The 2017 season was the New York Jets' 48th in the National Football League (NFL), the 58th overall and the third under head coach Todd Bowles.
After losing their first two games, the first such start to a season since 2007, the Jets had an impressive three-game winning streak to improve to 3–2. However, the Jets collapsed and ended up winning only two games after Week 5. They equaled their record from the previous season, missed the playoffs for a seventh consecutive season, and were the solitary AFC team to not have one player make the Pro Bowl. It was the first time the Jets had won seven or fewer games in consecutive seasons since their 4–28 two-season streak of 1995 and 1996.
Transactions
Coaching staff and front office personnel changes Position Coach Reason 2017 Replacement Date NotesOffensive coordinatorChan GaileyRetiredJohn MortonJanuary 29Quarterbacks coachKevin PattuloFiredJeremy BatesFebruary 8 Running backs coachMarcel ShippStump MitchellFebruary 1Defensive line coachPepper JohnsonRobert NunnJanuary 22Outside linebackers coachMark CollinsKevin GreeneJanuary 27Defensive backs coachJoe DannaDennard WilsonJanuary 11Assistant defensive lineJohn Scott, Jr.LeftLa'Roi GloverFebruary 28Assistant quarterback coachposition createdMick LombardiFebruary 8Assistant offensive coachposition createdJason VrableFebruary 8Senior director of college scoutingRex HoganLeftVacant
Arrivals The Jets signed defensive ends Kenny Anunike and Claude Pelon, receiver Darius Jennings, fullback Chris Swain and tight end Jason Vander Laan to reserve/future contracts on January 2, 2017. The Jets signed kicker Ross Martin to a reserve/future contract on January 4, 2017. The Jets signed long snapper Zach Triner to a reserve/future contract on January 5, 2017. The Jets signed fullback Julian Howsare and receivers Myles White and Deshon Foxx to reserve/future contracts on January 11, 2017. The Jets signed outside linebacker Frank Beltre to a reserve/future contract on January 14, 2017. The Jets signed inside linebacker Jeff Luc to a reserve/future contract on January 18, 2017. The Jets signed receiver Frankie Hammond to a reserve/future contract on January 23, 2017. The Jets signed long snapper Josh Latham and claimed defensive tackle Mike Pennel off waivers on February 7, 2017. The Jets signed offensive tackle Jeff Adams on February 8, 2017. The Jets signed offensive tackle Kelvin Beachum and kicker Chandler Catanzaro on March 10, 2017. The Jets signed cornerback Morris Claiborne on March 18, 2017. The Jets signed quarterback Josh McCown on March 20, 2017. The Jets signed wide receiver Quinton Patton on March 23, 2017. The Jets signed center Jonotthan Harrison on March 28, 2017. The Jets signed tight end Brian Parker on April 6, 2017. The Jets signed cornerback John Ojo on April 7, 2017. The Jets signed linebacker Julian Stanford on April 17, 2017. The Jets claimed guard Alex Balducci off waivers on May 3, 2017. The Jets signed undrafted free agent linebackers Austin Calitro and Connor Harris, wide receivers Brisly Estime and Gabe Marks, cornerback Xavier Coleman, tight end Anthony Firkser, defensive end Patrick Gamble and offensive lineman Javarius Leamon. The Jets signed offensive linemen Ben Braden and Chris Bordelon on May 7, 2017. The Jets claimed K. D. Cannon off waivers on May 9, 2017. The Jets signed linebacker Jevaris Jones on May 15, 2017. The Jets signed wide receiver Deshon Foxx on May 22, 2017. The Jets signed cornerback Corey White on May 25, 2017. The Jets signed wide receiver Chris Harper on May 30, 2017. The Jets signed safety Shamarko Thomas on June 1, 2017. The Jets signed wide receiver Devin Street on June 5, 2017. The Jets signed linebacker Spencer Paysinger on June 9, 2017. The Jets signed running back Jordan Todman on June 13, 2017. The Jets signed wide receiver Marquess Wilson on June 20, 2017. The Jets claimed wide receiver Lucky Whitehead off waivers on July 26, 2017. The Jets claimed running back Marcus Murphy off waivers on July 27, 2017. The Jets signed tight end Chris Gragg on July 28, 2017. The Jets signed defensive lineman Devon Still and Jeremy Faulk and wide receiver Bruce Ellington on August 4, 2017. The Jets signed fullback Algie Brown on August 5, 2017. The Jets claimed defensive back Robenson Therezie off waivers on August 13, 2017. The Jets signed wide receiver Daniel Williams on August 14, 2017. The Jets signed wide receiver Kenbrell Thompkins on August 16, 2017. The Jets signed tight end Brandon Barnes on August 23, 2017. The Jets claimed defensive end Kony Ealy off waivers on August 27, 2017. The Jets signed cornerback Armagedon Draughn on August 28, 2017. The Jets claimed wide receivers Kalif Raymond and Damore'ea Stringfellow, tight end Will Tye, and linebacker Edmond Robinson off waivers on September 3, 2017. The Jets signed linebacker Bruce Carter on September 4, 2017.
