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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.
Detroit traded up from No. 50 to No. 44 in the 2026 second round and selected Michigan edge rusher Derrick Moore. The Lions paid No. 50 plus No. 128, a straightforward premium to secure a pass-rushing prospect they valued. Because Moore has not yet played a regular-season NFL game, Detroit's side is best judged as a reasonable targeted move rather than a proven win.
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.
Las Vegas sent Geno Smith and pick No. 228 to New York for pick No. 208. The Raiders gained only a twenty-slot improvement from the seventh into the sixth round while moving on from a veteran quarterback after one season. The transaction helped reset the position and salary structure, but the draft return was limited compared with the established quarterback value New York acquired.
New York acquired Minkah Fitzpatrick from Miami for only the No. 238 pick and then committed to the veteran safety on a new multi-year contract. The Jets added a five-time Pro Bowler and three-time first-team All-Pro at a position of need for seventh-round cost. Miami gained a late selection and financial flexibility, but the known talent exchange strongly favors New York before the 2026 season.
New York agreed to acquire defensive tackle T'Vondre Sweat from Tennessee on February 26, 2026, in exchange for edge rusher Jermaine Johnson, with the deal formally processed in March. Sweat brought two seasons of starting interior production to the Jets. Because the 2026 regular season has not begun, the football return remains unresolved and an even preliminary grade is most appropriate.
Dallas made a deadline-level investment for Quinnen Williams, sending Mazi Smith, a 2026 second-round pick and the better of its two 2027 first-rounders to New York. Williams immediately became a centerpiece of the Cowboys' front and earned another Pro Bowl selection in 2025. The Jets accumulated major future capital, but the unresolved 2027 first keeps their ultimate return open.
Indianapolis acquired All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner from the Jets for wide receiver Adonai Mitchell and first-round picks in 2026 and 2027. Gardner played only three Colts games in 2025 before a calf strain ended his season, while New York used the 2026 choice at No. 16 on tight end Kenyon Sadiq. With the 2027 first still outstanding, the trade remains unfinished.
Philadelphia traded John Metchie III and a 2027 sixth-round pick to the Jets in October 2025 for cornerback Michael Carter II and a 2027 seventh-rounder. Metchie became an immediate receiving contributor in New York, while Carter gave Philadelphia secondary depth and remained with the Eagles. The Jets also improved their future draft position by one round.
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's acquired No. 182 pick later joined Greg Newsome in the package for Tyson Campbell, who started 12 Browns games in 2025 and remained a starter in Week 1 of 2026. New York received 17 games, eight starts and four sacks from Jowon Briggs, then used No. 242 with another pick to move up for Anez Cooper. The Jets' direct production creates a narrow B- to C+ win.
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.
New York traded picks No. 145 and No. 207 to Philadelphia to move up to No. 130 in the 2025 fourth round, where it selected safety Malachi Moore. Moore quickly earned a substantial role and started regularly as a rookie. That early playing time gives the Jets the best realized value so far, though Philadelphia received two legitimate developmental prospects in return.
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 traded Davante Adams to New York on October 15, 2024 for a conditional 2025 third-round pick that stayed in the third round and became No. 92. The Raiders later sent No. 92 to Seattle for quarterback Geno Smith. Smith started 15 games for Las Vegas in 2025, throwing for 3,025 yards and 19 touchdowns with 17 interceptions. After that season, the Raiders traded Smith and No. 228 to the Jets for No. 208, leaving Las Vegas with one year of starting-quarterback production plus a small retained draft asset.
Buffalo got 21 regular-season games of return-specialist work from Brandon Codrington, including 681 kick-return yards and 371 punt-return yards, but 2026 seventh-rounder Toriano Pride was released before playing a Bills game. New York converted No. 208 into Geno Smith plus No. 228 VJ Payne. Smith immediately started a 23-10 Week 1 win, throwing for 215 yards without a turnover. The Jets now lead B to C+.
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.
The Jets traded pick No. 171 to Philadelphia for Nos. 185 and 190, then selected Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis. Travis spent his rookie year rehabilitating a serious leg injury and retired in April 2025 after medical consultations, never appearing in an NFL game. The outcome is unfortunate rather than a scouting indictment, but New York received no on-field return from the selection acquired in the trade.
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.
Philadelphia traded Haason Reddick to the Jets in March 2024 for a conditional 2026 selection. The conditions ultimately left the return as a third-round pick, No. 68 overall, which Philadelphia used on Miami tackle Markel Bell. Reddick’s prolonged Jets holdout and limited return to the field made the Eagles’ decision to secure valuable future capital look especially strong.
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.
Detroit Lions received Denzel Mims and conditional 2025 7th round pick from New York Jets (did not convey) in the 2023-07-19 exchange with New York Jets. Mims was waived before the regular season and played no regular-season game for Detroit, while the conditional seventh never conveyed. The realized value remains close enough to support an even result.
New England Patriots received 2023 4th round pick (112th overall, Chad Ryland) in the 2023-04-29 exchange with New York Jets. Chad Ryland lasted one season in New England, and his later work elsewhere does not add Patriots value. The direct package, rather than later movement of any acquired asset, is the basis for the hindsight judgment. Against what New England Patriots surrendered, the result supports New York Jets Win.
Las Vegas moved up to No. 170 and selected Christopher Smith II. Smith did not become a major starter, but he appeared in 36 Raiders games from 2023 through 2025 and supplied the longest sustained direct service produced by the deal. For a late-round exchange, three seasons of usable roster and secondary value gave Las Vegas the stronger realized return.
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 acquired Elijah Moore and pick No. 74 from the Jets for pick No. 42 in March 2023. Moore gave the Browns two seasons of regular receiving work, and Cleveland used No. 74 on Cedric Tillman, who developed into another useful receiver. The Jets converted No. 42 into later value, but Cleveland's two-player production gives the Browns the stronger realized return.
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 received edge defender Jacob Martin plus the future fifth-round selection that became Kris Abrams-Draine. Martin gave Denver a short rotational contribution before moving on, while Abrams-Draine developed into useful young secondary depth and earned starting opportunities. That combination gave the Broncos both immediate roster help and a later young contributor from the same package.
Jacksonville Jaguars traded James Robinson to the New York Jets for a conditional 2023 pick that remained a sixth-rounder and became No. 185, Parker Washington. Robinson's Jets stint lasted only four games, while Washington developed into a useful Jacksonville receiver and return contributor. Turning a departing running back into a productive draft outcome gives the Jaguars an A- and the clear win.
New York moved down two spots on April 29, 2022, sending pick No. 36 to the Jets for Nos. 38 and 146. The Giants then flipped No. 38 to Atlanta for Nos. 43 and 114, selecting Wan'Dale Robinson and Dane Belton, while No. 146 became Micah McFadden. Across four Giants seasons those three selections produced substantial receiving, defensive and starting value, giving the trade-down a broad multi-player return.
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.
Kansas City sent guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif to the New York Jets on November 2, 2021 for tight end Daniel Brown. Brown never appeared in a regular-season game for the Chiefs; he was waived later that month and returned to the Jets' practice squad. Kansas City cleared a veteran from its offensive-line depth chart, but the player return itself produced no game-day value for the Chiefs.
New York reacquired Joe Flacco for a conditional 2022 sixth-rounder and got a small but useful quarterback return: two appearances, one start, 338 passing yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions in 2021. Philadelphia did not use the eventual No. 206 selection on Matt Henningsen; it moved that pick to Denver for Kary Vincent Jr., who played two Eagles games with one start. New York produced the stronger direct football return.
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 Texans received 2022 6th round pick (207th overall subsequently traded, Doug Kramer) in the exchange with New York Jets. The return is graded C+ after weighing the transaction cost and the practical value visible in hindsight. The grade remains tied to documented value for the acquiring club, without assigning credit for unresolved or hypothetical downstream consideration.
