As the old adage goes, one man’s trash can wind up being another man’s treasure.

The Jets benefitted from scouring the scrapheap last offseason. After the Falcons made the questionable decision to release Brian Poole, New York pounced. Poole wound up being Gang Green’s best cornerback in 2019, giving credence to the thought that going after other team’s cut players can pay off.

There are some enticing players now available for the taking on the open market after their former team decided to go in a different direction. Who are these players? Let’s take a look at four players that have been cut recently that can help the Jets next season.

Dion Lewis

This one should be a no brainer for Joe Douglas and his staff. The Jets need a backup running back that can compliment Le’Veon Bell. What better player to target than one of the best pass-catching tailbacks in all of football?

Lewis fell by the wayside with the Titans last season as Derrick Henry came out of nowhere to lead the NFL in rushing. Lewis’ production in both the run game and passing game dipped significantly, but that should not scare New York or any other team away.

When given the opportunity to make plays, Lewis can be a difference-maker. He might not be the kind of player to eclipse the 1,000-yard mark on the ground or catch over 100 passes, but he will produce when his number his called. That is exactly what the Jets need out of their No. 2 tailback.