Departures Kicker Nick Folk and right tackle Breno Giacomini were released on February 23, 2017. Center Nick Mangold was released on February 25, 2017. Wide receiver Brandon Marshall was released on March 3, 2017. Cornerback Darrelle Revis and running back Khiry Robinson were released on March 9, 2017. Defensive end Kenny Anunike and Julien Obioha, linebacker Jeff Luc, running back Brandon Burks, wide receiver Darius Jennings and long snapper Josh Latham were waived on April 26, 2017. Safety Marcus Gilchrist was released and fullback Chris Swain and cornerback Nick Marshall were waived on May 4, 2017. Cornerback John Ojo was waived on May 6, 2017. Offensive tackle Donald Hawkins and long snapper Zach Triner were released on May 7, 2017. Wide receiver Deshon Foxx was waived on May 9, 2017. Linebacker Austin Calitro was released on May 15, 2017. Wide receiver Brisly Estime was waived on May 25, 2017. Tight end Braedon Bowman was waived on May 30, 2017. Linebacker Jervaris Jones was waived on June 1, 2017. Linebacker David Harris was released on June 6, 2017. Wide receiver Eric Decker was released on June 12, 2017. Wide receiver Devin Street was waived on July 26, 2017. Running back Brandon Wilds was waived on July 27, 2017. Wide receiver K. D. Cannon was waived on July 28, 2017. Defensive end Brandin Bryant was waived on August 4, 2017. Wide receiver Bruce Ellington was waived on August 5, 2017. Fullback Algie Brown was waived on August 13, 2017. Wide receiver Deshon Foxx was waived on August 14, 2017. Safety Doug Middleton was waived on August 16, 2017. Wide receiver Marquess Wilson was released on August 23, 2017. Defensive tackle Anthony Johnson was waived on August 27, 2017. Defensive tackle Devon Still was released on August 28, 2017. Offensive lineman Jeff Adams and Craig Watts, wide receivers Chris Harper and Myles White, tight end Brandon Barnes, defensive lineman Jeremy Faulk, linebacker Spencer Paysinger, defensive backs Armagedon Draughn and David Rivers and kicker Ross Martin were released on September 1, 2017. Running backs Anthony Firkser, Romar Morris and Jahad Thomas, wide receivers Frankie Hammond, Gabe Marks, Lucky Whitehead and Dan Williams, guard Alex Balducci, Chris Bordelon, Ben Braden and Javarius Leamon, defensive end Patrick Gamble, defensive tackle Deon Simon and Lawrence Thomas, linebackers Frank Beltre and Connor Harris, corners Xavier Coleman and Robenson Therezie were waived and wide receiver Kenbrell Thompkins, safety Shamarko Thomas, and long snapper Tanner Purdum were released on September 2, 2017. Running back Marcus Murphy, tight end Jason Vander Laan and linebacker Freddie Bishop were waived and linebacker Bruce Carter was released on September 3, 2017.
Practice squad
Arrivals The Jets signed linebacker Frank Beltre, guard Ben Braden, cornerback Xavier Coleman and defensive tackleDeon Simon to the practice squad on September 3, 2017. The Jets signed defensive end Patrick Gamble, linebacker Freddie Bishop, offensive tackle Geoff Gray, running back Marcus Murphy, wide receiver JoJo Natson and cornerback Terrell Sinkfield to the practice squad on September 4, 2017.
