The New York Jets have struck a trade with the Cleveland Browns to acquire Sauce Gardner's former teammate, Jowon Briggs.

CINCINNATI — A former Bearcat in the NFL just got traded. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Jowon Briggs is headed to the New York Jets along with a 2026 seventh-round pick in exchange for a sixth in next year's draft.

With the roster-setting deadline on Tuesday, a key NFL trade window is open. After two deals occurred Sunday, an intra-AFC swap is done. The Browns and Jets have a deal in place.

The Jets have acquired DT Jowon Briggs and a seventh-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft from the Browns (via the Bills) in exchange for the team's sixth-round pick next April.