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Blockbuster Jets Mock Trade Cuts Ties With All-Pro LB

Could the Jets explore the idea of trading star linebacker Quincy Williams?
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New York Jets linebacker Quincy Williams (56) gives high-fives to fans after Gang Green who their final game of the season, 32-20, Sunday January 5, 2025, in East Rutherford.
New York Jets linebacker Quincy Williams (56) gives high-fives to fans after Gang Green who their final game of the season, 32-20, Sunday January 5, 2025, in East Rutherford. | Kevin R. Wexler-NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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The New York Jets are one of the only teams in football without a win this year. They're quickly losing a grip on the season and there's growing speculation that New York could make some trades in the coming weeks.

Players like Breece Hall and Allen Lazard have been mentioned as top New York trade chips. But they're not the only ones the Jets could look to move on from. In fact, they could trade more valuable players from the defense.

Javier Ascoli of Predominantly Orange recently suggested the Denver Broncos could pursue a trade for Jets linebacker Quincy Williams this season in an attempt to improve the defense in Denver.

Broncos could make sense as a fit for Jets linebacker Quincy Williams

New York Jets linebacker Quincy William
Sep 7, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets linebacker Quincy Williams (56) celebrates after a play during the second half against the Pittsburgh Steelers during at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

"Denver has had multiple trades with the New York Jets in recent years, and now, if they want to make deals with them, it could be easier, as the new Jets General Manager, Darren Mougey, was part of George Paton's front office," Ascoli wrote. "One of the Broncos' worst units through four games in the season has been the inside linebacker. The Broncos signed Dre Greenlaw in free agency, but he has not been able to make his debut.

"Alex Singleton has been awful, and adding an inside linebacker would help a lot. Quincy Williams is a good option; he is young and is set to become a free agent in 2026. Williams has over 350 tackles since joining the league and could be a good upgrade over Singleton. Another option at inside linebacker could be former Bronco Cody Barton, who is now in Tennessee."

The Broncos have a chance to contend this season, especially considering the step back the Kansas City Chiefs have seemingly taken. If Denver can make a few big moves and hit their stride down the stretch, they have an outside chance to steal the division.

Adding Williams, a former All-Pro linebacker, to the defense would be a huge step in the right direction, but it would be expensive.

If the Jets can net serious draft capital in this potential deal, it would make sense, but if the Broncos aren't willing to move on from top picks, the Jets should hold onto their star linebacker.

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Zach Pressnell
ZACH PRESSNELL

Zach Pressnell has experience covering all major US sports at both the professional and collegiate levels. He’s produced content for FanSided, Blog Red Machine, The Game Haus, Bethany College Athletics and the Bethany College online newspaper, He graduated from Bethany College (WV) with a degree in Communications and Media Arts, specializing in Sports Journalism. Pressnell was also a four-year member of the baseball team where he earned himself All-PAC recognition as a pitcher (and a cool Tommy John surgery scar). Now, Pressnell specializes in NFL and MLB coverage for Sports Illustrated’s “On SI” network among others. For all business/marketing inquiries regarding "New York Jets On SI," please reach out to Scott Neville: scott@wtfsports.org

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