The list of things that went wrong for the 2024 Jets is long enough that edge rusher Jermaine Johnson's torn Achilles got lost in the shuffle, but it was a major loss for the team's defense.

Johnson was coming off a Pro Bowl season in 2023 and was expected to be a big piece of the Jets defense. His injury was a big blow to the group, which took a step back in 2024. Johnson called the injury “the worst thing ever,” but said he is grateful that he found out he was stronger than he thought.