The NFL Draft is just days away, and for the New York Jets, the 2026 season is a defining moment. With a roster already bolstered by savvy veteran signings in free agency, the focus now shifts to the trade market, where draft weekend often sees talented players become available as teams juggle their caps and rosters. While the free agency cupboard is bare, a strategic trade could be the final piece to elevate the Jets' offense before training camp kicks off in July. Here are five offensive players who might be on the trade block and could fit perfectly in New York.

First up is Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin. The Broncos' receiving corps got significantly more crowded after their blockbuster trade for Jaylen Waddle, joining Courtland Sutton and Marvin Mims Jr. This logjam could make Franklin, a 2024 fourth-round pick, expendable. His role expanded in his second season, hauling in 65 receptions for 706 yards and six touchdowns on 104 targets. Still on his rookie deal, he might require a higher draft pick in return, but for the Jets, he'd be a clear-cut WR2 alongside Garrett Wilson, offering a reliable target instead of fighting for snaps in a packed Denver rotation.

At quarterback, don't count out J.J. McCarthy. It's a reminder that early career struggles don't define a player. McCarthy's start has been brutal, missing his entire rookie year to a meniscus tear and surgery. When the Vikings bet on him over Sam Darnold, it backfired; McCarthy threw 12 interceptions versus 11 touchdowns in just 10 games last season, while Darnold went on to win a Super Bowl elsewhere. A change of scenery and a chance to develop behind a veteran could unlock the potential that made him a first-round pick, offering the Jets a high-upside project at the game's most important position.