DT Quinnen Williams
The Jets are not actively shopping the 22-year-old, according to an NFL source. However he is still their most marketable player and he has drawn some interest from around the league, another source said, and Douglas is willing to listen. That doesn’t mean he’s trying to trade Williams or even wants to deal him. In fact, it appears the Jets would prefer to keep him. But they are at least willing to see if someone is willing to overwhelm them with an offer. So what would it take? It’s unclear what their asking price might be, though a first-round pick would surely get Douglas’ attention.
S Marcus Maye
The 27-year-old safety is another one the Jets don’t seem to want to move, but economic reality could force them to consider it if a good enough offer comes. Maye is in the final year of his contract and safeties have been getting big money in recent years. The Jets have the cap room for him, even if the cap drops as much as expected. But they have so many holes to fill, will their big money be better spent elsewhere? If Douglas thinks so, a contender could get a good, young player on a half-year rental. But again, the price might be high.
CB Brian Poole
He didn’t draw much interest as a free agent, but he’s still a well-regarded slot cover corner. Plus he’s 28, in the last year of his deal, and likely won’t be back with the Jets. They’re almost certainly going to completely rebuild their secondary in the offseason. So if anyone wants to throw a late-round pick the Jets way for Poole, or Quincy Wilson or Pierre Desir, to add some cornerback depth, Douglas will surely be willing.
S Bradley McDougald
The Jets liked him a lot when they got him in the Jamal Adams trade, and they still do. But he’s 30 and they also really like rookie safety Ashtyn Davis, who will surely cut into McDougald’s playing time down the stretch. Keeping McDougald only makes sense if they intend to re-sign him if they’re not bringing back Maye. Otherwise, maybe a contender with some injuries at safety – like, say, Seattle – could use some help.
TE Chris Herndon
It’s hard to imagine there would be any takers, but the Jets would surely jump at the chance to get something for one of their biggest draft disappointments. He does have a year left on his rookie deal, so he’d be a cheap project for someone. It’s clearly not going to work out for him in New York.
RB Frank Gore
It is now clearly time for rookie running back La’Mical Perine to show whether he can be the Jets’ running back of the future. They will probably keep the 37-year-old Gore to help lighten the load and for his leadership. But there are so many injuries to skill players around the league right now, someone might value his dependability as insurance for the stretch run. And if the Jets could get a decent Day 3 pick for running back this old, that would be a steal.
