Jets-Titans trade grades: New York deals Jermaine Johnson to Tennessee for T'Vondre Sweat
CBS Sports
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Shanna McCarriston
February 26, 2026
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The New York Jets have acquired nose tackle T'Vondre Sweat from the Tennessee Titans in exchange for edge rusher Jermaine Johnson II. The deal reunites Johnson with Titans head coach Robert Saleh, his former mentor with the Jets, and is part of a broader rebuilding strategy. The trade cannot be finalized until March 2026, when the new NFL league year begins.
The Jets, who also shipped off first-round picks Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams earlier in the season, are addressing their struggling run defense, which allowed the fourth-most rushing yards last season (2,371). Johnson, a former first-round pick (No. 26 overall in 2022), had 43 tackles, six quarterback hits, and 3.0 sacks in 14 games for New York last year. His best performance came in 2023, when he recorded a career-high 7.5 sacks and earned Pro Bowl honors.
Sweat, a 6-4, 366-pound defensive lineman, is coming off a strong season with the Titans, earning a 74.1 pass rush grade from Pro Football Focus. While he’s not a dominant pass rusher, his ability to disrupt runs makes him a valuable addition for the Jets’ defense. At just 24 years old, Sweat still has two years remaining on his rookie deal, providing the Jets with cost-effective depth as they rebuild their roster.
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Originally published on CBS Sports on 2/26/2026