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Robert Saleh dropped a key timeline update regarding the New York Jets signing Quinnen Williams to a contract extension. And it’s one that should make fans of Gang Green quite happy. “It’s going to get done,” Saleh said Tuesday before adding, “He’ll be here for [training] camp. He’ll be ready to roll and once he […]

Listening to Robert Saleh, Mekhi Becton has his work cut out for him to displace Duane Brown as the starting left tackle for the New York Jets this season. “I have a feeling Duane’s going to be a hard out anyway,” Saleh said Tuesday when asked if the veteran could switch to right tackle this […]

Aaron Rodgers is back, taking part in team drills with the New York Jets at OTAs after a brief injury scare. And the veteran quarterback is wowing teammates and coaches alike, according to Robert Saleh. The Jets coach confirmed Tuesday that Rodgers is fine after he strained a calf muscle stretching prior to a workout […]

The New York Jets are preparing themselves for the Aaron Rodgers era after a disappointing 2022 season. However, there may be a bit of friction emerging among those tasked with keeping Rodgers upright. Jets offensive tackle Duane Brown is none too thrilled about a potential move to right tackle. He shared his hesitation with ESPN.com’s […]

After a lengthy back-and-forth process, the Green Bay Packers finally agreed to a blockbuster trade deal with the New York Jets for the services of superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers. It was a long time coming, but the actual trade took a lot longer than most folks expected. Now that it’s done, it appears that it […]

Alijah Vera-Tucker is not just one of the better young players on the New York Jets. Experts have pegged him to be one of the rising stars in the NFL this season. The respected Pro Football Focus released a list of 10 breakout players from the 2021 NFL Draft and Vera-Tucker is listed fifth. The […]

Though their biggest offseason acquisition was trading for Aaron Rodgers, the New York Jets also made several important moves in NFL free agency. The Jets filled holes at wide receiver and defensive tackle and bolstered their offensive line with several free agent signings. Wide receivers Allen Lazard and Mecole Hardman were likely the two biggest […]

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has made headlines once again for speaking up on the communication issues with the Green Bay Packers. Shannon Sharpe took offense to his statements, simply stating that Rodgers is full of bologna. "Where the hell you livin' at? In a cave?…If you only get one bar, to zero bars, […]

The 2021 NFL Draft produced a ton of superstars but also cost some coaches their jobs. With a class headlined by top quarterback prospects, this draft class represented a big chance for teams to hit reset. In this re-draft exercise, the new choices were based on how each player’s first two seasons in the league […]

New York Jets defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich believes in such a thing as a sophomore slump. However, he doesn’t think Sauce Gardner will fall into that trap after being named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year last season. In fact, Ulbrich said any talk of a step backward or a sophomore slump might be used […]

Robert Saleh found an indirect way to answer a direct question about the New York Jets interest in free agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. “No, we love our current group (of wide receivers),” the Jets coach said Wednesday. “I know there was some stuff (interest) with Odell (Beckham Jr.). Other than that, we love our […]

Breece Hall looks so good in his return from a torn ACL that New York Jets coach Robert Saleh is trying to temper his own enthusiasm about the running back’s status. “I’m very optimistic (that Hall will play in Week 1),” Saleh said. “I don’t want to jinx it … he looks freaking good.” Robert […]

Jets Nation can take a collective sigh of relief. Aaron Rodgers is “fine,” per New York Jets coach Robert Saleh, after sustaining a slight calf injury during OTAs last week. The 39-year-old quarterback will be limited at practice Wednesday. Saleh said Rodgers likely will be a full participant Friday or next week. Rodgers advised Adam […]

Aaron Rodgers is now officially a Jet. With his move to New York already official, tidbits from his latter years with the Green Bay Packers are starting to trickle out. While Rodgers was one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL for a good chunk of his 15 seasons with the Packers, he posted one […]

Sports franchises may be built off the blood and sweat of its greatest players, but teams cannot afford to grow too sentimental. After all, franchises outlast their star players all the time. Thus, when the time came for the Green Bay Packers to start preparing for its future sans longtime quarterback Aaron Rodgers, they took […]

The biggest task remaining for New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas this offseason is getting a long-term contract extension done with defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, and there is confidence that the two sides will reach an agreement, according to Brian Costello and Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post. Many have speculated that it […]

Aaron Rodgers is huge Taylor Swift fan, and the New York Jets quarterback proved just that on Saturday night when he attended Tay-Tay’s Eras Tour concert at MetLife Stadium. In a video that is now going viral online, Rodgers was seen in full concert mode. He was just vibing to the music as Swift sang […]

NFL free agent running back Le’Veon Bell will never forget his time with the New York Jets, albeit for the wrong reasons. In his latest appearance on the Steel Here podcast, Bell looked back at his time with the Jets and shared his realization how much coaching makes a difference for a team. He then […]

Le’Veon Bell’s Pittsburgh Steelers career ended in bitter fashion after a holdout and a couple of franchise tags, as the star running back bolted for the New York Jets and a $52.5 million contract they had offered him. Five years later, Bell, who remains a free agent, is admitting the move was a mistake. During […]

Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets are basking in the honeymoon phase of their new relationship. But the Jets new quarterback says there’s something more important to him than being a popular teammate. “I care more about being respected, especially by my teammates, than liked,” Rodgers told Adam Schein on Mad Dog Radio. “Every […]

