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After weeks of trade speculation, Darron Lee is now one year away from free agency. The linebacker inched closer to the open market after word emerged early Thursday that the Jets will not exercise the fifth-year option on his contract, according to the New York Daily News. The Jets had the chance to pick up that extra year — at […]

Pre-draft rumors flew that the New York Jets were trying to trade down. However, news came out after the draft the team was trying to trade up into the second round,. General Manager Mike Maccagnan confirmed the Jets had interest in moving into the second round but wouldn’t say for who — though reports suggest […]

The New York Jets upgraded their defense in a big way when they drafted Quinnen Williams third overall. The Alabama product is widely regarded as somewhat of a sure thing by most analysts, and he should provide a steady, disruptive presence along New York’s defensive line. New Jets coach Adam Gase is a somewhat eccentric […]

The New York Jets spent a boatload of money this offseason to try to improve their roster. One of their biggest signings was Le’Veon Bell to hopefully help Sam Darnold continue to develop. Bell drastically improves the backfield in New York and gives Darnold a dual-threat weapon. Last season, the Jets ranked 26th in rushing […]

Morris Claiborne could return to the New York Jets after all. According to Connor Hughes of The Athletic, Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan said over the weekend that his team is open to bringing back the veteran cornerback. Mike Maccagnan said he has no problem with bringing back Morris Claiborne #Jets — Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) […]

The Kansas City Chiefs weren’t the only team that targeted Mecole Hardman in the second-round of the 2019 NFL Draft. According to Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News, the New York Jets had discussed a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles that would have netted them the 57th overall pick, but the deal fell […]

Yet to even play a single down at the professional level, Pittsburgh Steelers newcomer Benny Snell is already stirring the pot in “The Steel City.” The former Kentucky Wildcats running back was recently selected by the Steelers in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft and is now looking to fill the shoes of […]

After recently completing his fifth NFL Draft as the general manager of the New York Jets, Mike Maccagnan doesn’t appear to be on his way out of East Rutherford. According to Manish Mehta of The New York Daily News, Maccagnan will continue to serve as the team’s general manager despite sometimes failing to get along […]

Sam Darnold and Josh Rosen just can’t escape each other. The pair both grew up and attended high school in Southern California. They both starred for local schools in college, with Darnold attending the University of Southern California and Rosen the nearby University of California-Los Angeles. They were both top-10 picks in the 2018 NFL […]

Darron Lee has been one of the most rumored players available for trade this offseason. While the New York Jets have been open to dealing him, they have not been trying to move him just to make a trade. They obviously have a price that they would like to get back for him, but perhaps […]

The New York Jets have had a very strong offseason, adding players like running back Le’Veon Bell, wide receiver Jamison Crowder and linebacker C.J. Mosley to their roster. Not only that, but many feel that the Jets knocked their first-round draft pick out of the park by taking University of Alabama defensive lineman Quinnen Williams. […]

Could problems already be starting between New York Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan and new head coach Adam Gase? On Friday, it was reported by The Athletic and Draft Analyst that a rift had been forming between Maccagnan and Gase, with the two parties seemingly having disagreements over personnel decisions in free agency. However, Maccagnan […]

The New York Jets were slated to pick at No. 3 in the 2019 NFL Draft, but as the draft approached, reports came out that they were trying to trade down. Unfortunately, the team was unable to get that done. According to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Jets tried to trade down from […]

Former Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Quinnen Williams is headed to the New York Jets. On Thursday evening, the Jets selected Williams with the No. 3 overall pick in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. The lineman received a tremendous amount of praise throughout the spring. With Alabama typically sporting one of the […]

With the 2019 NFL Draft set to begin, it appears memories of last year’s festivities have the New York Jets feeling thankful for quarterback Sam Darnold. They decided to take the opportunity to acknowledge the New York Giants for helping to make it happen. The Giants passed on Darnold with the second overall pick in […]

The Oakland Raiders are reportedly discussing a potential first round swap with the New York Jets ahead of the 2019 NFL draft. There are always trades that can completely change the landscape of an entire draft, and it seems like the Raiders could be the team that makes things interesting. With a new general manager […]

The 2018 NFL season did not go as planned for New York Jets cornerback Trumaine Johnson. Fortunately, he is looking forward to a fresh start under the new regime. The Jets have made some significant changes this offseason. According to Bryan Costello of the New York Post, Johnson is happy to have another chance to […]

If the New York Jets draft Ed Oliver, we already have a window into how the team plans to use him. During his pre-draft visit with New York, the University of Houston defensive tackle watched film of Los Angeles Rams superstar Aaron Donald with defensive coordinator Gregg Williams. “I loved it,” Oliver said of his […]

The 2018 NFL season didn’t go the way the New York Jets wanted, but it wasn’t really all about winning. First and foremost, it was about the development of rookie quarterback Sam Darnold. The Jets may have finished the year 4-12, but Darnold showed plenty of flashes and showed he can be the team’s franchise […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard treated us with one of the most memorable playoffs game-winners of all time with his amazing step-back 3-pointer to close out his team’s first-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. This astounding game-winner left a lot of people impressed, and this included New York Jets running back […]

