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Aaron Rodgers will make his New York Jets debut Saturday in their preseason finale against the New York Giants. But will Dalvin Cook, New York’s other major addition on offense, also make his debut for Gang Green? Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Robert Saleh poured cold water on any slight hope Cook would play against the […]

Mekhi Becton will take a big step this week in his goal to start Week 1 for the New York Jets. The former first-round pick will start at right tackle in the Jets final preseason game Saturday against the New York Giants. Becton has been brought along slowly in training camp after playing one game […]

It seems like each day Aaron Rodgers does something to improve the culture of the New York Jets organization. The future Hall of Famer continues to make a tremendous positive impact since being acquired from the Green Bay Packers this offseason. One area that has impressed former Jets star defensive lineman and Sack Exchange legend […]

After two underwhelming seasons as the New York Jets’ starting quarterback, Zach Wilson is having himself a strong training camp and preseason. Now the backup to his boyhood idol Aaron Rodgers, Wilson is providing the Jets hope that he could still be a viable option to be QB1 again down the road. “This is the […]

Mekhi Becton didn’t start in the New York Jets 27-0 preseason win against the Carolina Panthers on Saturday. But the massive tackle still earned praise from Jets coach Robert Saleh. Becton entered the game for New York’s third offensive series in the first quarter. He went on to play 27 snaps, a major leap from […]

Though they hardly played any of their starters, the New York Jets dominated in every facet of the game in a 27-0 preseason win against the Carolina Panthers on Saturday. New York ran out to a 13-0 lead behind Zach Wilson in the first half, playing against Carolina’s first and second teams on both sides […]

There are several New York Jets players in need of a solid showing Saturday when they visit the Carolina Panthers for a preseason game. New York’s roster is deeper and expectations are higher this season for the Jets. So, that makes competition for spots on the 53-man roster more intense. There are a few battles […]

One day after Aaron Rodgers shared some concern about the New York Jets offensive tackle position, one of the players vying for a starting role delivered a graphic analogy about his own frustration Thursday. Veteran Billy Turner, who played with Rodgers on the Green Bay Packers and signed as a free agent this offseason, has […]

After some shaky pass protection during a controlled scrimmage against the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday, Aaron Rodgers said the New York Jets must settle one key area of their offense. That would be the line, more specifically the tackle position. “We have to figure out who the first five’s going to be,” Aaron Rodgers said. […]

The New York Jets opened two days of shared practices and scrimmages with the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday in South Carolina without Sauce Gardner. The Jets cornerback was held out of workouts as a precaution, per coach Robert Saleh. Gardner has a quad issue. The reigning NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year was an All-Pro […]

New York Jets fans will not be happy to hear the latest news coming out of Gang Green training camp. Popular fourth-string quarterback Chris Streveler was released by the Jets on Monday. Streveler’s fate was likely sealed when New York signed Tim Boyle to be the third string QB during the offseason. Coach Robert Saleh […]

Sauce Gardner victimized his new BFF Aaron Rodgers to put an exclamation point on New York Jets practice at training camp Sunday. The young stud corner read the future Hall-of-Fame quarterback perfectly, leaving his man to jump a route run by wide receiver Corey Davis. Gardner intercepted the pass at the goal line and raced […]

With Aaron Rodgers setting the tone, New York Jets training camp has been awash in good vibes, so far. There’s more confidence and a growing swagger not seen in recent memory from a Jets team. Rodgers is the focal point of all this, including how he’s come in and embraced being the most important person […]

The New York Jets depth at linebacker has been tested early in training camp. And that was before Quincy Williams went down with an injury Sunday. There are two bits of good news, however. Williams appears to be OK and the Jets filled some holes by signing two free agent linebackers earlier in the day. […]

CANTON – The Hall of Fame Game between the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns on Thursday wasn’t a thing of beauty. Not a surprise considering it was the first preseason game of 2023, largely featuring backups and third stringers. But the game was an important evaluating tool for Jets coach Robert Saleh and his […]

CANTON — Playing without Aaron Rodgers and most of their projected starters, the New York Jets lost 21-16 to the Cleveland Browns in the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday. Rodgers was inactive, wearing sweats and a baseball hat, but remained engaged in the proceedings — even when the lights went out for roughly 15 […]

CANTON — Mekhi Becton played only seven offensive snaps for the New York Jets in the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday against the Cleveland Browns. The massive tackle was expected to play 20-25 snaps. But Becton came out after only two series, he said, because of “a little discomfort” in his right knee. That’s […]

CANTON –– It appears Aaron Rodgers didn’t even need to play to affect the Hall of Fame Game between the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns on Thursday. And Zach Wilson was more than happy to acknowledge his mentor and boyhood idol’s role in the game’s most exciting play. In the first quarter with the […]

CANTON — The first NFL game this season almost didn’t make it to its scheduled conclusion. There was concern that the Hall of Fame game between the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns would not be finished after lights at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium suddenly went out following the third quarter. During the extended […]

CANTON — Zach Wilson did something in the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday that he did not do enough of his first two seasons with the New York Jets. He made a huge, momentum-changing play. With the Jets backed up on their own 7-yard line in the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns, Wilson took […]

