The New York Jets came away winners in the 2026 NFL draft , selecting multiple key building blocks to their foundation. But with the draft behind us, we’ve officially reached the dead zone in the offseason, where transactions are almost nonexistent. While the Jets’ roster for the upcoming season is mostly set, let’s take a look at the biggest winners and losers after the draft. Winner: Geno Smith New York could’ve taken a swing at Ty Simpson or even used their huge amount of draft capital to make a run at a Fernando Menodz trade, but neither of those options ever really looked to be on the table. They instead opted to address other pressing needs. This decision not only solidified Geno Smith's standing as the starting quarterback but also displayed the Jets' brass’ confidence in the 13-year veteran. Additionally, Smith, who threw a league-high 17 interceptions last season, also got some quality reinforcements in the draft with the selections of pass-catchers Kenyon Sadiq and Omar Cooper Jr.…