Report: Jets ship John Franklin-Myers to Broncos

The New York Jets are trading defensive end John Franklin-Myers to the Denver Broncos for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Franklin-Myers will sign a new two-year, $15-million contract with the Broncos, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. The pact will reportedly contain $10 million guaranteed.

Franklin-Myers joined the Jets in 2019 and emerged as a full-time starter in 2021. The 27-year-old registered 3.5 sacks in 2023, down from his five in 2022 and six in 2021.

The Broncos entered the draft with Zach Allen penciled into one starting spot at defensive end but had no obvious choice to complement him on the other side.

The Jets, meanwhile, are stocked at defensive end, with Haason Reddick, Jermaine Johnson, and Will McDonald all occupying roles in the rotation and additional pass-rushing options at tackle.

Franklin-Myers was playing on a four-year, $55-million deal with the Jets. New York will gain $7.3 million in cap space with the move but will incur a cap charge of $9.1 million, according to ESPN's Rich Cimini.