The Jets are all in for the 2024 season thanks to their free-agency haul and draft class. But it’s never too early to look ahead to free agency for next season and the Jets will have plenty of decisions to make on upcoming free agents, including in the cornerback room, where D.J. Reed, Michael Carter II and Brandin Echols are all entering contract years. Here’s a quick rundown of the Jets set to become free agents in 2025.
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Nov 20, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick (7) celebrates after a sack against the Kansas City Chiefs during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
CB D.J. Reed
Nov 6, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. (3) drives with the ball against New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed (4) during a football game at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
WR Mike Williams
Jan 3, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (81) reacts after catching a pass for a touchdown against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Antonio Hamilton (20) during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
DL Javon Kinlaw
Dec 10, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Seattle Seahawks guard Anthony Bradford (75) blocks San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw (left) during the third quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
TE Tyler Conklin
Aug 26, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin (83) runs with the ball against the New York Giants during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
OT Tyron Smith
Nov 5, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyron Smith (77) in action against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
OT Morgan Moses
Jan 28, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Morgan Moses (78) reacts after a play against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half in the AFC Championship football game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
DL Solomon Thomas
Nov 24, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets defensive end Solomon Thomas (94) before the game against the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
S Ashtyn Davis
Oct 1, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets safety Ashtyn Davis (21) celebrates with teammates after an interception during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
CB Isaiah Oliver
Dec 10, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers cornerback Isaiah Oliver (26) during the second quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
DL Leki Fotu
Jan 1, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Leki Fotu (95) celebrates with linebacker Isaiah Simmons (9) after a fumble recovery against the Atlanta Falcons in the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
OL Wes Schweitzer
Aug 12, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) looks to pass as guard Wes Schweitzer (71) blocks in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
S Chuck Clark
May 23, 2023; Florham Park, NJ, USA; New York Jets safety Chuck Clark (23) warms up during OTAs at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Jones-USA TODAY Sports
TE Kenny Yeboah
Aug 12, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; New York Jets tight end Kenny Yeboah (88) scores late during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
LB Sam Eguavoen
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 19: Sam Eguavoen #52 of the New York Jets warms up before the first half of a preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at MetLife Stadium on August 19, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
K Austin Seibert
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 17: Austin Seibert #15 of the New York Jets kicks a field goal during the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on September 17, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
DL Tanzel Smart
Aug 12, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Matt Corral (2) tries for a throw under pressure from New York Jets defensive tackle Tanzel Smart (79) during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
RB Tarik Cohen
Sep 30, 2018; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen (29) avoids the tackle of Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis (33) in the second quarterat Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Quinn Harris-USA TODAY Sports
DL Jalyn Holmes
Jan 7, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New York Jets defensive end Jalyn Holmes (97) reacts after a sack against New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe (not seen) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
OL Jake Hanson
Dec 10, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets center Jake Hanson (62) huddle with teammates before the game against the Houston Texans at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
WR Malik Taylor
Jul 22, 2023; Florham Park, NJ, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Malik Taylor (86) participates in drills during the New York Jets Training Camp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
CB Tae Hayes
Oct 15, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) catches the ball as New York Jets cornerback Tae Hayes (27) defends during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
FB Nick Bawden
New York Jets fullback Nick Bawden (48) celebrates his touchdown with running back Michael Carter (32) in the second half. The Jets lose to the New England Patriots, 15-10, at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in East Rutherford.
DL Bruce Hector
Aug 12, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Matt Corral (2) looks to pass as New York Jets defensive tackle Bruce Hector (69) defends in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
OT Austin Deculus
Jul 30, 2023; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans offensive tackle Austin Deculus (76) signs autographs for fans after training camp practice at the Houston Methodist Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports
LB Jamien Sherwood
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CB Michael Carter II
Oct 15, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets cornerback Michael Carter II (30) celebrates after the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
OG Xavier Newman-Johnson
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 12: Guard Xavier Newman #65, quarterback Zach Wilson #2 and center Joe Tippmann #66 of the New York Jets get ready to run a play against the Las Vegas Raiders in the second quarter of their game at Allegiant Stadium on November 12, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Jets 16-12. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LB Chazz Surratt
Dec 24, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets linebacker Jermaine Johnson (11) celebrates his blocked punt with linebacker Chazz Surratt (55) and wide receiver Irvin Charles (19) during the first quarter against the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
CB Brandin Echols
East Rutherford, NJ — November 24, 2023 — Brandin Echols of the Jets returns and interception for a TD in the first half as the Miami Dolphins defeated the NY Jets 34-13 at MetLife Stadium on November 24, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ to play in the first “Black Friday” NFL game.
S Tony Adams
Oct 15, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets safety Tony Adams (22) runs back an interception against Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
WR Irvin Charles
Nov 12, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Irvin Charles (19) warms up before the start of a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
TE Zack Kuntz
Aug 12, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; New York Jets tight end Zack Kuntz (81) reacts with quarterback Tim Boyle (7) after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
DL Takk McKinley
Cleveland Browns defensive end Takkarist McKinley (55) brings down Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during the first half of an NFL football game at FirstEnergy Stadium, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland, Ohio. [Jeff Lange/Beacon Journal]
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