FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets general manager Darren Mougey apologized to reporters for being hoarse Tuesday, saying it was because he did a lot of talking. And dealing.

In a watershed day for the franchise, Mougey traded defensive cornerstones Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams in separate blockbusters, essentially shifting the focus to 2026 and beyond.

"I wouldn't call it a teardown," Mougey said about two hours after the NFL trading deadline.

The Jets are 1-7, looking at their 15th straight non-playoff season, the league's longest active drought. Mougey, in his first season, said they aren't giving up on 2025.

"The goal is always to win," he said. "Look, these coaches and players work too hard every day, all day, with the goal of winning on Sunday. And that never changes

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