Kansas City sent picks No. 175 and No. 207 to the Jets for Nos. 162 and 226. The Chiefs used those selections on Noah Gray and Trey Smith, both of whom became meaningful contributors. New York used its return on Jason Pinnock and Jonathan Marshall, but the Jets did not receive comparable team-specific value from those selections.
Las Vegas moved from picks No. 162 and No. 200 to No. 143 and selected safety Tyree Gillespie. The Raiders got the player they wanted, but New York retained multiple pieces of draft capital and preserved more flexibility. Those assets later fed into additional transactions and player selections, giving the Jets a broader set of downstream returns than Las Vegas received from Gillespie.
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.
New York sent Avery Williamson and a 2022 seventh-round pick to Pittsburgh for a 2022 fifth-rounder. The Jets later moved that fifth-round selection again, so the return was primarily extra draft flexibility during a rebuilding season rather than a player who directly became part of the roster. Moving a veteran on an expiring deal made sense, but the eventual value was modest.
New York Jets received the 2022 No. 207 pick, which New York traded to Houston for Shaq Lawson; Lawson played 14 games with seven starts for the Jets in 2021, recording 23 tackles, one sack and one interception. The return earns a C+, versus B for San Francisco 49ers, with a hindsight verdict of San Francisco 49ers Win. Concrete team-specific production and downstream results drive the grade.
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.
Indianapolis traded cornerback Quincy Wilson to the Jets during the 2020 draft for pick No. 211 and used the selection on Isaiah Rodgers. Wilson produced only a brief Jets tenure, while Rodgers developed into a multi-season contributor in Indianapolis before his later suspension and release. The Colts received substantially more usable football value from the transaction and earn a B- to D+ win.
New England traded Nos. 125, 129 and a 2021 sixth-round pick to the Jets for No. 101 in the 2020 draft, then selected tight end Dalton Keene. The Patriots consolidated three selections to move up, but Keene never developed into a significant offensive contributor. The Jets gained volume with James Morgan, Cameron Clark and Hamsah Nasirildeen, yet their group also produced little durable value.
Seattle traded picks No. 59 and No. 101 to the Jets in the 2020 draft to move up to No. 48 for edge rusher Darrell Taylor. Taylor became a meaningful Seahawks pass-rush contributor, while New York used No. 59 on Denzel Mims and moved No. 101 again. Mims never became the receiver the Jets hoped for, so Seattle received the strongest direct player value. The Seahawks win B to C-.
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The Giants acquired Leonard Williams from the Jets at the 2019 deadline for a 2020 third-round pick and a conditional 2021 fifth-rounder that became No. 154. Williams broke out with 11.5 sacks in 2020, signed a long-term extension and remained a major defensive-line presence for several seasons. The Jets used the selections on Ashtyn Davis and Michael Carter.
New England Patriots received 2021 6th round pick (186th overall subsequently traded, Hamsah Nasirildeen) in the deal with New York Jets. New England retained value by later including the sixth-round asset in the package used to move up for Dalton Keene. The pick therefore remained useful, though only as one component of a later move. That outcome supports a C+ for New England Patriots. The New York Jets Win verdict weighs documented games, starts, production and connected draft value.
New York traded cornerback Parry Nickerson to Seattle on August 31, 2019, for a conditional 2021 seventh-round pick. The condition was not met, so the Jets did not receive the selection. Nickerson lasted only briefly on Seattle's active roster and did not create meaningful regular-season value, leaving both clubs with little to show from the exchange.
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.
Baltimore Ravens received 2020 7th round pick (225th overall subsequently traded, Kenny Willekes) in the 2019-08-05 exchange involving New York Jets. Baltimore received late-round draft capital for a player it was ready to move, but the return stayed at the low end of the draft-value spectrum. That realized return supports a C grade for Baltimore Ravens. The overall verdict is New York Jets Win, with the grade based on direct value created from this transaction.
Kansas City acquired linebacker Darron Lee from the New York Jets in May 2019 for a 2020 sixth-round pick. Lee appeared in all 16 regular-season games for the Chiefs and played a rotational defensive and special-teams role on the Super Bowl LIV championship team. New York converted a former first-round pick who was no longer in its plans into late-round draft capital.
New Orleans moved 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 C.J. Gardner-Johnson, who developed into a versatile slot defender and safety and gave New Orleans three productive seasons before a later trade sent him to Philadelphia. That impact comfortably exceeded the modest cost of moving up eleven spots.
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.
Oakland received No. 140 in the 2019 draft but moved that selection onward during the draft. Ryquell Armstead therefore belongs to the later transaction chain rather than to the Raiders' direct realized return here. The acquired pick retained market value, yet Oakland did not turn this particular exchange into comparable on-field service before moving the asset again.
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 the New York Jets for a conditional 2019 seventh-round pick. Oakland waived Hackenberg less than a month later, he never appeared in a regular-season game for the club, and the condition was not met, so the pick stayed with the Raiders. With essentially no realized value or cost, Las Vegas earns a C-.
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 acquired Devante Downs, but Carlson was waived after two games and his later All-Pro success came entirely with Las Vegas. New York used Minnesota’s selections on Folorunso Fatukasi and Trenton Cannon. Fatukasi became a useful Jets starter, giving New York far more team-specific value from the exchange.
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.
New York Jets received Rashard Robinson; San Francisco 49ers received 2018 fifth-round pick No. 143. Robinson played 16 Jets games with two starts and no interceptions. San Francisco later used No. 143 with Trent Brown to acquire No. 95, which became Tarvarius Moore. The realized outcomes support San Francisco 49ers Win, with New York Jets graded C and San Francisco 49ers graded C+.
New York Jets received Jermaine Kearse, 2018 2nd round pick (49th overall subsequently traded, Dallas Goedert), 2018 7th round pick (235th overall subsequently traded, Zaire Franklin) in the 2017-09-01 exchange with Seattle Seahawks. Seattle acquired Sheldon Richardson and a seventh-round choice from the Jets for Jermaine Kearse, a 2018 second-round choice and a 2018 seventh-round choice. The supported outcome gives New York Jets a B grade. The overall verdict is New York Jets Win, based on the direct football and draft value actually realized after the trade.
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 acquired cornerback Dexter McDougle from the Jets on August 27, 2017 for safety Terrence Brooks. McDougle appeared in eight regular-season games for the Eagles in 2017 and two more in 2018, with one start and no interceptions.
New York received DeMario Davis; Cleveland received Calvin Pryor. The Jets reacquired DeMario Davis for Calvin Pryor in June 2017. Davis immediately returned to a full-time role in New York, while Cleveland released Pryor before the regular season after a short and unsuccessful stay. The hindsight grades are D for Cleveland Browns and A for New York Jets, producing a New York Jets Win verdict.
Cleveland Browns received 2017 5th round pick (160th overall, Roderick Johnson), 2017 7th round pick (224th overall, Zane Gonzalez) from New York Jets in the 2017-04-29 trade. Cleveland's package became Roderick Johnson and Zane Gonzalez. New York Jets's return was 2017 5th round pick (181st overall, Dylan Donahue), 2017 6th round pick (188th overall, Elijah McGuire). The Jets' return became Dylan Donahue and Elijah McGuire. Those realized outcomes, rather than the labels on the assets alone, drive the hindsight grade.
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 traded up 16 spots in the fourth round on April 29, 2017, sending New York picks No. 141 and No. 197 for No. 125. The Rams selected Eastern Washington edge defender Samson Ebukam, who played all 64 regular-season games over four Los Angeles seasons, starting 35 and recording 14 sacks, six passes defended, an interception returned for a touchdown and six forced fumbles. The move produced a durable defensive contributor and clear multi-year value.
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 received 2015 4th round pick (104th overall, James Sample); 2015 7th round pick (229th overall, Ben Koyack) in the 2015-05-02 exchange with New York Jets. James Sample's career was limited by injuries, but Ben Koyack became useful tight-end depth and caught the winning touchdown in Jacksonville's 2017 Wild Card victory. The direct package is the basis for the hindsight grade, with later movement of an acquired selection treated separately. That supports Jacksonville Jaguars Win.
the Rams received 2015 7th round pick (224th overall, Bryce Hager), while the Jets received Zac Stacy. The hindsight grades are B for the Rams and C- for the Jets. The verdict is grounded in the actual starts, production, tenure and downstream draft results produced by those assets.
