Zero interceptions forced the Jets into a massive defensive overhaul

The New York Jets finished the 2025 NFL regular season without recording a single interception across all 17 games, making them the first team in the modern era to achieve that ignominious distinction. In response, the franchise undertook a massive defensive overhaul during the 2026 offseason, introducing up to eight potential new starters along with veteran leaders and top draft picks. The goal is to transform what was considered one of the NFL's worst defensive units into a playmaking force for the 2026 season.