Eagles Ready to "Rescue" Pro Bowl Star from Jets’ "0-6 Hell" to Upgrade Defense and Fuel 2025 Playoff Push

Eagles Ready to "Rescue" Pro Bowl Star from Jets’ "0-6 Hell" to Upgrade Defense and Fuel 2025 Playoff Push

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – The Philadelphia Eagles (4-2) are emerging as the next team ready to play “hero,” preparing to rescue Jermaine Johnson II — the 2023 Pro Bowl edge rusher of the New York Jets — from the team’s “0-6 hell.” With the trade deadline approaching on November 4, the Eagles are reportedly planning a blockbuster trade deal to bring Johnson to Philadelphia, aiming to elevate their defense to NFC dominance and solidify their 2025 playoff campaign.

Jermaine Johnson’s Decline at Jets

Johnson, 26, a first-round pick out of Florida State in 2022, once shined with 7.5 sacks during his Pro Bowl 2023 season, but his progress has since been stalled by the Jets’ ongoing rebuild and an Achilles injury in 2024. Through three games in 2025, he’s recorded just 1 sack, yet his elite explosiveness and edge control continue to attract strong interest across the league.

Sources from ESPN and NBC Sports Philadelphia confirm that the Eagles are “seriously interested” and are willing to offer a second-round pick plus a conditional fourth-rounder in exchange for the final year of Johnson’s contract (worth $13.9 million).

Head coach Nick Sirianni, who has often emphasized relentless defensive energy, is reportedly pushing for the move, seeing Johnson as the ideal complement to Haason Reddick in the team’s 4–3 scheme.

When asked about the rumors, Sirianni gave a telling response:
“Jermaine Johnson plays with a motor you can’t teach — fast, physical, and fearless. If he joins us, we’ll unleash that speed and aggression to change the game up front. That’s the kind of player who turns good defenses into great ones.”

Eagles’ Strategic Vision

The strong endorsement from Sirianni has analysts predicting that this deal could happen soon — and could shake up the entire NFC playoff picture.
NFL insider John Clark (NBC Sports Philadelphia) commented:

“The Eagles’ system is perfect for Johnson — Sirianni’s culture is built on toughness and accountability. If the Jets keep losing, they’ll sell, and the Eagles are the team bold enough to buy.”

Advanced analytics from PFF show that adding Johnson could boost the Eagles’ pressure rate from 29% to top-10 in the NFL, while improving their run-stop efficiency (currently 4.5 yards per carry allowed).

Meanwhile, fans on social media have launched the hashtag #FlyJermaineFly, calling the possible acquisition “Reddick 2.0 at a bargain price.”

Looking Ahead

If the trade goes through, Jermaine Johnson is expected to debut in Week 8, potentially against the Dallas Cowboys, a matchup that could redefine the Eagles’ defensive front.

With the deadline heating up and the Jets’ season sinking fast, all eyes are now on Philadelphia.
Could this “rescue mission” become the next blockbuster that reshapes the NFC race?
At Lincoln Financial Field, the fans already seem to believe it’s only a matter of time.