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 Texans and New York Jets completed this exchange on 2015-03-11. Houston received the conditional 2016 sixth-round pick that became No. 195, while New York received Ryan Fitzpatrick. The historical record supports the package and later pick trail. Fitzpatrick delivered substantial starting value for the Jets, supporting a B for New York, C+ for Houston, and a New York Jets Win verdict.
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 traded Percy Harvin to the New York Jets in October 2014 for a conditional 2015 draft pick that settled as a sixth-rounder. Harvin played eight games for New York, catching 29 passes for 350 yards and one touchdown, but the Jets released him the following offseason. Seattle accepted a steep loss relative to its 2013 acquisition cost but escaped the remaining commitment and recovered a pick.
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.
St. Louis traded former No. 2 overall pick Jason Smith to the Jets on August 27, 2012 for veteran tackle Wayne Hunter. Hunter appeared in 14 Rams games, started four and logged 334 offensive snaps as a swing tackle before being released after the season.
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.
Indianapolis received Drew Stanton, 2012 7th round pick (214th overall, Tim Fugger), while the Jets received 2012 6th round pick (187th overall, Josh Bush). The hindsight grades are C+ for Indianapolis and B- for the Jets. The verdict is grounded in the actual starts, production, tenure and downstream draft results produced by those assets.
Jacksonville Jaguars received Dwight Lowery in the deal with New York Jets. Lowery played three Jaguars seasons and started 23 of his 25 games from 2011 through 2013 while recording multiple interceptions. Jacksonville obtained sustained starting safety value for a very late pick. That outcome supports a A- for Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jacksonville Jaguars Win verdict weighs documented games, starts, production and connected draft value.
Green Bay received a future seventh-round selection, identified as the 2012 No. 224 pick, and later moved that asset. The Packers preserved modest draft value but did not turn it into a clear long-term advantage attributable to this exchange. That outcome supports a C grade for Green Bay Packers within the final Even Trade verdict.
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 the fifth-round selection used on John Conner. Washington became an award-winning return specialist during three Seahawks seasons, while Seattle also selected Dexter Davis with the additional choice. His direct special-teams contribution gives Seattle a clear advantage without relying on what he accomplished before 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 New York for a 2010 fourth-round pick and a 2011 seventh-round selection. Rhodes started immediately, produced turnovers and remained the Cardinals' starting free safety through 2012. New York used the fourth-round asset in the move for Joe McKnight and later selected Greg McElroy with the seventh, but Arizona received the stronger direct on-field return.
The Jets acquired Antonio Cromartie from the Chargers for a conditional 2011 pick that ultimately escalated to a second-round selection, No. 61, used on Jonas Mouton. Cromartie became an important starting corner in New York, while Mouton’s Chargers career produced little regular-season value. The final draft compensation makes San Diego’s return more substantial on paper, but the realized outcome still gives the Jets a clear win.
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Cleveland Browns sent Braylon Edwards to the Jets and received Chansi Stuckey, Jason Trusnik, a conditional 2010 third-round pick that became No. 92 Shawn Lauvao, and a 2010 fifth-round pick that became No. 160 Larry Asante. Lauvao developed into a long-term starting guard, giving Cleveland a substantial return that deserves a B- rather than the much lower value implied by the incomplete package.
Detroit Lions sent quarterback Kevin O'Connell to the Jets and received the 2011 seventh-round slot at No. 231. Detroit later used that draft asset as part of the Shaun Hill transaction, giving the club some practical leverage from a player it no longer needed. That modest but usable return earns a B- and gives Detroit the edge.
The Jets moved from No. 76 to No. 65 in the 2009 third round to select running back Shonn Greene. Detroit received Nos. 76, 115 and 228, turning those choices into DeAndre Levy, Sammie Lee Hill and Lydon Murtha. Greene contributed for New York, but the Lions gained three selections and found substantial defensive value, giving Detroit the clear win.
Cleveland Browns received Kenyon Coleman, Abram Elam, Brett Ratliff, 2009 1st round pick (17th overall; subsequently traded by Cleveland), and 2009 2nd round pick (52nd overall, David Veikune) in the 2009-04-25 exchange with New York Jets. Cleveland received three players plus two substantial picks, and the package gave the Browns multiple immediate and future avenues for value. That gives Cleveland Browns the stronger overall return.
New York Jets received Lito Sheppard, 2010 fifth round pick (#155-John Skelton) from Philadelphia Eagles in the 2009-02-28 trade. New York acquired Lito Sheppard. Philadelphia Eagles's return was 2009 fifth round pick (#153-Cornelius Ingram), 2010 fourth round pick (#127-E.J. Wilson). Philadelphia received picks that became Cornelius Ingram and E.J. Wilson; neither became a substantial Eagles contributor. Those realized outcomes, rather than the labels on the assets alone, drive the hindsight grade.
Green Bay sent Brett Favre to the Jets for conditional 2009 draft compensation that became a third-round pick, No. 83, after Favre met the playing-time trigger. The Packers later used that extra third-round asset in the trade-up package for Clay Matthews. New York received one season of Favre, but Green Bay converted the deal into a far more durable roster-building benefit.
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 acquired veteran guard Pete Kendall from the New York Jets on August 23, 2007. The conditional compensation escalated to a 2009 fourth-round pick, No. 115 overall, after Kendall met the playing-time trigger; he started all 32 regular-season games for Washington across 2007 and 2008.
New York Jets traded Jerry Mackey to Tampa Bay on August 21, 2007, for an undisclosed future draft pick. The return cannot responsibly be assigned a year, round, condition, or eventual selection from the available evidence, but it was definitely not a 2007 fifth-rounder because that draft had already occurred. With no proven major payoff, New York receives a C-.
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 received 2008 7th round pick while New York Jets received Bobby Hamilton. The seventh-round choice ultimately became No. 226 in 2008, and Oakland used it on Chaz Schilens. Schilens developed into a useful receiver for several seasons, giving the Raiders more lasting value than the modest cost of moving Hamilton. That outcome supports a B- grade for Las Vegas Raiders in this trade.
Dallas Cowboys received 2007 7th round pick (212th overall, Courtney Brown) from New York Jets. Dallas received the seventh-round choice later used on Courtney Brown. Brown supplied limited defensive-back depth, giving the Cowboys a modest return from the late selection. That outcome supports a C grade for Dallas Cowboys. The final verdict is Even Trade, based on the football value the club actually realized from the assets it controlled after the exchange.
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.
New York received the 2007 sixth-round selection used on Jacob Bender. Bender appeared in only two games for the Jets, so the draft return produced very little direct on-field value. The stored extra Jacob Bender player entry represents the same player already captured by the pick and is removed, leaving the sixth-round selection as the Jets' complete supported return.
New York Jets received Kevan Barlow from San Francisco 49ers in the 2006-08-21 trade. The Jets acquired Kevan Barlow. San Francisco 49ers's return was 2007 4th round pick (124th overall subsequently traded, Mansfield Wrotto). San Francisco received pick No. 124 and later used it in the trade for Darrell Jackson. Those realized outcomes, rather than the labels on the assets alone, drive the hindsight grade.
Dallas selected Pat Watkins with the acquired fifth-round pick. Watkins gave the Cowboys four seasons of safety and special-teams service, appearing regularly and providing useful depth in the secondary. He was a real contributor rather than a failed selection, but his overall role and impact were modest compared with the longer combined service New York received from its two selections.
Dallas moved down from No. 49 in the 2006 draft and received No. 53, No. 189 and No. 211 from the Jets. The Cowboys used No. 53 on Anthony Fasano and No. 211 on Pat McQuistan, while No. 189 was moved in a separate next-day trade. The added depth of the package produced more practical value than New York's selection of Kellen Clemens.
