"For all their faults, the Jets came out of last year's trade deadline with two of the very best deals in that period. While hardly on the same scale, they kicked off the 2026 trade season with another shrewd move in swapping out Johnson for Sweat in a one-for-one swap."
"Johnson put together one decent sack season in 2023, with 7.5 sacks en route to a Pro Bowl nod. That came while playing for current Titans head coach Robert Saleh, which I assume is a critical factor in why this deal was made. But Johnson managed only 5.5 sacks over his other three seasons in New York."
"Advanced pass-rushing metrics have not been kind to Johnson in his four-year career. His career pass rush win rate is only 8.4% (8.9% last season), while the average for a starting edge in that span is 15.6%."
The Jets and Titans executed the first major trade of the 2026 offseason, swapping edge rusher Jermaine Johnson for defensive tackle T'Vondre Sweat in a one-for-one deal. Johnson, a 2022 first-round pick, recorded 7.5 sacks in 2023 earning a Pro Bowl selection under current Titans head coach Robert Saleh, but managed only 5.5 sacks across his other three seasons with New York. Advanced metrics reveal Johnson's career pass rush win rate of 8.4% significantly trails the 15.6% average for starting edges. Sweat, a 2024 second-round pick, represents the Titans' acquisition. ESPN analytics evaluate offseason moves using multiple criteria including on-field impact, salary cap effects, compensation, player value, age, and team championship prospects.
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