The New York Jets’ roster has undergone significant turnover in the first offseason under new head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey. The new regime has parted ways with a number of key holdovers from the last regime, ushering in the start of a new era in Florham Park.

Many of the Jets’ departing players have already found new homes. Davante Adams signed with the Los Angeles Rams before free agency even began. D.J. Reed is headed to Detroit. Javon Kinlaw signed a shockingly massive deal with the Washington Commanders.

Even more low-profile players like Brandin Echols (Steelers), Ashtyn Davis (Dolphins), and Wes Schewitzer (Patriots) have all signed with new teams ahead of the start of the 2025 season. Not every former Jets player has landed with a new team, however. Let’s take a look at five ex-Jets still searching for a landing spot, starting with the most obvious. Former NY Jets players who remain free agents

Aaron Rodgers The Aaron Rodgers wait continues. The Jets made the decision to part ways with Rodgers earlier this offseason following a disappointing two-year stint that saw him win just five games (technically six) as the team’s starting quarterback. The organization has moved forward with Justin Fields as their starting quarterback while Rodgers continues to weigh his options. That said, those options have dwindled

The Seattle Seahawks found their QB in Sam Darnold. The New York Giants added two quarterbacks in free agency, neither of whom is Rodgers. The Minnesota Vikings don’t appear to have much interest in the four-time MVP at this time. If Rodgers wants to play football in 2025 — which also remains up in the air — the Pittsburgh Steelers feel like his obvious landing spot. But until Rodgers makes up his mind, the Steelers will continue to wait. 2. C.J. Mosley

C.J. Mosley’s six-year Jets career came to an end last month when the team predictably opted to designate him as a post-June 1 cut, absorbing cap hits of $8.8 million this year and $7.7 million in 2026.

3. Tyron Smith Speaking of age and injuries, the Tyron Smith signing proved to be one of the worst of former general manager Joe Douglas’ final free-agency class. The gamble made sense at the time. Smith was fresh off another second-team All-Pro campaign with the Dallas Cowboys, and while injuries were always going to be a factor, the belief was that, if healthy, he was still one of the best left tackles in the NFL. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. Smith struggled as arguably the weakest link of the Jets’ offensive line and handed over the reins to rookie Olu Fashanu 10 games into the season following a neck injury. In reality, Fashanu’s time was likely coming soon regardless.