The New York Jets made several huge signings that told the rest of the NFL they won't tolerate another terrible defensive season in 2026, the most important of which was acquiring an impact safety in former Miami Dolphins standout Minkah Fitzpatrick with a new three-year contract.
Fitzpatrick may not play the deep safety role that many fans bemoaned the lack of last season. Instead of filling the Kerby Joseph role in Aaron Glenn's defense, it looks like Fitzpatrick will be taking on more of a Brian Branch-like Swiss Army knife role.
In Fitzpatrick's opening press conference as a member of the Jets, he said that he expects to play the same nickel position he transitioned to during his last season with the Dolphins.