The New York Jets have fully embraced a rebuilding phase after they let go of several star players at the NFL trade deadline.

While it’s clear that the Jets have little chance of winning the Super Bowl this season, their moves may have also impacted the Patriots’ chances of winning the Super Bowl.

New England didn’t make any acquisitions before the trade deadline, and one reason for this was the Jets’ reluctance to engage in trades with AFC East teams. According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, AFC East franchises reached out to the Jets to discuss potential deals, but sources indicate that New York was hesitant to trade with its division rivals.

The Patriots needed running back help, and Jets running back Breece Hall, who is in the final year of his contract, could have been an exc

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