This coming offseason is surely going to be nothing less than an episode of Game of Thrones. With teams making power moves and throwing everything they’ve got at the best players, they will be preparing for that throne once again. And D.J. Reed? Yeah, he’s about to be a key piece in this drama. The Jets‘ cornerback has been nothing short of solid, showing up consistently season after season. Locking down top receivers and earning a rep as one of the league’s most reliable.

With six straight seasons of 70+ PFF grades and a lockdown percentage that had him shining in 2024, Reed’s the kind of guy who can instantly elevate any defense. Expect teams to go all in for him—this offseason is gonna be wild.

Everyone knows the Jets have been having a rough time this past season, I mean, sitting at a 5-12 scoreline with a roster full of talent is a critic’s favorite nerve to pick. The Jets have been more like a submarine, just sinking deeper and deeper with each passing season, with no playoff luck in sight for the last 14 years. However, it’s all about bouncing back, leveling up, and getting ready for the next chapter. After all, setbacks are just setups for comebacks, right?

And with that mindset, D.J. Reed is already feeling the energy. Just recently, he posted some of his best highlights from his first two seasons with the Jets on X, captioning it, “1ofnone & I’m just getting started.” The guy’s got that fire, and he’s not slowing down.

D.J. Reed’s making a serious splash as he heads into free agency. And you could say he’s about to become the cornerback version of The Rock—people are ready to smell what he’s cooking. After a solid three-year run with the Jets, Reed has turned himself from an overlooked underdog to one of the league’s most reliable cornerbacks. Earning himself a spot among the top free agents this year. Reed has been locking down receivers like its nobody’s business.

The dude’s allowed a passer rating of under 90 for five straight seasons, and he just finished 2024 with a solid 70.1 coverage grade, ranking among the best. He’s like that underdog fighter, always showing up when you least expect it, and making plays that matter.

Now, with the Jets ready to move on and let him test the waters, Reed is set to cash in. He signed a three-year, $33 million contract with the Jets in 2022, and now it’s time for a significant raise. PFF projects him to land a three-year, $42 million contract, with the Vikings expected to make a run at him. With 220 tackles, 32 pass deflections, and two interceptions in just three years. Reed’s stat sheet reads like a hit album, and teams are lining up for a shot.

After the Jets’ playoff drought, he’s primed to join a contender, and with stats like that, he’s the MVP of this free-agent cornerback class. With Reed gone and the Jets moving on from Aaron Rodgers. It seems like the entire franchise is turning a new page.

Aaron Rodgers’ exit creates a chaos in the Jets locker room

The New York Jets have officially turned the page on the Aaron Rodgers era. Making the call to part ways with the future Hall of Famer. Sure, Rodgers wasn’t the MVP-caliber quarterback he once was, but he was still better than many of the guys across the league. As the 33rd Team pointed out, the Jets are now stuck with Tyrod Taylor and Jordan Travis at quarterback in 2025—definitely not the direction you want to go when you’re trying to be a contender.

With Rodgers gone, New York is staring down the barrel of a quarterback abyss, ranking 30th out of 32 teams. It’s a brutal situation, no doubt.

Aaron Rodgers didn’t go down without a fight, though. Reports say he made a heartfelt pitch to the Jets brass, asking them to keep him around for at least one or two more years. But the front office, led by head coach Aaron Glenn and GM Darren Mougey, wasn’t sold. It’s like that friend who tries to convince you to stick with the old crew, but deep down, you know it’s time for a fresh start. The Jets were looking for something different, something that aligned with their vision moving forward. And with Rodgers being 41 and his focus seemingly more on personal connections than Super Bowl aspirations, it wasn’t hard to see why they chose a different path.

Now the Jets have to face the reality of their quarterback situation, and let’s just say, it’s not looking pretty. Reports are floating about a potential Sam Darnold return. But that feels more like a last-minute plot twist than a smart move. With the No. 7 pick in the draft, New York has some options. But they’re going to need a miracle to fix this mess.

The team’s decision to move on from Aaron Rodgers may have been inevitable. But it surely left them in a hole that’s tough to dig out of. As the 33rd Team says, “desperation” might just be the key word for the Jets’ offseason.