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The New York Jets’ recent trade of Mecole Hardman appears to have had less to do with the veteran wide receiver and more about an unheralded young player earning more playing time. Coach Robert Saleh revealed Monday that rookie Xavier Gipson’s emergence forced the Jets hand in the decision to trade Hardman to the Kansas […]

The status of the New York Jets starting secondary remains in flux for their Week 8 game against the New York Giants. Coach Robert Saleh revealed that cornerbacks Sauce Gardner and D.J. Reed remain in concussion protocol even after the Jets were off last week because of their bye. Reed has missed two games, and […]

Coming off their biggest win since Robert Saleh was named coach in 2021, the New York Jets are enjoying their Week 7 bye, smack in the middle of the AFC playoff race. That stunning 20-14 win against the previously undefeated Philadelphia Eagles lifted the Jets record to 3-3. That sounds pretty mediocre until you factor […]

The New York Jets haven’t collapsed after losing Aaron Rodgers to an Achilles injury four plays into the season. The Jets are 3-3 at their Week 7 bye, in the thick of the AFC playoff race. Believe it or not, Zach Wilson is a big reason why New York stabilized after the devastating injury. And […]

Despite losing Aaron Rodgers four plays into the season with a torn Achilles, the New York Jets find themselves 3-3 at the bye, right in the middle of the AFC playoff race. That’s pretty incredible. Even more incredible will be if Rodgers is able to follow through on a miracle rehab and be able to […]

With the 2023 NFL trade deadline less than two weeks away on October 31st, the New York Jets aren’t necessarily looking to subtract players from their roster. That doesn’t mean they won’t, however. If the Jets had continued to freefall after Aaron Rodgers tore his Achilles in Week 1, general manager Joe Douglas could have […]

Consider New York Jets ownership impressed with Aaron Rodgers’ accelerated recovery from Achilles surgery. “He is superhuman,” Jets vice chairman Christopher Johnson told the New York Post at the NFL Owners’ Meetings on Tuesday. Johnson’s comment came two days after Rodgers walked on to the MetLife Stadium field without crutches or boot on his foot, […]

Aaron Rodgers wants everyone to slow their roll when it comes to him returning to the New York Jets from injury before this season ends. The future Hall of Famer delivered this message Tuesday in the wake of having already made tremendous strides in his recovery from major surgery to repair a torn Achilles just […]

The possibility that Aaron Rodgers somehow could return to the New York Jets before the 2023 season ends is picking up steam. And Jets coach Robert Saleh is getting caught up in the excitement. Less than five weeks after surgery to repair a torn Achilles, Rodgers was walking without crutches or even a boot on […]

The MetLife Stadium turf nearly gobbled up another New York Jets star Sunday. And Garrett Wilson clearly has seen enough. Wilson called the turf “garbage” after he barely escaped serious injury during New York’s 20-14 upset win against the Philadelphia Eagles. The stud wide receiver appeared to catch his foot in a seam in the […]

Aaron Rodgers wasn’t in uniform, but he was standing on the sidelines when the New York Jets rallied to upset the Philadelphia Eagles 20-14 at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. That the injured quarterback wasn’t using crutches nor wearing a walking boot following surgery roughly five weeks ago to repair a ruptured Achilles is rather remarkable. […]

Robert Saleh was clearly feeling it after the New York Jets stunned the Philadelphia Eagles 20-14 at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. So much so, that he called out Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts when praising the Jets defense. In fact, without naming names, Saleh called out Hurts, Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen and Russell Wilson. “I thought […]

The banged-up New York Jets dealt with two more injuries in the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles in their Week 6 game Sunday. Wide receiver Garrett Wilson went down on a non-contact play and limped to the sideline in the second quarter. The reigning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year was ushered into the […]

First it was Aaron Rodgers. Now another New York Jets captain will miss significant time following surgery. Special teams ace Justin Hardee will be out 4-6 weeks after undergoing hamstring surgery on Friday. ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported on Saturday that Hardee sustained the injury in a 31-21 Week 5 win against the Denver […]

D.J. Reed will not play in Week 6 when the New York Jets look to hand the Philadelphia Eagles their first loss of the season. The veteran Jets cornerback will miss his second straight game because of a concussion. Reed did not practice Friday even though it appeared he was trending towards a return this […]

The New York Jets face a tall task when they host the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 6, their final game before the bye. Not only are the Eagles (5-0) one of two undefeated teams (San Francisco 49ers) in the NFL this season but the Jets are winless in their history against them (0-12). The latter […]

Sauce Gardner was not at practice Friday ahead of the New York Jets Week 6 game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The All-Pro cornerback’s availability for the important contest Sunday is unknown. Jets coach Robert Saleh told reporters that Sauce is ill but that should be fine, via Zack Blatt of The Athletic. ‘Sauce Gardner (illness) […]

The New York Jets will be without a key Pro Bowl player and team captain in Week 6 when they host the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium. Special teams ace Justin Hardee is out with a hamstring injury. His loss is a major one for the Jets. He was selected to the Pro Bowl last […]

It may not be “11 kisses,” but Zach Wilson is expecting to hear plenty of trash talk Sunday when the New York Jets host the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium. And the Jets quarterback already has some prior experience as a reference point when it comes to the Eagles defensive line trying to intimidate him. […]

