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Jets Sign Wright, Praise GM, Mitchell Scores Twice

7/7/2026

Summary

Jets Sign Wright

The Jets signed Nahshon Wright to a $3.5 million guaranteed one-year deal after his five interceptions with the Bears in 2025.
The Jets finished 2025 3-14 with zero interceptions, prompting head coach Kevin O’Connell to praise GM Darren Mougey’s rebuilding plan.
Adonai Mitchell posted 102 yards and a TD in Week 13 and 58 yards and a TD in Week 15, prompting coach Aaron Glenn to say the team will squeeze his talent.

Summary

Jets Trade Gardner

The Jets traded Sauce Gardner, whose $120.4 million contract made him the highest-paid cornerback, for a 2026 first-round pick, a 2027 first-round pick and Adonai Mitchell.
The Jets signed safety Minkah Fitzpatrick to a $40 million deal to replace Jamal Adams, though he has recorded only two interceptions in seasons after a 16-interception year.
Despite doubts, the Jets gave rookie Nahshon Wright a guaranteed one-year, $3.5 million contract after he posted five interceptions.

History

Historical Context

After Bill Parcells rebuilt the New York Jets in 1998—signing Curtis Martin to a landmark offer sheet and guiding Vinny Testaverde to a 12-4 division-winning season—the following year Testaverde’s Achilles rupture derailed a Super Bowl push. Parcells’ aggressive roster moves and the 2025-26 rookie Nahshon Wright deal illustrate the franchise’s continued use of high-cost contracts to reshape the roster.

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Jets Sign Wright

The Jets signed Nahshon Wright to a $3.5 million guaranteed one-year deal after his five interceptions with the Bears in 2025.
The Jets finished 2025 3-14 with zero interceptions, prompting head coach Kevin O’Connell to praise GM Darren Mougey’s rebuilding plan.
Adonai Mitchell posted 102 yards and a TD in Week 13 and 58 yards and a TD in Week 15, prompting coach Aaron Glenn to say the team will squeeze his talent.

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