FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Darren Mougey insisted this wasn't “a teardown.” Aaron Glenn reiterated that the New York Jets will be a team that makes the fans proud.

But a day after trading two of the biggest stars in Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams, it was clear the Jets are in a major rebuild during which patience will need to precede pride.

“It was a pretty intense day,” Glenn acknowledged Wednesday.

And for many of the players, coaches and fans, a stunning and sad one.

Gardner was traded to Indianapolis on Tuesday for a first-round draft pick in 2026 and another in 2027, along with wide receiver Adonai Mitchell. A few hours later, Williams was dealt to Dallas for a second-round pick in 2026, a first-round selection in 2027 and defensive tackle Mazi Smith.

Gardner and Williams

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