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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’s no 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 leave gave their now-former teammates pause on social media.
Running back Breece Hall, who himself reportedly requested a trade before the deadline, and running back 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 the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
“I’m sick of my brother, man,” Hall posted in a since-deleted tweet with a sad face emoji. “Happy for them but man, I’m sick.”
Hall was also posting memes before the deadline, which fans saw as stirring the pot with his own situation. This happened 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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Then 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 the departure of those two, the Jets made it clear that they were tearing down the roster to some extent, but they didn’t part ways with their offensive stars such as Hall and wide receiver Garrett Wilson.
Jermaine Johnson of the New York Jets watches from the sidelines during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
Meanwhile, Johnson, who was also posting memes in reaction to the news of the Gardner and Williams trade, was clearly devastated to see his teammates and friends leave the Jets.
After the deadline passed, he shared his thoughts, including trust in the process and trust in the front office.
“I’d be lying if I said I was happy my brothers were gone because I’m not, I’m sick. But I’m a big believer in the organization and the 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 changes for the better, and that’s going to continue to be my vision.
“I love this team and this fan base, and you will continue to give my best, on and off the field. Let’s look forward and upward, because better things are coming, and I give my word on that. Always go to the Jets (green heart emoji).”
Linebacker Jermaine Johnson of the New York Jets stands on the sidelines during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on September 9, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)
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