Now that the Super Bowl is over, ESPN has compiled early power rankings for 2026. It should come as no surprise that the Jets rank very low at 31st overall.
31. New York Jets
Offseason in three words: Start over (again)
Very few positives came out of coach Aaron Glenn’s first season (3-14), so the Jets are resetting in key areas — two new coordinators and (probably) a new quarterback. Glenn overhauled his staff (10 departures), creating the perception of a dysfunctional team starting from square one.
The positives: four of the top 44 picks in the draft and about $80 million in cap room, per OverTheCap.com. The question is, will the Jets use the resources wisely? — Rich Cimini
Only the Cleveland Browns ranked lower than the Jets.
The talk of starting over says it all. We are entering year two of Aaron Glenn’s tenure as head coach, but the Jets aren’t any closer to being a good team than they were this time last year. In fact, you could make a good case they are now further away.
It is going to take a lot of work to get this team into working order this offseason. The Jets have resources, but they must be used wisely.
