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NFL free agency for 2016 is officially here, with the “legal tampering” period starting ahead of when signings can become official on Wednesday afternoon. The New York Jets have some needs to fill, and here are five free agents they should target.
5. CB Morris Claiborne
Credit: Ronald Martinez Getty Images5. CB Morris Claiborne
The Jets cut Antonio Cromartie after a bad 2015 season, so adding some cornerback depth looks possible in free agency. Claiborne should come cheaply, after a disappointing four-year run with the Dallas Cowboys, but the former top-10 overall pick still has the perception of youth (26 years old) in his favor.
4. OLB Nick Perry
Credit: Patrick Smith Getty Images4. OLB Nick Perry
The Jets need edge rushers, and due to a tough salary cap situation Brian Costello of the New York Post has mentioned Perry as a possible free agent target. He has just 12.5 regular season sacks over four seasons (46 games), but Perry did step up with 3.5 sacks in Green Bay's two playoff games last year.
3. RB Alfred Morris
Credit: Getty Images3. RB Alfred Morris
The Jets are likely to let Chris Ivory leave in free agency, and it's possible they won't be able to re-sign Bilal Powell. Morris basically confirmed he won't be back with the Redskins over the weekend, so he could make sense for the Jets as a low-cost signing and a new No. 1 running back.
2. QB Ryan Fitzpatrick
Credit: Al Bello Getty Images2. QB Ryan Fitzpatrick
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport has reported that Fitzpatrick is expected to hit the open market, after last week's speculation the Jets' offers have not reflected his market value. Fitzpatrick is not a long-term solution at 33 years old, but shy of an unlikely run at Brock Osweiler, the Jets don't have any better options to consider.
1. TE Ladarius Green
Credit: Harry How Getty Images1. TE Ladarius Green
After getting a total of eight receptions from the position last season, the Jets have a glaring need at tight end. Green has underachieved to this point in his career, due mostly to playing behind Antonio Gates, but at just 26 years old by the time next season starts, he has plenty of upside at a potential bargain rate.
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