March 9: Jamien Sherwood was a backup going into the 2024 season for the Jets. A year later, and with a team MVP award under his belt, he just became one of the five highest-paid linebackers in the NFL after agreeing to re-sign with the Jets for $45 million ($30 million of it guaranteed) on a three-year deal.

Defensive end Rashad Weaver is heading to New York. According to reports including NFL Network, the pass rusher has agreed to a one-year deal. Full terms of the contract have yet to be announced: The Weaver addition comes as the Jets lost defensive linemen Solomon Thomas and Javon Kinlaw both left via free agency earlier this week.

When Russell Wilson, who was also signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers, missed the start of the season with an injury, Fields took the reigns and led them to a 4-2 record before head