While fans shouldn’t expect the New York Jets to make any blockbuster moves on trade deadline day, as they did a year ago, don’t think they are a surefire lock to sit completely still.

The obvious players who could get dealt are guys with expiring contracts, veterans like Nahshon Wright, Harrison Phillips, and Andre Cisco, who was already traded to the Detroit Lions.

Josh Myers

Josh Myers is an under-the-radar name that I’d consider moving.

His timeline with the Jets has been interesting. He signed last offseason on a one-year deal expected to serve as a priority backup after four seasons as a starter with the Green Bay Packers.

However, Myers was forced to start 17 games at center for the Jets last year after Alijah Vera-Tucker suffered a season-ending triceps injury. He certainly wasn’t great, but he also didn’t falter, which is precisely why the Jets gave him a two-year, $11 million extension in season.

This year, though, an argument could be made that Myers has been borderline unplayable as a starter. There’s no reason to consider him a part of the team’s long-term plans. That said, he could still potentially have some value across the league.

For a contending team dealing with injuries across their offensive line, Myers is an experienced starter who could provide some depth for the remainder of the year.

Also, the financial commitment is fair.

An acquiring team would owe him roughly $1.8 million for the remainder of the season, while his 2027 salary isn’t guaranteed if released. So, a team could bring him in for the rest of the year without being locked into keeping him for next season.

If the Jets trade Myers, they could move Joe Tippmann back to center and see what he can do in the final eight games of the season before deciding the position’s future this offseason.

Keep in mind, Tippmann’s best football since entering the league has come at center.

Brandon Stephens

Another sneaky name worth watching is Brandon Stephens.

Since signing his three-year, $36 million contract last offseason, Stephens has been more of a disappointment than a consistent presence in the Jets’ secondary. Put it this way, he hasn’t lived up to the height of his contract.

However, he is still an experienced starting cornerback, having started 73 games over six seasons, and like Myers, Stephens could be a depth piece for a contending team that may have injuries.

The bigger obstacle is his contract.

An acquiring team would be responsible for roughly $5.6 million in remaining owed money this season, which is not cheap for someone who would most likely be a depth piece. However, his 2027 salary isn’t guaranteed, meaning a team could move on from him after the season without absorbing a heavy dead-cap charge.

If they do look to move him, the Jets could also take on some of the remaining money this year to help make a trade route more appealing.

Stephens hasn’t shown enough to make him a must-keep part of the Jets’ defense. Also, trading him could open up opportunities for second-round rookie D’Angelo Ponds at boundary cornerback.

So far, Ponds has struggled in the slot. However, context is key. He missed most of the summer and didn’t play much in the slot at Indiana.

After drafting him, Aaron Glenn said the Jets would “cross-train” Ponds to play both the slot and outside roles in the NFL. As development becomes a priority for the 2-7 Jets, it would be beneficial to see what he could do at his natural position.

Don’t expect the Jets to deal anyone just for the sake of it, but Myers and Stephens are sneaky names who could have value around the league.