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With Aaron Rodgers at quarterback, the New York Jets are a primetime attraction on the 2023 NFL schedule. The Jets will play five primetime games this season, as well as the first ever Black Friday game. This will be the first time in a long time that the League’s spotlight shines on the them so […]

Once the New York Jets determined Aaron Rodgers was their No. 1 choice to play quarterback this season, they never considered walking away from trade talks with the Green Bay Packers. This, despite some difficult moments during negotiations, Jets general manager Joe Douglas told Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk on Thursday. “There were several […]

Aaron Rodgers will make his highly anticipated debut with the New York Jets in primetime against the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football in Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season. The clash between AFC East rivals will be played at MetLife Stadium and all eyes will be on Rodgers, whom the Jets acquired three […]

As far as the New York Jets are concerned, the 2023 NFL offseason will forever be remembered for the Aaron Rodgers trade. It’s likely the biggest acquisition in franchise history, one that’s catapulted the Jets into the Super Bowl conversation this season. But trading for Rodgers was not their only noteworthy move. The Jets surrounded […]

Billy Turner has known Aaron Rodgers long enough to have a good read on the New York Jets quarterback. And the offensive tackle didn’t mince words when describing Rodgers’ state of mind since being acquired from the Green Bay Packers two weeks ago. “The dude just shows up to work and he’s just so f***ing […]

Robert Saleh is not going to be pushed around by Mekhi Becton, the New York Jets’ massive offensive tackle. So, when Becton posted a since-deleted tweet Saturday declaring “I. M. A. Left. Tackle!” the Jets coach had a swift and direct reply. “Go win the left tackle,” Saleh said. “Competition.” Robert Saleh on Mekhi Becton […]

One year after two undrafted free agents made their roster, the New York Jets signed 13 UDFAs this week. The Jets are getting their first look at each of these players, as well as their seven recent draft picks, on the field at rookie minicamp this weekend. Last season, safety Tony Adams and running back […]

Despite rumors to the contrary, Corey Davis will be playing for the New York Jets in 2023. Head coach Robert Saleh made that crystal clear when speaking with reporters Friday. “You can never have enough receivers,” Saleh said. “[Davis] will be on this team.” The Jets added three wide receivers in free agency this offseason: […]

There’s so much for Robert Saleh to like when he looks at Aaron Rodgers, the New York Jets new quarterback. But the one thing that stands out most is something that should throw some fear into other teams in the NFL. “You see fire in his eyes,” the Jets coach said Friday. “He’s coming to […]

With the 2023 NFL Draft now in the rearview mirror, the New York Jets opened their rookie minicamp Friday with seven players from their most recent draft class. Led by edge rusher Will McDonald IV, the 15th overall selection in the draft, the Jets rookies will gather this weekend to get acclimated and begin transitioning […]

The New York Jets have been busy signing free agents since the NFL Draft last weekend. But they’re not done filling out their roster just yet. After the Jets added seven players in the draft, including edge rusher Will McDonald IV in the first round, they signed three free agents this week. Offensive tackle Billy […]

The New York Jets will be happy to know that despite some differences, Aaron Rodgers and Sauce Gardner have one important thing in common. The new teammates attended Game 2 of the New York Knicks NBA playoff series against the Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday and then had dinner at Manhattan hotspot […]

The New York Jets are not going to be caught shorthanded at the tackle position in 2023. After a slew of injuries on the offensive line last year, the Jets beefed up their depth during the offseason, and that should lead to some serious competition to crack the starting lineup and the right to protect […]

Aaron Rodgers has already made a massive impression on Garrett Wilson and his New York Jets teammates. Just imagine what it will be like when the future Hall of Fame quarterback actually plays his first game with the Jets four months from now. “That’s a legend right there, a Hall of Fame player … this […]

It’s only been a few on-field workouts together, but Aaron Rodgers already paid his New York Jets teammate Garrett Wilson the ultimate compliment. Rodgers compared the reigning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year with All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams. “There’s another number 17 I played with for a long time (Adams) who does it better […]

It’s only been one week, but Aaron Rodgers clearly is enjoying himself with the New York Jets. The legendary quarterback opened up Tuesday on The Pat McAfee Show about acclimating to his new team after playing 18 seasons with the Green Bay Packers. “I’m just pinching myself a lot of days,” Rodgers said. “I can’t […]

As if Mekhi Becton didn’t have enough motivation for a bounce-back season in 2023, the New York Jets just upped the ante. The Jets announced Tuesday they will not exercise the fifth-year option on Becton’s rookie contract, thus allowing him to become a free agent at the end of this season. The massive offensive tackle […]

Though general manager Joe Douglas did some wheeling and dealing on Day 3, the New York Jets did not generate nearly as much buzz in the 2023 NFL Draft as they did last year. Of course, it would have been a tall order to replicate the excitement the team generated in 2022. A year ago, […]

In selecting Joe Tippmann with their second-round pick Friday, the New York Jets may have landed the best center in the 2023 NFL Draft. But there’s another reason why the Jets fell in love with the massive lineman from Wisconsin. His hair. That’s right. Apparently, the Jets bald general manager Joe Douglas is quite taken […]

On a busy 2023 NFL Draft weekend, the New York Jets were still able to sign one of their key players to a contract extension. However, it wasn’t the headline-grabbing deal the Jets have been working toward all offseason. The Jets signed special teams ace Thomas Hennessy to a four-year extension Friday ahead of Day […]

