Jets’ defensive overhaul could include ‘a little bit of everything’ with added contributors

The 2026 Jets defense is going to look much, much different than the 2025 version, and anyone who watched the 2025 Jets knows anything different should be an improvement.

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The Jets have spent this offseason remaking the roster, but there has been a particular emphasis on changing the defense.

There are 11 players the team added through free agency and the NFL Draft that could be major contributors this year.

That group is headlined by No. 2 overall pick David Bailey as well as veteran additions Demario Davis and Minkah Fitzpatrick.