The Andre Cisco era is over for the New York Jets. Actually, that’s a misnomer. These days we seem to always designate something an era that in no way merits the term. Andre Cisco falls firmly in that category.
The New York Jets have traded backup safety Andre Cisco to the Detroit Lions for a 2028 sixth round draft pick. That’s better.
The Jets originally acquired Andre Cisco by signing him as an unrestricted free agent in 2025. Cisco was brought in expecting to be a playmaker in the back end of the defense,
but it did not work out that way. After eight weeks of uninspired play in 2025 in which Cisco racked up zero interceptions, one pass defended, one tackle for loss and one fumble recovery, with little in the way of defensive playmaking, Cisco’s 2025 campaign ended with a season ending injury. The Jets let his contract expire in 2026 and Cisco explored free agency before the Jets brought him back on a one year, $2.2 million deal. He was expected to compete with Dane Belton for the safety spot opposite Minkah Fitzpatrick, but Belton is clearly the better player. Fitzpatrick missed time early in the season, opening up playing time for Cisco, but Cisco did little with the opportunity. Once Fitzpatrick returned to action Cisco was relegated primarily to special teams play.
Over parts of two seasons Andre Cisco played 17 games for the Jets, starting 12. He racked up a total of 64 tackles, one sack, two passes defended, one sack, one forced fumble, three tackles for loss and one fumble recovery with the Jets. Cisco allowed an abysmal 115 passer rating in coverage during his time with the Jets.
The trade of Cisco opens up playing time for 2025 fourth round draft pick Malachi Moore in the short run. 2026 seventh round pick V.J. Payne also stands to benefit from the trade as he works his way back from a preseason injury that has kept him out of action so far this season.
