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New York Jets offensive lineman Mekhi Becton suffered what appears to be a serious injury during practice on Monday, according to Rich Cimini of ESPN: “On the second play of practice, Mekhi Becton suffers apparent injury to surgically repaired right knee and limps off to the locker room. He’s limping badly.” This is a scary […]

Over the weekend, the New York Jets gave a young fan an experience of a lifetime when AJ, a child with cerebral palsy, was given the opportunity by the team to score a rushing touchdown. Move over, Jets rookie running back Breece Hall! To finish our Green & White scrimmage, we got a new running […]

New York Jets rookie Ahmad Gardner might have brought his nickname into the NFL. But his teammates will make him earn the name out on the field. “Sauce” Gardner has impressed Jets coach Robert Saleh during training camp, but that isn’t enough for his teammates. If he wants to be called Sauce, he needs to […]

Nothing that happened during the New York Jets’ annual Green-White scrimmage Saturday night under the lights at MetLife Stadium raised red flags or dampened the upbeat vibe of training camp. Could the starting offense have looked crisper? Yes. Would a few more turnovers by the defense have been nice? Sure. But all in all, it […]

Duane Brown was on the sidelines at MetLife Stadium when the New York Jets held their annual Green and White scrimmage on Saturday. Though he wasn’t in uniform, the free agent tackle very well could be soon if he signs with the Jets. Coach Robert Saleh said afterward that there’s mutual interest in getting a […]

The New York Jets selected corner Sauce Gardner with the fourth pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. He has yet to take an official NFL snap yet, but the rookie has left an impression on Jets head coach Robert Saleh. Saleh joined Andrew Siciliano and Shaun O’Hara of the NFL Network on Friday when the […]

All signs point to Elijah Moore becoming the New York Jets’ number one receiving option this upcoming season. The 2021 second-round pick showed flashes of greatness at times during his rookie season. Moore will be entering his second year in the NFL. The former Ole Miss wide receiver was solid throughout his rookie year. He […]

New York Jets rookie cornerback Sauce Gardner has no shortage of swagger and confidence heading into his first year in the NFL. He’ll have even more after his latest purchase. Gardner is fully embracing his nickname as he got a diamond-covered hot sauce bottle made by a custom jeweler in Totota, New Jersey. Take a […]

Braxton Berrios is channeling his own version of Slim Shady at training camp with the New York Jets. The Pro Bowl kick returner dyed his close-cropped hair blonde and the resemblance to rap superstar Eminem is uncanny. Now Berrios’ teammates are piling on with their commentary. “That’s all I’ve heard,” Braxton Berrios said Friday. “Slim.” […]

Denzel Mims is not just fighting to make the New York Jets’ final roster this season. The third-year pro is looking to be “on top” of the Jets’ receiving corps after two disappointing seasons. “Starting receiver That’s my goal,” Mims said Friday. “That’s my only goal.” That may seem like a reach since Mims had […]

Zach Wilson may be under heavy scrutiny entering his second season, but he received serious street cred when former NFL star Chad Johnson dropped a Patrick Mahomes comparison when discussing the New York Jets quarterback in an interview with Sports Illustrated. “Zach is extremely good,” Johnson said. “He has the ‘it’ factor — very Patrick […]

Two weeks into 2022 New York Jets training camp, several players have stood out on both sides of the ball, some more surprising than others. Wide receiver Elijah Moore has been electrifying. Defensive linemen Carl Lawson and Quinnen Williams have been monsters. Veteran backup quarterback Joe Flacco is drawing raves. And rookies Sauce Gardner and […]

Will New York Jets rookie running back Breece Hall be mission-ready for the 2022 NFL season? Breece Hall of the New York Jets is one of the greatest unknowns in fantasy football. Hall, the first running back chosen in the 2022 NFL Draft, joined a team that has Zach Wilson as a questionable quarterback and […]

Joe Flacco is 37 years old and the New York Jets’ No. 2 quarterback behind Zach Wilson this season. But Jets coach Robert Saleh said Wednesday that the former Super Bowl MVP still has what it takes to be a starter in the NFL. “Joe Flacco is a starting quarterback in this league,” Saleh said […]

The New York Jets selected wide out Garrett Wilson with the No. 10 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft with the hopes that the Ohio State product would be the franchise’s top receiver, but what if Gang Green already had their WR1 on the roster? Second-year receiver Elijah Moore has reportedly been the star of […]

Zach Wilson does not care that his every move is being dissected by fans and media every day. In fact, the New York Jets quarterback said he has no idea what is being said about him because he unplugs from social media before training camp begins and doesn’t log back on until he gets bored […]

After a rather mediocre rookie campaign for Zach Wilson, a lot will be riding on what he does on the field for the New York Jets in his sophomore year. Unfortunately for the 2021 second overall pick, things haven’t exactly been very promising for him during the first week of camp. Inconsistent has been one […]

Kwon Alexander raged through his first New York Jets practice Monday like a tornado. And that bolt of energy continued when the linebacker spoke with reporters for the first time since joining the Jets last Friday. “It felt legendary to be out there, to get back under my feet, be out there with the team,” […]

The intensity at New York Jets training camp turns up significantly Monday when the pads go on and the hitting begins. It’s something the players and coaches are ready for after a solid first week of camp in helmets and shorts. “100 percent,” rookie defensive end Jermaine Johnson said with a smile Saturday when asked […]

