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The New York Jets had a Top 5 defense last season, but they’re not resting on their laurels heading into 2023. Continuing to look for ways to improve their defense, the Jets signed Adrian Amos to a reported one-year, $4 million contract Tuesday. The move adds another veteran to an impressive unit. So far this […]

Not everybody on the New York Jets can be as high profile as Aaron Rodgers, Sauce Gardner, Quinnen Williams and Garrett Wilson. So, like every other NFL team, the Jets have some hidden gems that round out their roster. Interestingly, Rodgers called out wide receivers Irv Charles, Jason Brownlee and Xavier Gipson last week at […]

It appears the New York Jets dodged a bullet after an injury scare with CJ Uzomah on the final day of OTAs Friday. Connor Hughes of SNY reported Saturday that Uzomah is fine and did not return to practice for precautionary reasons after it appeared the tight end sustained an injury to his right leg. […]

Zach Wilson is taking ownership of why he’s no longer the starting quarterback for the New York Jets. So, instead of pouting about being the backup to Aaron Rodgers, Wilson is doing his best to learn all he can from the future Hall of Famer who was brought in to replace him. When asked about […]

Sauce Gardner and Garrett Wilson made immediate impacts on the New York Jets last season. And their new teammate, Aaron Rodgers, believes each can reach even greater heights in the NFL. Gardner was an All-Pro cornerback in 2022 and the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. Wilson set Jets rookie records for most catches (83) […]

So far, so good as far as the relationship between New York Jets quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Zach Wilson is concerned. What could have been an uncomfortable situation when Rodgers was acquired from the Green Bay Packers to supplant Wilson as QB 1 on the Jets seems anything but. In fact, Rodgers shared a laugh […]

On their final day of voluntary OTAs, the New York Jets had a serious injury scare. Tight end C.J. Uzomah left the field limping badly with what appeared to be an injury to his right leg. Uzomah came up hobbling after missing a pass from Aaron Rodgers. The veteran hopped on his left leg for […]

Hard Knocks may want the New York Jets. But the Jets may not want Hard Knocks. With rumors circulating that the Jets could be featured on the popular behind-the-scenes HBO series during training camp, coach Robert Saleh was asked for an update Friday. “I know there are several teams that would love for Hard Knocks […]

The New York Jets are in win-now mode and may not be done revamping their offense for the 2023 NFL season. Free agent running back Dalvin Cook may be next on New York’s wish list. Cook was released by the Minnesota Vikings this week despite being selected to the Pro Bowl each of the past […]

When Dalvin Cook is officially released by the Minnesota Vikings this week, the New York Jets should immediately be in on the free agent running back. But just because they landed Aaron Rodgers this offseason doesn’t mean the Jets are perfect fit to reel in Cook. New York certainly is an intriguing destination for the […]

With the arrival of Aaron Rodgers, expectations have taken off for the New York Jets in 2023. For the first time in a long time this season, they will face intense scrutiny and there will be extreme pressure on the Jets to win and contend for the Super Bowl. That’s heavy stuff for a team […]

Nearly two years removed from a torn Achilles, Carl Lawson is feeling better than ever for the New York Jets. And with good health, Lawson has major expectations for the 2023 season. The 27-year-old edge rusher says he expects to record double-digit sacks for the first time in the NFL this season. “That’s a goal […]

Robert Saleh dropped a key timeline update regarding the New York Jets signing Quinnen Williams to a contract extension. And it’s one that should make fans of Gang Green quite happy. “It’s going to get done,” Saleh said Tuesday before adding, “He’ll be here for [training] camp. He’ll be ready to roll and once he […]

Listening to Robert Saleh, Mekhi Becton has his work cut out for him to displace Duane Brown as the starting left tackle for the New York Jets this season. “I have a feeling Duane’s going to be a hard out anyway,” Saleh said Tuesday when asked if the veteran could switch to right tackle this […]

Aaron Rodgers is back, taking part in team drills with the New York Jets at OTAs after a brief injury scare. And the veteran quarterback is wowing teammates and coaches alike, according to Robert Saleh. The Jets coach confirmed Tuesday that Rodgers is fine after he strained a calf muscle stretching prior to a workout […]

Alijah Vera-Tucker is not just one of the better young players on the New York Jets. Experts have pegged him to be one of the rising stars in the NFL this season. The respected Pro Football Focus released a list of 10 breakout players from the 2021 NFL Draft and Vera-Tucker is listed fifth. The […]

Though their biggest offseason acquisition was trading for Aaron Rodgers, the New York Jets also made several important moves in NFL free agency. The Jets filled holes at wide receiver and defensive tackle and bolstered their offensive line with several free agent signings. Wide receivers Allen Lazard and Mecole Hardman were likely the two biggest […]

New York Jets defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich believes in such a thing as a sophomore slump. However, he doesn’t think Sauce Gardner will fall into that trap after being named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year last season. In fact, Ulbrich said any talk of a step backward or a sophomore slump might be used […]

Robert Saleh found an indirect way to answer a direct question about the New York Jets interest in free agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. “No, we love our current group (of wide receivers),” the Jets coach said Wednesday. “I know there was some stuff (interest) with Odell (Beckham Jr.). Other than that, we love our […]

Breece Hall looks so good in his return from a torn ACL that New York Jets coach Robert Saleh is trying to temper his own enthusiasm about the running back’s status. “I’m very optimistic (that Hall will play in Week 1),” Saleh said. “I don’t want to jinx it … he looks freaking good.” Robert […]

