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Two weeks into 2022 New York Jets training camp, several players have stood out on both sides of the ball, some more surprising than others. Wide receiver Elijah Moore has been electrifying. Defensive linemen Carl Lawson and Quinnen Williams have been monsters. Veteran backup quarterback Joe Flacco is drawing raves. And rookies Sauce Gardner and […]

Joe Flacco is 37 years old and the New York Jets’ No. 2 quarterback behind Zach Wilson this season. But Jets coach Robert Saleh said Wednesday that the former Super Bowl MVP still has what it takes to be a starter in the NFL. “Joe Flacco is a starting quarterback in this league,” Saleh said […]

Zach Wilson does not care that his every move is being dissected by fans and media every day. In fact, the New York Jets quarterback said he has no idea what is being said about him because he unplugs from social media before training camp begins and doesn’t log back on until he gets bored […]

Kwon Alexander raged through his first New York Jets practice Monday like a tornado. And that bolt of energy continued when the linebacker spoke with reporters for the first time since joining the Jets last Friday. “It felt legendary to be out there, to get back under my feet, be out there with the team,” […]

The intensity at New York Jets training camp turns up significantly Monday when the pads go on and the hitting begins. It’s something the players and coaches are ready for after a solid first week of camp in helmets and shorts. “100 percent,” rookie defensive end Jermaine Johnson said with a smile Saturday when asked […]

Count New York Jets coach Robert Saleh as not a fan of the NFL-mandated Guardian Caps being worn in training camp. “It’s just interesting with the Guardian Caps,” Saleh said Saturday. “What exactly are we trying to accomplish?” In simplest terms, the NFL is trying to cut down on concussions during training camp. So, in […]

George Fant said Friday he’s focused on football and not a contract extension with the New York Jets, but the left tackle did add that he wants “to be taken care of.” George Fant on his contract situation: “I’m staying out of it.” Asked if it has crossed his mind that LTs usually make more […]

Kwon Alexander had a message for his critics after reports surfaced Thursday that the linebacker is reuniting with Robert Saleh in New York with the Jets. Ima make you eat them words Straight Up! — Kwon Alexander (@kwon) July 28, 2022 Alexander’s tweet was posted shortly after ESPN senior NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that […]

C.J. Uzomah has no doubts Zach Wilson will be able to make a quantum leap as the New York Jets quarterback in his second season, just as Joe Burrow did with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2021. Asked by a reporter following training camp practice Thursday what it would look like if Wilson made similar improvement […]

Zach Wilson wouldn’t take the bait to discuss a recent social media circus that featured salacious rumors about his personal life. But the quarterback instead deftly pivoted the conversation to his growing leadership role with the New York Jets on the first day of training camp Wednesday. When asked about accusations allegedly made on Instagram […]

Mekhi Becton will be the New York Jets’ starting right tackle this season, and that appears to be fine with the former first-round pick who was expected to man his quarterback’s blind side on the left for the next decade when he was selected in the 2020 NFL Draft. “It don’t really matter to me,” […]

Mekhi Becton was removed from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list in time to participate in the New York Jets’ first training camp practice on Wednesday. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported that Becton “impressed” the Jets with his conditioning and passed a physical Tuesday. This is after the massive offensive lineman appeared to […]

Zach Wilson is expected by the New York Jets to make major strides in his second NFL season. But teammate C.J. Uzomah has loftier expectations for the franchise quarterback. The Jets tight end arrived at training camp Wednesday wearing a t-shirt featuring Wilson’s image superimposed on a magazine cover declaring him the TIME Person of […]

The New York Jets open 2022 training camp Wednesday with an improved roster and hopes for better days this season. The Jets went just 4-13 in Robert Saleh’s first season as head coach, which came after a 2-14 campaign in Adam Gase’s last season at the helm. With some roster upgrades, New York is hoping […]

The New York Jets have done a good job beefing up their roster the past two seasons. So much so, that they should have several quality battles for spots on the team during training camp, which begins this week. With improved depth and more skill on the roster, the Jets could be open to making […]

The New York Jets had a strong offseason, at least on paper. How much they improve on a 4-13 record will be the true test of how successful the Jets really were since the end of an ugly 2021 campaign. Adding Pro Bowl guard Laken Tomlinson to fortify an improving offensive line appears to be […]

The New York Jets have improved their roster considerably the past two seasons. While that translated to a modest improvement in 2021 when their record improved to 4-13 from 2020’s 2-14 disaster, the Jets are confident that they can take a more significant step forward this season. To do so, it can’t just be the […]

The New York Jets have received high marks for their work at the 2022 NFL Draft. They landed three first-round picks, two in the top 10 of the draft, and a second rounder who was projected by many to be a first-round selection. The Jets filled holes at corner (Sauce Gardner) and edge rusher (Jermaine […]

The New York Jets have done an admirable job the past two offseasons rebuilding their roster and changing their culture. The 2022 season is shaping up to be a very intriguing and important one. Zach Wilson is the unquestioned No. 1 quarterback. There are more playmakers on both sides of the ball. The offensive line […]

C.J. Mosley’s expectations for the New York Jets this season couldn’t be more clear. “I’m really expecting playoffs or bust,” Mosley told AL.com. “Obviously, that’s my goal every year, but I think it’s something that’s a realistic goal for our entire team and our coaches.” Mosley is the second defensive player to go on record […]

