Jets fans have got to be ripping their hair out after Sunday. They absolutely blew a 10-point lead against the Packers, completely mismanaging the late-game and overtime situations. It was a brutal loss. But hold up, because even with that mess, there’s a wild twist brewing in the 2027 NFL Draft that could still make the Jets big winners, all thanks to some clever trade clauses.
Green Bay’s Early Season Freefall is a Gift to Dallas… and Maybe New York
It’s official: the football world is starting to realize the Green Bay Packers could be *really* bad this year. And you know who’s got their eyes on that train wreck? Cowboys fans. See, Dallas is holding Green Bay’s first-round pick in the 2027 draft, a sweet little asset they picked up in that Micah Parsons trade. So, yeah, the worse the Packers do, the higher that pick for the Cowboys climbs. It’s a classic “bad team means good draft position” situation, and Dallas is loving it.
The Quinnen Williams Trade Has a Secret Bonus for the Jets
But here’s where it gets interesting for the New York Jets. While the Cowboys are eyeing a high Packers pick, the Jets are set to benefit too. Remember the trade that sent defensive tackle Quinnen Williams to Dallas? Well, that deal included a crucial term regarding the 2027 first-round pick the Jets received from the Cowboys. It’s not just the Cowboys’ pick. It’s the *higher* of the two first-round picks Dallas will hold in 2027. This means that if the Packers totally bottom out this season, and the Cowboys manage to stay decent, then the Jets are actually the ones who get Green Bay’s 2027 first-round pick! Even with the Jets failing to help themselves by blowing that game to the Packers on Sunday, this trade clause is pure gold for them.
Two Early Picks for 2027? You Love to See It
And if that wasn’t enough to make Jets fans’ heads spin, there’s more. The Jets also hold the Indianapolis Colts’ first-round pick for 2027. And guess what? The Colts are currently sitting at a rough 0-2 start to the season. So, imagine a scenario where Green Bay finishes near the bottom of the league, Indianapolis struggles all year, and the Jets end up with *two* potentially very high first-round picks in 2027.
It’s a bizarre setup where the Jets can lose to the Packers on Sunday, and still come out smelling like roses in the long run. Keep a close eye on those Packers and Colts records, because those teams’ struggles could turn into a massive draft haul for New York in 2027.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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