Jets Nation can take a collective sigh of relief. Aaron Rodgers is “fine,” per New York Jets coach Robert Saleh, after sustaining a slight calf injury during OTAs last week. The 39-year-old quarterback will be limited at practice Wednesday. Saleh said Rodgers likely will be a full participant Friday or next week. Rodgers advised Adam […]

Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets are basking in the honeymoon phase of their new relationship. But the Jets new quarterback says there’s something more important to him than being a popular teammate. “I care more about being respected, especially by my teammates, than liked,” Rodgers told Adam Schein on Mad Dog Radio. “Every […]

Aaron Rodgers couldn’t have sounded less concerned about his recent calf injury when the New York Jets quarterback was told how fans and some members of the media were reacting to him missing voluntary OTA workouts this week. Speaking on Mad Dog Radio, Rodgers advised host Adam Schein, “Tell them all to just relax a […]

Aaron Rodgers will be paying a visit to MetLife Stadium this weekend, but not in his role as New York Jets quarterback. Instead, Rodgers will be attending a Taylor Swift concert. “I’m a fan. I’m a big fan,” Rodgers told Adam Schein on Mad Dog Radio. “Oh, for sure, of course [I’m going to the […]

Even before playing a single down with the New York Jets, Aaron Rodgers has made a significant impression on his new teammates. And his mere presence has raised the energy level around the team and in their training facility at One Jets Drive. The 39-year-old future Hall of Famer has done so by simply being […]

Not even a minor injury can dampen Aaron Rodgers’ honeymoon with the New York Jets. Rodgers did not participate in team drills during OTAs on Tuesday after he tweaked his calf during warmups. But he was still active, coaching up and encouraging his new teammates. Afterward, Rodgers told reporters “It’s been like a dream month […]

Breece Hall isn’t practicing with the New York Jets at the start of OTAs this week, but there’s still good news about his recovery from a torn ACL. Hall was spotted running sprints and doing some cuts on a back field Tuesday. It’s clear that he’s progressing from the knee injury he sustained in Week […]

Zach Wilson may already be reaping the benefits of Aaron Rodgers’ arrival with the New York Jets. The 23-year-old looked good at OTAs on Tuesday, zipping the ball with accuracy and confidence during 7-on-7 drills, according to reports. Wilson completed 9-of -10 passes, including a beauty he dropped in the arms of Garrett Wilson just […]

Robert Saleh remains confident that the New York Jets and Quinnen Williams will reach an agreement on a contract. That despite the All-Pro defensive tackle skipping voluntary OTAs and appearing to be annoyed that a new deal is not in place yet. “I’m not worried at all,” Saleh said Tuesday. “That thing will get done […]

It’s safe to say New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh is smitten with his new quarterback, Aaron Rodgers. Meeting with reporters on the second day of OTAs on Tuesday, Saleh called Rodgers “a kid in an old man’s body” and praised the future Hall of Famer for helping make the Jets one of “6-8 […]

Allen Lazard is not just one of the New York Jets’ top wide receivers. Lazard has taken on an important secondary role with his new team after signing as a free agent this offseason. “I’m trying to put my coaching cap on,” Lazard told ESPN’s NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Former Packers’ and new Jets’ WR […]

Antonio Cromartie knows a thing or two about great New York Jets cornerbacks. And he believes their current starting corners, Sauce Gardner and DJ Reed, are currently two of the best in the NFL. The former Pro Bowl cornerback, who played five of his 11 seasons with the Jets, was asked to name the top […]

With voluntary OTAs beginning this week, the New York Jets will begin to get a look at their seven picks from the 2023 NFL Draft. First impressions are important, but it won’t be until training camp in July and August when the Jets rookie class will be properly evaluated. Not surprisingly, expectations are higher for […]

The New York Jets made the biggest trade of the 2023 NFL offseason, acquiring Aaron Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers. But that doesn’t mean they’re done wheeling and dealing. Of course, most trades are not on the same scale as the Rodgers trade. Rodgers has transformed the Jets already, transforming them into a Super […]

The New York Jets don’t open training camp for another two months or so, but Mekhi Becton is already champing at the bit to get started. “This is the most excited I’ve ever been going into training camp,” Becton told Newsday on Saturday. The 24-year-old offensive tackle is entering his fourth NFL season. A first-round […]

The New York Jets made a major contract move with Carl Lawson on Thursday. The Jets restructured Lawson’s contract and created $12.7 million in salary cap space. There’d been rumors all offseason that the Jets could cut Lawson and save $15 million since none of his money was guaranteed in 2023. Lawson is in the […]

Aaron Rodgers is the New York Jets quarterback now but that doesn’t mean Alex Smith will stop roasting them for how he perceives they mishandled Zach Wilson. A former NFL quarterback who’s now an analyst, Smith took shots at Jets coach Robert Saleh recently on NFL Network Radio. “Yeah, Robert Saleh, you’re a great defensive […]

Aaron Rodgers is such a transformative figure with the New York Jets that Brandon Marshall is willing to come out of retirement to play with the future Hall of Famer. In fact, Marshall laid out quite the argument for the Jets to bring him back this season on the “I Am Athlete” podcast. “Here’s why […]

The New York Jets roster construction is largely complete with the 2023 NFL Draft and free agency in the rearview mirror. So, even though it’s still two months before training camp starts, it’s a good time to examine the Jets 2023 depth chart. While Aaron Rodgers is the unquestioned No. 1 QB, there will be […]