New York Jets fans haven\u2019t seen a playoff game for 15 years and counting.<\/p>\n
Still, each January, they can take an iota of solace from those mildly satisfying moments when the Jets are mentioned on a playoff broadcast.<\/p>\n
Whenever Al Michaels or Jim Nantz says, \u201cNice tackle there by the former Jet,\u201d the Gang Green faithful get a nice little reminder that their football franchise does, indeed, play in the same league as the formidable squads on their televisions, embroiled in a thrilling matchup for a shot at the Super Bowl. It serves as a jolt of inspiration, convincing fans that perhaps one day, even the Jets will revel in the euphoria of playoff glory.<\/p>\n
Without further ado, here are the top 10 former Jets players who will grace your screens in a non-green uniform this weekend (well, a few of them play on a team with lime green as an accent color, but you get the idea).<\/p>\n
10. K Jason Myers, Seahawks<\/p>\n
Jason Myers came to the Jets in 2018 with his career on the ropes. The former UDFA was released by the Jacksonville Jaguars midway through his third season after a brutal start to the year. Three seasons into his career, Myers had made just 81% of his field goal attempts and 86% of his extra points.<\/p>\n
In 2018, Myers beat out Taylor Bertolet for the Jets\u2019 kicking job, and the Marist product turned in a Pro Bowl season. Myers made 91.7% of his field goals, including six of seven from 50+ yards.<\/p>\n
New York allowed Myers to walk to Seattle on a four-year, $15.8 million deal, and Myers has been the Seahawks\u2019 kicker ever since. In 2025, he made 85.4% of his field goal attempts and all 48 of his extra point attempts.<\/p>\n
The Jets\u2019 decision not to re-sign Myers resulted in a kicking carousel that has consumed the Jets to this day. Across Myers\u2019 seven years in Seattle (2019-25), the Jets have used 13 different kickers in the regular season.<\/p>\n
Nick Folk just turned in arguably the best kicking season in Jets history, missing one kick all season, but his future is uncertain at 41 years old.<\/p>\n
9. RB Ty Johnson, Bills<\/p>\n
Across three seasons in New York (2020-22), Ty Johnson was an explosive complementary rusher who struggled with drops and pass protection. Yet, in Buffalo, Johnson has transformed into a dangerous pass-down back.<\/p>\n
Over the past three seasons with the Bills, Johnson has caught 49 of his 65 targets for 609 yards and six touchdowns. His 9.4 yards-per-target average is incredible for a running back.<\/p>\n
Johnson caught a 24-yard touchdown pass in the Bills\u2019 playoff opener against the Broncos last season.<\/p>\n
8. EDGE Bryce Huff, 49ers<\/p>\n
The Jets\u2019 former pass-rush specialist bombed in Philadelphia (two sacks, four quarterback hits in 12 games) after signing a three-year, $51.1 million deal, although he received a Super Bowl ring despite being inactive in the climactic victory.<\/p>\n
The Eagles traded Huff to the 49ers in 2025 for a conditional fifth-round pick that could become a fourth-rounder. Huff got to reunite with Robert Saleh in the 49ers\u2019 wide-nine scheme, and Huff benefited, racking up four sacks, 15 quarterback hits, and 45 total pressures in 15 games.<\/p>\n
7. DT Sheldon Rankins, Texans<\/p>\n
Rankins played 31 games (18 starts) at defensive tackle for the Jets from 2021 to 2022. He had a rough 2021 season, but enjoyed a strong year in 2022, contributing to the Jets\u2019 elite defense.<\/p>\n
Rankins joined the Texans in 2023. He moved on to the Bengals in 2024 before returning to Houston in 2025, where he started all 17 games. Rankins had a strong campaign, collecting 35 tackles, three sacks, nine quarterback hits, and 38 total pressures for one of the best defenses in the NFL.<\/p>\n
6. QB Aaron Rodgers, Steelers<\/p>\n
While Rodgers doubled his win total after bolting from New York to Pittsburgh, it wasn\u2019t because he played any better than he did with the Jets. Rodgers was one of the league\u2019s least efficient starting quarterbacks in most metrics.<\/p>\n
Among 38 qualified quarterbacks, Rodgers ranked 24th in net yards per pass attempt (5.96), 23rd in adjusted EPA per play (0.077), 28th in PFF\u2019s overall grade (68.7), and 29th in QBR (44.1).<\/p>\n
The Steelers won 10 games despite their passing game, not because of it. Rodgers\u2019 days as an average starter are behind him.<\/p>\n