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.
The Jets moved down five spots from No. 71 and added pick No. 220, selecting linebacker Anthony Schlegel at No. 76 and defensive tackle Titus Adams at No. 220. Schlegel played only four games for New York before being waived, and Adams never appeared in a regular-season game for the Jets. The extra selection did not compensate for the loss of the more productive player taken by Philadelphia.
The 2006 John Abraham transaction was a three-team deal with Denver supplying the pick New York used on Nick Mangold. Atlanta landed Abraham plus Denver's third-rounder and a 2007 fourth, while Denver received the Falcons' No. 15 choice. Both New York and Atlanta converted the exchange into long-term star value, with Mangold's decade at center giving the Jets a narrow historical edge.
New York Jets received Patrick Ramsey. New York received Patrick Ramsey, who attempted only one pass for the Jets before leaving after the 2006 season. That result supports a D for New York Jets. The overall comparison favors Washington Commanders, leaving New York Jets on the weaker side of the exchange. The grade reflects the realized player service and draft value tied directly to this transaction, without assigning extra credit for outcomes that cannot be traced confidently to the exchanged assets.
Green Bay traded Steve Morley to the Jets for a future draft choice that was ultimately identified as 2007 seventh-round pick No. 235, not a 2005 selection. Morley appeared in seven games with no starts for New York in 2005. Green Bay later used No. 235 as part of a larger draft-day exchange with the Jets. Because the pick retained tradable value beyond Morley's limited playing role, the Packers hold a modest hindsight edge after correcting the package.
The Jets traded Jon McGraw to Detroit on August 10, 2005 for the conditional return that became Detroit’s 2007 seventh-round pick, No. 212. McGraw gave the Lions 24 games, five starts and 65 combined tackles across 2005-06. New York later sent No. 212 to Dallas for tight end Sean Ryan, who played 26 games with four starts for the Jets. Both sides converted modest assets into useful depth.
Dallas traded Pete Hunter to the Jets for a conditional selection that ultimately became the 2007 sixth-round pick at No. 200, not an undisclosed 2006 choice. Hunter never appeared in a Jets regular-season game. Dallas later packaged No. 200 with No. 234 to move up to No. 195, so the Cowboys retained usable draft leverage without being credited for a downstream player they did not select with No. 200. That makes Dallas the clear value winner.
Jacksonville received Alvin Pearman and Chad Owens. Pearman supplied backfield and return depth, while Owens had only a brief Jaguars tenure before continuing his career elsewhere. The two selections created some roster value but never produced a long-term starter or impact player. That limited return is difficult to match against Kerry Rhodes, who became an immediate and durable fixture in New York's secondary.
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.
Minnesota acquired veteran linebacker Sam Cowart from the Jets on March 18, 2005, for a seventh-round pick, No. 230. Cowart started 14 of 15 games for the Vikings that season and provided immediate lineup stability. New York later moved the pick through subsequent transactions, and New England eventually used No. 230 on Matt Cassel. Minnesota's direct one-year return gives it the edge.
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 acquired Justin McCareins from Tennessee for the 42nd pick in the 2004 draft. New York acquired Justin McCareins and received four seasons of receiving production from him. McCareins was not a dominant No. 1 target, but he gave the Jets a substantial body of usable snaps and catches over multiple years. That level of contribution makes the acquisition defensible even though Tennessee ultimately received the better return.
Kansas City and New York exchanged fifth- and sixth-round positions during the 2003 draft. The Chiefs received Nos. 153 and 189, selecting Jordan Black and Jimmy Wilkerson; the Jets received Nos. 150 and 200, selecting Matt Walters and Brooks Bollinger. Black and Wilkerson combined for long NFL careers and substantial Chiefs service, giving Kansas City a stronger return than New York received from its two selections.
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.
The Jets received Jonathan Pittman in the April 2002 swap but did not carry him into the regular season. Because Pittman failed to provide game value for New York, the club gained no lasting advantage from moving David Leaverton. The deal was small and neither acquired player stuck, so the Jets receive a C- rather than a harsher grade.
New York used the acquired fifth-round selection on offensive lineman Jonathan Goodwin. Goodwin gave the Jets four seasons of useful interior-line service and later built a long NFL career. His Jets contribution made the pick a solid return, but the trade sent Washington two separate assets that each generated meaningful playing time, which keeps New York on the losing side of a productive exchange.
New Orleans received cornerback Earthwind Moreland and a 2002 sixth-round pick that became tight end John Gilmore, sending running back and return specialist Chad Morton to the Jets. Moreland was released before the regular season and Gilmore never played for New Orleans, while Morton became a major return weapon for New York in 2002.
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.
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Green Bay Packers received 2000 6th round pick (185th overall subsequently traded, Tim Watson) in the deal with New York Jets. Green Bay later included the acquired sixth-round asset with Fred Vinson in the trade for Ahman Green. Green became a franchise-level Packers running back and one of the most productive players tied to this batch. That outcome supports a A for Green Bay Packers. The Green Bay Packers Win verdict weighs documented games, starts, production and connected draft value.
Los Angeles Chargers traded John Burke to the New York Jets on August 10, 1999, not in 2009, and received a 2001 seventh-round pick in return. The transaction produced little lasting impact for either side, so placing it in 1999 changes the historical record more than the football evaluation. The Chargers receive a C in an evenly graded exchange.
Pittsburgh acquired wide receiver Alex Van Dyke from the Jets on March 25, 1999 for a sixth-round choice, No. 183, later used on Marc Megna. Van Dyke gave the Steelers an experienced receiving option, while New York converted a player it was ready to move into late draft capital. Neither return became a long-term difference-maker, but Pittsburgh received the slightly more direct roster value.
Seattle acquired quarterback Glenn Foley from the Jets on March 19, 1999 for the 223rd pick in the 1999 draft. Foley appeared in three games for the Seahawks that season and made one start, completing 18 of 30 passes for 283 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions. He provided short-term quarterback depth but did not become a lasting Seattle contributor.
Philadelphia acquired veteran wide receiver Jeff Graham from the Jets for the No. 163 pick in the 1998 draft. Graham started 15 games and led the Eagles with 600 receiving yards before leaving after one season.
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.
the Rams received 1998 3rd round pick (65th overall, Leonard Little), while the Jets received 1998 3rd round pick (67th overall, Scott Frost), 1998 7th round pick (195th overall, Lawrence Hart). The hindsight grades are A- for the Rams and D for the Jets. The verdict is grounded in the actual starts, production, tenure and downstream draft results produced by those assets.
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 received Carl Greenwood in the June 1997 swap but did not obtain a return comparable to what Chris Hayes became for New York. Greenwood failed to create meaningful Packers value, while Hayes developed into a core special-teams contributor for the Jets. That imbalance leaves Green Bay at D+ in a transaction that clearly favored New York.
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.
New York Jets received Ronnie Dixon from Philadelphia Eagles in the 1997-04-18 trade. Philadelphia used pick No. 207 on Koy Detmer. Philadelphia Eagles's return was 1997 7th round pick (207th overall, Koy Detmer). New York acquired Ronnie Dixon, who played five games with three starts for the 1997 Jets and recorded seven tackles. Those realized outcomes, rather than the labels on the assets alone, drive the hindsight grade.
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.
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 picks No. 16 and No. 106. New York selected Hugh Douglas at No. 16, and he immediately won Defensive Rookie of the Year. Rob Moore became a productive Cardinal, but the Jets received a broader package with both premium capital and impact defensive production.
New York moved from No. 13 to No. 12 in the 1994 first round and sent New Orleans the 143rd selection to secure cornerback Aaron Glenn. Glenn became a long-term starter and three-time Pro Bowler over his career, giving the Jets premium value from the targeted move. New Orleans still landed an excellent defender one pick later, keeping the transaction close.