Aaron Rodgers couldn’t have sounded less concerned about his recent calf injury when the New York Jets quarterback was told how fans and some members of the media were reacting to him missing voluntary OTA workouts this week. Speaking on Mad Dog Radio, Rodgers advised host Adam Schein, “Tell them all to just relax a […]

Aaron Rodgers will be paying a visit to MetLife Stadium this weekend, but not in his role as New York Jets quarterback. Instead, Rodgers will be attending a Taylor Swift concert. “I’m a fan. I’m a big fan,” Rodgers told Adam Schein on Mad Dog Radio. “Oh, for sure, of course [I’m going to the […]

The Utah Utes football team has landed their quarterback of the future, 4-star Isaac Wilson, the brother of New York Jets signal-caller Zach, per Ari Wasserman of The Athletic. Isaac Wilson is ranked as the 354th overall prospect, as well as the no. 22 QB prospect in the 2024 class. He is also the highest-ranked […]

The future is now for the New York Jets. The team went all in on 39-year-old quarterback Aaron Rodgers this season, giving them a two or even one-year window to try and win a Super Bowl. Gang Green needs to pull out all the tricks in their arsenal in order to win now, and that […]

No, Aaron Rodgers is not claiming to be the greatest quarterback of all time. Rather, he’s making an even more ludicrous claim about the greatest television show of all time. Rodgers told reporters on Wednesday at the Jets facilities that he considers MTV’s Jersey Shore to be one of the greatest shows of all time. […]

Just when the meat of the NFL offseason appeared to be over, Las Vegas Raiders receiver Davante Adams threw us a curveball. After just one year in Sin City, Adams may be having second thoughts. The star receiver said he doesn’t see eye-to-eye with the Raiders’ brass about the direction of the franchise, and this […]

Even before playing a single down with the New York Jets, Aaron Rodgers has made a significant impression on his new teammates. And his mere presence has raised the energy level around the team and in their training facility at One Jets Drive. The 39-year-old future Hall of Famer has done so by simply being […]

The New York Jets are bringing in former Buffalo Bills punter Matt Araiza for a workout, according to Adam Schefter. San Diego State University recently announced that there were no findings linking Araiza to rape and gang rape allegations, which surfaced in October 2021. A criminal case also concluded that Araiza should not be charged. […]

Sometimes a player feels sad after he is traded away from the only team he’s ever known. That is not the case for former Baltimore Ravens safety Chuck Clark, who was traded to the New York Jets earlier this offseason. Clark made that much clear on Tuesday while speaking to reporters at Jets OTAs (Organized […]

Not even a minor injury can dampen Aaron Rodgers’ honeymoon with the New York Jets. Rodgers did not participate in team drills during OTAs on Tuesday after he tweaked his calf during warmups. But he was still active, coaching up and encouraging his new teammates. Afterward, Rodgers told reporters “It’s been like a dream month […]

Breece Hall isn’t practicing with the New York Jets at the start of OTAs this week, but there’s still good news about his recovery from a torn ACL. Hall was spotted running sprints and doing some cuts on a back field Tuesday. It’s clear that he’s progressing from the knee injury he sustained in Week […]

The New York Jets have high hopes for the 2023 season, but they’ve already suffered a couple of big injury scares. Aaron Rodgers seemed to suffer some sort of injury on Tuesday, while Allen Lazard was also dealing with an issue. Lazard reportedly left the practice field with a trainer on Tuesday, per Dianna Russini. […]

Mekhi Becton of the New York Jets criticized the coaching staff for its management of his injuries, and Robert Saleh responded to Becton’s comments, saying that he is on the right track. “I’m not going to get into the negative of all of it,” Robert Saleh said, via Brian Costello of the New York Post. […]

Many believe that the New York Jets have put themselves in Super Bowl contention with the acquisition of Aaron Rodgers this offseason, and head coach Robert Saleh said that expectations are high in a press conference on Tuesday. “So acknowledge the noice, acknowledge the positivity, be excited about it because theres… in my opinion, 32 […]

Zach Wilson may already be reaping the benefits of Aaron Rodgers’ arrival with the New York Jets. The 23-year-old looked good at OTAs on Tuesday, zipping the ball with accuracy and confidence during 7-on-7 drills, according to reports. Wilson completed 9-of -10 passes, including a beauty he dropped in the arms of Garrett Wilson just […]

The first look at New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been quite the sight for the fans. However, he suffered an injury during OTAs and proceeded to watch from the sideline. Now, it has been revealed that Rodgers has a strained calf, per Josina Anderson of CBS Sports. ‘I’m told Aaron Rodgers has a […]

Robert Saleh remains confident that the New York Jets and Quinnen Williams will reach an agreement on a contract. That despite the All-Pro defensive tackle skipping voluntary OTAs and appearing to be annoyed that a new deal is not in place yet. “I’m not worried at all,” Saleh said Tuesday. “That thing will get done […]

It’s safe to say New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh is smitten with his new quarterback, Aaron Rodgers. Meeting with reporters on the second day of OTAs on Tuesday, Saleh called Rodgers “a kid in an old man’s body” and praised the future Hall of Famer for helping make the Jets one of “6-8 […]

There is never a good time for a team’s star quarterback to get hurt, and that’s exactly what seemingly happened to New York Jets shiny new signal-caller Aaron Rodgers during Monday’s OTAs. Dianna Russini of ESPN spotted Aaron Rodgers “favoring his ankle” on the field, also adding that the quarterback ” looks to be trying […]