Brandin Echols has decided to leave the New York Jets during the NFL's 2025 free agency period. According to reports including FOX Sports, Echols has agreed to terms with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Full terms of the deal have yet to be announced:

March 9: Jamien Sherwood was a backup going into the 2024 season for the Jets. A year later, and with a team MVP award under his belt, he just became one of the five highest-paid linebackers in the NFL after agreeing to re-sign with the Jets for $45 million ($30 million of it guaranteed) on a three-year deal.

Smartt could get a chance to compete for the starting TE job in New York with Jeremy Ruckert, but that depends on whether the Jets bring back free agent Tyler Conklin. At 26 years

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers has parted ways with the New York Jets and is now a free agent for the first time in his career. NBC News' Steve Patterson reports on his prospects and the three-way race shaping up for teams hoping to sign him.

Aaron Rodgers' much-hyped but overwhelmingly disappointing two-year tenure with the New York Jets is officially over. The team released the four-time MVP, as expected, and the 41-year-old quarterback can now join another team as a free agent for the first time in his career — if he stills intends to play a 21st NFL season.