The Raiders received the 1994 third-round pick at No. 80 and used it on Calvin Jones. The return was a straightforward higher-slot selection, but Jones did not create enough NFL value to overcome New York's additional fifth-round choice. The C grade reflects that realized football value and the complete supported package, while the overall verdict is New York Jets Win.
Seattle sent wide receiver David Daniels to the New York Jets on August 23, 1993, for a conditional draft choice. The Seahawks’ official trade history says the transaction criteria were not met, so no selection became usable compensation. Seattle therefore cleared a roster spot but received no realized draft return, leaving its side of the exchange with minimal value.
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.
Cincinnati traded Boomer Esiason to the New York Jets on March 17, 1993, for the No. 59 pick, used on linebacker Steve Tovar, plus a 1994 conditional selection that was not conveyed. Esiason immediately made the Pro Bowl and started three seasons for New York. Tovar became a durable Bengals linebacker, giving both clubs a substantial return.
Denver sent the 166th pick in the 1992 draft to the Jets and received Nos. 181 and 208. New York used No. 166 on quarterback Jeff Blake, while Denver selected Jim Johnson and Dietrich Lockridge with the acquired choices. Blake went on to a long NFL career with extensive starting experience, far surpassing the realized value of Denver's two selections and giving the Jets a substantial hindsight victory.
Chicago acquired veteran tackle Ron Mattes from the Jets for a conditional 1992 eighth-round pick that transferred only if Mattes made the Bears roster. He did, appearing in 15 games during the 1991 season, so New York received pick No. 219 and selected Vincent Brownlee. Mattes delivered useful immediate line depth, while the late selection produced little comparable NFL value, giving Chicago a small but clear win.
Arizona received the 1992 ninth-round choice at No. 239 and used it on Tyrone Williams. A ninth-round selection carried limited expected value, and its eventual return did not match the meaningful starting work Young supplied to New York. The D+ grade reflects that realized football value and the complete supported package, while the overall verdict is New York Jets Win.
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 and New York swapped Ron Stallworth for veteran tackle Irv Eatman in February 1991. Eatman immediately started all 16 games for the Jets that season and added 12 more starts in 1992, giving New York 28 starts over two years. Stallworth did not produce a comparable regular-season Chiefs tenure. In a straight player exchange, New York received the far more substantial on-field return.
Seattle sent veteran tackle Ron Mattes to the Jets on January 31, 1991 for a 1992 12th-round pick, later No. 320 overall and defensive end John MacNeill. Seattle's own all-time trade page confirms the exact exchange. The Jets received the established NFL player, while the final-round draft return did not develop into comparable value for Seattle, giving New York the stronger side.
The Raiders received linebacker Alex Gordon in the October 1990 injury-driven swap. Gordon appeared in 10 games for Los Angeles but did not become a starter, giving the club only limited short-term depth value. Because Dennis Price eventually returned from injury and contributed for New York, the Raiders finish slightly behind with a C-.
Philadelphia acquired running back Roger Vick from the Jets for a 1991 sixth-round pick that became Mike Riley. Vick appeared in 14 games for the 1990 Eagles but produced only 58 rushing yards and one touchdown, while Riley never became an NFL contributor. Philadelphia received the only measurable professional value, but the limited impact keeps the margin modest.
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.
Seattle traded linebacker Willie Walker to the Jets in July 1990 for a conditional 1991 draft pick. Seattle's official trade history states that the criteria were not met, so no selection conveyed. Walker did not become a lasting Jets contributor and was trying out elsewhere later that year, leaving both clubs with little durable football value from the exchange.
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.
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Atlanta acquired veteran offensive lineman Guy Bingham from the Jets in September 1989 for a 1990 seventh-round pick, No. 167. Bingham spent three seasons with Atlanta and provided veteran line depth, but the Jets turned the late selection into Dwayne White. The longer downstream value attached to White gives New York the stronger hindsight return.
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.
Buffalo Bills received 1988 conditional late-round pick (selection not identified) from New York Jets, while New York Jets received Don Smith in the 1987-09-07 deal. In hindsight, Buffalo Bills's return did not separate far enough from New York Jets to justify a higher grade. The final grades are C for Buffalo Bills and C for New York Jets, producing a verdict of Even Trade. The rating reflects the documented package, the certainty of the consideration, and the football value that can actually be assigned in hindsight.
The Jets traded Johnny "Lam" Jones to San Francisco on July 23, 1987 for a 1988 draft choice that became fifth-round pick No. 131. Onzy Elam was not part of the return; New York signed its own third-round draftee that same day. Jones was released by the 49ers before the season, while the Jets recycled No. 131 in a later draft move, giving New York a B- to D+ win.
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.
New York's conditional return did convey because Marvin Powell made Tampa Bay's roster, producing the 1987 eighth-round pick used on Eddie Hunter. Hunter started all three Jets games he played, rushing 48 times for 169 yards and adding five catches for 24 yards and two touchdowns. Powell gave Tampa Bay nine games and seven starts across 1986-87. Both clubs received short, usable stints, so C/C and Even Trade remain appropriate.
New York Jets received Billy Shields; San Francisco 49ers received 1986 sixth-round pick No. 162, Don Griffin. Shields played three Jets games with two starts in 1985. Griffin became an eight-year 49ers cornerback, playing 114 games and starting 107. The realized outcomes support San Francisco 49ers Win, with New York Jets graded D+ and San Francisco 49ers graded A-.
Kansas City received the Jets' No. 178 selection for Charles Jackson, but that pick immediately carried prior obligations. Draft-transaction records show the Chiefs had already promised the selection to Dallas in the 1983 Lawrence Ricks deal. Dallas, not Kansas City, used No. 178 on receiver Karl Powe. The Chiefs therefore converted Jackson into an asset that discharged an earlier debt rather than adding a new player.
New York Jets received 1985 fifth round pick (#120-Troy Benson) in the deal with Tampa Bay Buccaneers. New York used the fifth-round choice on linebacker Troy Benson, who played 58 Jets games with 43 starts, two sacks and an interception across four seasons. The pick became a substantial long-term contributor. That outcome supports a A for New York Jets. The New York Jets Win verdict weighs documented games, starts, production and connected draft value.
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 received Stan Blinka. Denver received linebacker Stan Blinka, but he did not produce regular-season value for the Broncos after the move. That left Denver without a meaningful on-field return from the player it acquired. Miano's multi-season Jets contribution decisively exceeded Blinka's lack of regular-season Broncos value, making New York the clear winner. That outcome supports a D grade for Denver Broncos.
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 traded center Chris Foote to the Jets on August 23, 1983 for a conditional draft choice, but the transaction was effectively unwound six days later. The Jets waived Foote on August 29, which nullified the draft-pick obligation. Foote re-signed with the Giants on September 12 and played 11 games for New York that season. Because no pick transferred and Foote returned, the deal produced no lasting exchange of value.
Cleveland acquired Bobby Jones from the Jets for the 1984 eighth-round pick at No. 217, later used on punter Bret Wright. Jones immediately became a meaningful Browns receiver in 1983, playing 15 games and catching 36 passes for 507 yards and four touchdowns. Wright did not record an NFL regular-season career. Those realized outcomes support Cleveland B, New York D+, and a Cleveland Browns Win.
New York Jets received 1985 fifth-round pick No. 134, Tony Smith; Chicago Bears received Tyrone Keys. The Jets used No. 134 on Tony Smith, who never appeared in an NFL regular-season game. Keys played 44 games with 11 starts and 5.5 sacks for Chicago from 1983-85, including the 1985 championship season. The realized outcomes support Chicago Bears Win, with New York Jets graded C and Chicago Bears graded B.
On 1982-08-25, Los Angeles Chargers received Donald Dykes, while New York Jets received 1983 conditional draft pick (selection not identified). The final verdict is New York Jets Win, with Los Angeles Chargers graded C- and New York Jets graded B-. The hindsight view follows the documented consideration and later traceable value without treating every named pick outcome as if it had been directly exchanged on trade day. Any conditional, undisclosed, or unidentified component is credited only to the extent that the surviving evidence establishes it.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received Burgess Owens in the 1980-04-29 exchange with New York Jets. The Raiders acquired safety Burgess Owens from the Jets for the 1980 sixth-round choice used on Tom Schremp. Raiders historical records and draft provenance agree on the package. The documented result supports a B+ grade for Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders. The overall verdict is Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders Win, based on realized value rather than hypothetical upside.