The New York Jets need a lot of things to go right for them to become relevant again in the NFL. They have one winning season in the past 11 and haven’t reached the playoffs since 2010. They were 4-13 last season and won just two games in 2020. Yet, for the first time in […]

Boomer Esiason is standing by his comments that Mekhi Becton could be cut by the New York Jets because the tackle is so out of shape. The former Jets quarterback provided his original take on Becton last week during a segment on the “Boomer and Gio” morning show on WFAN. He doubled down earlier this […]

Garrett Wilson just dropped the first bomb of his NFL career. The New York Jets wide receiver was appearing on The Pivot Podcast with Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor and Channing Crowder when the NFL alums dropped a truth bomb on the rookie. Wilson was explaining how much he was looking forward to taking his fellow […]

The New York Jets have one winning season in the past 11 and have not reached the playoffs since 2010. They were 4-13 under first-year coach Robert Saleh last season, which was actually an improvement over a 2-14 finish in 2020. But there’s optimism that better days are ahead, perhaps as early as the 2022 NFL […]

If Mekhi Becton has his way, he won’t just be feeding himself this season. The much-maligned Jets’ offensive tackle is planning to serve up quite the feast for his legion of haters. “I’m going to make them eat their words.”  Mekhi Becton to his critics: "I'm going to make them eat their words.” pic.twitter.com/IZYVwHQnPN — […]

Tom Brady’s name was mentioned when New York Jets coach Robert Saleh stated his expectations for quarterback Zach Wilson this season. Not that Saleh envisions his second-year quarterback to make a stratospheric leap to replicate the certified GOAT, though: “He doesn’t need to be Tom Brady this year,” Saleh said Wednesday at minicamp. “If he […]

Sauce Gardner dug deep to acquire No. 1 from New York Jets teammate D.J. Reed. But the rookie said he didn’t drill down nearly as far as had been rumored on social media. Gardner told reporters Tuesday at minicamp that acquiring his favored jersey number cost him $50,000. ‘Sauce’ Gardner will officially wear No. 1 […]

The New York Jets were 4-13 last season under first-year coach Robert Saleh. They were equally deficient on each side of the ball. But some players did manage to rise above the mess and have breakout seasons. Braxton Berrios was named First Team All-Pro as a return specialist. He led the NFL with an average […]

The New York Jets may have “monsters” and an “action figure” on their defensive line, but they don’t have a “freakazoid” like Aaron Donald. That’s one of the reasons coach Robert Saleh said he’s sticking to a strict rotation with the linemen this season: “We ask our D-line to do a lot from an attack […]

The New York Jets were so brutal in 2016 that they nearly snuffed out FitzMagic. Ryan Fitzpatrick just admitted he was ready to walk away from football after that 5-11 season with the Jets. “It was the lowest of lows,” he said on the Adam Schefter Podcast. Ryan Fitzpatrick holds an unofficial, unscheduled retirement press […]

D.J. Reed has doubled down, saying that the New York Jets reaching the Super Bowl is not so farfetched of an idea. The cornerback’s comments at organized team activities Wednesday followed the “Super Bowl” reply he sent to teammate Justin Hardee’s tweet during the 2022 NFL Draft: Super Bowl https://t.co/p5CO1g4Rql — DJ Reed (@D7_Reed) April […]

As the New York Jets look to better days ahead, they will salute three of the best players from their recent past. Darrelle Revis, Nick Mangold, and D’Brickashaw Ferguson will be inducted into the Jets Ring of Honor at MetLife Stadium in 2022 on three separate dates this fall. Three of the greatest to ever […]

Mike Lafleur said he doesn’t feel extra pressure to help Zach Wilson reach another level this season. But the New York Jets offensive coordinator admitted to a different emotion about the franchise quarterback heading into his second season. “Pressure, no. Urgency, yes,” Lafleur said Wednesday. “If you don’t like pressure in this league, then you’re […]

The New York Jets have done the heavy lifting to upgrade their 2022 roster. But a few tweaks are still possible ahead of training camp. For that reason, we take a look at three potential trade targets for the Jets to round out the team. They have restructured the secondary, with safety Jordan Whitehead and […]

Garrett Wilson has already made quite the impression on New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson. Training camp hasn’t even started yet and the Jets franchise QB is blown away by the rookie wide receiver. “The dude is a sponge,” Zach Wilson said this week during organized team activities. “He’s soaking it up, he’s learning a […]

Quinnen Williams would rather be a problem for opposing quarterbacks than his own team, the New York Jets. The defensive lineman said as much Tuesday, deflecting a question from a reporter about his interest in a contract extension. “I just believe the contract will handle itself,” Williams said. “Money will handle itself. I play this […]

Zach Wilson displayed his bulked-up frame and a sense of humor at the New York Jets voluntary organized team activities Tuesday. When asked by a reporter what he thought about coach Robert Saleh calling him “thick” and “beefy,” the second-year quarterback laughed and zinged a one-liner right back. “That dude’s beefy,” Wilson said of the […]

When Roger Craig watches New York Jets rookie running back Breece Hall play, he’s reminded of a certain former NFL star. Himself. “He has the tools and I like his style of play,” Craig told ESPN’s Rich Cimini. “Breece runs the ball, he catches out of the backfield, he blocks. He does everything, like me. […]

The New York Jets filled quite a few big holes on the roster with their haul in the 2022 NFL Draft. And they’re hopeful that they’ll develop another useful player or two from the group of undrafted rookie free agents they signed. There’s no doubt all eyes will be on first-round picks Sauce Gardner, Garrett […]