Good morning Gang Green Nation! The New York Jets made headlines recently with a couple of blockbuster trades, dealing away Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams at the trade deadline in exchange for a boatload of draft picks and a couple of young players with possible upside.

The New York Jets were incredibly busy in the hours leading up to the NFL's trade deadline on Tuesday afternoon. As a result, the Jets will also be considerably busier in the early portions of the next two NFL drafts.

Now that the trading frenzy has passed, a former scout evaluates how these players will fit in with their new teams.

General maanger Darren Mougey is rebuilding from the ground up. That's undeniably the motivation behind trading cornerback Sauce Gardner and Williams for a combined three first-round picks. With the Jets spending the rest of the 2025 season sorting through their roster, Smith should receive a sizable opportunity to play.

Taylor reports Kansas City was willing to trade a 2026 fourth-round pick for Hall, but New York wanted a third-round selection. While Hall was willing to be moved after the trades of cornerback Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams, the Chiefs and Jets could not come to an agreement, so Hall stayed put.

Pro Bowl Defensive tackle Quinnen Williams also made an exit, joining the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for former first-round defensive tackle Mazi Smith, as well as a 2026 second-round pick and a 2027 first-round pick. Unfortunately for Hall, he remains on the Jets roster.