York Jets for Charles Cleveland. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers received Steve Reese from New York Jets for 1976 eighth round pick (#211-Joe Davis (b)). The recorded outcome favors New York Jets.
The Jets acquired Carl Garrett from Chicago for Mike Adamle, the rights to Ron Rydalch, and a 1976 fourth-round pick. Garrett delivered 566 rushing yards, 180 receiving yards, and five rushing touchdowns in his lone Jets season. Adamle gave Chicago 353 rushing yards in 1975 and another season of depth, while the fourth-round asset retained trade value. The split return makes the deal essentially even.
New York Jets received 1977 eighth round pick (#210-Ed Thompson) from Chicago Bears for John Ricca. The recorded outcome favors Chicago Bears.
Pittsburgh sent running back Steve Davis to the Jets in 1975 for a future third-round choice that became No. 60 overall in the 1977 draft, defensive lineman Tom Beasley. Davis gave New York two productive seasons, including 418 rushing yards in 1976, but Beasley became a long-term Steelers contributor. Pittsburgh’s longer return earns the edge.
Buffalo Bills received Earlie Thomas from New York Jets for undisclosed draft pick (possibly 1976 #199-James Richards). The recorded outcome favors New York Jets.
Baltimore traded defensive lineman Jim Bailey to the New York Jets on January 28, 1975, for a fourth-round selection in that spring’s draft. The Colts used the pick at No. 93 on Paul Linford, who did not produce regular-season value for Baltimore. Bailey, by contrast, appeared in all 14 games for the Jets in 1975 and started eight, giving New York the clearly better immediate return.
New Orleans acquired the No. 12 pick in the 1975 draft and selected offensive lineman Kurt Schumacher, while the Jets received defensive lineman Billy Newsome. Newsome started all 14 games for New York in 1975 and recorded eight sacks. Schumacher had the longer Saints tenure, appearing in 45 games with 20 starts. Neither return became a franchise cornerstone, but both teams received useful value.
New York Jets received draft pick (selection not identified) from Green Bay Packers for John Schmitt. The recorded outcome favors Green Bay Packers.
Miami acquired offensive lineman John Mooring from the Jets on August 28, 1974, while New York received the 1975 sixth-round choice that became Tom Alward at No. 153. Mooring did not establish himself in Miami and was assigned to New Orleans on waivers less than two weeks later. Alward did not provide direct Jets value from the acquired choice, so neither side converted the exchange into a meaningful long-term return. The realized value on both sides makes an even verdict the fairest result.
New York Jets received Wayne Mulligan from Chicago Bears for 1975 seventh round pick (#168-Derrel Luce). The recorded outcome favors New York Jets.
The Jets acquired defensive lineman Larry Woods. Miami received the 1975 sixth-round pick that became linebacker Steve Towle, who played 78 NFL games and became a substantial contributor for the Dolphins. A sixth-round asset turning into a multi-season linebacker is exactly the kind of surplus value that separates this from an even exchange. Woods did not provide New York a comparable return.
New York Jets received Jamie Rivers and Roger Bernhardt from Arizona Cardinals for Clifford McClain / Cliff McClain. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
The Jets traded Hall of Fame receiver Don Maynard to St. Louis on Sept. 10, 1973 for a future draft choice that became the 1974 eleventh-round pick, No. 267 William Buckley. Maynard's name was enormous, but his remaining NFL production was tiny: one catch for 18 yards in two Cardinals games. The Jets' pick also produced no meaningful return, leaving the exchange essentially even.
Pittsburgh Steelers received Mike Haggard from New York Jets for Roger Bernhardt. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
New Orleans acquired Bob Davis, punter Steve O'Neal and a 1974 fourth-round choice from the Jets for Julian Fagan, Margene Adkins and a 1974 eighth-round selection on June 5, 1973. O'Neal immediately became the Saints' punter, and the higher draft choice gave New Orleans the stronger asset package. The Saints earn the edge even though neither side created a major long-term centerpiece.
New York Jets received Vernon Emerson / Vern Emerson and 1974 sixth round pick (#137-Wayne Jones (a)) from Arizona Cardinals for Roger Finnie. The recorded outcome favors New York Jets.
Kansas City acquired veteran defensive end Gerry Philbin from the Jets for Mike Adamle and the 1974 eighth-round pick used on Ron Rydalch. Philbin never played a regular-season game for the Chiefs before being traded to Philadelphia in May. Adamle gave New York two useful seasons, making the Jets the clear winner even before considering the retained draft choice.
