The 2024 NFL trade deadline has arrived on Nov. 5 at 4 p.m.
At a 3-6 record, it’s unclear what direction the New York Jets could go. New York would have to rip off plenty of wins in the second half of the season to stay relevant, but as other moves have suggested, the front office with general manager Joe Douglas is “all in” on this year’s team.
And on top of that, they have not been afraid to make a deal after already doing so with wide receiver Davante Adams.
So could another trade be on the way?
If so, here are three positions the Jets could consider adding to at the trade deadline:
Tight end
Tyler Conklin had back-to-back weeks with touchdowns for the Jets offense in Week 7 and 8. However, he reverted back to his usual levels in New York’s win over the Houston Texans with one catch for a loss of three yards. On top of that, Conklin had not scored a touchdown prior to those two since October 2022.
The Jets could stand to improve at the tight end position overall as well, as Pro Football Focus only grades Conklin as a 59.2 overall so far in 2024. Via their metrics, that’s good for only the 46th best tight end in the NFL. He’s not the best blocker.
Defensive tackle
Aside from former top-draft pick Quinnen Williams, the Jets defense has gotten spotty play from the interior of their defensive line this year. Leki Fotu has struggled to be that run stopper New York needs… and his difficulties staying healthy and on the field have not helped. He’s already back on injured reserve for a second time since the offseason due to a knee injury.
Offensive line
While the Jets do have some younger pieces on their offensive line, others are not. Some of those veterans have had plenty of injury struggles throughout the 2024 season such as tackle Morgan Moses.
Offensive line depth is key in the NFL and is hard to come by. Like many others, New York does not have the best depth here considering first-round rookie tackle, Olu Fashanu, played guard against the Texans.
Fashanu admitted after the game that he had never lined up as a guard… ever. Not college and never even in high school. Depth would be nice, especially since quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ mobility has been under the spotlight this season.
