In recent years, the Jets have not been major players in free agency. They signed their share of veterans — as every team does — but lacked the financial flexibility to significantly reshape the roster on the open market.

That will not be the case next month.

Sources expect the Jets to be among the league’s more aggressive teams in free agency as they attempt to upgrade a roster coming off a 3-14 season. The organization believes substantial reinforcements are needed.

"Buying" a team may be too strong a phrase, but the Jets are not expected to shy away from spending. They are projected to enter free agency with more than $83 million in cap space. Granted, they may have little choice. Around the league, there is skepticism about head coach Aaron Glenn’s long-term job security, with some viewing him as a potential lame duck entering next season. The Jets also lack a clear long-term answer at quarterback, which can make the franchise a tougher sell to top free agents.

Owner Woody Johnson is expected to be willing to use financial muscle to close the gap between the Jets and competing suitors.

Here are some players they could target this offseason...

Kirk Cousins - QB, Falcons

Quarterback is the Jets’ most glaring need. They could select a developmental prospect in the draft, but league consensus suggests their long-term answer may not arrive until the 2027 class. In the meantime, they are expected to explore another veteran stopgap.

Jacoby Brissett could be a trade option, while Cousins represents one of the top potential free agent targets. Frank Reich, the Jets’ new offensive coordinator, has historically preferred bigger quarterbacks. Cousins, listed at 6-3 and 205 pounds, fits that profile and shares a personal relationship with Reich rooted in their faith. Though the 37-year-old (who turns 38 in August) is no longer in his prime, he showed last season he can still operate efficiently.

In eight starts, Cousins went 5-3, completing 61.7 percent of his passes for 1,721 yards with 10 touchdowns and five interceptions.

There is leaguewide belief Minnesota could consider bringing Cousins back to compete with J.J. McCarthy. Cousins spent six productive seasons with the Vikings. If that scenario unfolds, the Jets may need to pivot to other options.

Coincidentally, the Jets made an aggressive push to sign Cousins in 2018. Their offer was actually the most lucrative. Cousins chose to sign with the Vikings then, too.

Wan'Dale Robinson - WR, Giants

The Jets have Garrett Wilson. He is a star. Beyond him, though, the position lacks proven production.

Robinson is coming off a career season with the Giants, finishing with 92 receptions for 1,014 yards and four touchdowns. Adding him alongside a healthy Wilson — and potentially targeting a receiver such as Jordyn Tyson, Carnell Tate or Makai Lemon with a second first-round pick — would significantly reshape the outlook of the Jets’ receiving corps.

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