Under contract: Mekhi Becton, Alex Lewis, Connor McGovern, Greg Van Roten, George Fant, Chuma Edoga, Cameron Clark, Conor McDermott, Jimmy Murray, Leo Koloamatangi
UFA: Pat Elflein, Josh Andrews
Game plan: All five starters are under contract, but there will be changes for 2021. The Jets ranked 29th and 30th in pass- and run-block win rate, according to ESPN Stats & Information. Becton and McGovern are the only locks to return. Lewis ($5.2 million savings if cut), Van Roten ($3.4 million) and Fant ($7.9 million) are on shaky ground. If one or more are cut, they can re-invest the savings in guard Joe Thuney (New England Patriots), who would be a steady rock alongside Becton. They can also sign a center and kick McGovern to guard.
Under contract: Quinnen Williams, Folorunso Fatukasi, Henry Anderson, Nathan Shepherd, John Franklin-Myers, Kyle Phillips, Jabari Zuniga, Bryce Huff and Tanzel Smart
UFA: Trevon Coley
Game plan: Even without Anderson, a possible cap cut that would save $8.2 million, the Jets have solid depth. They will need it, as Saleh is planning to switch to a 4-3 front. The lack of an edge-rushing presence is glaring. There are a few intriguing names in free agency -- i.e. Yannick Ngakoue (Baltimore Ravens) and Carl Lawson (Cincinnati Bengals) -- but the price point will be high. The Jets should be able to address the need in the draft, especially since they have three of the first 34 picks.
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UFA: Pat Elflein, Josh Andrews
Game plan: All five starters are under contract, but there will be changes for 2021. The Jets ranked 29th and 30th in pass- and run-block win rate, according to ESPN Stats & Information. Becton and McGovern are the only locks to return. Lewis ($5.2 million savings if cut), Van Roten ($3.4 million) and Fant ($7.9 million) are on shaky ground. If one or more are cut, they can re-invest the savings in guard Joe Thuney (New England Patriots), who would be a steady rock alongside Becton. They can also sign a center and kick McGovern to guard.
Under contract: Quinnen Williams, Folorunso Fatukasi, Henry Anderson, Nathan Shepherd, John Franklin-Myers, Kyle Phillips, Jabari Zuniga, Bryce Huff and Tanzel Smart
UFA: Trevon Coley
Game plan: Even without Anderson, a possible cap cut that would save $8.2 million, the Jets have solid depth. They will need it, as Saleh is planning to switch to a 4-3 front. The lack of an edge-rushing presence is glaring. There are a few intriguing names in free agency -- i.e. Yannick Ngakoue (Baltimore Ravens) and Carl Lawson (Cincinnati Bengals) -- but the price point will be high. The Jets should be able to address the need in the draft, especially since they have three of the first 34 picks.
New York Jets free-agency overview: Keep Marcus Maye, add weapons
With a projected $68 million in salary-cap space, the Jets are one of the few teams positioned to spend aggressively to find more playmakers.
