NY Jets film review: Was the T’Vondre Sweat trade a steal?

We haven’t even hit free agency, and the New York Jets’ defense has already undergone a major shake-up.

Out is Jeremaine Johnson, the team’s 2022 first-round pick on the edge. In is T’Vondre Sweat, a 366-pound defensive tackle from the Tennessee Titans.

Sweat was a second-round pick in 2024. He had two productive seasons for Tennessee, establishing himself as a quality run stuffer. Sweat also had solid pass-rushing numbers for a man his size.

The 24-year-old joins a Jets defense that lacked production from the defensive interior in 2025. Outside of Jowon Briggs’ pass rushing and Harrison Phillips’ run defense, New York didn’t get much out of their defensive line.

Now, in comes a third-year player who offers a gigantic frame, quality run defense, and underrated pass rushing.

Still, Sweat’s arrival brings up plenty of questions among Jets fans.

Is the former Titan good enough to justify trading away Jermaine Johnson, a former first-round pick? Johnson was ascending into a strong all-around edge defender in 2023 before an Achilles injury took away most of his 2024 season. He did not look the same upon returning in 2025, but it was his first season back from an injury. Was the risk of trading Johnson worth the reward that Sweat brings to the table?

It is also fascinating to unpack where Sweat fits in the Jets’ defense, and whether his arrival signals an incoming scheme change. Is Sweat purely a nose tackle? Does the trade prove that Aaron Glenn and the Jets are planning to switch to a 3-4 base defense?

The film will give us all of the answers we seek.

On the latest episode of Blewett’s Blitz, we break down the All-22 film of the Jets’ newest defensive tackle. We’ll break down his strengths, weaknesses, tendencies, and much more, revealing where he fits in the Jets’ defense, whether New York won the trade, and what Sweat’s arrival tells us about Glenn’s scheme.

Below is the full T’Vondre Sweat scouting report (strengths and weaknesses) and film review.