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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 […]

If the New York Jets want Aaron Rodgers badly enough, it’s going to cost them. First, Joe Douglas and Co. will have to part with coveted draft picks to trade for the Green Bay Packers quarterback. Then, Gang Green must assume Rodgers’ ginormous salary and sizeable salary cap hit. Jets owner Woody Johnson answered “absolutely” […]

Woody Johnson won’t order a mandate for the New York Jets to make the playoffs in 2023. But that doesn’t mean coach Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas are not in the owner’s crosshairs. The Jets were 7-10 this season, losing their final six games after a surprisingly strong start. They missed the playoffs […]

For the 12th straight year, the New York Jets will not be in the NFL playoffs. It is the longest drought in franchise history, one punctuated by a stunning collapse down the stretch this season. We’ll examine which Jets are most to blame for missing the playoffs. The Jets lost their fifth straight game last […]

Despite his request to be traded, Elijah Moore is still a member of the New York Jets. The disgruntled wide receiver was not moved before the NFL trade deadline Tuesday and general manager Joe Douglas said no one should be surprised by that. “Elijah was always going to be a New York Jet,” Douglas said. […]

Elijah Moore was back at the New York Jets’ practice facility Friday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, one day after being excused for a personal day. The disgruntled wide receiver reportedly also asked for a trade Thursday. Moore is frustrated by his diminished role in the Jets’ offense. He was not targeted a single time in […]

The 2022 NFL trade deadline arrives at 4 p.m. ET on Nov. 1. The New York Jets must decide what, if any, deals make sense for them. We’ll examine the best trade the Jets must make before this year’s NFL trade deadline. Like every NFL team, the Jets do not have a perfect roster. So, […]

The New York Jets believe their roster is much-improved this season, with better days ahead for one of the most woebegone franchises in football. Other NFL teams have apparently taken notice. When the Jets cut their roster from 80 to 53 this past Tuesday, seven of the 21 players placed on waivers were claimed by […]

After a rather eventful summer, Denzel Mims is going to be entering the new season as a member of the New York Jets. The 24-year-old tried to force his way out of the team via trade but in the end, his attempt proved futile. At this point, it seems that both Mims and the Jets […]

Denzel Mims made the New York Jets’ initial 53-man roster, but that doesn’t mean he’s happy about it. By the looks of it, Mims is so discouraged by remaining with the Jets that he predicted he’s going to be inactive for the Week 1 season opener against the Baltimore Ravens on September 11. Speaking to […]

Denzel Mims said mere days after requesting a trade from the New York Jets that he loves the team and has “no problem” with them. Denzel Mims: “I love the Jets. I don’t have no problem with the Jets.” — Zack Rosenblatt (@ZackBlatt) August 28, 2022 Perhaps Mims was caught up in the moment after […]

Duane Brown is coming to the New York Jets to fill a gaping hole on their offensive line after Mekhi Becton sustained a season-ending knee injury earlier this week. Several reports Thursday stated that the veteran free-agent tackle agreed to a two-year, $22 million contract. The Jets have not confirmed the signing. Jets are giving […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The New York Jets have done the heavy lifting to upgrade their 2022 roster. But a few tweaks are still possible ahead of training camp. For that reason, we take a look at three potential trade targets for the Jets to round out the team. They have restructured the secondary, with safety Jordan Whitehead and […]

Zach Wilson displayed his bulked-up frame and a sense of humor at the New York Jets voluntary organized team activities Tuesday. When asked by a reporter what he thought about coach Robert Saleh calling him “thick” and “beefy,” the second-year quarterback laughed and zinged a one-liner right back. “That dude’s beefy,” Wilson said of the […]

Joe Douglas is smart enough to know that things can go sideways quickly in the National Football League, especially for the New York Jets. So, while he basks in the afterglow of the 2022 NFL Draft, the Jets general manager needs only to look back at his first draft class with the team to see […]

A heavy dose of reality arrived for the New York Jets when the 2022 NFL schedule was announced Thursday. The Jets have a brutal slate the first nine weeks of the season, before it eases up a bit after their Week 10 bye. The virtual minefield begins with four straight games against the AFC North. […]

The New York Jets have had an impressive offseason, but they’re not quite done retooling their roster. There are more playmakers for Zach Wilson to utilize on offense, with wide receiver Garrett Wilson and running back Breece Hall selected in the 2022 NFL Draft. They also signed tight ends C.J. Uzomah and Tyler Conklin in […]

Rare has been the day in the history of the New York Jets that they’ve been celebrated for their selections in the NFL Draft. But general manager Joe Douglas and his staff have received near-universal acclaim for their work in the 2022 draft, a haul that included three first-round picks and four potential starters this […]

