With the 2024 offseason underway for the New York Jets, much work will need to be done to get the team back into contention after another disappointing 7-10 season full of injuries yet again.
While the Jets have plenty of key free agents to contend with, they do have some core players set to come back. Overall, the Jets currently have 53 players under contract, according to Over the Cap. We’ll take a quick look at those players and their current cap charges for the 2024 season. This does not include players such as Duane Brown and Jordan Whitehead who will have their contracts voided this offseason but still have dead money count against the cap.
Certainly these numbers can and will change through restructures. But for now, here is where things stand.
Oct 8, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley (57) celebrates a sack in the second half against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 10: Quinnen Williams #95 of the New York Jets celebrates after a sack during the second half against the Houston Texans at MetLife Stadium on December 10, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Dec 11, 2022; Orchard Park, New York, USA; New York Jets guard Laken Tomlinson (78) on the sidelines before a game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 24, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) on the sidelines during the first half against the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets defensive end John Franklin-Myers (91) reacts after sacking Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) during a football game at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
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
Dec 17, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard (10) makes a catch in front of Miami Dolphins cornerback Eli Apple (33) during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New York Jets tight end C.J. Uzomah (87) warms up before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) drops back to pass during the first half against the Houston Texans at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin (83) makes a catch in front of Houston Texans linebacker Christian Harris (48) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2023; Orchard Park, New York, USA; New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) warms up prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets linebacker Quincy Williams (56) celebrates after a tackle against New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (17) fights for yards as Houston Texans safety Jalen Pitre (5) pursues during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 24: Alijah Vera-Tucker #75 of the New York Jets looks on from the sideline in the second half against the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium on September 24, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Aug 3, 2023; Canton, Ohio, USA; New York Jets defensive end Will McDonald IV (99) against the Cleveland Browns during the first half at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 06: Jermaine Johnson #11 of the New York Jets reacts after a sack during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at MetLife Stadium on November 06, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) tries to run through the Washington Commanders defense, Sunday December 24, 2023.
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
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – AUGUST 12: Joe Tippmann #66 and Chris Glaser #64 of the New York Jets ready at the line during the second half of a preseason game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on August 12, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 08: Thomas Hennessy #42 of the New York Jets looks on before the game against the New York Giants during a preseason matchup at MetLife Stadium on August 08, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
New York Jets tight end Jeremy Ruckert (89) gestures to the crowd in the second half. The Jets defeat the Bills in overtime, 22-16, in the home opener at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, in East Rutherford.
Oct 2, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Jets offensive tackle Max Mitchell (61) blocks at the line of scrimmage against Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Malik Reed (50) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass as New York Jets defensive end Micheal Clemons (72) looks on in the second quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
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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
Jul 31, 2023; Florham Park, NY, USA; New York Jets offensive tackle Carter Warren (67) looks on during the New York Jets Training Camp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
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.
Aug 21, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley (86) is unable to catch the ball as Baltimore Ravens corner back Tae Hayes (18) during the second half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
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.
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
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
Dec 17, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; New York Jets running back Israel Abanikanda (25) runs with the football against the Miami Dolphins during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
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
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)
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
New York Jets defensive lineman Tanzel Smart (79) celebrates a third quarter sack of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Reid Sinnett (13) during an NFL pre-season football game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Philadelphia. The Jets defeated the Eagles 24-21. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
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)
Aug 19, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (88) battles for yards as New York Jets linebacker Zaire Barnes (53) tackles during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 7, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New York Jets safety Jarrick Bernard-Converse (29) and running back Xazavian Valladay (35) react after recovering a fumble during the second half of a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Jason Brownlee (16) is tackled by Cleveland Browns safety Juan Thornhill (1) during the second half at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Xavier Gipson (82) scores a touchdown in overtime on a punt return against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
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
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: Lance McCutcheon #82 of the Los Angeles Rams lines up against Brandon Sebastian #38 during a 29-22 win in a preseason game at SoFi Stadium on August 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Aug 19, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis (7) hands the ball off to Tennessee Titans running back Jacques Patrick (38) against the Minnesota Vikings during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
May 23, 2023; Florham Park, NJ, USA; New York Jets defensive end Marquiss Spencer (51) practices a drill during OTAs at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Jones-USA TODAY Sports
Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis (7) gets tackled by Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Manny Jones (75) during the second quarter of an NFL preseason game at Nissan Stadium Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Syndication Arizona Republic
Aug 19, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers linebacker Marcelino McCrary-Ball (40) attempts to tackle Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (4) during the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – AUGUST 12: Joe Tippmann #66 and Chris Glaser #64 of the New York Jets ready at the line during the second half of a preseason game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on August 12, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Aug 12, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Matt Corral (2) slides as New York Jets linebacker Maalik Hall (46) defends in the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 12, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; New York Jets tight end Zack Kuntz (81) tries to leap over Carolina Panthers linebacker Jordan Thomas (48) during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 28, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Detroit Lions offensive tackle Obinna Eze (65) blocks at the line of scrimmage against Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ron’Dell Carter (44) during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 27, 2022; St. Joseph, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs guard Vitally Gurman (76) runs drills during training camp at Missouri Western University. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 7, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New York Jets running back Xazavian Valladay (35) and safety Tony Adams (22) head off the field after defeating the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports