Jets trade Jermaine Johnson to Titans for T’Vondre Sweat
At the start of the offseason, the New York Jets made the big-splash move by trading pass rusher Jermaine Johnson to the Tennessee Titans for defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat.
It was a consummated player-for-player deal that cannot be finalized until the official start of the league year on March 11.
Johnson took to social media to show his appreciation for the Jets and the fanbase.
“New York, thank you for everything truly. The love I’ve been shown here for the past 4-5 years has been nothing short of amazing, both on and off the field,” Johnson wrote on X. “Y’all will always hold a special place in my heart. Wish all of my former coaches and former teammates the best!! Thank all of y’all for sharing a battlefield with me.”
New York’s willingness to move Johnson likely came due to him experiencing a down year in 2025, where he posted just three sacks. He only has the fifth-year option in his rookie contract, which will pay him $13.4 million next season.
Meanwhile, the Jets are taking on Sweat and the cap-friendly deal that has him signed through the 2027 season, with a 2026 cap hit of only $ 1.7 million. In 29 games with the Titans, he posted 85 total tackles and three sacks.
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New York appears to be headed toward a full rebuild after unloading key players before last season’s trade deadline by moving Pro Bowlers Quinnen Williams and Sauce Garner, which gave them additional first-round selections.
