New York Jets Potential Free Agents Part 2

Let’s continue looking at potential free agents the Jets could acquire. Last week we outlined Alec Pierce, Nakobe Dean, and Bryan Cook as three potential players the Jets could have interest in. Let’s take a look at three other potential strong fits:

Isaac Seumalo

We’ll start with the oldest player on this list: offensive guard Isaac Seumalo. With the Jets very likely needing to fill at least one interior offensive line spot (I don’t anticipate them bringing back John Simpson, and I think it’s possible Alijah Vera-Tucker walks as well), Seumalo could make a lot of sense.

If there’s one position where I’d feel comfortable signing someone over 30 this offseason, it’s on the interior offensive line.

Seumalo is, by all accounts, a solid veteran and strong locker-room presence who could be a valuable mentor for the Jets’ young offensive line. He’s also been remarkably consistent throughout his NFL career. He’s someone that you generally know exactly what you’re going to get from him. He’s posted a PFF grade of at least 66 in five straight seasons, and in four of those years he graded above 72. Over the last several seasons, he’s hovered almost exclusively within the top 20 among offensive guards. He’s never put up All-Pro numbers, but he’s exclusively been ranked as an above average guard for the majority of his career.

Beyond PFF, Seumalo ranked third in ESPN’s Run Block Win Rate and was part of a Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line that finished in the top 10 in both Pass Block Win Rate and Run Block Win Rate.

Seumalo is almost certainly headed for the open market based on recent remarks from Steelers GM Omar Khan. Despite his age, there’s real logic in the Jets adding a stable, consistent veteran presence who can lock down a spot while the team continues to develop its two promising tackles and Joe Tippmann.

Guards often have longer, more stable careers compared to other positions, so a two-year deal for Seumalo could make a lot of sense. Both Spotrac and PFF project him to land somewhere in the $8–9 million per year range, a figure that should be very manageable for a team like the Jets.

Offensive line is a unit that’s very much the sum of its parts. If Seumalo is your third or fourth best player up front, you’re in terrific shape. Let’s take a look at our next guy:

David Edwards

Let’s continue the offensive guard discussion with David Edwards. Edwards, who will turn 29 this offseason, may be entering free agency while playing some of the best football of his career. A former fifth-round pick out of Wisconsin, Edwards signed a low-cost deal with Buffalo in 2023 after missing 13 games in 2022 due to a concussion. At the time, he was viewed more as depth than a locked-in starter.

He rewarded the Bills’ confidence almost immediately. After flashing in a rotational role during his first season in Buffalo, he earned a two-year extension worth roughly $3 million per year — a deal that quickly became one of the better value contracts on their roster. Over the last two seasons, Edwards has been both durable and steady as a full-time starter.

In 2024, Edwards ranked 28th out of 77 qualified guards, and he followed that up with a 22nd-place finish this past season on a strong Buffalo offensive line. His pass-blocking in particular has stood out, which is reflected in PFF’s WAR metric, where he ranked 17th and 9th among guards over the last two years.

Like Seumalo, Edwards isn’t the type of player who’s going to carry an offensive line by himself. But when paired with high-end tackle play — something the Jets hope to get from Olu Fashanu and Armand Membou — he profiles as a dependable, above-average starter who helps elevate the unit as a whole. He’s also been part of one of the league’s better offensive lines in Buffalo, which ranked fourth in Pass Block Win Rate and first in Run Block Win Rate this past season.

Edwards has primarily played left guard, making him a natural fit if John Simpson departs. Giving Olu Fashanu a steady, reliable presence next to him on the interior would be a logical step in the Jets’ effort to solidify the left side of their line. Because he’s still under 30 and coming off strong back-to-back seasons, Edwards could command somewhere in the $10–12 million per year range. For a team serious about turning its offensive line into a strength, that’s a price worth considering, especially for a player already familiar with the AFC East. Now let’s go to a final player who may be a good fit:

Kamren Curl:

Now that we are back to talking about non-guards, let’s return to the theme of adding younger players to the roster. Kamren Curl will turn just 27 once the season begins, but he already has multiple seasons of above-average play under his belt.

Curl’s versatility is one of his biggest strengths. This past year with the Los Angeles Rams, he lined up as a deep, center-field safety more than at any other point in his career, but throughout his NFL tenure he has been deployed all over the formation. That flexibility makes sense given his well-rounded skill set. Curl has produced strong grades as a run defender, held up well in coverage, and has even flashed occasional pass-rush ability, totaling six career sacks.

The most consistent element of Curl’s game, though, is his tackling. His 7% missed tackle rate ranked 11th among safeties this past season. He also finished top five in total tackles and top 20 in run stops at the position. In coverage, he allowed a passer rating of 83.8 while recording three interceptions and four pass breakups. His 14 pass breakups over the last three seasons highlight a level of ball production that the Jets’ secondary has lacked in recent years.

Curl isn’t a superstar, but he’s a 27-year-old defensive back who can impact the game in multiple ways. That overall value shows up in advanced metrics, as he ranked 22nd among safeties in PFF WAR in 2024 and 11th in 2025. He was also an important contributor to a Rams defense that took a significant step forward this past season.

While he may not be the same caliber of player, his usage bears similarities to how Aaron Glenn utilized Brian Branch in Detroit — a versatile defensive back who can rotate between deep safety, box alignments, and matchup responsibilities. That potential schematic fit makes Curl an especially intriguing option.

Projected to earn somewhere in the $8–10 million per year range, Curl would slot in around the top 20 at the position in average annual value. For a Jets team with a clear need at safety, he’s one of the few younger options on the market who checks boxes for versatility, durability, and steady production.