The Jets will soon be entering a very key free-agency period with plenty of their in-house free agents they’ll need to take care of, with edge-rusher Bryce Huff at the top of the list.
The Jets will have to make some moves to add cap space to keep some of these free agents, including restructuring contracts, which they will undoubtedly do in a season in which they are pushing all their chips to the middle of the table.
Here, we’ll take a look at the estimated values of some of the pending free agents for the Jets, including edge Bryce Huff. These aren’t necessarily contract values, just how Over the Cap values the players using their metrics mixed with Pro Football Focus.
DE Bryce Huff: $9,565,000
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 15: Bryce Huff #47 of the New York Jets reacts during the first half in the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium on October 15, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
OT Duane Brown: $1,038,000
Oct 16, 2022; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; New York Jets offensive tackle Duane Brown (71) during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
DE Carl Lawson: $761,000
Dec 22, 2022; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets defensive end Carl Lawson (58) celebrates a defensive stop during the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
S Jordan Whitehead: $6,354,000
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 11: Safety Jordan Whitehead #3 of the New York Jets reacts after intercepting a pass during the third quarter of the NFL game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on September 11, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
OT Mekhi Becton: $5,074,000
DENVER, COLORADO – OCTOBER 08: Mekhi Becton #77 and offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett of the New York Jets celebrate after beating the Denver Broncos 31-21 at Empower Field At Mile High on October 08, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DT Quinton Jefferson: $5,084,000
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 11: Quarterback Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills scrambles with the football against defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson #7 of the New York Jets during the second quarter of the NFL game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on September 11, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
WR Randall Cobb: $308,000
New York Jets wide receiver Randall Cobb (18) avoids a tackle by New England Patriots cornerback Myles Bryant (27) in the second half. The Jets lose to the Patriots, 15-10, at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in East Rutherford.
K Greg Zuerlein: $4,252,000
Oct 29, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets kicker Greg Zuerlein (9) kicks a game winning field goal in overtime against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
DL Solomon Thomas: $3,637,000
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
DT Al Woods: $174,000
DENVER, COLORADO – OCTOBER 08: Al Woods #96 of the New York Jets reacts after the Denver Broncos were called for a safety in the first quarter at Empower Field At Mile High on October 08, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
CB Justin Hardee: $1,196,000
Sep 24, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Demario Douglas (81) is tackled by New York Jets cornerback Justin Hardee (34) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
C Connor McGovern: $712,000
Aug 19, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets running back Zonovan Knight (27) carries the ball as center Connor McGovern (60) blocks Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker K.J. Britt (52) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
OT Billy Turner: $4,127,000
Nov 6, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) throws a pass against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
S Ashtyn Davis: $6,197,000
Dec 24, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets safety Ashtyn Davis (21) celebrates his fumble recovery with safety Tony Adams (22) and cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) during the first half against the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
P Thomas Morstead: $2,665,000
Dec 3, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh greets punter Thomas Morstead (5) as he returns to the sideline after a punt against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
QB Trevor Siemian: $2,476,000
Dec 17, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; New York Jets quarterback Trevor Siemian (14) attempts a pass against the Miami Dolphins during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
QB Brett Rypien: $1,552,000
Jan 7, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New York Jets quarterback Brett Rypien (15) throws the ball before a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
CB Bryce Hall: $2,130,000
Oct 15, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets cornerback Bryce Hall (37) celebrates with teammates after an interception during the second half against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
LB Sam Eguavoen: $1,932,000
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)
OL Jake Hanson: $1,851,000
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
OT Austin Deculus: $1,067,000
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
TE Kenny Yeboah: $1,062,000
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
DL Jalyn Holmes: $227,000
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
Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
