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The New York Jets made a major contract move with Carl Lawson on Thursday. The Jets restructured Lawson’s contract and created $12.7 million in salary cap space. There’d been rumors all offseason that the Jets could cut Lawson and save $15 million since none of his money was guaranteed in 2023. Lawson is in the […]

Aaron Rodgers is the New York Jets quarterback now but that doesn’t mean Alex Smith will stop roasting them for how he perceives they mishandled Zach Wilson. A former NFL quarterback who’s now an analyst, Smith took shots at Jets coach Robert Saleh recently on NFL Network Radio. “Yeah, Robert Saleh, you’re a great defensive […]

Aaron Rodgers is such a transformative figure with the New York Jets that Brandon Marshall is willing to come out of retirement to play with the future Hall of Famer. In fact, Marshall laid out quite the argument for the Jets to bring him back this season on the “I Am Athlete” podcast. “Here’s why […]

The New York Jets roster construction is largely complete with the 2023 NFL Draft and free agency in the rearview mirror. So, even though it’s still two months before training camp starts, it’s a good time to examine the Jets 2023 depth chart. While Aaron Rodgers is the unquestioned No. 1 QB, there will be […]

Quinnen Williams appears to be sending a not-so-subtle message to the New York Jets regarding his new contract. Williams changed his Twitter bio to “Defensive Tackle for ……….” as extension talks with the Jets seem to have fallen by the wayside right now. The latest tweet on Williams’ account is a retweet regarding New York […]

New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas opened up about the team’s plan to have their newly acquired quarterback Aaron Rodgers mentor their former starter Zach Wilson. With Rodgers at the helm, the Jets aim to capitalize on his experience and knowledge to help develop Wilson’s potential. Zach Wilson’s stint in New York has been […]

The NFL schedule makers did Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets no favors this season. Even with the future Hall of Famer at quarterback, the Jets face an uphill battle to make the playoffs for the first time in 13 seasons. New York has the sixth-hardest strength of schedule (.547) and Pro Football Focus […]

With the full 2023 NFL schedule released, it’s now time to look at some of the best primetime matchups. In this case, the best Sunday Night Football games. The official start to the 2023 NFL season will kick off when the Kansas City Chiefs host the Detroit Lions, which will technically be a Sunday Night […]

With Aaron Rodgers at quarterback, the New York Jets are a primetime attraction on the 2023 NFL schedule. The Jets will play five primetime games this season, as well as the first ever Black Friday game. This will be the first time in a long time that the League’s spotlight shines on the them so […]

Once the New York Jets determined Aaron Rodgers was their No. 1 choice to play quarterback this season, they never considered walking away from trade talks with the Green Bay Packers. This, despite some difficult moments during negotiations, Jets general manager Joe Douglas told Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk on Thursday. “There were several […]

Aaron Rodgers will make his highly anticipated debut with the New York Jets in primetime against the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football in Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season. The clash between AFC East rivals will be played at MetLife Stadium and all eyes will be on Rodgers, whom the Jets acquired three […]

Ever since Jordan Love was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in 2020, he has spent his career backing up and learning from Aaron Rodgers. With Aaron Rodgers now the quarterback of the New York Jets via trade, he made sure to leave some parting words for his former backup who is now the starter […]

Superstar signal caller Aaron Rodgers has made a name for himself over the years as being quite a polarizing and complicated man with his off-field endeavors and his offseason antics. So, naturally, when it comes to last month’s blockbuster trade involving the Jets and Packers, it should come as no shock that newly emerged details […]

With the addition of Aaron Rodgers, the New York Jets are now in the NFL’s main spotlight. Everyone will want a piece of them and more games in prime time. One of their matchups against the Miami Dolphins will make league history. The Jets will play in the NFL’s first Black Friday game against the […]

The New England Patriots’ competition in the AFC East certainly got tougher this offseason. All of their division rivals made some notable adds, but, of course, no addition was bigger than the New York Jets trading for Aaron Rodgers. That move has led to many casting doubt on the Patriots this season, believing that New […]

As far as the New York Jets are concerned, the 2023 NFL offseason will forever be remembered for the Aaron Rodgers trade. It’s likely the biggest acquisition in franchise history, one that’s catapulted the Jets into the Super Bowl conversation this season. But trading for Rodgers was not their only noteworthy move. The Jets surrounded […]

The 2023 NFL Draft has come and gone, and plenty of surprises transpired after the Carolina Panthers selected Bryce Young first overall. The NFL landscape is going to look very different for the 2023-24 season, so the following NFL Power Rankings will help recap everything that happened this off-season. 1. Kansas City Chiefs Clearly, there […]

Billy Turner has known Aaron Rodgers long enough to have a good read on the New York Jets quarterback. And the offensive tackle didn’t mince words when describing Rodgers’ state of mind since being acquired from the Green Bay Packers two weeks ago. “The dude just shows up to work and he’s just so f***ing […]

The Aaron Rodgers trade saga had plenty of twists and turns that kept fans and both teams involved, the New York Jets and Green Bay Packers, on their toes. For the Jets, an unexpected moment nearly halted the first celebration in the team’s pursuit of Rodgers. Jets head coach Robert Saleh and other team officials […]

