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What a wild swing of emotions the New York Jets and their fans went through in their 2023 season-opening win against the Buffalo Bills on Monday night. From the incredible pregame buildup to the ultimate downer of losing Aaron Rodgers for the season on their fourth offensive play, to undrafted rookie Xavier Gipson winning it […]

Perhaps Aaron Rodgers could have avoided serious injury Monday if New York Jets coaches had listened to him this summer. Rodgers expressed concern to coaches about play calls involving cut-blocks, according to The Athletic’s Zack Rosenblatt and Dianna Russini. “Aaron Rodgers had expressed to Jets coaches that he doesn’t like the play-calls involving the cut-blocks […]

The New York Jets knew their 2023 NFL season opener would be an emotional one against the Buffalo Bills. But no one could’ve predicted they’d rally for a 22-16 overtime win after losing Aaron Rodgers to a likely season-ending Achilles injury in the first quarter. The thrilling win, on 9/11 against a division rival in […]

If Aaron Rodgers is out for the season or even for an extended time, the New York Jets must regroup quickly and acquire another quarterback, preferably a veteran. Of course, there’s no replacing a future Hall of Famer like Rodgers. But the Jets are not going to punt on the season, especially since their defense […]

Minutes after their thrilling overtime win against the Buffalo Bills on Monday night, New York Jets coach Robert Saleh shared sobering news about injured quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Saleh said the future Hall of Famer likely sustained a ruptured Achilles. Rodgers will have an MRI on Tuesday. “It’s not good,” Saleh said. Aaron Rodgers was injured […]

Rex Ryan knows a thing or two about the top teams in New York Jets history. Ryan coached two of the best, leading the Jets to the AFC Championship Game in consecutive seasons over a decade ago. That 2010 team was 11-5, tied for second-most wins in franchise history behind the 12-4 mark in 1998. […]

It appears that Breece Hall has no issues sharing carries with Dalvin Cook on the New York Jets this season. In fact, the second-year running back sounds very excited about his team’s backfield timeshare. “Oh, we’re probably going to be the best duo in the league,” Hall said Saturday. The Jets signed Cook, a four-time […]

As if Sauce Gardner wasn’t good enough as a rookie last season, the flashy cornerback said he’s looking to be even better in 2023 with the New York Jets. “I’m just trying to dominate,” Gardner said Saturday. “Sky’s the limit for me. That’s how I feel and my teammates feel the same way about me, […]

You can say Robert Saleh is a bit surprised Dalvin Cook will be in the New York Jets lineup Monday night when they host the Buffalo Bills in Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season. And that has nothing to do with the running back being limited in practice this week nor that he joined […]

Mekhi Becton missed a second straight day of practice Friday for the New York Jets. With the Week 1 season opener against the Buffalo Bills looming in four days, any missed practice is a big deal for a starter, much less one who’s played only one game the past two seasons because of knee issues. […]

Dalvin Cook used an NSFW phrase to describe his New York Jets teammate Aaron Rodgers on Thursday. But there’s no question, the comment was made in an endearing way. “He’s as cool as s**t,” Cook told reporters, wearing a big smile. “He’s just one of those guys that you could probably go talk to him […]

Carrying a load of expectations, the New York Jets open their most highly anticipated season in recent memory when they host the Buffalo Bills in Week 1 on Monday. And while all eyes will be on Aaron Rodgers in his Jets debut, there’s another player who needs to be the X-Factor if they’re going to […]

Tom Brady certainly is not a beloved character in the eyes of New York Jets fans. But they will like what Brady has to say about his fellow future Hall of Famer in Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers. “I’m excited for him,” Brady told the Let’s Go! podcast. “He’ll be invigorated. Looks like he’s having a […]

D.J. Reed has some lofty expectations for the New York Jets in the 2023 NFL season. In fact, the cornerback said Monday that he believes his Jets D can be historically great this season. “I’m very confident,” Reed told reporters. “I think we have the potential to be the best defense in the NFL. Honestly, […]

In exactly one week, the New York Jets will kick off their most highly anticipated season in recent memory. Head coach Robert Saleh is confident the Jets will be ready when they face the beasts of the AFC East, the Buffalo Bills, in a Monday Night Football clash on Sept. 11. And what makes the […]

Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets will have two key playmakers in the lineup when they host the Buffalo Bills in Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season. Coach Robert Saleh confirmed Monday that running backs Breece Hall and Dalvin Cook will each play in the Sept. 11 opener. Hall is coming back from […]

Few teams will be in the spotlight more during the 2023 NFL season than the New York Jets. Some predict Super Bowl glory for Gang Green, while others expect a colossal flop. With Week 1 of the season approaching, it’s time for some bold Jets predictions. Much of the season depends on quarterback Aaron Rodgers. […]

Aaron Rodgers took a moment Thursday to reflect on his new life since joining the New York Jets. And it’s clear the future Hall of Famer is quite happy making a fresh start in New York after 18 seasons with the Green Bay Packers. “Every day I’m thinking, and I won’t say it out loud, […]

The New York Jets did not offer up many surprises when they cut their roster to 53 players this week. But it doesn’t mean every move was expected. The biggest surprise is that the Jets kept seven wide receivers on their initial roster, including three first-year players. Irv Charles, who was on New York’s practice […]

Joe Douglas has always been a straight shooter as general manager of the New York Jets. And that hasn’t changed just because of the Super Bowl hype engulfing the Jets this season. So, Douglas was true to form when meeting with the media Thursday after cutting the roster down to 53 players earlier in the […]

