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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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,” […]

Boomer Esiason is standing by his comments that Mekhi Becton could be cut by the New York Jets because the tackle is so out of shape. The former Jets quarterback provided his original take on Becton last week during a segment on the “Boomer and Gio” morning show on WFAN. He doubled down earlier this […]

If Mekhi Becton has his way, he won’t just be feeding himself this season. The much-maligned Jets’ offensive tackle is planning to serve up quite the feast for his legion of haters. “I’m going to make them eat their words.”  Mekhi Becton to his critics: "I'm going to make them eat their words.” pic.twitter.com/IZYVwHQnPN — […]

Tom Brady’s name was mentioned when New York Jets coach Robert Saleh stated his expectations for quarterback Zach Wilson this season. Not that Saleh envisions his second-year quarterback to make a stratospheric leap to replicate the certified GOAT, though: “He doesn’t need to be Tom Brady this year,” Saleh said Wednesday at minicamp. “If he […]

The New York Jets were 4-13 last season under first-year coach Robert Saleh. They were equally deficient on each side of the ball. But some players did manage to rise above the mess and have breakout seasons. Braxton Berrios was named First Team All-Pro as a return specialist. He led the NFL with an average […]

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 […]

D.J. Reed has doubled down, saying that the New York Jets reaching the Super Bowl is not so farfetched of an idea. The cornerback’s comments at organized team activities Wednesday followed the “Super Bowl” reply he sent to teammate Justin Hardee’s tweet during the 2022 NFL Draft: Super Bowl https://t.co/p5CO1g4Rql — DJ Reed (@D7_Reed) April […]

As the New York Jets look to better days ahead, they will salute three of the best players from their recent past. Darrelle Revis, Nick Mangold, and D’Brickashaw Ferguson will be inducted into the Jets Ring of Honor at MetLife Stadium in 2022 on three separate dates this fall. Three of the greatest to ever […]

Mike Lafleur said he doesn’t feel extra pressure to help Zach Wilson reach another level this season. But the New York Jets offensive coordinator admitted to a different emotion about the franchise quarterback heading into his second season. “Pressure, no. Urgency, yes,” Lafleur said Wednesday. “If you don’t like pressure in this league, then you’re […]

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 […]

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 […]

Robert Saleh described Zach Wilson in a way the coach never had since the New York Jets selected the quarterback with the No. 2 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. “He looks beefy,” Saleh said with a laugh Saturday, before quickly adding, “in a good way.” Coach Saleh gives an update on @ZachWilson and the […]

The New York Jets came away like bandits during the 2022 NFL Draft. Armed with four of the top 36 pick, three coming in the first round and two in the top 10, it was more than likely that they would collect some high-level talent. But their haul came out much more tantalizing than initially […]

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 […]

With the franchise tag for cornerbacks set to be more than $17 million in 2022, the likelihood of Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis remaining with the defending NFC South champions seems very small. With the Buccaneers having less than $7 million in cap space and reportedly still in win-now mode, the ability to retain […]

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson found himself being criticized on Sunday after a controversial decision late in the fourth quarter to try and run the ball himself rather than hand it off to running back Braxton Berrios. The Jets ended up losing 28-24 to Tom Brady’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers and although many were calling […]

The New York Jets lost a tough game in Week 17 against arguably the best team in football, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. New York lost this contest 28-24 and had a lead for most of the game. There was a controversial 4th down call late into the game that saw the Jets potentially being able […]

The New York Jets’ 2021 season isn’t officially done, but it might as well be. The team is eliminated from playoff contention, extending the longest active drought in the league (11 years) and will be with0ut several key players this weekend. Rookie quarterback Zach Wilson won’t have wide receivers Elijah Moore or Corey Davis or […]

It looks like New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh is already prepared for the worst in their Week 16 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Saleh is questionable to coach the Jets in the said game after he tested positive for COVID-19. Should he fail to clear protocols, TE coach Ron Middleton will […]

The New York Jets are coming off of a tough loss to the Miami Dolphins in Week 15. Not only do the Jets and their fans have to face the harsh reality of their 3-11 record, but they will also possibly be without their head coach Robert Saleh for their Week 16 game against the […]

The New York Jets put up a fight against the Miami Dolphins. However, in New York’s tough loss, young safety Elijah Riley fell to a scary injury. He was carted off the field and removed from the game altogether. Robert Saleh finally provides an update on Riley. According to Connor Hughes, Elijah Riley is traveling […]

New LSU Tigers football head coach Brian Kelly isn’t exactly the most beloved person in the world right now following his controversial split with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Adding to his increasingly negative persona – at least on social media – is the recent comment from New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh, who […]

The New York Jets got back into the win column in Zach Wilson’s Week 12 return against the Houston Texans. It was a great win for the Jets as they begin building chemistry with their young roster. While they will not turn into a great team right away, it is essential to win games like […]

Head coach of the New York Jets, Robert Saleh made some big promises to Jet fans. Connor Hughes of The Athletic reported that Saleh had this to say, “My promise to Jets fans is that this thing is going to flip. This thing is going to turn and when it does it’s going to be […]

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh is convinced: backup QB Mike White is ready to take over the team in place of the injured rookie signal-caller Zach Wilson. When Wilson went down with a knee injury during their Week 7 game against the New England Patriots, the Jets immediately took action by trading for […]

The New York Jets got absolutely embarrassed by the New England Patriots in Week 7, but head coach Robert Saleh knows they have no one to blame but themselves. New England got off to a hot 14-0 first quarter, and they never looked back and went ahead to win 54-13 in a true blowout of […]

It hasn’t been an ideal start for Zach Wilson in his rookie year with the New York Jets. There have been some glimpses of the greatness that made him the No. 2 overall pick but they have been few and far between. Jets head coach Robert Saleh, per the team’s website, isn’t worried. In fact, […]

Coming off another tough loss in Week 5, the New York Jets still have a ton of work to do if they want to turn things around this season and join the AFC wild card race. Their defense has taken their intensity up a few notches over the past couple of games and Zach Wilson […]