Jeff Ulbrich found a pretty unique way to compliment Jermaine Johnson, one of the rising stars on the New York Jets defense. In fact, by referencing the Tarzan and Jane characters, Ulbrich was able to compliment Johnson in multiple ways. The Jets defensive coordinator was digging deep Thursday about the emergence of Johnson, the second-year […]

Mecole Hardman hasn’t asked the New York Jets for a trade. But the underused wide receiver made it clear Wednesday that there’s one thing he absolutely wants. “I just want to play, get on the field and do some things, whether it’s here or somewhere else,” Hardman said. Mecole Hardman said he just wants to […]

Robert Saleh knows only one way for the New York Jets to defend against the running of Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles’ “Tush Push” quarterback sneak. Let’s just say it’s going to involve the entire Jets defense to dissuade Hurts from running the ball in any fashion. “If the quarterback carries the ball, we’ve […]

Two days after confirming that Alijah Vera-Tucker sustained a season-ending Achilles injury, the New York Jets placed him on IR and signed a veteran offensive tackle Wednesday. However, the player they added is not the one who had a tryout Tuesday. After bringing in La’el Collins for a look Tuesday, the Jets signed Dennis Kelly […]

The New York Jets have some holes to fill and players it appears they’re willing to move before the 2023 NFL trade deadline arrives Oct. 31. How aggressive the Jets will be before the deadline is in question, though. When Aaron Rodgers was healthy and the Jets were considered Super Bowl contenders at the start […]

With the NFL trade deadline looming on October 31st, Mecole Hardman’s tenure with the New York Jets may soon be ending. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the Jets are exploring trade options for the 25-year-old wide receiver. The #Jets are looking at options for Mecole Hardman, including a potential trade, per league sources. Hardman […]

As much as the New York Jets said their 31-21 win against the Denver Broncos on Sunday was for embattled offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, it was hugely important for everyone in green and white. The Jets ended a three-game losing streak and remain relevant in the AFC with a 2-3 record. “It was gritty, not […]

Robert Saleh understood exactly how important the New York Jets win in Week 5 against the Denver Broncos was for Nathaniel Hackett. So, the Jets coach made sure to reward their offensive coordinator after a 31-21 victory Sunday. Saleh presented Hackett with a game ball after the Jets rolled up 407 yards in total offense […]

For the second straight season, New York Jets offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker sustained an injury against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. And the Jets are hoping that this one won’t be as serious as what happened last season. Vera-Tucker exited a 31-21 victory Sunday late in the first half with a […]

Zach Wilson lost both of his starting offensive tackles late in the first half of the New York Jets’ Week 5 game at the Denver Broncos. Right tackle Alijah Vera-Tucker headed to the locker room before the Jets final drive of the half with a calf injury. He did not return after halftime and was […]

C.J. Uzomah and the New York Jets made it clear that they have offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett’s back right before their Week 5 game against the Denver Broncos. Hackett was returning to Denver for the first time since being fired as Broncos coach after 15 games last season. Hackett was 4-11 in his only season […]

Mecole Hardman is inactive for the New York Jets in Week 5 against the Denver Broncos. It’s a stunning fall for the 25-year-old wide receiver, who was signed this past offseason to a one-year, $4 million free-agent contract. He could’ve been expected to thrive against the Broncos, who are last in the NFL on defense. […]

Zach Wilson has identified an important area where the New York Jets must be better offensively when they visit the Denver Broncos in Week 5 on Sunday. Simply, the Jets (1-3) must get off to a better start than they have in their previous four games. The Jets have been outscored 27-0 in the first […]

Five weeks into the 2023 NFL season, the New York Jets find themselves playing a must-win game, when they visit the Denver Broncos on Sunday. The Jets (1-3) have lost three in a row and face the Philadelphia Eagles next week before reaching their bye. If they are 1-5 at the bye, it doesn’t matter […]

The New York Jets will have their hands full Sunday when they face Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos. A mixed bag of injury updates regarding their secondary gives the Jets some pause playing against the resurgent quarterback. The Jets will be without starting cornerback DJ Reed, who remains in concussion protocol. This is a […]

Aaron Rodgers is not ruling out a return to the New York Jets from Achilles surgery before the 2023 NFL season concludes. While that is a major long shot, it could lead to a fascinating scenario with the Jets’ quarterback position. For Rodgers to even consider risking an early return from such a major injury, […]

The New York Jets have some extra incentive when they travel to Denver to play the Broncos this weekend. Not only are they looking to end a three-game losing streak, but the Jets are looking for “payback” after Broncos coach Sean Payton trashed Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett this summer. Payton said Hackett delivered “one […]

Quincy Williams is used to hearing praise for his younger brother, New York Jets teammate Quinnen Williams. But Jets defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich turned the spotlight on the elder Williams with some massive hype ahead of their game against the Denver Broncos. “I would challenge everyone, here and elsewhere, that there’s not a better (linebacker) […]

Nathaniel Hackett clearly wants no part of the spotlight this week as the New York Jets prepare to play the Denver Broncos in Week 5. Specifically, that means Hackett doesn’t want to discuss any bad blood between him and Sean Payton. The Jets offensive coordinator and former Broncos coach made that very clear when he […]

Sauce Gardner clapped back at the NFL less than 24 hours after the New York Jets’ controversial 23-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Clearly still irritated by a defensive holding penalty called against him in the final minutes that negated Michael Carter II’s interception of a Patrick Mahomes pass, Gardner’s fuse was ignited by […]