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The NFL trade deadline has passed, and all eyes are on the New York Jets, who released two All-Pro defensive stars, Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams, before 4 p.m. Tuesday.
While it’s no surprise that the 1-7 Jets were sellers at the deadline, seeing two of the team’s key pieces on that side of the ball leave caused his now-former teammates to reflect on social media.
Running back Breece Hall, who reportedly requested a trade before the deadline, and running back Jermaine Johnson turned to X to share their thoughts on the situation.
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Breece Hall of the New York Jets kneels before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
“I’m sick of my friend,” Hall posted in a since-deleted tweet with a sad face emoji. “Happy for them, but I’m sick.”
Hall also posted memes before the deadline, which fans saw as him stirring the pot with his own situation. That came after Gardner, who had just signed a four-year extension this offseason, was traded to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for two first-round picks.
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Williams, a three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle, was then traded to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2027 first-round pick, a 2026 second-round pick and defensive tackle Mazi Smith.
With those two out, the Jets made it clear that they are tearing down the roster to some extent, but they didn’t part with their offensive stars like Hall and wide receiver Garrett Wilson.
Jermaine Johnson of the New York Jets looks on from the sideline during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Nashville, TN. (Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
Meanwhile, Johnson, who was also posting memes in reaction to the news of the Gardner and Williams trade, was clearly devastated to see his teammates and friends leave the Jets.
After the deadline passed, he shared his thoughts, which included trusting the process and believing in management.
“I’d be lying if I said I’m happy my brothers are gone because I’m not, I’m sick. But I’m a big believer in the organization, the staff and my other brothers in the locker room. I said when I got drafted I wanted to be the reason or part of the reason this changes for the better, and that will continue to be my perspective.
“I love this team and this fan base, and all of you will continue to do my best, my best on and off the field. Let’s look forward and up because better things are to come, and I give my word on that. Let’s always go Jets (green heart emoji).”
New York Jets linebacker Jermaine Johnson stands on the sidelines during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, at Levi’s Stadium on September 9, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)
First-year general manager Darren Mougey and first-year head coach Aaron Glenn haven’t enjoyed results in nine weeks, and another rebuild is underway for Gang Green, a team that hasn’t appeared in the playoffs since January 2011.
