New York Jets Depth Chart 2026
2026 NFL Season · AFC East · Aaron Glenn · Record 1-2
Updated · Week 4
The New York Jets 2026 depth chart has Geno Smith at quarterback (backup: Cade Klubnik), Breece Hall as the lead running back, Adonai Mitchell, Garrett Wilson and Isaiah Williams at wide receiver and Mason Taylor at tight end. The Jets are 1-2 in 2026 under head coach Aaron Glenn. Below is the full offense, defense and special teams depth chart as of October 1, 2026.
Jets Offensive Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| QBQuarterback | Geno Smith | Cade Klubnik | — |
| RBRunning Back | Breece Hall | Braelon Allen | Isaiah Davis |
| WR1Wide Receiver (X) | Adonai Mitchell | Malik McClain | — |
| WR2Wide Receiver (Z) | Garrett Wilson | — | — |
| WR3Slot Receiver | Isaiah Williams | Jamaal Pritchett | — |
| TETight End | Mason Taylor | Kenyon Sadiq | Jeremy Ruckert |
| LTLeft Tackle | Olu Fashanu | Max Mitchell | — |
| LGLeft Guard | Dylan Parham | Jordan Meredith | — |
| CCenter | Josh Myers | — | — |
| RGRight Guard | Joe Tippmann | Kohl Levao | — |
| RTRight Tackle | Armand Membou | Chukwuma Okorafor | — |
Jets Defensive Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEDefensive End | Jowon Briggs | Jack Heflin | — |
| NTNose Tackle | T'Vondre Sweat | Darrell Jackson Jr. | — |
| DTDefensive Tackle | Harrison Phillips | — | — |
| LOLBLeft Outside Linebacker | David Bailey | Will McDonald IV | — |
| MLBMiddle Linebacker | DeMario Davis | Kiko Mauigoa | Trevin Wallace |
| ROLBRight Outside Linebacker | Kingsley Enagbare | Joseph Ossai | Braiden McGregor |
| LCBLeft Cornerback | Azareye'h Thomas | Nahshon Wright | — |
| FSFree Safety | Minkah Fitzpatrick | Andre Cisco | — |
| SSStrong Safety | Dane Belton | Malachi Moore | — |
| RCBRight Cornerback | Brandon Stephens | Qwan'tez Stiggers | — |
Jets Special Teams Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| KKicker | Jason Sanders | — | — |
| PPunter | Austin McNamara | — | — |
Jets 2026 Results
Record: 1-2.
| Week | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | vs Tennessee Titans | W 23-10 |
| Week 2 | vs Green Bay Packers | L 17-20 (OT) |
| Week 3 | vs Detroit Lions | L 24-31 |
Jets: 2025 Season & 2026 Offseason
The Jets finished 3-14 in 2025, last in the AFC East, in Aaron Glenn's first season as head coach. In the 2026 offseason New York overhauled the quarterback room, moving on from Justin Fields and reuniting with veteran Geno Smith to start. A healthy Garrett Wilson returns as the team's top receiver after a knee injury cut short his 2025 season.
2025 season: 3-14 · 4th AFC East.
Jets Depth Chart FAQ
Who is the Jets starting quarterback in 2026?
Geno Smith is the New York Jets QB1 on the depth chart updated October 1, 2026, with Cade Klubnik as the backup.
Who is the Jets starting running back?
Breece Hall is RB1, followed by Braelon Allen.
Who are the Jets starting wide receivers?
The top three Jets receivers are Adonai Mitchell, Garrett Wilson and Isaiah Williams.
Who is the Jets starting tight end?
Mason Taylor is the TE1 on the New York Jets depth chart.
Who is the Jets kicker?
Jason Sanders is the kicker and Austin McNamara is the punter.
What is the Jets record in 2026?
The New York Jets are 1-2 in the 2026 regular season under head coach Aaron Glenn.
How often is this depth chart updated?
Depth charts change every week with injuries, trades and coaching decisions. This page reflects the unofficial depth chart dated October 1, 2026; check the update date above before relying on it.
Unofficial depth chart compiled from public sources including team releases and Ourlads. Depth charts change weekly with injuries and roster moves. See all 32 NFL depth charts.