Adonai Mitchell opens up about Jets handling of midseason trade

Being transferred at work after putting in considerable time with a team can be stressful, especially when it happens in the heart of the schedule. That's what happened to New York Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell, who seemingly embraced the uncertainty of an impromptu change of scenery.

Mitchell was part of the blockbuster trade that sent ex-Jets star cornerback Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts in November. New York reportedly wasn't the only club interested in the 2024 second-round pick's services, and we saw why once he got settled in East Rutherford. His midseason transition went about as smoothly as possible, though it didn't happen alone.

In an exclusive interview with FanSided, Mitchell explained how the Jets made a difficult situation easier for him, which deserves credit.

Adonai Mitchell discusses how Jets helped him find his footing after midseason trade from Colts

There aren't many positive takeaways from Year 1 of the Darren Mougey-Aaron Glenn era, to say the least. Nevertheless, it sounds like one silver lining they can carry into the offseason and hopefully beyond may be how they made Mitchell feel at home.

We heard Mitchell praise the Jets organization for assisting him throughout the onboarding process.

"It definitely was a challenge. I’d say the Jets, the coaching staff and supporting staff, was there with me every step of the way and making sure that I was comfortable, making sure that I had everything I needed, man. Just made sure the transition was a lot smoother than you know what it could have been. Because it could’ve been extremely chaotic. ... But I think they did a great job of kind of bringing me in, accepting me with open arms and just teaching me the Jet Way, man."

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The Jets are striving to build a culture, and comments like this can go a long way. They're far from being competitive, so how the franchise treats players and their families is imperative to make them a desirable landing spot. Mitchell gives others proof of concept that this regime is doing things the right way, regardless of the results.

New York welcomed Mitchell and gave him the confidence to focus on his on-field contributions while they handled the rest. That can make all the difference for someone whose life was flipped upside down on a moment's notice, and it showed. He enjoyed a productive finish to the 2025 campaign with the Jets after the Colts uprooted him.

By several metrics, Mitchell is already one of the best separators in the NFL. Yet, his blazing speed and route-running prowess were buried in one of the deepest receiver rooms in Indy. The Jets ostensibly hope he can develop into an ideal complement to their star wideout, Garrett Wilson.

Note: New York Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell spoke on behalf of Dexcom.