Damien Woody criticizes Jets fans for supporting a tanking strategy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 10:48 AM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Former New York Jets player Damien Woody recently challenged fans advocating for the team to lose games to improve their 2027 draft position. Following a 3-14 record in 2025 and the departure of core defensive players Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams, some supporters have suggested that a poor 2026 season could secure a better future. Woody dismissed this approach as detrimental to the franchise, arguing that establishing a winning culture for the young roster takes precedence over draft capital. The Jets enter the new season with significant changes, including head coach Aaron Glenn and first-round pick David Bailey. The team’s focus shifts to whether the new leadership and roster additions can achieve measurable improvement on the field. The organization faces pressure to demonstrate progress and avoid another season defined by high-draft-pick speculation.
- •Damien Woody publicly denounced the idea of the Jets tanking for a higher 2027 draft position.
- •The Jets finished the 2025 season with a 3-14 record and significant roster turnover.
- •Aaron Glenn enters his first season as head coach of the New York Jets.
- •The team traded Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams for additional 2027 draft picks.
- 10:48 AMYahoo Sports — Former Jets Star Delivers Fiery Response to Fans Hoping Team Tanks for Draft Pick
"The New York Jets enter the 2026 season facing plenty of uncertainty. After a disappointing year and major changes to the roster, some fans have already shifted their attention toward the franchise’s long-term future. Many believe another difficult season could improve the team’s draft position. Former Jets player Damien Woody does not see it that […] The post Former Jets Star Delivers Fiery Response to Fans Hoping Team Tanks for Draft Pick appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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