Fields and the players on the Jets are people at the end of the day. The front office wouldn't be able to trade Fields because it would destroy the morale in the locker room at the midway point of the season. Nobody on the team would feel valued or safe anymore.

It’s almost certainly the most shocking trade in franchise history. And the Colts paid a premium for it, giving the Jets two first-round picks in return for Gardner. One in 2026 and one in 2027, according to multiple reports. That’s good value for the Jets, but it comes with a lot of questions and potential problems.

New York acquired cornerback Ja’Sir Taylor from the Chargers for a conditional seventh-round pick in the 2028 draft. The 26-year-old Taylor has played the entirety of his four-year NFL career with the Chargers, recording one interception and 84 tackles.

The Cowboys’ owner strengthened his defense using one of the Micah Parsons picks to acquire defensive tackle Quinnen Williams.

The Los Angeles Chargers and New York Jets agreed to another trade before the deadline, with Ja'Sir Taylor going to NY.