Jets trade Irv Charles to Seattle Seahawks, sign Younghoe Koo

Jan 3, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo (7) makes a field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-Imagn Images The Jets made a pair of transactions on Wednesday. Special teams ace Irv Charles

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The Jets made a pair of transactions on Wednesday.

Special teams ace Irv Charles was traded to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a conditional seventh round pick.

Charles was one of the Jets’ top special teams performers in 2023 and 2024. He, however, suffered a torn ACL in late 2024 which prevented him from playing in the 2025 season. It seems like

his path to a roster spot was completely closed off going forward which led the Jets to make this trade.

The Jets also signed a veteran kicker, Younghoe Koo.

The Jets are looking for a Nick Folk replacement after the veteran signed with the Atlanta Falcons early in the offseason. Koo will get a shot to earn the job in training camp and the preseason. It isn’t a lock that the eventual kicker is currently on the roster at this point, though. Folk didn’t sign with the Jets last season until training camp had begun.