By Suraj Kodali,The Lead

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Johnson doesn’t offer the same explosiveness as McDonald, but his vast superiority as an edge setter makes him the best defensive end on the roster. The problem for him is health.

Coming off an Achilles injury, Johnson needs to be eased into the rotation before becoming the focal point he was pre-injury. Especially after suffering another lower foot (ankle) injury against the Bills, New York will be reliant on their depth before he reaches full strength.

Woes Around Quinnen Williams

Williams had one of the best games of his career against the Steelers, and it looks like he’ll be the same dominant two-way player he has been throughout his career. The recent additions of Harrison Phillips and Jowon Briggs have helped him shine even more in the run game. However, on third down life has been more difficult than usual for the All-Pro.

Unlike previous years, being surrounded by solid interior pass rushers like John Franklin-Myers, Quinton Jefferson, and Sheldon Rankins, there isn’t a lot of juice in that room outside from Quinnen. Even though the Jets are playing an attacking 4-3 front, they just aren’t getting home enough even when they bring extra men. The problem is simple: They don’t have the other guys, inside or out.

Jets Depth Concerns

Because of McDonald’s size and Johnson’s health, Glenn has been forced to give his backups a lion share of snaps. As any Jets fan knows, that is a recipe for disaster.

Going into the season, one of the more quiet storylines was the role of fourth-year edge rusher Michael Clemons in 2025. Clemons was a strong run defender his rookie season, but regressed the next two years while offering little when rushing the passer. Given the concerns of his two star edge rushers, Glenn needs to bank on Clemons returning to his rookie form.