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The New York Jets crashed back to earth Sunday, losing 27-12 at home to the Cincinnati Bengals. The Jets are now 1-2 after failing to build on the momentum of their thrilling comeback win against the Cleveland Browns in Week 2. As incredible as that win was last week, the cold fact is that the […]

The New York seek consecutive wins for the first time since 2019 when they host the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, meaning it’s time for Jets Week 3 bold predictions. The Jets are 1-1, coming off an exhilarating and improbable 31-30 win on the road over the Cleveland Browns. They’ll face a desperate Bengals squad, which […]

So much of what could make this season a success for the New York Jets centers around the development of Zach Wilson. But that doesn’t mean the second-year quarterback is the Jets X-factor for the 2022 NFL season. Wilson will miss the at least New York’s first three games after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery August […]

Robert Saleh said he wants to see the New York Jets put their best foot forward when they travel to Philadelphia to open the preseason against the Eagles on Friday. That doesn’t mean he will push his starters past a series two on each side of the ball. But that also doesn’t mean playing against […]

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 […]

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 […]

The New York Jets need a lot of things to go right for them to become relevant again in the NFL. They have one winning season in the past 11 and haven’t reached the playoffs since 2010. They were 4-13 last season and won just two games in 2020. Yet, for the first time in […]

The New York Jets may have “monsters” and an “action figure” on their defensive line, but they don’t have a “freakazoid” like Aaron Donald. That’s one of the reasons coach Robert Saleh said he’s sticking to a strict rotation with the linemen this season: “We ask our D-line to do a lot from an attack […]

Quinnen Williams would rather be a problem for opposing quarterbacks than his own team, the New York Jets. The defensive lineman said as much Tuesday, deflecting a question from a reporter about his interest in a contract extension. “I just believe the contract will handle itself,” Williams said. “Money will handle itself. I play this […]

Carl Lawson provided a positive update on his status for training camp after missing the 2021 season with a torn achilles tendon and a scary good take on what to expect from the New York Jets defensive line. “I’m going to be good to go, but it’s kind of up to the organization, how they […]

The New York Jets finally have some excitement with Robert Saleh and Zach Wilson coming to town, among others. Another big acquisition in the offseason was defensive end Carl Lawson. Unfortunately, the Jets star defender left practice early on Thursday. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Lawson suffered a torn Achilles and is done for […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have joined in on what has been an action-packed Day 1 of free agency. The Bengals have reportedly agreed to a deal with pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson on a $62 million deal for the next four years. This report comes via NFL insider Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network: For the #Bengals and […]

Veteran pass rusher Carl Lawson was not franchise tagged by the Cincinnati Bengals this offseason. As a result, it appears as though the talented defender has already found a new home around the NFL. According to a Monday evening report from Ian Rapoport of NFL.com and NFL Network, Lawson has agreed to a multi-year contract […]

With the AFC South coming down as a tight battle between the Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans, Tennessee was able to pull away and secure an AFC South Championship. However, if they plan to repeat that performance the front office will need to maintain the successful offense while improving the defense. Tennessee has two main […]

The Houston Texans could be in for quite an offseason once Super Bowl LV comes and goes. The struggling AFC South franchise just can’t seem to do anything right as of late. Even with the current NFL season not yet over, the Texans have already had a tumultuous start to the offseason while being forced […]

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carl Lawson will officially not play on Monday Night Football against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team announced. His inactive status should come as no surprise, as he missed all of last week’s practice with a hamstring and was “doubtful” to play on the official injury report. Defensive end Kerry Wynn (concussion), […]

Cincinnati Bengals pass rusher Carl Lawson has a personal answer when it comes to which quarterback is easy to sack. According to Michael David Smith of ProFootballTalk.com, he’s going with one of the best to ever do it – Aaron Rodgers. Lawson isn’t just throwing this out there as a means of trash talk either. […]

Cincinnati Bengals young pass rusher Carl Lawson is expected to be ready for the team’s week one matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. In an NFL.com story, Lawson made it clear that he wants to be ready for the season opener: “The goal is to be out there Week 1, and I’m feeling great,” Lawson said. […]

Cincinnati Bengals defensive lineman Carl Lawson is cautious about his recovery timetable. This was what Lawson told The Athletic’s John Dehner, Jr. on June 7. I’m not coming out until I feel pretty much 100 (percent). The goal is the first game. I know what it is like to get ready and be ready. I […]

Cincinnati Bengals defensive linemen Ryan Glasgow and Carl Lawson helped each other with crutches after they suffered ACL tears last season. Glasgow told The Athletic’s John Dehner, Jr. on June 7 about their usual ordeal when they go to breakfast together at a restaurant in Cincinnati. Carl was on crutches the first four or five […]

Cincinnati Bengals pass rusher Carl Lawson had himself a promising rookie season in 2017. Despite playing just over 41 percent of the team’s snaps, he still finished with an impressive 8.5 sacks. That was good for second on the team behind Pro Bowler Geno Atkins and one ahead of Carlos Dunlap, who’s closing in on […]