Jets Conduct Player-Led Walkthrough After Giants Loss

The Jets held a walkthrough on Sunday, following their recent defeat to the Giants.

What made this session unique was that it was led entirely by the players. There were no coaches or coordinators present, although head coach Aaron Glenn was there to supervise the hour-long practice.

This player-led approach was Glenn’s idea, something he had seen the Lions do occasionally.

During this practice, players took charge. They called plays, directed training scenarios, and taught one another. For instance, linebacker Jamien Sherwood called a defensive play while quarterback Justin Fields stepped up for the offense.

Andre Cisco reflected on the experience: “It was ownership. We owned the call, the defense, and really leaned into what our coaches are advising. It was entirely player-driven from our perspective. We took responsibility for how many reps we were trying to get, executing the calls appropriately,” he mentioned.

Glenn emphasized that he believes in a team driven by its players, and these practices are essential for instilling that mindset.

The Jets also made headlines by beefing up their defensive front. They secured a trade with the Vikings for Harrison Phillips and brought in Jawon Briggs from the Browns.

Phillips, standing 6-foot-3 and weighing 307 pounds, brings valuable experience, as he is entering his eighth season. Last season, he recorded 56 tackles, two sacks, and forced one fumble in 17 games.

In exchange for Phillips, the Jets sent second-round picks for 2026 and 2027.

Meanwhile, they traded their sixth pick in 2026, alongside a seventh-rounder, to the Browns for the 6-foot-1, 313-pound Briggs, who had 13 tackles in six games last year. The Jets are keen on adding depth behind star defensive tackle Quinnen Williams.

Additionally, wide receivers coach Sean Jefferson highlighted the remarkable speed of rookies Arianne Smith and Rondale Moore, noting that in nearly 20 years of coaching, he’s only encountered one receiver faster than them.

Jefferson underscored the importance of maintaining that speed: “Speed can be a game-changer in this league; you must play at that speed consistently. It’s a luxury when you have it and a significant disadvantage when you don’t. He plays at full speed all the time, and controlling that speed on routes will come with experience.”