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 the No. 20 and No. 47 selections in that year's draft. Robinson did not become the durable quarterback answer Denver needed, leaving the Broncos with limited long-term return after surrendering a player and two top-50 choices. The acquisition never produced enough value to offset that premium cost.
Cleveland Browns received Marshall Harris (b) from New York Jets in the 1980-01-28 trade. Cleveland acquired defensive tackle Marshall Harris; the condition attached to his making the Browns roster was satisfied. New York Jets's return was 1981 conditional eighth round pick (if Harris makes Browns roster) (#213-J.C. Watts). New York therefore received Cleveland's 1981 eighth-round pick, No. 213. Those realized outcomes, rather than the labels on the assets alone, drive the hindsight grade.
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New York sent Neil Hutton and Randy Sidler to Washington for a conditional 1980 draft choice, believed to be a tenth-rounder if either player made Washington's roster. The available record does not establish whether that condition ultimately produced a pick, and neither acquired player created major lasting value. With the downstream outcome unresolved, the fairest hindsight result is even.
New York Jets received 1979 eighth round pick (#198-Marshall Harris (b)) in the exchange with Tampa Bay Buccaneers. New York received the No. 198 eighth-round choice, a real but unspectacular asset that still compares favorably with Austin's limited Buccaneers return. Against the other side's return of Darrell Austin, that outcome supports a B grade. The transaction is ultimately judged as New York Jets Win, with the grade reflecting realized football value rather than the name or nominal value of the asset on the trade date.
New York received seventh-round selections in 1979 and 1980 and used them on Keith Brown and Bennie Leverett. The two late-round choices gave the Jets inexpensive roster opportunities, but neither generated production comparable to Rich Caster's Houston tenure. Caster delivered three seasons of receiving value for the Oilers after the exchange, creating the larger direct contribution.
On 1978-08-16, Los Angeles Rams received 1979 draft pick (round and selection not identified), while New York Jets received Andre Anderson (a). The hindsight verdict is New York Jets Win, with Los Angeles Rams graded C+ and New York Jets graded B. The evaluation follows the documented consideration and the football value that can be traced from it, while keeping unverified downstream pick identities or conditional outcomes out of the final judgment.
Green Bay acquired defensive tackle Carl Barzilauskas from the Jets and received two seasons of meaningful line play, including 21 starts. New York received fourth- and fifth-round selections in the 1979 draft and used them on Johnny Lynn and Stan Blinka. Lynn became a long-term Jets defensive back, while Blinka also supplied several seasons of service.
New Orleans reacquired defensive lineman Richard Neal from the Jets on February 21, 1978 for the seventh-round pick that became No. 169. Neal appeared in two games and made one start for the Saints that season. New York used the selection on Levi Armstrong, who did not record an NFL regular-season career. The Saints gained only modest value, but it was still the clearer realized return.
Buffalo acquired Lou Piccone from the Jets for a 1978 ninth-round pick that became No. 225 and Reggie Grant. Piccone stayed with the Bills for multiple seasons and contributed as a receiver and returner, while the Jets did not receive comparable value from the late selection. Buffalo therefore gained the stronger and more durable football return from the exchange.
On 1977-08-30, New York Jets received 1978 eighth round pick (#203-Mike Mock), while Philadelphia Eagles received Richard Osborne. The hindsight verdict is New York Jets Win, with New York Jets graded B- and Philadelphia Eagles graded C. The evaluation credits only the consideration that can be traced confidently and keeps uncertain pick details out of the final judgment.
Atlanta acquired Perry Griggs from the New York Jets for future considerations on August 26, 1977. Griggs had been a fifth-round Jets draft pick but ultimately appeared in only one NFL regular-season game. With no meaningful on-field return identifiable for Atlanta and no documented high-value consideration going back to New York, an even C/C result is the most proportionate hindsight call.
Buffalo acquired Billy Newsome from the Jets for a 1978 sixth-round pick, then moved Newsome to Chicago before the season. The Jets used the pick on Bobby Jackson, actually No. 140 overall, not No. 141. Jackson became an eight-year Jets defensive back with 95 games, 90 starts and 21 interceptions. New York wins decisively, with draft records placing Jackson at No. 140 overall.
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 veteran tackle Winston Hill from the Jets in July 1977 for conditional future consideration payable only if Hill made the Dolphins roster. Hill did not make Miami’s regular-season team, so the condition did not trigger.
Philadelphia moved up in the late rounds of the 1977 draft, sending pick No. 313 to the Jets for No. 283. The Eagles used No. 283 on guard Rocco Moore. Moore spent time with Philadelphia but never appeared in a regular-season game for the Eagles; his only NFL games came later with Chicago. The move therefore produced no realized Philadelphia game-day value.
New York Jets received 1977 third-round pick No. 72, Charles “Tank” Marshall; San Francisco 49ers received player to be named later Ed Galigher. Marshall appeared in five games for the Jets as a rookie and did not start a game. Galigher, identified as the player to be named later five days after the trade, appeared in 12 games for San Francisco in 1977 and is credited with 1.5 sacks. The realized returns support San Francisco 49ers Win, with New York Jets graded C and San Francisco 49ers graded B-.
Denver Broncos received Godwin Turk, while New York Jets received 1977 fifth round pick (#129-Gary Gregory). Godwin Turk gave Denver three seasons of linebacker depth, appearing in 42 regular-season games from 1976 through 1978 and contributing to the 1977 AFC championship team. The fifth-round selection became Gary Gregory, who did not create comparable NFL value for New York. That outcome supports a B grade for Denver Broncos, a C for New York Jets, and a Denver Broncos Win verdict.
New York Jets received 1977 seventh round pick (#168-Charlie White) in the exchange with Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The seventh-round choice became Charlie White, whose offensive contribution for New York was limited and did not approach Wood's Tampa Bay value. Against the other side's return of Richard Wood (a), that outcome supports a C grade. The transaction is ultimately judged as Tampa Bay Buccaneers Win, with the grade reflecting realized football value rather than the name or nominal value of the asset on the trade date.
New England acquired Delles Howell from the Jets for a draft choice whose exact selection has not been identified. Howell did not produce a regular-season return for the Patriots and was released before the 1976 season began. Because the Jets' downstream selection also remains unresolved, New England has no documented advantage large enough to justify a winning grade.
Oakland acquired Steve Tannen and Carl Garrett from the Jets in July 1976 for two 1977 draft selections: No. 195 Kevin Long and No. 307 Dave Butterfield. The Raiders turned a seventh and an eleventh into two veteran players, while New York chose future draft opportunities. Oakland's immediate two-player return carries the stronger practical value and earns the win.
On 1976-07-07, Cleveland Browns received Jim Bailey (R.), while New York Jets received 1977 draft pick (undisclosed). The final verdict is Even Trade, with Cleveland Browns graded C and New York Jets graded C. The hindsight view follows the documented consideration and later traceable value without treating every named pick outcome as if it had been directly exchanged on trade day. Any conditional, undisclosed, or unidentified component is credited only to the extent that the surviving evidence establishes it.
New York Jets received 1976 eighth round pick (#211-Joe Davis) from Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Jets received the eighth-round choice used on Joe Davis, but that selection did not create a comparable regular-season return for New York. That realized return supports a D grade for New York Jets. The final verdict is Tampa Bay Buccaneers Win, based on the regular-season service and draft value each club actually received after the exchange.
Philadelphia acquired the Jets' 1976 13th-round selection, No. 353, in exchange for a 12th-round choice and used No. 353 on UCLA linebacker Terry Tautolo. The move effectively traded down one round while landing a player who appeared in 104 NFL games, including 13 games as an Eagles rookie, giving Philadelphia excellent late-draft value.