Jermaine Johnson was the unexpected gift that put an exclamation point on the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft for the New York Jets. Already thrilled to have selected stud cornerback Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner from Cincinnati with the fourth pick and talented wide receiver Garrett Wilson from Ohio State at No. 10, the Jets […]

Denzel Mims barely even warmed the bench during his first two NFL seasons, but New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas said the wide receiver seems ready to bring the heat this season. “He’s come back really on fire,” Douglas said in an interview Tuesday on WFAN. The Jets GM noted Mims is in “great […]

When Mekhi Becton sustained a dislocated right kneecap in the New York Jets regular season opener against the Carolina Panthers last season, it was expected the big tackle would be out 4-8 weeks. Nearly eight months later, general manager Joe Douglas said in an interview Tuesday on WFAN-FM in New York that Becton is “still […]

The New York Jets are hoping for a big season from young quarterback Zach Wilson in 2022 after a rather underwhelming rookie season from the 2021 No. 2 overall pick. While some fans are still questioning whether Wilson can truly be the leader that turns around the struggling franchise, GM Joe Douglas has cast aside […]

The New York Jets currently rank second in salary cap space heading into the 2022 offseason, with over $48 million in their pockets. With that kind of flexibility in mind, many believe that the Jets and general manager Joe Douglas will be aggressive in the free agent market, looking to fill as many holes as […]

If there’s one thing New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas is not, it is that he is dishonest. No one can say that about Douglas, including Sam Darnold. In a statement echoing Detroit’s sentiments towards their erstwhile quarterback Matthew Stafford, Douglas opened up about the deal that sent the Jets’ young stud Sam Darnold […]

The first round of the 2021 NFL Draft takes place on April 29, and the New York Jets are likely to draft a new rookie quarterback. It seems that might be a forgone conclusion after the front office traded Sam Darnold to the Carolina Panthers, with general manager Joe Douglas essentially confirming as much on […]

New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas would not outright say he will draft a quarterback with the No. 2 overall pick after trading Sam Darnold to the Carolina Panthers on Monday. But it’s essentially a foregone conclusion the Jets will take one of the top quarterback prospects in the upcoming draft. Douglas was asked […]

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The New York Jets are open to, at the very least, discussing trades for quarterback Sam Darnold. Jets general manager Joe Douglas revealed Wednesday he would answer the phone regarding possible overtures for the former USC star. Douglas would not definitively say the Jets have a certain plan in mind at the quarterback position, but […]

The New York Jets chose to let Robby Anderson walk in free agency this past offseason, allowing him to sign with the Carolina Panthers. While Anderson continues to thrive in Carolina, Joe Douglas — the GM of the Jets — shared that he regrets letting Anderson leave in free agency. “I thought about Robby a […]

The New York Jets set off alarms throughout the NFL world on Tuesday by cutting running back Le’Veon Bell. Jets fans were already upset with head coach Adam Gase and general manager Joe Douglas. After releasing Bell, there’s no reason for them to have a job. John Butchko of the daily Locked On Jets podcast explains: Butchko: […]

The New York Jets may have shipped their star safety, Jamal Adams to the Seattle Seahawks, but apparently their goal remains the same. Jets general manager Joe Douglas has reaffirmed his commitment to winning. Douglas claimed that one trade won’t change the direction that the front office has already set for the team. This was […]

The New York Jets and Joe Douglas executed a blockbuster trade over the past weekend, sending star safety Jamal Adams to the Seattle Seahawks for a deal that include a net return of three draft picks, two of which are future first-rounders, and another safety in Bradley McDougald. Making that trade was Jets general manager […]

The New York Jets have released an official statement regarding their decision to trade Jamal Adams to the Seattle Seahawks. In the statement released on Twitter, general manager Joe Douglas focuses on the Jets’ acquisitions. Their team acquired a concrete asset in safety Bradley McDougald, but the real prize was in the draft compensation. New […]

The New York Jets were an active team in free agency, but they were reluctant to give long-term contracts to the players they signed. Joe Douglas, the general manager of the Jets, explained his ‘disciplined’ approach to NFL free agency. “We feel these signings give us flexibility in the draft,” Douglas said via the JetsWire […]

The New York Jets’ offseason moves become that much clearer, considering the perspective of their general manager, Joe Douglas. Douglas said on Wednesday he feels the NFL lacks an abundance of “quality” offensive linemen, making those spots premium positions both in free agency and the NFL Draft (via Spencer Aber of USA TODAY): “I think […]

The New York Jets have been an active team in free agency, with most of their moves coming on the offensive side of the ball. Joe Douglas, the general manager of the Jets, detailed New York’s plan in free agency to alleviate pressure off of Sam Darnold. “I think we still have a lot to […]