4 players the NY Jets could trade during the 2025 NFL Draft

A new regime usually means new priorities, and for the New York Jets in 2025, that’s already proven true. With a revamped front office and coaching staff now in place, the team has begun reshaping the roster to fit its new vision.

We've already seen a flurry of changes this offseason, with the team moving on from numerous holdovers from the previous regime, including Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams, and others.

More could be on the way during the 2025 NFL Draft, which includes the possibility of the Jets moving on from a few familiar faces still on the roster. Don't be surprised if the Jets are active on the trade market in the coming weeks.

So which players should Jets fans keep an eye on as the draft draws nearer? A few notable names could be on the move.

NY Jets players who could be traded during the 2025 NFL Draft

1. RB Breece Hall

Breece Hall is the latest Jets player to find himself at the center of trade rumors following speculation from ESPN's Rich Cimini that the team could look to move on from the former second-round pick this offseason.

Hall is entering the final year of his contract and is coming off a down year in which he averaged just 4.2 yards per carry and finished with six fumbles and nine drops. The new Jets regime might not be nearly as high on him as fans seem to be.

Hall was one of the best running backs in football in 2023, but the volatile nature of the position, combined with his soon-to-expire contract, could convince the Jets to cut bait, especially if they have an opportunity to select Boise State star Ashton Jeanty at No. 7 overall.

Hall's future in New York is not as certain as it may appear on the surface.

2. WR Allen Lazard

Allen Lazard is currently penciled in as the No. 2 wide receiver on the Jets' depth chart, but that's very much subject to change. The Jets are hoping to convince Lazard, who is set to carry a non-guaranteed $11 million base salary into 2025, to take a pay cut, but that remains to be seen.

The Jets added veterans Josh Reynolds and Tyler Johnson to their wide receiver room this offseason, and they join a roster that also boasts Garrett Wilson, Xavier Gipson, and Malachi Corley.

Lazard has a stronger pedigree than any receiver on the roster not named Wilson, and the team's lack of receiver depth could help explain he's still on the roster, but the Jets are also weighing their options.

If Lazard isn't willing to take a pay cut, we could see the team wait until June 1st to release him or even send him packing as part of a draft-day trade. All options remain on the table.

3. LB Quincy Williams

The Jets re-signed Jamien Sherwood to a three-year, $45 million deal just before the start of free agency, marking one of their most surprising yet sensible moves of the offseason. Still, while keeping Sherwood was a clear win, it naturally raises questions about the future of Quincy Williams.

Williams is entering the final year of his contract and is significantly underpaid relative to his performance. The All-Pro linebacker is set to make just $6 million this season, while his teammate is now among the highest-paid at the position with a $15 million AAV.

It wouldn’t be a surprise to see Williams request a pay raise or even a trade this offseason, potentially forcing the Jets to make a decision on his future. NFL teams rarely invest top dollar in multiple off-ball linebackers, and there’s little history of long-term success when it comes to paying aging players at the position.

Williams is still an excellent player, and moving on from him this offseason would undoubtedly be a blow to the locker room and the defense as a whole. But it’s likely a conversation the team has already had.

4. DE Micheal Clemons

This one is rather simple. Unlike at least two of the other players on this list, the Jets likely wouldn't hesitate to trade Micheal Clemons if a team came calling.

Clemons stepped into an important role in the Jets' defense last season following a series of offseason mistakes along the defensive line and a key injury to Jermaine Johnson. The results weren't pretty.

Despite playing a career-high 54 percent of defensive snaps, Clemons finished the year with just four sacks and 23 total pressures. His 50.6 Pro Football Focus grade was among the lowest on the Jets' roster, made worse by a 46.6 PFF run-defense grade.

The Jets don’t have especially strong defensive line depth, but with Clemons far from a lock to make the 53-man roster, they likely wouldn’t hesitate to move him. His experience could still hold value for other teams in need of rotational help up front.