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.
Chicago acquired defensive end John Ricca from the New York Jets for a 1977 eighth-round pick, but Ricca never appeared in a regular-season game for the Bears. Chicago later released him, leaving the club with no realized on-field return from the player. With the Jets' acquired selection also producing no NFL games, the trade finishes as an Even Trade at D-minus.
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 acquired veteran cornerback Earlie Thomas from the New York Jets on July 18, 1975 for an undisclosed draft choice. The Bills released Thomas on September 3 before he appeared in a Buffalo regular-season game. He later signed with Denver and played ten games there, but Buffalo realized no on-field return from the acquisition.
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. Schumacher stayed with the Saints for 45 games and made 20 starts. Newsome immediately started all 14 games for New York in 1975 and recorded eight sacks, giving both teams useful value on different timelines.
Green Bay acquired veteran center John Schmitt from the Jets for a future conditional draft choice, but the Packers’ 1975 media guide says the payment was later voided because the trade conditions were not fulfilled. Schmitt still played all 14 games for Green Bay in 1974 and started once. The Jets ultimately received no draft choice, so the corrected package produces a clear Green Bay advantage rather than crediting New York with an unidentified pick.
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.
Chicago sent center Wayne Mulligan to the Jets for the 1975 seventh-round pick that became No. 168, but the Bears did not select Derrel Luce with it. Chicago’s official ledger says the pick was later traded to Baltimore, which used No. 168 on Luce. Mulligan became the Jets’ starting center, appearing in 27 games with 26 starts across 1974-75. The documented pick movement and Mulligan's starting value support a clear New York win.
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.
St. Louis acquired Cliff McClain, but his Cardinals return did not match the contribution New York received from Jamie Rivers. The D grade reflects the limited realized value on the St. Louis side after surrendering Rivers and Roger Bernhardt. With Rivers starting sixteen games across two Jets seasons, New York received the more useful outcome from the exchange.
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.
New York Jets received Roger Bernhardt while Pittsburgh Steelers received Mike Haggard. New York received Roger Bernhardt in the 1973 exchange, but his later 1974 Jets season followed an intervening departure and a separate reacquisition. That later production should not be treated as uninterrupted value created by this original deal. That outcome supports a C- grade for New York Jets in this trade.
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.
Arizona received Roger Finnie, who became a durable Cardinals starter and gave the franchise sustained offensive-line value. His longevity and regular role made him the defining asset in the transaction and gave Arizona a clear advantage once the careers of the exchanged pieces were known. That result supports a A- grade within the Arizona Cardinals Win verdict.
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.
The Colts paid cash for Lloyd Edwards and Bill West on August 4, 1972, then sold both players to Oakland for cash the following day. That rapid resale meant Indianapolis received almost no lasting football contribution from either player. The C grade reflects the limited but recoverable nature of the transaction and supports an Even Trade verdict.
Philadelphia traded guard Dick Hart to the New York Jets on August 1, 1972, for a future draft choice whose exact selection is not securely traced. Hart did not play a regular-season game for the Jets and later appeared for Buffalo that year. Philadelphia's downstream pick value remains uncertain, but New York received no regular-season return from the acquired player.
Philadelphia acquired veteran tight end Pete Lammons from the New York Jets in mid-July 1972 for future considerations. Lammons did not make the Eagles' regular-season roster and soon continued his career with Green Bay, where he played 12 games that season. New York therefore moved a player it no longer needed for consideration while Philadelphia received no regular-season return.
New York Jets received Chuck Hinton. Chuck Hinton provided the clearer post-trade NFL contribution for New York, remaining an active defensive lineman after the exchange and giving the Jets useful veteran service. That result supports a B grade for New York Jets. The final verdict is New York Jets Win, based on the documented service, durability, and value each club actually obtained from this exchange.
Oakland traded veteran tackle Bob Svihus to the New York Jets in August 1971 for a 1972 second-round selection. Svihus had lost his Raiders starting job to Art Shell, so Oakland converted an experienced but displaced lineman into premium draft capital. The Raiders used pick No. 39 on linebacker John Babinecz, giving Oakland a fresh roster asset for a player it was prepared to move.
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) in the exchange with Washington Redskins. The sixth-round choice became No. 155 Rick Harrell, whose NFL career was brief and did not provide a return comparable to Washington's player acquisition. Against Washington Redskins' return of Jimmie Jones, that result supports a D grade. The transaction is judged as Washington Redskins Win, with the mark based on the football value that actually followed from the deal.
Denver Broncos received Jim Turner (Bayard) in the exchange with New York Jets. Jim Turner became Denver's long-term kicker, played nine seasons for the club, scored 742 points, took part in the franchise's first playoff and Super Bowl run, and later entered the Broncos Ring of Fame. Against New York Jets' return of Bob Howfield / Bobby Howfield, that result supports a A+ grade. The transaction is judged as Denver Broncos Win, with the mark based on the football value that actually followed from the deal.
Cincinnati acquired a 1971 fifth-round pick from the Jets and used it on Arthur May. May never made the Bengals' regular-season roster, so the draft asset produced no lasting on-field return for Cincinnati. The Jets received Dave Middendorf, but his stay was also brief, leaving both clubs with only limited value from the exchange and little meaningful separation.
San Diego acquired rookie center Bill Pierson from the New York Jets on August 24, 1970 for an undisclosed draft choice. Pierson had been New York's 12th-round pick at No. 306 out of San Diego State but never appeared in an NFL regular-season game. The surviving public record does not identify the selection ultimately received by the Jets, leaving New York with the only documented contractual return and San Diego without measurable field production.
Denver Broncos received Cornell Gordon, while New York Jets received Gus Hollomon. Cornell Gordon gave Denver veteran cornerback help after the exchange. His service supplied meaningful defensive value rather than a brief or purely transactional stop. In hindsight, that direct return supports a B- grade for Denver Broncos. The grade reflects realized football value from this exchange rather than reputation alone.
New Orleans acquired offensive tackle Sam Walton from the New York Jets on May 4, 1970 for a future draft choice. Contemporary Associated Press reporting confirms the Saints surrendered one draft choice, while the surviving transaction ledger does not identify its round or selection. Walton was waived before the regular season and never appeared in a Saints game.
On 1970-05-04, Chicago Bears received John Neidert, while New York Jets received draft pick (selection not identified). The hindsight verdict is New York Jets Win, with Chicago Bears graded D+ and New York Jets graded C. The evaluation follows the documented consideration and traceable football value, while leaving unresolved downstream pick identities out of the judgment.
The Chargers acquired cornerback Randy Beverly from the Jets, but Beverly did not become a meaningful regular-season contributor for San Diego after the exchange. The player-for-player structure gave the Chargers a straightforward opportunity to add secondary help, yet the realized return remained minimal. Because Rich Trapp likewise failed to create a material advantage for New York, the Chargers' side fits a C- grade and an even verdict.
New York Jets received W.K. Hicks; Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans received 1970 fifth-round pick No. 110, Ron Saul. Hicks started 29 games for the Jets over three seasons and intercepted 13 passes, including eight in 1970. Saul became a useful Oilers lineman, appearing in 61 games with 36 starts from 1970-75 before Houston traded him. The realized outcomes support New York Jets Win, with New York Jets graded A- and Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans graded B-.
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New England Patriots received Karl Henke in the exchange with New York Jets. The historical record shows how the player service and draft value developed after the deal, with the comparison favoring New England Patriots. That result supports a B- for New England Patriots. The grade reflects the stronger realized return and keeps the judgment proportional to the documented value produced by this transaction.
Boston acquired Ezell Jones from the Jets in August 1969 for a future draft choice. The compensation can now be identified as the Jets' 1970 fifth-round selection, No. 108, which became Cliff McClain. Jones did not generate value comparable to McClain's later rushing contribution for New York, so the Patriots' side falls short despite receiving a usable veteran player in the original exchange.