Count New York Jets coach Robert Saleh as not a fan of the NFL-mandated Guardian Caps being worn in training camp. “It’s just interesting with the Guardian Caps,” Saleh said Saturday. “What exactly are we trying to accomplish?” In simplest terms, the NFL is trying to cut down on concussions during training camp. So, in […]

George Fant said Friday he’s focused on football and not a contract extension with the New York Jets, but the left tackle did add that he wants “to be taken care of.” George Fant on his contract situation: “I’m staying out of it.” Asked if it has crossed his mind that LTs usually make more […]

Kwon Alexander had a message for his critics after reports surfaced Thursday that the linebacker is reuniting with Robert Saleh in New York with the Jets. Ima make you eat them words Straight Up! — Kwon Alexander (@kwon) July 28, 2022 Alexander’s tweet was posted shortly after ESPN senior NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that […]

C.J. Uzomah has no doubts Zach Wilson will be able to make a quantum leap as the New York Jets quarterback in his second season, just as Joe Burrow did with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2021. Asked by a reporter following training camp practice Thursday what it would look like if Wilson made similar improvement […]

Zach Wilson wouldn’t take the bait to discuss a recent social media circus that featured salacious rumors about his personal life. But the quarterback instead deftly pivoted the conversation to his growing leadership role with the New York Jets on the first day of training camp Wednesday. When asked about accusations allegedly made on Instagram […]

Mekhi Becton will be the New York Jets’ starting right tackle this season, and that appears to be fine with the former first-round pick who was expected to man his quarterback’s blind side on the left for the next decade when he was selected in the 2020 NFL Draft. “It don’t really matter to me,” […]

Mekhi Becton was removed from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list in time to participate in the New York Jets’ first training camp practice on Wednesday. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported that Becton “impressed” the Jets with his conditioning and passed a physical Tuesday. This is after the massive offensive lineman appeared to […]

Zach Wilson is expected by the New York Jets to make major strides in his second NFL season. But teammate C.J. Uzomah has loftier expectations for the franchise quarterback. The Jets tight end arrived at training camp Wednesday wearing a t-shirt featuring Wilson’s image superimposed on a magazine cover declaring him the TIME Person of […]

The New York Jets open 2022 training camp Wednesday with an improved roster and hopes for better days this season. The Jets went just 4-13 in Robert Saleh’s first season as head coach, which came after a 2-14 campaign in Adam Gase’s last season at the helm. With some roster upgrades, New York is hoping […]

The New York Jets have done a good job beefing up their roster the past two seasons. So much so, that they should have several quality battles for spots on the team during training camp, which begins this week. With improved depth and more skill on the roster, the Jets could be open to making […]

The New York Jets had a strong offseason, at least on paper. How much they improve on a 4-13 record will be the true test of how successful the Jets really were since the end of an ugly 2021 campaign. Adding Pro Bowl guard Laken Tomlinson to fortify an improving offensive line appears to be […]

January, 23rd, 2011 – The New York Jets square off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL playoffs. Over one decade later, the Jets have yet to find their way back to the postseason after the dreaded loss to Pittsburgh in the conference championship round. The last 11 seasons have not been kind to New […]

Training camp is kicking off as the new season is quickly approaching. There is a ton of hype building around the New York Jets, as the front office did a great job in improving the roster. However, the franchise was hit with concerning news on Thursday involving Mekhi Becton. According to Ian Rapoport, the Jets […]

For those looking for the mom that Zach Wilson allegedly slept with, the mother of the New York Jets quarterback hilariously ruled out one of her friends. Wilson has been on the headlines as of late after his ex-girlfriend Abbey Gile accused him of sleeping with his mom’s best friend. This came after Gile was […]

Zach Wilson’s ex-girlfriend Abbey Gile recently accused the Jets quarterback of sleeping with his mom’s friend. The story has been trending for a couple of days with strong reaction from fans, teammates, and media. However, Wilson had not reacted… until now.  Wilson shared the following post after the accusation from his ex-girlfriend. Zachs caption😂😂😂😂😂 https://t.co/3Qzrbd8xxd […]

The New York Jets have improved their roster considerably the past two seasons. While that translated to a modest improvement in 2021 when their record improved to 4-13 from 2020’s 2-14 disaster, the Jets are confident that they can take a more significant step forward this season. To do so, it can’t just be the […]

Zach Wilson has been trending as of late, and it has nothing to do with him being the QB for the New York Jets. Wilson’s ex-girlfriend accused him of sleeping with his mom’s best friend. The accusation got quite the response on social media. Some felt it was disgusting and threw shade at Wilson. Others, […]

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson found himself in the middle of a shocking rumor on Sunday after his ex-girlfriend accused him of sleeping with his mom’s best friend. Abbey Gile, who has reportedly broken up with the Jets rising star since January, has been accused of being a “homie hopper” after it was claimed […]

Sam Darnold and Robbie Anderson both started off their careers with the New York Jets, with the latter arriving two years before the team selected a highly-touted Darnold as the No. 3 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Both players are now with the Carolina Panthers, and at this point, Anderson could not help […]

The New York Jets have received high marks for their work at the 2022 NFL Draft. They landed three first-round picks, two in the top 10 of the draft, and a second rounder who was projected by many to be a first-round selection. The Jets filled holes at corner (Sauce Gardner) and edge rusher (Jermaine […]