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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. […]

The New York Jets are adding another one of Aaron Rodgers’ former teammates from his time with the Green Bay Packers. Offensive lineman Billy Turner has agreed to a one-year contract worth up to $3.15 million with the Jets, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. It’s the latest move by New York to improve Aaron […]

April 24 marked the end of an era for the Green Bay Packers. Aaron Rodgers, who spent 18 years with the team and 15 as its starting quarterback, was officially traded to the New York Jets, much like Brett Favre before him. Although rumors of Rodgers’ departure have been around for months if not years, […]

The New York Jets officially completed a trade for quarterback Aaron Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers last week, and the team released the first footage of him practicing in the team’s colors, which includes a throw from him to receiver Garrett Wilson. The Jets released the footage as a result of fans begging for […]

The New York Jets spent most of their offseason waiting to get the green light when trading for Aaron Rodgers, and right before the 2023 NFL Draft, they finally did. The Jets gave up their 2023 first-round pick, in addition to a 2023 second-round pick, a 2023 sixth-round pick, and a conditional 2024 second-round pick […]

Though general manager Joe Douglas did some wheeling and dealing on Day 3, the New York Jets did not generate nearly as much buzz in the 2023 NFL Draft as they did last year. Of course, it would have been a tall order to replicate the excitement the team generated in 2022. A year ago, […]

New York Jets fans have quite a few reasons to be fired up right now. Not only did they add some more young talent to their team in the now complete 2023 NFL Draft, but they also finally pulled off a trade with the Green Bay Packers for star quarterback Aaron Rodgers right before the […]

The New York Jets have already found their quarterback in Aaron Rodgers. However, that didn’t stop the Jets from eyeing an interesting quarterback coming out of the 2023 NFL Draft. New York is bringing in former Incarnate Word QB Lindsey Scott for a mini camp tryout, via Tom Pelissero. The Jets will have competition for […]

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, 39, may not retire as the ‘GOAT’ of his position all-time, but New York Rangers fans in the Big Apple made him feel like the GOAT on Saturday night. Rodgers was shown on the jumbotron at Madison Square Garden as Rangers fans in attendance serenaded the former Green Bay […]

The Cleveland Browns gave quarterback Deshaun Watson another weapon to work with this offseason. They acquired wide receiver Elijah Moore from the New York Jets, ending a contentious relationship between Moore and New York. Watson opened up a bit more about his new receiver after a surprise appearance in a Twitter Spaces session with Offseason […]

In selecting Joe Tippmann with their second-round pick Friday, the New York Jets may have landed the best center in the 2023 NFL Draft. But there’s another reason why the Jets fell in love with the massive lineman from Wisconsin. His hair. That’s right. Apparently, the Jets bald general manager Joe Douglas is quite taken […]

On a busy 2023 NFL Draft weekend, the New York Jets were still able to sign one of their key players to a contract extension. However, it wasn’t the headline-grabbing deal the Jets have been working toward all offseason. The Jets signed special teams ace Thomas Hennessy to a four-year extension Friday ahead of Day […]

Will McDonald IV is not only the New York Jets first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft but he’s a freakish athlete who’s had a cool hobby. However, now that he’s headed to the NFL, McDonald said his “car jumping” days are over. That’s right. You heard correctly. Car jumping. The 6-foot-3, 240-pound former Iowa […]

The New York Jets officially acquired Aaron Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers and FanDuel has us covered with a number of 2023 Jets props. At the forefront of all of New York’s minds is how the future Hall-of-Famer will play in 2023. With a modest yards total, there is certainly money to be made […]

Like many New York Jets fans, Joe Namath was hopeful of an eventual Aaron Rodgers trade. Namath even offered his retired No. 12 jersey for Rodgers. While Rodgers declined, Namath is still grateful and excited for the QB’s future with the Jets. Instead of No. 12, Rodgers will be wearing No. 8 with the Jets. […]

After surprisingly selecting edge rusher Will McDonald in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, the New York Jets likely will try to address a position of need in Round 2 on Friday. However, don’t expect the approach that led to McDonald’s selection to change for New York. “We let the [draft] board come […]