Harrison Phillips could be a battery pack for Jets DL in 2026

Harrison Phillips could be a battery pack for Jets defensive line in 2026 as New York reshapes its front seven ahead of the next NFL season. General manager Darren Mougey selected EDGE David Bailey at No. 2 overall in the 2026 draft, while nose tackle T’Vondre Sweat was acquired in a trade with the Tennessee Titans for Jermaine Johnson II. The Jets also signed veterans Kingsley Enagbare and Joseph Ossai in free agency. In this context, Phillips’ run defense and blocker-absorbing role stands out: he appeared in all 17 games in 2025, totaling 60 tackles, 29 run stops, and 11 quarterback pressures. Pro Football Focus noted he missed only three tackles, giving coach Aaron Glenn stability that may help players like Will McDonald IV and Bailey earn favorable matchups.