Robert Saleh is aware that the New York Jets play in a very difficult division. But that doesn’t mean the Jets coach and his team plan on ceding the AFC East to the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins or New England Patriots this season. “The good thing is, yes, we are in a really tough division, […]

Mekhi Becton seems to be at peace with his position switch with the New York Jets this season. The massive offensive lineman had been vocal before training camp that he’d prefer to play left tackle. But instead, Becton will start at right tackle in Week 1 when the Jets host the Buffalo Bills. “Sometimes you’ve […]

Robert Saleh found a way to have some fun when the New York Jets were cutting down the roster to 53 players Tuesday. In fact, the Jets coach completely duped rookie wide receiver Xavier Gipson into thinking he did not make the team. “He said I appreciate for you helping out the team and you […]

Apparently not even being Aaron Rodgers’ friend and backup was enough for Tim Boyle to land a spot on the New York Jets’ opening 53-man roster. Boyle was among New York’s final cuts, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported on Tuesday. The 28-year-old quarterback is friends with Rodgers and backed him up with the Green Bay […]

It appears Zonovan “Bam” Knight is the odd man out in the New York Jets running back competition. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that the Jets are releasing the second-year pro. Knight’s chances of making the opening 53-man roster diminished considerably when the Jets signed Dalvin Cook two weeks ago. Cook is a four-time Pro […]

Dalvin Cook has high expectations of what he and Breece Hall can accomplish together this season with the New York Jets. “Pairing us up is going to be something to watch this year,” the running back said Monday on the Pat McAfee Show. "Breece Hall is a worker and we know the talent that he […]

Aaron Rodgers appeared emotional Saturday when discussing Mekhi Becton earning a starting role with the New York Jets. He delivered a heartwarming take on the oft-maligned lineman being named New York’s starting right tackle. “I just told him I love him,” Rodgers said after the Jets defeated the New York Giants 32-24 in their preseason […]

It’s obvious that Aaron Rodgers’ opinion holds much sway with the New York Jets. So, that could be good news for undrafted wide receiver Xavier Gipson. Unsolicited, Rodgers praised the rookie following a 32-24 win against the New York Giants in the preseason finale Saturday. The timing of his comments is key because the Jets […]

Shortly after the New York Jets defeated the New York Giants 32-24 on Saturday, Aaron Rodgers was prepared to turn the page on the preseason and look ahead to Week 1 of the regular season. “I think we’re ready,” Rodgers confidently said. Aaron Rodgers' thoughts on the fast-approaching opening game of the season? "I think […]

Aaron Rodgers revealed he had “butterflies” ahead of his New York Jets debut Saturday. But the fans at MetLife Stadium helped snap him out of it and the Jets went on to defeat the New York Giants 32-24 in their preseason finale. “I had some butterflies for sure, I think that’s normal the first time […]

Aaron Rodgers threw a touchdown in his New York Jets debut, helping them to a 32-24 victory in the preseason finale against the New York Giants on Saturday. Among the good things that happened for the Jets, who finished the preseason 2-2, is that Rodgers and all the starters finished the night healthy. “I didn’t […]

Mekhi Becton received some big news after the New York Jets won their preseason finale 32-24 against the New York Giants on Saturday. Coach Robert Saleh said Becton will be New York’s starting right tackle. “As of now, he’s our starter,” Saleh said. Robert Saleh said that Mekhi Becton is the #Jets starting right tackle […]

Aaron Rodgers didn’t disappoint in his New York Jets debut Saturday. Starting the preseason finale against the New York Giants, Rodgers completed five of eight passes for 47 yards and one touchdown in two series before turning things over to Zach Wilson. Not surprisingly, his favorite target was Garrett Wilson, the reigning NFL Offensive Rookie […]

Mekhi Becton didn’t practice on the final day of New York Jets training camp Thursday. But that didn’t stand in the way of the massive tackle receiving some equally big praise from one of his teammates on the offensive line. “He has all the tools to be one of the best the game has ever […]

Allen Lazard has a shoulder injury, but the New York Jets wide receiver should be able to play in Week 1 against the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 11. Lazard sustained the injury at training camp Wednesday and will not practice Thursday. He likely won’t play in the preseason finale Saturday against the New York Giants. […]

The New York Jets family reacted overwhelmingly with support for wide receiver Corey Davis, who stunningly announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday. Davis made the announcement on Instagram after the Jets finished practice Wednesday afternoon. Shortly thereafter, the Jets tweeted the news. Breaking: WR Corey Davis announced his retirement from the NFL on […]

Corey Davis remains away from New York Jets training camp and coach Robert Saleh isn’t addressing the wide receiver’s availability for Week 1 against the Buffalo Bills. Davis is attending to a personal matter and has not practiced in a week. On Wednesday, Saleh said Davis can take “however long he needs” before returning to […]

The offensive line has been an area of concern throughout New York Jets training camp. But Aaron Rodgers and company will be happy to hear that an important veteran is returning to fortify the line. Duane Brown was activated off the PUP list Wednesday and will take part in his first practice this summer. Brown, […]

Much has been made of Aaron Rodgers coaching up his New York Jets teammates during OTAs and training camp. But the future Hall of Fame quarterback let it be known Tuesday that coaching in the NFL is not something he envisions doing after his playing days are over. “Yeah, I thought about it, for that […]