For weeks, everybody knew Aaron Rodgers was going to leave the Green Bay Packers to join the New York Jets. In fact, Rodgers himself even broke the news on the Pat McAfee Show, announcing that he’d be a Jet 43 days before the Green Bay Packers and New York Jets actually hashed out a deal. […]

It was very clear for quite a while this offseason that Aaron Rodgers was target No. 1 for the New York Jets, but they also had their eye on two other high-tier quarterbacks during the process — both Los Angeles Chargers QB Matthew Stafford and Baltimore Ravens signal caller Lamar Jackson were considered ‘Tier 1′ […]

People are still getting used to the fact that Aaron Rodgers is no longer part of the Green Bay Packers and that he is now with the New York Jets. Perhaps the reality won’t completely set in for the same people until they see Rodgers go out on the field in Week 1 of the […]

Robert Saleh is not going to be pushed around by Mekhi Becton, the New York Jets’ massive offensive tackle. So, when Becton posted a since-deleted tweet Saturday declaring “I. M. A. Left. Tackle!” the Jets coach had a swift and direct reply. “Go win the left tackle,” Saleh said. “Competition.” Robert Saleh on Mekhi Becton […]

One year after two undrafted free agents made their roster, the New York Jets signed 13 UDFAs this week. The Jets are getting their first look at each of these players, as well as their seven recent draft picks, on the field at rookie minicamp this weekend. Last season, safety Tony Adams and running back […]

Despite rumors to the contrary, Corey Davis will be playing for the New York Jets in 2023. Head coach Robert Saleh made that crystal clear when speaking with reporters Friday. “You can never have enough receivers,” Saleh said. “[Davis] will be on this team.” The Jets added three wide receivers in free agency this offseason: […]

There’s so much for Robert Saleh to like when he looks at Aaron Rodgers, the New York Jets new quarterback. But the one thing that stands out most is something that should throw some fear into other teams in the NFL. “You see fire in his eyes,” the Jets coach said Friday. “He’s coming to […]

With the 2023 NFL Draft now in the rearview mirror, the New York Jets opened their rookie minicamp Friday with seven players from their most recent draft class. Led by edge rusher Will McDonald IV, the 15th overall selection in the draft, the Jets rookies will gather this weekend to get acclimated and begin transitioning […]

The New York Jets have been busy signing free agents since the NFL Draft last weekend. But they’re not done filling out their roster just yet. After the Jets added seven players in the draft, including edge rusher Will McDonald IV in the first round, they signed three free agents this week. Offensive tackle Billy […]

The New York Jets are looking to fight their way back into title contention. After barely missing the playoffs last year, the team is looking to break through and return to the postseason. They are rolling into 2023 with mostly the same roster, except for one position: the quarterback. With Aaron Rodgers in the fold, […]

That New York lifestyle is blooming quickly for Aaron Rodgers and his New York Jets teammates. Sauce Gardner and Rodgers were seen at the New York Knicks playoff game, and somehow Jessica Alba’s name got thrown around in a viral clip. As it turns out, Gardner insists he doesn’t know who Alba is, which was […]

The New York Jets made the splash of the offseason with their decision to trade for superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers. With this transaction, the club is not only looking to snap their 12-year playoff drought, but it’s evident that they’re gearing up for a shot at their first Super Bowl title since 1969. Interestingly enough, […]

The New England Patriots traded down with the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. And the New York Jets may have been Bill Belichick’s motivation for making the move. The Patriots acquired the 17th pick and the 120th pick in the draft from the Steelers. In exchange, Pittsburgh moved up […]

The New York Jets will be happy to know that despite some differences, Aaron Rodgers and Sauce Gardner have one important thing in common. The new teammates attended Game 2 of the New York Knicks NBA playoff series against the Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday and then had dinner at Manhattan hotspot […]

The New York Jets are not going to be caught shorthanded at the tackle position in 2023. After a slew of injuries on the offensive line last year, the Jets beefed up their depth during the offseason, and that should lead to some serious competition to crack the starting lineup and the right to protect […]

Aaron Rodgers has already made a massive impression on Garrett Wilson and his New York Jets teammates. Just imagine what it will be like when the future Hall of Fame quarterback actually plays his first game with the Jets four months from now. “That’s a legend right there, a Hall of Fame player … this […]

It’s only been a few on-field workouts together, but Aaron Rodgers already paid his New York Jets teammate Garrett Wilson the ultimate compliment. Rodgers compared the reigning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year with All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams. “There’s another number 17 I played with for a long time (Adams) who does it better […]

It’s only been one week, but Aaron Rodgers clearly is enjoying himself with the New York Jets. The legendary quarterback opened up Tuesday on The Pat McAfee Show about acclimating to his new team after playing 18 seasons with the Green Bay Packers. “I’m just pinching myself a lot of days,” Rodgers said. “I can’t […]

As if Mekhi Becton didn’t have enough motivation for a bounce-back season in 2023, the New York Jets just upped the ante. The Jets announced Tuesday they will not exercise the fifth-year option on Becton’s rookie contract, thus allowing him to become a free agent at the end of this season. The massive offensive tackle […]

Peyton Manning recently went on the Pat McAfee show and discussed a number of topics, including the New York Jets’ trade for Aaron Rodgers. Manning shared his thoughts on New York’s Rodgers acquisition. “I’m excited for Aaron (Rodgers) and the Jets,” Manning told McAfee. “Let me tell you why I think it’s going to work. […]