Trades The Jets traded safety Calvin Pryor to the Cleveland Browns for linebacker Demario Davis on June 1, 2017. The Jets traded cornerback Dexter McDougle to the Philadelphia Eagles for safety Terrence Brooks on August 27, 2017. The Jets traded safety Ronald Martin to the Indianapolis Colts for long snapper Thomas Hennessy on August 28, 2017. The Jets traded defensive end Sheldon Richardson and a 2018 seventh round pick to the Seattle Seahawks for a second and seventh round pick in 2018 and wide receiver Jermaine Kearse on September 1, 2017.
Free agency Position Player Free agencytag Date signed/released 2017 team* NotesSAntonio AllenUFATEBrandon BostickUFAOriginally an RFA but was not tendered by the team and became a UFA.LBBruce CarterUFAMay 4, 2017New York JetsSigned a one-year $855,000 contract.DEMike CatapanoUFAAugust 23, 2017Houston TexansTRyan CladyUFA—RetiredAnnounced retirement on August 1, 2017.TEKellen DavisUFAQBRyan FitzpatrickUFAMay 19, 2017Tampa Bay BuccaneersSigned a one-year $3 million contract.LBErin HendersonUFATBen IjalanaUFAMarch 9, 2017New York JetsSigned a two-year $11 million contract.CWesley JohnsonRFAMarch 9, 2017New York JetsTendered a one-year $2.746 million contract. Johnson signed his tender on April 13, 2017.LBCorey LemonierUFAMarch 9, 2017New York JetsSigned a one-year $775,000 contract.LBJosh MartinUFAMarch 9, 2017New York JetsSigned a two-year $4.3 million contract.DTMike PennelUFAMarch 22, 2017New York JetsOriginally an RFA but was not tendered by the team and became a UFA. He later signed a one-year contract with the team.LSTanner PurdumUFAMarch 10, 2017New York JetsSigned a one-year $980,000 contract.QBGeno SmithUFAMarch 20, 2017New York GiantsSigned a one-year $2 million contract.CBMarcus WilliamsRFAMarch 9, 2017New York JetsTendered a one-year $2.746 million contract.GBrian WintersUFAJanuary 16, 2017New York JetsSigned a four-year $29 million contract.
Draft
2017 New York Jets Draft Round Selection Overall Player Position College Notes Date signed 1 6 6 Jamal Adams S LSU July 20, 2017 2 7 39 Marcus Maye S Florida May 23, 2017 3 6 70Traded to Minnesota Vikings 15 79 ArDarius Stewart WR Alabama From Minnesota Vikings May 25, 2017 43 107Traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Compensatory selection) 4 7 114Traded to Washington Redskins during the 2016 NFL draft 19 125From Tampa Bay Buccaneers then traded to Los Angeles Rams 35 141 Chad Hansen WR California From Los Angeles Rams (Compensatory selection) May 16, 2017 5 6 150 Jordan Leggett TE Clemson May 18, 2017 16 160 From Minnesota Vikings then traded to Cleveland Browns for selections 181 (5th) and 188 (6th) 38 181 Dylan Donahue DE West Georgia From Cleveland Browns (Compensatory selection) May 23, 20176 4 188 Elijah McGuire RB Louisiana–Lafayette From Cleveland Browns through Houston Texans and Chicago Bears May 5, 2017 7 191Traded to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2018 5th Round selection 13 197Jeremy Clark CB Michigan From Los Angeles Rams though Chicago Bears though Arizona Cardinals May 10, 2017 20 204 Derrick Jones CB Ole Miss From Tampa Bay Buccaneers May 5, 2017 7 6 224Traded to the Cleveland Browns for selections 181 (5th) and 188 (6th) Notes As the result of a negative differential of free agent signings and departures that the Jets experienced during the free agency period, the team received a third round compensatory selection in 2017 draft. The Jets traded their 2017 fourth round selection to Washington to trade up for Brandon Shell in the 2016 draft.
Staff
Final roster
Preseason Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap 1 Tennessee Titans W 7–3 1–0 MetLife Stadium Recap 2 at Detroit Lions L 6–16 1–1 Ford Field Recap 3 at New York Giants L 31–32 1–2 MetLife Stadium Recap 4 Philadelphia Eagles W 16–10 2–2 MetLife Stadium Recap
Regular season
Schedule