The New York Jets face a pivotal offseason as they reshape their roster, front office, and future under a new regime
New York Jets 2025 rebuild
Jets’ Super Bowl Dreams Crumble in 2024
The New York Jets entered the 2024 NFL season with high hopes and championship aspirations. But as they hit their bye week at a disappointing 3-8 record, the franchise once again finds itself at the bottom of the AFC East. With another playoff-less year confirmed, ownership has already begun a sweeping overhaul.
Both head coach Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas were relieved of their duties, signaling the start of a major New York Jets 2025 rebuild.
Aaron Rodgers Steps Away – The End of an Era
After just two seasons in New York, future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers is expected to retire. While he has voiced interest in playing again, his recent performances and lingering effects from a torn Achilles suggest otherwise.
At nearly 41, Rodgers’ hesitancy in the pocket and decline in deep-ball accuracy have made the Jets’ offense one-dimensional. With a talented supporting cast including Garrett Wilson, Breece Hall, and Davante Adams, the team needs a quarterback capable of fully utilizing its weapons.
For Rodgers, stepping away now may preserve his legacy rather than risk further decline.
Jets Eye Quarterback – But Pass on Shedeur Sanders
Holding the No. 7 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Jets are in a prime position to find their quarterback of the future. Despite the buzz surrounding Colorado star Shedeur Sanders, the franchise is reportedly unlikely to draft him early.
With the 2025 quarterback class seen as weaker than 2024’s, the Jets are expected to look to Day 2 for value picks like LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier or Ole Miss’ Jaxson Dart. The plan: draft a young QB, let him learn for a year, and avoid the pressure of a franchise-savior label.
A Familiar Face Returns – Aaron Glenn as Head Coach
In the aftermath of Saleh’s departure, the Jets are turning to a former player to lead the rebuild. Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn is emerging as a top candidate to become New York’s next head coach.
A Jets first-round pick in 1994 and a member of the franchise’s all-decade team, Glenn brings toughness, leadership, and a respected defensive mind to the role. His rise in Detroit under Dan Campbell has earned him praise across the league, making him a logical and emotional choice to lead the next era of Jets football.
A Critical Offseason for the Jets
With a top-10 pick, a likely QB change, and an entirely new leadership structure, the New York Jets 2025 rebuild is underway. The front office must make smart, patient decisions to avoid repeating past mistakes.
For a team that hasn’t seen postseason action in over a decade, the next few months will define whether the Jets can finally break the cycle—or continue to be trapped in it.