Jets Swap Pass Rusher Johnson for Titans’ DT Sweat
The New York Jets have finalized a trade, sending pass rusher Jermaine Johnson to the Tennessee Titans in exchange for defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat. This significant transaction, reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, will become official when the new league year begins in March.
Details of the Trade
Johnson, 27, has become the third former first-round draft pick to be traded by the Jets in just four months. Prior to this, New York moved star cornerback Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts and defensive lineman Quinnen Williams to the Dallas Cowboys during the 2025 trade deadline in November.
Player Profiles
- Jermaine Johnson
- Position: Pass Rusher
- Age: 27
- Drafted: 26th overall in 2022
- Current Season: 2026 on fifth-year rookie option
- Free Agency: Scheduled for 2027
- Notable Achievements: Pro Bowler in 2023, 13 sacks over 47 games with the Jets
- T’Vondre Sweat
- Position: Defensive Tackle
- Age: 24
- Drafted: Second-round pick by the Titans in 2024
- Height/Weight: 6 feet 4 inches, 366 pounds
- Performance: Tennessee’s top interior run stopper with 34 tackles and 2 sacks last season
Coaching Connections
This trade will reunite Johnson with Robert Saleh, his former coach with the Jets. Saleh is set to begin his first season as head coach of the Titans, marking an intriguing development in both players’ careers.
As the Jets navigate through roster changes, the focus will shift towards how these trades impact their future strategies. The addition of Sweat could provide substantial support for their defensive lineup moving forward.
