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CANTON — Zach Wilson did something in the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday that he did not do enough of his first two seasons with the New York Jets. He made a huge, momentum-changing play. With the Jets backed up on their own 7-yard line in the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns, Wilson took […]

The New York Jets enter the 2023 with high hopes in large part because of new addition Aaron Rodgers at the quarterback position. Rodgers left Green Bay for the Big Apple and hasn’t looked back, recently giving pointers to last year’s starter Zach Wilson between reps during training camp. Rodgers’ fans are excited to watch […]

The New York Jets travel to Canton, Ohio on Thursday to open their preseason schedule in the Hall of Fame Game against the Cleveland Browns. Technically, it’s the start of the Aaron Rodgers Era for the Jets. Except that Rodgers, like most of the Jets veterans, won’t play in the game. Still, there will be […]

Aaron Rodgers is on board with mentoring Zach Wilson, his predecessor as quarterback of the New York Jets. And the future Hall of Famer said he believes Wilson will benefit greatly from their growing relationship. “I think he’ll look back years from now and be really thankful for this time to grow, to reset, to […]

For the first time in three seasons, the spotlight at New York Jets training camp is not focused on Zach Wilson. Away from the glare, the young quarterback is showing positive signs despite losing his job to boyhood idol, Aaron Rodgers. “He’s gaining confidence,” coach Robert Saleh said Monday. “Not necessarily in his ability and […]

There’s a new quarterback in town for the New York Jets. After a disastrous two seasons with Zach Wilson under center, Aaron Rodgers will be taking over QB1 duties for the men in green. Rodgers will undoubtedly be the starting quarterback this season unless something devastating happens, but that doesn’t mean that Wilson won’t be […]

One of the most anticipated training camps in New York Jets history begins this week. The attention, the hype, the star power, the heightened expectations. It’s all there for the win-starved Jets faithful, expanded media horde and Hard Knocks cameras. There will be no shortage of storylines. Many of them will center on Aaron Rodgers, […]

Zach Wilson is taking ownership of why he’s no longer the starting quarterback for the New York Jets. So, instead of pouting about being the backup to Aaron Rodgers, Wilson is doing his best to learn all he can from the future Hall of Famer who was brought in to replace him. When asked about […]

So far, so good as far as the relationship between New York Jets quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Zach Wilson is concerned. What could have been an uncomfortable situation when Rodgers was acquired from the Green Bay Packers to supplant Wilson as QB 1 on the Jets seems anything but. In fact, Rodgers shared a laugh […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Aaron Rodgers held his introductory press conference with the New York Jets on Wednesday, and he addressed Zach Wilson’s claim that he will make Rodgers’ life ‘hell in practice.’ “He’s going to make my life hell in practice. I’m going to make his life heaven off the field,” Aaron Rodgers said, via Zack Rosenblatt of […]

Aaron Rodgers aced his introductory New York Jets press conference Wednesday. The future Hall of Fame quarterback looked comfortable facing a massive throng of reporters, calmly saying all the right things. As first impressions go, Rodgers couldn’t have handled himself much better. Considering he’s spent 18 seasons in the NFL spotlight as one of the […]

It sure looks like Aaron Rodgers is ready for the hell that Zach Wilson will bring him as he joins the New York Jets. To recall after their 2022 season ended, Wilson was asked by reporters on his future with the team and his thoughts on New York possibly bringing in a veteran QB. The […]

The Aaron Rodgers trade means Zach Wilson has lost his grip on the starting quarterback position with the New York Jets. But that doesn’t necessarily have to be a bad thing for the third-year pro. Jets general manager Joe Douglas told reporters Tuesday that he believes playing behind Rodgers will do wonders for Wilson. The […]

Aaron Rodgers is now a member of the New York Jets. Fans are ecstatic, as is Stephen A. Smith, but will the blockbuster trade result in wins? It’s time to continue our 2023 NFL Odds series with a special New York Jets Win total prediction and pick. Rodgers played 18 seasons in Green Bay. In […]

Aaron Rodgers is officially heading to the Big Apple after the New York Jets completed their trade with the Green Bay Packers. Naturally, while some are celebrating his arrival, others couldn’t help but mock Zach Wilson who is now set to lose the starting QB job to the four-time MVP. The Packers sent Rodgers to […]

As the New York Jets and Green Bay Packers still work on a trade surrounding star quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Zach Wilson has made a decision regarding the team’s offseason team activities. On Monday, as the Jets returned to the facility for OTA’s, Zach Wilson was in attendance according to ESPN’s Rich Cimini. Since the Jets […]

