Following his breakout 2024 season, New York Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood is being called a "rare" find. Replacing CJ Mosley for nearly all of last season, Sherwood was a tackling machine. The fourth-year pro saw his first run as a starter on defense.
The former Florida State quarterback has been within the Jets organization for one year during Aaron Rodgers' tenure in New York.
The New York Jets were blamed by Jordan Travis' agent for his massive injury setback that caused him to miss his entire rookie season.
Considering the head-scratching moves that the Jets' ownership has made, they have been given the lowest grade possible in the NFLPA annual report cards.
Lazard was benched midway through his first season in New York and despite some positive moments with Rodgers under center, struggled again in Year 2 with the organization. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Monday that the Jets have given Lazard permission to talk to other teams about a potential trade.
Regarding Johnson, the NFLPA said the players "cite perceived top leadership issues, with some describing issues as 'top-down problems.'" It notes how the Jets' ownership grade dropped from B- to F, with Johnson receiving the lowest score for contributing to a positive team culture.
Falcons need to pursue rising cornerback DJ Reed in free agency during the 2025 NFL offseason with his connection to Jeff Ulbrich