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The New York Jets preseason ended Sunday and so did speculation as to whether Sauce Gardner would be in the starting lineup Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens. Jets coach Robert Saleh confirmed that the No. 4 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft will start at cornerback after beating out veteran Bryce Hall. Saleh […]

The New York Jets already know there will be one big change in their starting lineup this season. But Mekhi Becton may not be the only current first-stringer who fails to start in Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens. Becton has a good, if painful, excuse for abdicating his starting role. The massive right tackle […]

The 2021 season was a transition period for the Philadelphia Eagles. It was their first year since 2015 without quarterback Carson Wentz and also the first year under head coach Nick Sirianni. The team significantly improved from the 4-11-1 from the previous year, jumping to 9-8 and returning to the playoffs after a one-year absence. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 had a strong offseason, at least on paper. How much they improve on a 4-13 record will be the true test of how successful the Jets really were since the end of an ugly 2021 campaign. Adding Pro Bowl guard Laken Tomlinson to fortify an improving offensive line appears to be […]

The New York Jets have received high marks for their work at the 2022 NFL Draft. They landed three first-round picks, two in the top 10 of the draft, and a second rounder who was projected by many to be a first-round selection. The Jets filled holes at corner (Sauce Gardner) and edge rusher (Jermaine […]

Sauce Gardner dug deep to acquire No. 1 from New York Jets teammate D.J. Reed. But the rookie said he didn’t drill down nearly as far as had been rumored on social media. Gardner told reporters Tuesday at minicamp that acquiring his favored jersey number cost him $50,000. ‘Sauce’ Gardner will officially wear No. 1 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The 2022 NFL Draft is about to kick off as teams across the league prepare for a big weekend. As for the players, they prepare for a life-changing moment as they are about to fulfill a lifelong dream. One rookie prospect brought the bling to Las Vegas, as Ahmad Sauce Gardner dons an icy chain […]

The NFL Draft is just hours away, bringing with it a great deal of excitement and anticipation. Or, if you’re Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner, supreme confidence. Perhaps the most highly regarded cornerback prospect this spring, Gardner took a page out of the book of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James with his brash statement ahead of […]

The Houston Texans have entered a rebuild and hope to make a splash in the 2022 NFL Draft. We’ll likely see the front office build around Davis Mills, as they have a chance to stack the roster with great young talent. We’ll see how it plays out, but this franchise could make some noise with […]

The New York Jets are blessed with draft capital early on in the 2022 NFL Draft, and with a plethora of needs on the roster, they can’t afford to miss with their first-round picks. The Jets will be drafting at picks No. 4 and No. 10 in the first round, so they’ll have plenty of […]