Zach Wilson’s future with the New York Jets is on shaky ground. And it was that way even before they signed another quarterback while continuing to try and finalize a trade with the Green Bay Packers for Aaron Rodgers. On Thursday, the Jets agreed to a one-year contract with Tim Boyle. Perhaps it’s not a […]

As the New York Jets wait to finalize their Aaron Rodgers trade with the Green Bay Packers, the team has another problem on their hands with Zach Wilson. With Rodgers seeming likely to be under center for the Jets in 2023, Wilson may be forced to stick around New York as his backup. While Wilson […]

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Will Levis is the latest prospect to throw at his Pro Day. CJ Stroud and Bryce Young did theirs this past week, and both players made eye-popping throws as they battle for the top pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Levis is expected to be the third or fourth Qb taken in […]

With Easter on the horizon, it’s fair to say the New York Jets placed all of their eggs in one basket when it comes to Aaron Rodgers being their quarterback in 2023. But what happens if the Jets and Green Bay Packers somehow fail to make a trade for the future Hall-of-Famer? Let’s examine the […]

Based off of numerous reports, it’s all but a done deal quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be traded from the Green Bay Packers to the New York Jets. Bringing Rodgers to the Jets would probably mean the end of tumultuous Zach Wilson-era in New York upon the pending announcement. There was so much promise when Wilson […]

One day after Robert Saleh said he wants Mike White to return to the New York Jets next season, the free agent quarterback shared similar feelings about a reunion. “I would love to be back with the Jets,” White told WQAM radio in Miami on Friday. Despite the Jets’ heavy pursuit of Derek Carr, interest […]

As the New York Jets pursue Derek Carr and Aaron Rodgers as their top options to replace Zach Wilson as the team’s starting quarterback, Robert Saleh told reporters Thursday that his preference is to carry three good quarterbacks on the roster. “Quarterbacks are gold,” Saleh said. “If you have three guys you have faith in, […]

Minutes after discussing the New York Jets’ pursuit of Derek Carr on Tuesday, general manager Joe Douglas expressed faith that Zach Wilson will fulfill his potential. Such is the Jets’ unique quarterback situation this offseason. They are seeking a veteran No. 1 signal-caller while preaching confidence in the 23-year-old they are looking to replace at […]

The New York Jets are reportedly considering a reunion with quarterback Geno Smith. However, their preference is to acquire either Aaron Rodgers or Derek Carr this offseason to be their quarterback in 2023. Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated reported Monday that the Jets are exploring the possibility of pursuing Smith, who resurrected his career with […]

It appears the New York Jets have gone public with their courting of Derek Carr. After reports surfaced Friday that the Jets would host Carr for a visit this weekend, a picture surfaced on social media of Carr having lunch with Jets brass, including coach Robert Saleh on Saturday. @AdamSchefter Derek Carr and Robert Saleh […]

The New York Jets should not overthink their quarterback decision for 2023: Aaron Rodgers should be under center for them when next season begins. That’s not to say this isn’t a massive decision for the star-crossed franchise. But with all due respect to Jets legend Joe Klecko, who said the Green Bay Packers QB would […]

Joe Namath is convinced that the New York Jets need an upgrade over Zach Wilson at quarterback next season. The Jets legend and Super Bowl III hero didn’t hold back Thursday when asked on the red carpet of the NFL Honors what he thinks will get the team “over the hump.” “I know we need […]

The 2022 season wasn’t a very good one for Mike LaFleur, who got the short end of the stick when it came to working with Zach Wilson and the New York Jets. LaFleur simply couldn’t do anything to solve Wilson’s struggles, and he was ultimately fired from the team’s offensive coordinator role at the end […]

The New York Jets have a lot of work to do this offseason. One of the biggest challenges general manager Joe Douglas faces is creating enough salary cap space to acquire a veteran quarterback like Aaron Rodgers and sign All-Pro Quinnen Williams to a contract extension. We’ll examine which Jets player could be a surprising […]

Sauce Gardner briefly set Twitter ablaze with a tweet directed at Aaron Rodgers on Friday. But the New York Jets corner soon turned down the heat, when he tweeted that he was simply trolling Rodgers, and football fans at the same time. Sauce Gardner just checking in on Aaron Rodgers 😂 pic.twitter.com/jVmk3Yd9kw — PFF (@PFF) […]