- The Jets 2002 Pro Bowlers include: Curtis Martin, Kevin Mawae, and John Abraham.
- The Jets picked Maryland RB LaMont Jordan with thier 49th pick.
- The Jets picked WR Santana Moss from the Miami Hurricanes for their first pick in the 2001 NFL Draft.
- Herman Edwards is the new Jets head coach.
- Al Groh retired as head coach of the Jets to take a job for Virginia.
- Bill Parcells has retired from the Jets and will retire from football.
