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The New York Jets released their first depth chart of training camp Monday and it didn’t take long for it to be blown up. Starting right tackle Mekhi Becton sustained a chip fracture in his right kneecap and is likely out for the season. So, either Connor McDermott (currently sidelined with an ankle injury), Chuma […]

New York Jets tackle Mekhi Becton showed his love and appreciation for head coach Robert Saleh, who came into his defense amid the backlash over his latest injury. Becton is expected to be sidelined for the 2022 season after sustaining a right knee injury in training camp. While details about his injury have yet to […]

Zach Wilson dropped a truth bomb Tuesday about how NFL players are treated by critics on social media after news broke that his New York Jets teammate Mekhi Becton is likely out for the season with a knee injury. “They don’t look at us like we’re real people,” Wilson said. The quarterback provided the straightforward […]

Mekhi Becton posted a somewhat positive message on Instagram following news Tuesday that the New York Jets tackle is likely done for the season before it even starts because of a knee injury. Mekhi Becton posted to Instagram: #Jets pic.twitter.com/6KRAIBsMRL — Zack Rosenblatt (@ZackBlatt) August 9, 2022 Per reports, Becton sustained an avulsion fracture during […]

The New York Jets are dealing with a potentially massive loss with the injury news surrounding right tackle Mekhi Becton. With Becton expected to miss an indefinite amount of time, the team could go from youth to veteran savvy with the rumored addition of Duane Brown. The Jets hosted Brown just a couple of days […]

Zach Wilson, the No. 2 overall draft pick in 2021, had a difficult start to his NFL career. Wilson only reached 250 passing yards twice all season while guiding the Jets to only four victories and the fifth-lowest total points scored in the league. In fact, more than 50 percent of Wilson’s games saw him […]

Mekhi Becton’s latest injury is breaking many hearts, including, of course, the New York Jets, who have big expectations for their hulking offensive tackle in the upcoming 2022 NFL season. Becton injured his surgically repaired knee during practice Monday, and while initial reports offered a bit of optimism, an MRI revealed that it was worse […]

More and more details are emerging with regards to Mekhi Becton’s right knee injury, and it’s not looking good for the New York Jets. Earlier on Monday, only a few details were known about Becton’s injury. While head coach Robert Saleh initially expressed optimism that it’s not a significant issue, later updates revealed that it’s […]

The New York Jets were hoping for a big season from former first-round pick Mekhi Becton. On Monday, it was revealed Becton may not take the field at all in 2022. According to New York Jets reporter Connor Hughes, there is “legitimate fear” surrounding the Jets offensive lineman’s 2022 season outlook. This news comes in […]

In a rather significant blow for the New York Jets, Mekhi Becton’s injury appears to be more serious than what was initially believed. Becton sustained a knee injury during Monday’s practice, but head coach Robert Saleh expressed some optimism that it’s not that significant. He did say earlier that the issue “doesn’t seem like a […]

Mekhi Becton sustained a knee injury at New York Jets practice Monday but coach Robert Saleh said “it doesn’t seem like a big deal.” Of course, Saleh also admitted that he was knocking on wood. Saleh explained that the tackle’s right knee was “stable” and that’s what made him believe “in my heart I think he’ll […]

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 […]