NFL · AFC East · New York, New York, US · MetLife Stadium
One transcendent moment — Namath's guarantee, Super Bowl III — and then decades of searching for the next one. The Jets are New York's other team, perpetually rebuilding, eternally hopeful, and now betting everything on a new foundation.
Updated March 21, 2026
The Jets hit rock bottom with a 3-14 record in 2025, one of the worst seasons in franchise history. The roster's decline was comprehensive, and New York found itself tied for the worst record in the NFL alongside the Cardinals and Raiders.
Head coach Aaron Glenn, hired before the 2025 season, faces a massive rebuilding job after inheriting a roster that proved far worse than expected. Glenn's defensive pedigree and leadership qualities are needed now more than ever as the Jets look to establish a foundation for the future.
Cornerback Sauce Gardner and receiver Garrett Wilson both put together strong individual campaigns despite the team's struggles, proving they are foundational pieces for whatever comes next. The Jets have elite young talent at premium positions; the challenge is finding the quarterback to tie it all together.