Will McDonald IV is not only the New York Jets first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft but he’s a freakish athlete who’s had a cool hobby. However, now that he’s headed to the NFL, McDonald said his “car jumping” days are over. That’s right. You heard correctly. Car jumping. The 6-foot-3, 240-pound former Iowa […]

After surprisingly selecting edge rusher Will McDonald in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, the New York Jets likely will try to address a position of need in Round 2 on Friday. However, don’t expect the approach that led to McDonald’s selection to change for New York. “We let the [draft] board come […]

The New York Jets did not land an offensive tackle as hoped in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. But did they select a future Hall of Famer in Will McDonald IV? Well, that may be a stretch at this point in time. But the defensive end/linebacker from Iowa State did drop a […]

Kyle Stickles may have made the biggest impression of anyone at the 2023 NFL Draft on Thursday. Stickles is not a player, coach nor general manager, but rather an extremely passionate New York Jets fan who, through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, had the opportunity to announce his favorite team’s first-round pick from the stage in Kansas City. […]

Joe Namath believes that Aaron Rodgers has what it takes to join him as the second quarterback to lead the New York Jets to a Super Bowl championship. It has been 54 years since Namath guided the Jets past the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III, after guaranteeing the massive upset. Namath has high hopes […]

When we first put together this 2023 NFL mock draft for the New York Jets, we made sure to note that the franchise would have to include multiple picks in a trade for Aaron Rodgers. That’s exactly what happened, with the Jets swapping the No. 13 pick for the Green Bay Packers’ No. 15 selection, […]

Aaron Rodgers aced his introductory New York Jets press conference Wednesday. The future Hall of Fame quarterback looked comfortable facing a massive throng of reporters, calmly saying all the right things. As first impressions go, Rodgers couldn’t have handled himself much better. Considering he’s spent 18 seasons in the NFL spotlight as one of the […]

The second the Aaron Rodgers trade became official this week, the legendary quarterback became the best player to ever join the New York Jets. However, since he hasn’t played a single game for them yet, Rodgers can’t be included on a list of best quarterbacks in franchise history. At least not yet. The Jets certainly […]

Brett Favre knows Aaron Rodgers and understands implicitly what the veteran quarterback is going through after being traded to the New York Jets. So, his opinion holds weight about how Rodgers will handle things after starring for 18 seasons with the Green Bay Packers. “Aaron will do great,” Favre told ESPN on Wednesday. “He will […]

Despite losing the final two games of their 10-game road trip this past weekend, the New York Mets are off to a solid 14-9 start this season. It’s an impressive record considering they’ve played 16 of 22 games on the road and have persevered through much adversity already. When examining the first four weeks of […]

Though the Aaron Rodgers trade is all but finalized, the New York Jets still have a major piece of offseason business to take care of. They are negotiating a massive contract extension with All-Pro defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, who could hold out of training camp if it’s not done by July. Jets general manager Joe […]

The Aaron Rodgers trade means Zach Wilson has lost his grip on the starting quarterback position with the New York Jets. But that doesn’t necessarily have to be a bad thing for the third-year pro. Jets general manager Joe Douglas told reporters Tuesday that he believes playing behind Rodgers will do wonders for Wilson. The […]

The Aaron Rodgers trade is going to shake up the New York Jets in many ways. The deal with the Green Bay Packers that was completed on Monday will have both short- and long-term ripple effects throughout the Jets organization and its fanbase. Most immediately, the trade will affect New York’s plans for the 2023 […]

The New York Jets finally landed their quarterback Monday, acquiring Aaron Rodgers in a massive trade with the Green Bay Packers. Mission accomplished. The much-anticipated deal is being scrutinized from all angles, but it’s fair to say both the Jets and Packers are happy the Rodgers trade has been finalized and each team can now […]

Heading into the 2023 NFL Draft later this week, the New York Jets carry a checkered history with their first-round picks. This year, the Jets have the No. 13 overall selection and hope to pick a player who can make a long-term positive impact and be a bedrock for the franchise. Though more known for […]

Connor McGovern is returning to play center for the New York Jets in 2023. The free agent re-signed Monday, one day after reports surfaced that Aaron Rodgers trade talks between the Jets and Green Bay Packers have picked up again. Keeping the O-Line together. Welcome back @McGovenator60!!! 📰 https://t.co/WUMwxvc7e8 pic.twitter.com/ZpeoddELNX — New York Jets (@nyjets) […]

It appears likely the New York Jets will select an offensive tackle in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. But don’t rule out the Jets making a surprise move to land major talent at another position with the No. 13 overall pick. Tackle is a position of need for New York. And there […]

The New York Jets and general manager Joe Douglas will once again take center stage next week at the 2023 NFL Draft. It’s a spot they are becoming quite familiar with. Two years ago, the Jets had the No. 2 overall pick and selected Zach Wilson, ostensibly to end their decades-long search for a long-term […]

The New York Jets need an offensive tackle and selecting Paris Johnson Jr. in the 2023 NFL Draft would be an excellent long-term answer at the position. Our 2023 NFL Mock Draft has the Jets selecting Johnson with the No. 13 overall pick in the first round. The Ohio State stud is considered by most […]