The New York Jets travel to Canton, Ohio on Thursday to open their preseason schedule in the Hall of Fame Game against the Cleveland Browns. Technically, it’s the start of the Aaron Rodgers Era for the Jets. Except that Rodgers, like most of the Jets veterans, won’t play in the game. Still, there will be […]

After playing just one game the past two seasons for the New York Jets because of knee issues, Mekhi Becton has one major goal. “It’s definitely my goal to be a starter for Week 1,” Becton said Tuesday. The massive offensive tackle has been brought along slowly so far in training camp. Becton last played […]

Aaron Rodgers is on board with mentoring Zach Wilson, his predecessor as quarterback of the New York Jets. And the future Hall of Famer said he believes Wilson will benefit greatly from their growing relationship. “I think he’ll look back years from now and be really thankful for this time to grow, to reset, to […]

Aaron Rodgers is leaving little room for interpretation about his future with the New York Jets. In fact, the future Hall of Fame quarterback doubled down on a recent comment about playing more than one season with his new team. “This is going to be a few years partnership,” Rodgers said Tuesday. "This is going […]

Garrett Wilson won’t play when the New York Jets open their preseason schedule against the Cleveland Browns in the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday. But the stud wide receiver is expected back at practice from a sprained ankle Saturday. Wilson has been sidelined since last Friday because of a low ankle sprain. But Jets […]

For the first time in three seasons, the spotlight at New York Jets training camp is not focused on Zach Wilson. Away from the glare, the young quarterback is showing positive signs despite losing his job to boyhood idol, Aaron Rodgers. “He’s gaining confidence,” coach Robert Saleh said Monday. “Not necessarily in his ability and […]

Aaron Rodgers said he restructured his contract last week because it was the right thing to do for the New York Jets. By shaving off nearly $35 million guaranteed over the next two seasons, Rodgers put the Jets in position to pursue other key players should they become available. “What it comes down to … […]

Dalvin Cook was a major presence at New York Jets training camp Sunday, but coach Robert Saleh downplayed the free agent running back’s visit to the Jets. “He’s a good young man, a very good young man,” Saleh said. “I didn’t interact too much (with him). … It was good to say hello.” Robert Saleh […]

The New York Jets provided a mixed bag of injury updates regarding wide receiver Garrett Wilson and offensive tackle Mekhi Becton, among others, on Sunday. Wilson missed practice because of a sprained ankle. The reigning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year sustained the injury during practice Friday. “He’s dealing with a low ankle (sprain), so […]

Dalvin Cook arrived at New York Jets training camp Sunday and made quite the entrance. The free agent running back was dapping up Jets players and soaking in cheers from fans who were attending practice. Cook is in town to meet with Jets coaches and front office brass and see if there’s a mutual fit. […]

Dalvin Cook was wooed by Aaron Rodgers even before the free agent running back’s visit with the New York Jets this weekend. Cook told Dan Patrick on Saturday that Rodgers texted him Thursday. That would be the day after the future Hall of Fame quarterback signed off on a restructured contract that saved the Jets […]

Dalvin Cook is meeting with the New York Jets this weekend, and the free agent running back just said odds are “pretty high” he’ll sign with them. “I think we’re in position of, you know, a team that’s building something special and I want to be a part of something special as a player,” Cook […]

Robert Saleh didn’t mince his words when responding to critical comments Sean Payton made about the New York Jets and their busy offseason Thursday. Payton, in his first year as Denver Broncos coach, said the Jets made the same mistake the Broncos did last year by “trying to win the offseason.” Clearly Payton was referencing […]

Robert Saleh said he’s “excited” about Dalvin Cook’s planned visit with the New York Jets this weekend. The free agent running back scheduled a meeting with Saleh and Jets brass, including general manager Joe Douglas. “He’s been a dynamic ball carrier for a long time,” Saleh said Thursday. “He’s great in the passing game. … […]

The New York Jets have a bit of a financial windfall after restructuring Aaron Rodgers’ contract. So, what are the best options to use the extra cash in this win-now 2023 season for New York? Rodgers agreed to shave $35 million off his two-year contract (from $110 million to $75 million) and accept much of […]

Aaron Rodgers confirmed Wednesday he’s restructured his contract and plans to stick around with the New York Jets past this season. All in all, that amounted to a good day at Jets training camp. The 39-year-old quarterback said he agreed to rework his current contract and details would be available after the deal becomes official. […]

Aaron Rodgers may not have Spidey-Sense, but New York Jets coach Robert Saleh believes the quarterback does have a superpower. And it’s not the effortless way the future Hall of Famer zips the ball around the field, either. “His fastball, his superpower is going to be above the neck,” Robert Saleh said Wednesday when reeling […]

Red flags were raised Wednesday at New York Jets training camp when oft-injured tackle Mekhi Becton missed practice due to an issue with his surgically repaired knee. “Mekhi’s knee wasn’t up for it today, so we just held him back,” coach Robert Saleh explained. Though Saleh put on a brave face and calmly said he […]

It appears Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets have taken care of an important piece of business before the start of the 2023 NFL season. Rodgers and the Jets have worked out terms of a revised contract, according to Mike Florio. “The deal is done, in principle, and subject to signature,” Florio wrote in […]