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The NFL trade deadline has passed, and all eyes are on the New York Jets, who sent away two All-Pro defensive stars, Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams, before 4 p.m. Tuesday.
While it doesn’t come as a 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 depart had former teammates reflecting on social media.
Running back Breece Hall, who reportedly requested a trade before the deadline, and edge rusher Jermaine Johnson both took to X to share their thoughts on the situation.
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Breece Hall of the New York Jets kneels before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium Oct. 26, 2025, in Cincinnati. (Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
“Sick about my bruddas man,” Hall posted in a since-deleted tweet with a sad-faced emoji. “Happy for them but man Im sick rn.”
Hall was also posting memes before the deadline, which fans viewed as him stirring the pot with his own situation. That came after Gardner, who had just signed a four-year extension this offseason, was dealt to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for two first-round picks.
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Williams, a three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle, was traded to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2027 first-round pick, a 2026 second-round pick and defensive tackle Mazi Smith.
With those two gone, the Jets made it clear they are tearing down the roster to some degree, but they didn’t part ways with offensive stars like Hall and wide receiver Garrett Wilson.
Jermaine Johnson of the New York Jets during the national anthem before a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium Sept. 15, 2024, in Nashville. (Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
Meanwhile, Johnson, who was also posting memes in reaction to the news of Gardner and Williams being traded, 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 the front office.
“I’d be lying if I said I was happy my brothers are gone because I’m not, I’m sick. But, I believe strongly in the organization, 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 thing gets changed for the better, and that’s going to continue to be my outlook.
“I love this team and this fan base, and y’all will continue to get my all — my absolute best on and off the field. Let’s look onward and upward because better things are coming, and I give my word on that. Go Jets always (green heart emoji).”
Linebacker Jermaine Johnson of the New York Jets stands on the sideline during the national anthem prior to a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium Sept. 9, 2024, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)
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