The New York Jets selected Clemson QB Cade Klubnik in Round 4 of the 2026 NFL Draft. A five-star recruit, Klubnik started for three years at Clemson. He ended his career third in career passing yards at Clemson, but Klubnik struggled to make a major impact over his final two seasons. In 2025, Klubnik finished with 2,943 yards with 16 TDs and 6 INTs. His lack of arm strength in an RPO-style offense limited Klubnik’s production and consistency. Among the 15 QBs invited to the NFL Combine, Klubnik ranked seventh in 2025 adjusted completion percentage (77.6%), and ninth in aDOT (8.4). He ranked 10th in 2025 Big Time Throw rate (3.8%) and 11th in rushing yards per game when removing sacks (28.1). He is currently 22 years old.

The New York Jets selected Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr. with the 30th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. A four-star recruit, Cooper turned potential into production in 2024. He caught 28 passes for 594 yards and 7 TDs while leading the Big Ten in yards per reception at 21.2. Cooper led the 2025 Hoosiers with 69 receptions, 937 yards, and 13 TDs alongside breakout QB Fernando Mendoza. He shifted into the slot after spending the previous two seasons primarily outside, leading to a lower average depth of target (9.7 yards vs. 16.0 and 15.1). Cooper excelled after the catch, forcing a missed tackle on nearly 40% of his receptions.

The New York Jets selected Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq with the 16th pick of the 2026 NFL Draft. Sadiq’s production profile is not as impressive as recent first-round TEs Brock Bowers, Tyler Warren, or Colston Loveland. He caught just five balls as a freshman and was out-produced by TE Terrance Ferguson as a sophomore in 2024. Sadiq set career highs across the board this past season, leading Oregon with 51 catches and 8 TDs and finishing second to WR Malik Benson with 560 yards. But his 1.62 yards per route ranked just 10th among 27 of the top TEs in this year’s class. For perspective, Bowers, Warren and Loveland all topped 2.6 yards per route in their final college seasons. On the plus side, Sadiq just turned 21 in March and lit up the Combine. He clocked a 4.39-second 40 time with a 43.5-inch vertical to earn a 9.52 Relative Athletic Score. Sadiq is a bit undersized at 6’3, 241 pounds but holds up well as a blocker. He should be able to stay on the field for all three downs. And he’s a three-level threat as a receiver, possessing plus route running and after-catch skills. The Athletic’s Dane Brugler calls Sadiq a “Vernon Davis-like weapon.”

The Jets snagged Texas Tech Edge David Bailey with the second pick of the draft. Bailey racked up 14.5 sacks -- tying for the FBS lead -- and a Big 12-high 19.5 tackles for loss in his lone season after transferring to Texas Tech. He spent three previous seasons at Stanford posting more modest production.

Jets HC Aaron Glenn confirmed that QB Geno Smith will be the starter. "No doubt about it, he's our guy," Glenn told NFL Network's Judy Battista.

The Jets won't fool anyone into believing they're a 2026 contender. But their offseason moves have installed some interesting players around the defense.

The Raiders are sending QB Geno Smith to the Jets, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The price for his new/old team is a mere pick swap, with the Jets sending a sixth-rounder to Vegas and getting a seventh back. Smith originally went to the Jets in the second round of the 2013 draft and started 29 games across his first two years before getting benched and then banished. He spent a year with the Giants, another with the Chargers, and then six with the Seahawks. That's where he grew into a starter. But Seattle traded him after three starting seasons in favor of Sam Darnold.

The Jets are trading a seventh-round pick to the Dolphins for S Minkah Fitzpatrick. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the team has also agreed to a new three-year, $40 million pact with the veteran DB. Fitzpatrick spent 2025 back with Miami after arriving via trade from the Steelers. He opened his career with the Dolphins before a 2019 trade sent him north.

The Raiders plan to release QB Geno Smith at the start of the new league year next week, according to multiple reports. Vegas tried to find a trade partner but unsurprisingly found no suitors. Smith was set to count $40 million against the 2026 cap. His release will save the Raiders $8 million.

The Jets are placing the franchise tag on RB Breece Hall. The move doesn't really come as a surprise. Speculation for weeks has centered on the team using either the franchise or transition tag to keep Hall around. But the details here still look noteworthy. The tag guarantees a $14.293 million one-year deal (once the player signs) if there's no long-term deal by mid-July.

Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq put on a show at the Combine, clocking a 4.39-second 40-yard dash with a 1.54-second 10-yard split. He added a 43.5-inch vertical and an 11'1 broad jump. As NFL Research noted, Sadiq:

• Is faster than Odell Beckham (4.43-second 40 time)
• Quicker than DeSean Jackson (1.55-second 10-yard split)
• And more explosive than Julio Jones (38.5-inch vertical) and Andre Johnson (11'0 broad)

Sadiq is undersized for his position, checking into the Combine at 6'3, 241 pounds. But the testing numbers still earned him a 9.43 Relative Athletic Score, which ranks 78th out of 1,356 TEs since 1987. Sadiq was already a lock to be the first TE off the board in the NFL draft and dynasty drafts. His confirmed athleticism only pushes him further up the board. For more on Sadiq, check out his dynasty prospect profile.

Jets GM Darren Mougey made it clear from the Combine on Tuesday that impending free-agent RB Breece Hall isn't leaving town. The team is prepared to use the franchise or transition tag if it doesn't reach a long-term agreement with Hall ahead of the March 3 deadline. Either tag would keep Hall with the Jets for the 2026 season.

The Jets are hiring Frank Reich to be the new OC, according to multiple reports. The longtime NFL backup QB -- and orchestrator of (arguably?) the greatest playoff comeback victory of all time in Buffalo -- has spent 10 years as OC or head coach to this point. He coordinated the Chargers offense in 2014-15 before jumping to the same position in Philadelphia on HC Doug Pederson's staff. Then came a five-year run as the head man in Indianapolis before a rocky (and incomplete) season in charge of the Panthers.

The Jets have fired OC Tanner Engstrand, according to multiple reports. It's a late move for the Jets, whose season ended almost a month ago. "[HC] Aaron Glenn and Engstrand had multiple conversations about his role moving forward. Simply, they decided to move forward separately," NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said. New York ranked 29th in both points and total yards in 2025, although it's tough to pin too much blame on Engstrand considering the state of the roster. The new OC will inherit an offense with a big question mark at QB, a potentially Breece Hall-less backfield, and nothing at WR behind Garrett Wilson.

Jets RB Breece Hall (knee) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game vs. the Bills. He finishes the season with 1,415 total yards and five TDs on a bad New York offense. Hall boosted his value heading into free agency this offseason. RB Isaiah Davis (concussion) had already been ruled out for Week 18, leaving the Jets with RBs Khalil Herbert and Kene Nwangwu on the active roster. We'll see if RB Raheem Blackshear is elevated from the practice squad. We'd bet on Herbert leading in carries tomorrow, but it's a tough backfield to project.

Raiders QB Geno Smith (ankle) is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Chiefs. HC Pete Carroll said Friday that both Kenny Pickett and Aidan O’Connell could get time under center in the finale. It’s obviously a situation to avoid in all fantasy formats.

Jets RB Breece Hall (knee) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Bills. He got in limited practices on Thursday and Friday. RB Isaiah Davis (concussion) has been ruled out, so Hall could pick up some extra passing-down work if he plays on Sunday. We’ll look for updates on his status but won’t get New York’s inactives until a little before 3 pm ET.

Jets TE Mason Taylor (neck) is out for Sunday's finale vs. the Bills. He finishes his rookie season with a 44-369-1 receiving line in 13 games, ranking 33rd among TEs in PPR points per game. Taylor flashed some target-earning ability, albeit in a barren pass-catching corps, and turns just 22 in May. He remains a nice dynasty hold but needs the Jets to find an answer at QB. Continue to ignore the Jets' TE room in Week 18 fantasy lineups.

Jets RBs Breece Hall (knee) and Isaiah Davis (concussion) did not practice on Wednesday. That leaves Davis unlikely to play vs. the Bills this weekend. We'll see about Hall. Khalil Herbert and Kene Nwangwu are the other RBs on New York's roster. RB Raheem Blackshear is on the practice squad.

Raiders QB Geno Smith suffered an ankle injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game vs. the Giants and won't return. He's been replaced by QB Kenny Pickett. We'll see who mercifully ends Vegas' season against the Chiefs next weekend.

Update: Smith has a high-ankle sprain, HC Pete Carroll said after the game. He's a long shot to play vs. Kansas City.