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The NFL trade deadline has passed and all eyes are on the New York Jets, who sent away two All-Pro defensive stars, Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams, before 4 p.m. Tuesday.
While it doesn’t come as a surprise that the 1-7 Jets were sellers at the deadline, seeing two of the team’s key pieces on that side of the ball disappear prompted their now-former teammates to reflect on social media.
Running back Breece Hall, who himself reportedly requested a trade before the deadline, and edge rusher Jermaine Johnson both took to X to share their thoughts on the situation.
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Breece Hall of the New York Jets kneels before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
“Sick of my bride’s husband,” Hall wrote in a since-deleted tweet with a sad face emoji. “Glad for them, but man I’m sick.”
Hall also posted memes before the deadline, which fans watched as he stirred the pot with his own situation. That came after Gardner, who had just signed a four-year extension this offseason, was dealt to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for two first-round picks.
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Then Williams, a three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle, was traded to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2027 first-round pick, a 2026 second-round pick and defensive tackle Mazi Smith.
With those two gone, the Jets made it clear they are gutting the roster to some extent, but they didn’t part with their offensive stars like Hall and wide receiver Garrett Wilson.
Jermaine Johnson of the New York Jets watches from the sideline during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Nashville, TN. (Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
Meanwhile, Johnson, who also posted memes in response to the news of Gardner and Williams being traded, was clearly devastated to see his teammates and friends leave the Jets.
After the deadline passed, he shared his thoughts, which included trusting the process and believing in the front office.
“I’d be lying if I said I was happy my brothers are gone, because I’m not, I’m sick. But I believe strongly in the organization, the staff and my other brothers in the dressing room. I said when I was appointed that I would be the reason or part of the reason that this thing is changed for the better and that will continue to be my outlook.
“I love this team and this fan base and you will continue to get everything – my absolute best on and off the field. Let’s look forward and upward because better things are coming and I give my word on that. Go Jets always (green heart emoji).”
Linebacker Jermaine Johnson of the New York Jets stands on the sideline during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, at Levi’s Stadium on September 9, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)
First-year general manager Darren Mougey and first-year head coach Aaron Glenn haven’t enjoyed results in nine weeks, and another rebuild is in the works for the Gang Green — a team without a playoff appearance since January 2011.