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 England Patriots received Ezell Jones in the exchange with New York Jets. The historical record shows how the player service and draft value developed after the deal, with the comparison favoring New York Jets. That result supports a C for New England Patriots. The grade reflects the less valuable realized return and keeps the judgment proportional to the documented value produced by this transaction.
The Jets acquired veteran guard Bob Talamini from Houston on August 16, 1968 for the 1969 third-round pick that became running back Rich Johnson. Talamini played all 14 games, started nine and remained the starting left guard for Super Bowl III, helping New York rush for 142 yards in its championship upset. One championship season outweighed Johnson's lone Oilers year.
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 used Houston's acquired No. 214 pick on Karl Henke, who played six games without a start for the 1968 championship Jets and recorded an estimated one sack. Houston received the AFL rights to Rich 'Bud' Marshall, then got 22 games and nine starts from him across 1967-68, including nine starts and an estimated two sacks in 1967. The longer, larger role flips the result to Houston/Tennessee, B- to C.
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.
The Jets sent veteran center Mike Hudock to Kansas City and received defensive back Solomon Brannan. Brannan played 12 games for New York in 1967, made a start, recovered two fumbles and returned nine kickoffs for 204 yards. He stayed only one season before Cincinnati selected him in the expansion draft, but that single year still produced more useful football than Hudock delivered to Kansas City.
Miami reacquired center Mike Hudock from the New York Jets for tackle Nick DeFelice. Hudock's second Dolphins stay was brief, and he moved on again during 1967 without becoming a meaningful long-term return. DeFelice likewise did not develop into a significant Jets contributor after the swap. With neither club receiving durable on-field value, the exchange is best treated as even rather than forcing a winner from two limited returns.
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. Huarte produced little for Boston, while Colclough was already an established AFL receiver and continued his career in New York. The Jets received the stronger realized football return.
New York received Jim Colclough and the 1966 AFL pick used on Jim Waskiewicz. Colclough never played a Jets regular-season game, but New York traded him back to Boston for the 1967 third-rounder used on Henry King; Waskiewicz appeared in 27 Jets games. New England got 18 games and zero starts from John Huarte, with only 88 passing yards. The Jets win the concrete-return comparison, C+ to D+.
New York sent linebacker Mike Dukes to Boston on September 27, 1965 for the Patriots' 1966 eleventh-round choice. The draft trail identifies that selection as No. 91, used by the Jets on Gerry Allen. The exchange stays even. Boston obtained short-term veteran help at a low draft cost, while New York recovered a usable selection. Neither side generated enough lasting value to create a clear winner.
Kansas City acquired defensive tackle Bob McAdams from the Jets on August 31, 1965 in exchange for Charlie Ragus. McAdams had played 26 games for New York across 1963 and 1964, but his recorded major-league career contains no 1965 Kansas City regular-season appearance. The Chiefs therefore received a recognizable veteran name without realizing regular-season production from the player they acquired in this swap.
Denver Broncos received Ed Cummings, while New York Jets received 1966 twelfth round pick (#103-Steve Chomyszak). Denver acquired Ed Cummings and the Jets received the 1966 twelfth-round choice that became Steve Chomyszak. The strongest team and draft records place Chomyszak at No. 103. Cummings gave Denver a full season, while Chomyszak's Jets tenure was brief. Denver Broncos earns a C grade, and the overall verdict is New York Jets Win.
Las Vegas Raiders received Dick Wood (a). Oakland acquired Dick Wood and used him throughout the 1965 season, when he appeared in all 14 games and made three starts. Wood supplied tangible one-season quarterback depth and starts, while the Jets' draft return produced no comparable playing value. That outcome supports a B- grade for Las Vegas Raiders.
Buffalo Bills received Pete Liske, while New York Jets received John Sklopane. Pete Liske was released by Buffalo on August 12, 1965 before appearing in a game for the Bills. Buffalo therefore realized essentially no on-field value from the acquisition. In hindsight, that direct return supports a D grade for Buffalo Bills. The grade reflects realized football value from this exchange rather than reputation alone.
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.
San Diego sold guard Sam DeLuca to the New York Jets for an undisclosed sum in July 1964. The transaction should be dated July 9, not July 8. DeLuca then became a regular Jets lineman and continued playing through 1966, giving New York several seasons of useful service for cash. San Diego received financial consideration but no football asset, so the Jets earn the stronger grade.
Denver and New York completed a nine-player AFL exchange in January 1964, the largest trade in league history at the time. Denver received Dick Guesman, Ed Cooke, Charlie Janerette, Jim Price and Sid Fournet; New York received Gene Prebola, Wahoo McDaniel, Gordy Holz and Bob Zeman. Both sides earn B grades. Denver received greater numerical depth and multiple starters, while New York landed the most recognizable individual piece in McDaniel. The exchange helped both rosters without creating an obvious long-term loser.
Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers received 1964 seventh round pick (#51-Roger Anderson) in the exchange with New York Jets. San Diego's seventh-round return became Roger Anderson, but Anderson did not deliver value comparable to Plunkett's work in New York. The supported hindsight grade is D. That mark reflects realized value tied directly to this transaction, with the overall result recorded as New York Jets Win.
From Boston/New England Patriots's side, the exchange delivered cash in return for Charley Theokas. Theokas did not become a documented regular-season Jets contributor, so New England's cash return proved more useful. That balance supports a C+ grade for Boston/New England Patriots and a D+ for New York Jets, with the final call at New England Patriots Win.
Buffalo Bills Buffalo received quarterback Al Dorow, but he started only four games for the Bills before his stay ended. That limited return keeps Buffalo's side below the value New York received. The supported hindsight grade is D. That mark weighs only value tied directly to this transaction and keeps the result proportional to the deal's cost. Against New York Jets, the final verdict is New York Jets Win.
Buffalo Bills received Tom Saidock in the exchange with New York Titans/Jets. Tom Saidock was Buffalo's return, but he did not become a major long-term difference-maker for the Bills. The acquisition produced only modest direct value. In hindsight, that direct outcome supports a C grade for Buffalo Bills. The judgment focuses on what this transaction itself produced rather than unrelated later moves.
Kansas City acquired the rights to Curt Merz in the April 10, 1962 deal with the New York Titans. Merz became a seven-season Texans/Chiefs lineman and a starter on championship teams, while Jack Johnson was released before the season and Paul Miller never played a regular-season game for New York. That durable, championship-level return makes Kansas City the clear winner.
New England Patriots received Dick Felt from New York Jets in the 1962-01-26 trade. The New York Titans acquired Butch Songin. New York Jets's return was Ed Songin / Butch Songin. Boston acquired Dick Felt, who played all 14 games in 1962, started 13, intercepted five passes and earned Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro recognition. Those realized outcomes, rather than the labels on the assets alone, drive the hindsight grade.
Kansas City received Bobby Ply and got six seasons of useful secondary depth: 73 games for the Texans/Chiefs, eight starts and nine interceptions, including seven picks during the 1962 AFL championship season. New York got no regular-season games from Ted Greene, who was cut in camp, but Sid Fournet gave the Titans/Jets 28 games and 20 starts over two seasons. Both sides found value, but Kansas City's longer return earns B+ to B-.
Los Angeles Chargers received rights to Ben Agajanian from New York Titans in the 1960-09-01 exchange. Bob Reifsnyder started 11 games for New York in 1960, while Ben Agajanian kicked in all 14 Chargers games and made 13 field goals plus 46 extra points. Measured by what Los Angeles Chargers actually realized after the deal, the return supports a B grade and represents roughly even direct value. The overall judgment is Even Trade.
The New York Titans received Bill Mathis and Bob Crandall from Houston in August 1960, completing an earlier rights transaction tied to Don Floyd. Mathis became a decade-long fixture for the Titans and Jets, while Floyd developed into a long-term Houston defensive starter. Because both franchises obtained substantial early-AFL value from the exchange, a strong even B/B judgment fits better than forcing a winner.