When Adam Gase agreed to become the head coach of the New York Jets, he knew it wasn’t going to be an easy task. The Jets have been consistently in the basement of the AFC standings in recent years, and the Patriots are still reigning supreme in the AFC East. The Jets haven’t won the […]

Although voluntary workouts are in full swing for the New York Jets, there is one notable absence in running back Le’Veon Bell. Fortunately, head coach Adam Gase does not seem to be too perturbed by it. Bell’s absence has raised some certainly questions. According to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk, Gase reminded the media […]

New York Jets running back Le’Veon Bell never showed up last year for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and his attendance record hasn’t started off any better with his new team. On Tuesday morning, the team kicked off voluntary minicamp, and according to Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News, Bell was nowhere to be found: […]

It seems the New York Jets, owners of a top-five pick, might pass on defensive end Quinnen Williams in the 2019 NFL Draft later this week. According to The Athletic’s New York Jets reporter Connor Hughes, the Jets, who will pick third, are trying to trade back. Their likely target: Houston Cougars nose tackle Ed […]

The New York Jets are focused on the NFL Draft this Thursday like every other team. But could they trade for Frank Clark during or before the draft? Despite multiple rumors, the Jets are not interested in acquiring the Seattle Seahawks’ edge rusher, according to Manish Mehta. Earlier this offseason, the Seahawks placed their franchise […]

Frank Clark trade talk is slowly starting to heat up. Ever since the Seattle Seahawks dished out record-setting money to Russell Wilson, there’s been a growing sense that the team might trade the pass-rusher. They recently placed the franchise tag on Clark, and the defensive end has been looking for a longterm deal of his […]

The New York Jets have reportedly been interested in moving down from the No. 3 overall pick in this week’s NFL Draft. Should the team not find a trade package worthy of their pick, though, one of the team’s top targets will be available, and is shooting up draft boards. SNY’s Ralph Vacciano reported last […]

The New York Jets are relishing their bodacious offseason, and Lady Luck continues to be on their side. The Jets will have the luxury of working close to home throughout the entirety of their next campaign. Wednesday’s release of the Jets’ schedule for next season confirms that each of their regular season games will be […]

The Oakland Raiders are trying to make fans quickly forget about the abysmal 2018 season. It was Jon Gruden’s first season back at the helm and the Raiders ended the season at 4-12. The 2019 season figures to be different as Oakland acquired Antonio Brown, Trent Brown, and Tyrell Williams this offseason. They also hired […]

The NFL schedule has been released which means it’s time to breakdown some of the biggest games that will take place this upcoming season. Let’s rank the top ten games that you need to make sure you are in front of a TV to watch. 10. Washington Redskins @ Minnesota Vikings Week Eight The Washington […]

The New York Jets own the No. 3 overall pick in next week’s NFL Draft, but they may not actually take anyone with the pick. There has long been talk that the Jets have been trying to trade down from the third spot. According to Ralph Vacchiano of SNY, New York is “determined” to make […]

Frank Clark is currently embroiled in a contract dispute with the Seattle Seahawks, so, naturally, there has been some trade chatter surrounding the star defensive end. Of course, the Seahawks don’t have to trade Clark, as he is under contract through the end of 2019, but that won’t stop teams from trying. Like the New […]

The New York Jets have high hopes heading into the 2019 campaign as a result of a busy offseason that saw New York land big names such as running back Le’Veon Bell, wide receiver Jamison Crowder and linebacker C.J. Mosley. However, the NFL has not exactly done them many favors with their schedule. At least […]

The NFL released the official schedules for the 2019 season on Wednesday evening. Although, the New York Jets have a number of matchups to look forward to, there is no question running back Le’Veon Bell has circled his calendar for his showdown with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Jets are set to host the Steelers in […]

With a 4-12 record in 2018, the New York Jets were one of the worst teams in the NFL last season. In fact, only the Arizona Cardinals had a worse record, going 3-13. 2019 is a new year though, and there are plenty of reasons to be excited about the Jets. Players like Jamal Adams […]

Beating the New England Patriots is not something the New York Jets are accustomed to doing. Aside from the Jets’ playoff win over the Patriots back in January 2011, New England has had New York’s number for almost two decades. However, new Jets head coach Adam Gase seems determined to change that. According to Manish […]

Another day, more social media drama surrounding a former Pittsburgh Steelers star. Just as the various Antonio Brown Twitter controversies were dying down, Le’Veon Bell has found himself involved in one of his own. The Jets running back is now involved in a back and forth with Eagles defensive lineman Malik Jackson, per Michael David […]

Le’Veon Bell and the Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t end on the best terms, that much is obvious. The star running back ended up sitting out the entire 2018 season over a dispute about his contract and made it clear he had issues with members of the team and the front office. But Bell never soured on […]

Anthony Barr looked to have a deal all lined up with the free-spending New York Jets, and it was a nice, fat, five-year, $75 million contract. But something didn’t feel right. When Barr’s agent, Ryan Williams, informed him of the deal, his reaction was not what Williams expected: “He said, ‘I feel like I just […]