The New York Jets have signed rookie LB Jaden Keller and in a corresponding roster move parted ways with LB Ochaun Mathis.

The New York Jets are unlikely to dominate national headlines because of the Landon Young signing, but moves like this often matter far more than people realize by the time the regular season arrives.

Jets special teams contributor Kobe King might have competition for his spot with the team's latest signing following rookie minicamp.

The NFL's regular season schedule is annually released in May, and it could happen within the next couple of weeks. After an impressive offseason roster renovation, the Jets veterans have begun Phase 2 of their offseason voluntary program while the rookie class and a handful of first-year players will participate in rookie minicamp this weekend at 1 Jets Drive.

The Jets gained extra training camp and practice squad flexibility after assigning rookie Paschal Ekeji an International Player Pathway exemption.

That may sound harsh, but honesty is part of the process. In 2025, the Jets spent most of their game days looking unprepared, overwhelmed, or both. The Jets needed stability, structure, and improvement at important positions. They may have found some. That’s what makes this version of the Jets feel different.

Top picks make up most of the 22-player squad, but several Day 2 selections are also in position to have immediate success

That includes a deal made in March, which sent defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick from the Miami Dolphins to the New York Jets in a rare in-division trade. Fitzpatrick made five Pro Bowl appearances with the Pittsburgh Steelers from 2019 to 2024,