4 Jets Entering Their Final Season in New York in 2026
4 Jets Entering Their Final Season in New York in 2026
New York fans should be prepared to see these four suit up for their final time as a Jet in 2026.Efstathios Savvidis|
New general manager Darren Mougey completely revamped the New York Jets this offseason. With the additions of Joseph Ossai, Demario Davis and Minkah Fitzpatrick plus rookies like David Bailey, Kenyon Sadiq, Omar Cooper Jr. and D’Angelo Ponds in the draft, Gang Green should improve from last year’s 3-14 record.
Even so, there is little expectation for them to end their 15-season playoff drought. Despite not being viewed as a playoff-caliber team, the 2026 season could be one of the most important in recent memory. With 35 players set to hit free agency, Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn must determine which players are crucial pieces to their core and which players can be replaced.
Whether they’re headed to free agency or the team feels it’s time to move on, these four are entering their final season with the Jets.
1. Braelon Allen, RB
Although Braelon Allen is under contract until 2028, there is reason to believe that he won’t be in New York next season. When he went down with a season-ending MCL injury last year, Isaiah Davis picked up his reps and played fairly well in his absence.
Despite receiving only 43 carries, Davis recorded 236 rushing yards and one touchdown, along with 21 receptions (28 targets) for 186 receiving yards. Bree Hall signing his lucrative extension solidified his role as a three-down back, leaving Allen and Davis battling for scraps.
Allen had the backup spot the last two years, but Davis’ recent play gives him the edge. The two running backs also offer different skill sets. Allen is a physical, downhill runner who doesn’t offer much receiving upside, while Davis is the more versatile option, providing contributions on the ground and as a receiver. Davis is also an efficient runner, averaging a career 5.6 yards per carry.
If Davis can continue his productive play on the ground, Allen could become expendable. Allen is also two years younger than Davis, and teams could be more interested in the former fourth-round pick.
2. Marcelino McCrary-Ball, LB
Marcelino McCrary-Ball is a vital piece of the Jets' special teams. He was their special teams captain last season and stood out in this role, logging seven tackles and earning an 85.0 special teams grade, per Pro Football Focus.
Despite being a productive contributor on that end, he hasn’t proven to be a dependable player on defense. The three-year veteran has played a career 109 defensive snaps, logging just 30 total tackles and one forced fumble.
Although he played a career-high 106 defensive snaps last season, McCrary-Ball received an abysmal 46.4 overall grade, per PFF.
Even with his poor play, McCrary-Ball has an opportunity to redeem himself given the lack of quality depth at the linebacker position. He’ll need to outshine Mykal Walker, who excelled on both special teams and defense last year.
If not, it will be an easy decision to move on from the former Indiana Hoosier.
3. Eric Watts, EDGE
In Eric Watts' two-year tenure with the Jets, he’s received plenty of opportunities to carve himself a role. However, the former UConn Husky has failed to capitalize, logging only six hurries in 334 defensive snaps.
With New York unable to generate pressure (26 sacks last season), Mougey added Bailey, Ossai, and Kingsley Enagbare to improve their pass rush. These moves ultimately pushed Watts further down the depth chart and put him on the outside looking in for a roster spot.
While he should be a candidate to earn a practice squad spot, he’ll need to display progression as a pass-rusher if he’s to receive any call-ups this season.
4. Kene Nwangwu, RB
Like McCrary-Ball, Kene Nwangwu is a critical contributor to the Jets’ special teams. The five-year veteran is a tremendous kickoff returner and continued his dominance this past season, averaging 33.6 yards per return and scoring a touchdown.
Despite his success as a returner, Nwangwu isn’t utilized on offense. He appeared in just 30 snaps last season, logging only 49 rushing yards on 13 carries while being buried behind Hall, Allen and Davis in the depth chart.
Even though he’s one of the better kickoff returners, Nwangwu’s limited impact on offense makes him expendable. And with the Jets already set at running back, there isn’t much need for him on the team.
They can easily turn to Isaiah Williams to take over return duties, as he’s already displayed his capability as both a kick and punt returner.
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EFSTATHIOS SAVVIDISEfstathios is a writer for OnSI covering the New York Jets. With a B.A. in Journalism from Roger Williams University, he's been in sports media for the last two years. Efstathios is also a contributor for Fansided's Local Network.
Tragic world champion boxer Ricky Hatton's car torched - ‘targeted attack’
Tragic world champion boxer Ricky Hatton's car torched - ‘targeted attack’
The care was priceless to Campbell as it was one of the few items he had that belonged to his dad Ricky.
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Add us as preferred source Comments By Chris Riches 11:24, Thu, Jul 2, 2026 Updated: 11:24, Thu, Jul 2, 2026 
The son of tragic world champion boxer Ricky Hatton has revealed his heartbreak after yobs torched his father's old car nine months after the legend's sad death. Campbell Hatton, 25, posted CCTV footage of two unknown louts on his drive hurling petrol over his late dad Ricky's silver Ford Kuga car before it was set ablaze.
Boxer Campbell's home in Hyde, Greater Manchester, was also damaged in the blaze with a window shattered and the ex-pro said he had been left "shocked" and "upset" by the attack that police say was "targeted". It has been reported that a neighbour alerted Campbell - who was in the house in bed with his partner - just before midnight to the arson on his drive.
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The fire on Monday night also fractured a gas main and fire crews and police had to alert Cadent engineers to the scene to avoid a bigger disaster.
In a post about Monday night, Campbell, 25, said: "At around 11.40pm my dad's car got set on fire outside my house.
"CCTV of two lads look like they came through the valley in Hattersley to do it so anyone with any info or cameras that might have caught anything let me know.
"Absolutely gutted - the car was one of the only things I’ve got that was my dad's and a lot of sentimental stuff ruined.
"Need to get to the bottom of it I have a seven-year-old daughter who stays here."
Campbell is Ricky's eldest son - he also has daughters Millie, 15, and Fearne, 14, from another relationship.
Ricky tragically took his own life on 14th September 2025 aged 46 after battling depression. He became a UK sporting legend winning world titles at light-welterweight and welterweight.
In his prime he beat legends including Kostya Tszyu and Jose Luis Castillo but suffered devastating losses to Floyd Mayweather Jnr in 2007 and Manny Pacquiao in 2009.
He had opening spoken of his mental health issues, including drug and alcohol addiction and depression prior to his death. Thousands lined the streets for the funeral of the Manchester City fan.
On Tuesday, his son Campbell also offered a "£££ reward if anyone does know who it was and tells me" following the arson attack.
The Ford Kuga was removed from Campbell's home on Tuesday and Greater Manchester Police are now appealing for any information.
The force said: "Officers from our Tameside district are appealing for information after a vehicle was deliberately set on fire outside an address.
"We were called at 11.45pm to reports of a car which had been set on fire, officers attended the scene along with colleagues from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service.
"No arrests have been made at this stage. It is believed to be a targeted attack with no wider risk to the public, and investigations are ongoing. Officers are now appealing to the public for their help as we continue to make enquiries into this incident."
Fire and rescue personnel were then called out on Tuesday morning to reports of a gas leak.
They said: "Firefighters worked alongside partners from Greater Manchester Police and Cadent to make the area safe.
"No injuries were reported and crews were on the scene for around four and a half hours."