New Orleans sent Richard Neal and Delles Howell to the Jets for 1973 second- and third-round picks. Steve Baumgartner became a useful Saints defender, but the Jets received the better combined player return: Neal developed into a multi-year starter and Howell added three productive seasons in New York. That sustained two-player contribution gives the Jets the hindsight edge.
Baltimore acquired defensive tackle Chuck Hinton from the Jets on September 7, 1972 for a 1973 tenth-round choice. Hinton played 13 games and started six for the Colts that season. New York used pick No. 243 on linebacker Joe Carbone, who was released before playing a regular-season game for the Jets. Baltimore therefore received the only meaningful NFL contribution from the exchange.
Indianapolis Colts received Lloyd Edwards and William West / Bill West (b) from New York Jets for cash. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received Tony Garay from New York Jets for details not specified in source record. The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
Washington received George Nock from New York Jets for 1974 third round pick (#74-Roscoe Word) and undisclosed draft pick (undisclosed). The recorded outcome favors New York Jets.
Pittsburgh Steelers received Dennis Onkontz / Dennis Onkotz from New York Jets for Charles Hinton / Chuck Hinton. The recorded outcome favors New York Jets.
Oakland traded veteran tackle Bob Svihus to the New York Jets in August 1971 for a 1972 second-round choice. The Raiders used the No. 39 selection on linebacker John Babinecz. Svihus had lost his Oakland starting job to Art Shell but still offered the Jets experienced offensive-line depth.
This entry records the draft compensation tied to Verlon Biggs signing with Washington in 1971. Washington sent its 1972 first-round pick and 1973 second-round pick to New York while receiving the Jets' 1972 seventh-rounder. Biggs then started 55 games for Washington and helped reach Super Bowl VII, while first-rounder Mike Taylor played only 22 NFL games.
New York Jets received 1973 sixth round pick (#155-Rick Harrell) from Washington for Jimmie Jones. The recorded outcome favors New York Jets.
Denver Broncos received Jim Turner (Bayard) from New York Jets for Bob Howfield / Bobby Howfield. The recorded outcome favors Denver Broncos.
On 1970-10-26, Cincinnati Bengals and New York Jets completed a deal that sent 1971 fifth round pick (#110-Arthur May / Art May) to Cincinnati Bengals and Dave Middendorf to New York Jets. Middendorf provided only a short Jets stint, while May never made Cincinnati's regular-season roster. One side received brief veteran depth and the other a pick that did not become an NFL contributor, producing almost no lasting separation. That realized value supports a Even Trade verdict, with Cincinnati Bengals graded C and New York Jets graded C.
Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers received Bill Person and Bill Pierson from New York Jets for undisclosed draft pick, conditional draft pick that was not exercised and undisclosed draft pick (selection not identified). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Denver Broncos received Cornell Gordon from New York Jets for Gus Hollomon. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
New Orleans Saints received Sam Walton from New York Jets for undisclosed pick and draft pick (selection not identified). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
New York Jets received draft pick (selection not identified) from Chicago Bears for John Neidert. The recorded outcome favors Chicago Bears.
Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers received Randy Beverly from New York Jets for Richard Trapp / Rich Trapp. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
New York Jets received W.K. Hicks from Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans for 1970 fifth round pick (#110-Ron Saul). The recorded outcome favors Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans.
New York Jets
New York Jets received 1970 eighth round pick (#187-Jack Porter) from New England Patriots for Karl Henke. The recorded outcome favors New York Jets.
New York Jets received draft pick (selection not identified) from New England Patriots for Ezell Jones. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Cincinnati acquired lineman Jeff Richardson from the Jets for the 1970 fifth-round selection that became No. 110. Richardson never played a regular-season game for the Bengals and was gone before the season. New York later used the acquired pick in a trade with Houston for safety W.K. Hicks, who started 29 games for the Jets from 1970 through 1972 and intercepted 13 passes. The Bengals received virtually no return.
New York Jets received 1970 fifth round pick (#108-Cliff McClain) from New England Patriots for Ezell Jones. The recorded outcome favors New York Jets.
Cincinnati Bengals received cash (undisclosed amount) from New York Jets for John Neidert. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Cincinnati Bengals received Dennis Randell from New York Jets for cash (undisclosed amount). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Cincinnati Bengals received Steve Chomyszak from New York Jets for cash (undisclosed amount). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
New York Jets received Bob Talamini from Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans for 1969 third round pick (#78-Rich Johnson). The recorded outcome favors New York Jets.
The Jets traded quarterback Mike Taliaferro to Boston for veteran Babe Parilli on July 20, 1968. Parilli became Joe Namath's backup for the Super Bowl III champions and stayed two seasons, while Taliaferro started seven games for Boston in 1968 and all 14 in 1969. New York received experienced insurance for a title run; Boston received a younger starter. The different roles produced comparable value, making the exchange even.
New York Jets received 1968 eighth round pick (#214-Karl Henke) from Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans for rights to Richard Marshall (a) / Rich Marshall. The recorded outcome favors New York Jets.
Miami Dolphins received Gerald Lusteg / Booth Lusteg from New York Jets for cash. The recorded outcome favors Miami Dolphins.
Miami acquired quarterback Archie Roberts from the New York Jets on September 26, 1967, for its 1968 eighth-round selection, which became No. 200 Bob Taylor. Roberts appeared in one Dolphins game, completing five of ten passes for 11 yards with an interception. Taylor never played an NFL regular-season game, leaving both teams with only modest on-field value from the exchange.
Kansas City Chiefs received Mike Hudock from New York Jets for Solomon Brannan. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Miami Dolphins received Mike Hudock from New York Jets for Nick DeFelice. Hudock's second Miami stay was brief, and he moved on again during 1967. Across the complete player and draft outcomes, the exchange supports the Even Trade verdict while still crediting the other club for the useful value it realized.
Boston Patriots received veteran receiver Jim Colclough from New York Jets for the 1967 third round pick that became No. 74 Henry King. Colclough returned to Boston and played 42 regular-season games from 1966 through 1968, producing 38 receptions for 683 yards. King played one NFL season for New York, appearing in 13 games with one start. The longer and more productive return supports a New England Patriots Win.
Boston acquired quarterback John Huarte from the New York Jets on December 20, 1965, sending veteran receiver Jim Colclough and the draft rights to fourth-rounder Jim Waskiewicz. The earlier draft-day placeholder and duplicated future-consideration entries obscure the completed package. Huarte produced little for Boston, while Colclough was already an established AFL receiver and continued his career in New York. The Jets received the more useful value.
New York Jets received Jim Colclough / Jimmy Colclough and high draft pick (selection not identified) from New England Patriots for John Huarte. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
New York Jets received 1966 eleventh round pick (#91-Gerry Allen) from New England Patriots for Mike Dukes. The recorded outcome favors New York Jets.
Kansas City Chiefs received Bob McAdams from New York Jets for Charlie Ragus. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Denver Broncos received Ed Cummings from New York Jets for 1966 twelfth round pick (#101-Steve Chomyszak). The recorded outcome favors New York Jets.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received Dick Wood (a) from New York Jets for 1966 sixth round pick (#48-Dick Lemay). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Buffalo Bills received Pete Liske from New York Jets for John Sklopane. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
The Houston Oilers sent the second pick in the 1965 AFL draft to the New York Jets for the negotiating rights to quarterback Jerry Rhome. New York used that selection on Joe Namath, who became the franchise's defining quarterback and delivered the guarantee-backed upset in Super Bowl III. Rhome never supplied Houston with comparable value. Turning one set of negotiating rights into Namath makes this one of the clearest wins in early AFL history.
Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers received cash from New York Jets for Sam DeLuca. The recorded outcome favors New York Jets.
Denver Broncos received Dick Guesman, Ed Cooke (Grey), Charlie Janerette / Charley Janerette / Chuck Janerette, Jim Price (Bluford) and Sid Fournet from New York Jets for Gene Prebola, Ed McDaniel / Wahoo McDaniel, Gordy Holtz and Bob Zeman. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers received 1964 seventh round pick (#51-Roger Anderson) from New York Jets for Sherman Plunkett. The recorded outcome favors Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers.
New York Jets received Charley Theokas from New England Patriots for cash. The recorded outcome favors New York Jets.
Buffalo Bills received Al Dorow from New York Jets for Billy Atkins and Johnny Green. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Buffalo Bills received Tom Saidock from New York Jets for Perry Richards. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
New York Jets received Bill Shockley from Buffalo Bills for draft pick (selection not identified). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
New York Jets received Ed Songin / Butch Songin from New England Patriots for Dick Felt. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
New York Jets received Ted Green / Ted Greene and Sid Fournet from Kansas City Chiefs for Bobby Ply. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
New York Jets received Jack Johnson / Curly Johnson / Curley Johnson and Paul Miller from Kansas City Chiefs for rights to Curt Merz. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
New York Jets received Bob Reifsnyder from Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers for rights to Ben Agajanian. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
New York Jets received Bill Mathis and Bob Crandall from Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans for rights to Don Floyd (a) and future draft rights (details not specified in source record) / rights to undisclosed player (details not specified in source record). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.