Jets Leap Forward in Post-Free Agency Power Rankings

The New York Jets signed top players like defensive end Carl Lawson and wide receiver Corey Davis in free agency. Now, the Jets jumped up in NFL power rankings

Max Goodman | Mar 23, 2021

Jets fans will need to wait another six months to see if New York's spending spree in free agency pays off between the lines.

For now, however, the Jets' signings have pushed this franchise several spots forward in Sports Illustrated's NFL power rankings.

After finishing the season in a tie for the 29th spot—rightfully so for a two-win team—the Jets have jumped up to No. 25.

Here's Conor Orr's explanation in Tuesday's post-free agency power rankings:

The Jets made a flurry of moves that addressed major areas of need and loaded Robert Saleh’s defense with high-speed playmakers. Corey Davis may not be a true No. 1 wide receiver, but he’s improved every year he’s been in the league.

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Davis was arguably the biggest splash for New York—a three-year, $37.5 million splash—but general manager Joe Douglas has been busy all over this roster.

New York also added top defensive end Carl Lawson, veteran defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins, another stud receiver in Keelan Cole and an experienced defensive back in Lamarcus Joyner.

Seeing the Jets make a flurry of moves, as Orr mentioned, is no surprise. They entered this offseason with a surplus of cap space to address an assortment of weaknesses across the roster.

Considering where this team was just a few months ago—nearly finishing the season 0-16 with Adam Gase as their head coach—fans have to feel pretty good about the progress Gang Green has already made.

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Published Mar 23, 2021

MAX GOODMAN

Max Goodman covers the New York Jets for Sports Illustrated and FanNation. He also covers the New York Yankees, publisher of Sports Illustrated and FanNation's Yankees site, Inside The Pinstripes. Before starting out with SI, Goodman attended Northwestern University and the Medill School of Journalism. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism and Master’s Degree in Sports Media, graduating in 2019. While at school, Goodman gathered valuable experience as an anchor and reporter on NNN SportsNight and played on the club baseball team. Goodman previously interned at MLB.com as an associate reporter covering the Miami Marlins. He also interned with ESPN, working as an associate reporter on Mike Greenberg's Get Up. Goodman is from New York City. He grew up in Hell's Kitchen. Follow Goodman on Twitter @MaxTGoodman and connect with him via email by reaching out at maxgoodmansports@gmail.com.