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Will the Jets draft Georgia TE Brock Bowers with the 10th pick?

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The fundamental draft question confronting the New York Jets is this: What does quarterback Aaron Rodgers need most, another playmaker or more protection? Put another way: Is Georgia tight end Brock Bowers the missing player? It’s a fascinating quandary. A month ago, the idea of using the No. 10 pick on […]

Adding Haason Reddick gives Jets defensive closer they covet

A look at what’s happening around the New York Jets: 1. Loaded D: Coach Robert Saleh gushed so much about Bryce Huff at the NFL annual meetings that it made you wonder why the Jets let him out of the building. He actually compared Huff to a sports icon, saying, “[He] closes games. People want […]

Jets running out of premium options for WRs in free agency

FLORHAM PARK, N.J.– A look at what’s happening around the New York Jets: 1. Receiver wanted: Now that Aaron Rodgers has a new protection detail — we’re talking a revamped offensive line, not the secret service — the focus shifts to wide receiver. When Rodgers arrived 11 months ago, his receiving corps included holdovers Garrett […]

NFL free agency 2024: All signings for AFC, NFC teams

The initial wave of 2024 NFL free agency is in the books. Several big-name running backs were on the move, including Derrick Henry joining the Baltimore Ravens, Saquon Barkley moving to NFC East rival Philadelphia Eagles and Josh Jacobs going to the Green Bay Packers to replace Aaron Jones, who was released and stayed in […]

Sources: Jets pick up QB Tyrod Taylor, guard John Simpson

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Securing a new backup for Aaron Rodgers and adding to his offensive line, the New York Jets agreed to terms Monday night with former New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor and former Baltimore Ravens guard John Simpson, sources confirmed to ESPN. In another late-night move, the Jets finalized a deal with […]

New York Jets looking to add protection for Aaron Rodgers

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The prospect of blocking for New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers fueled some serious gushing among the top offensive tackle prospects at last week’s NFL scouting combine. Penn State’s Olu Fashanu said “it would be awesome” before going on to say “Aaron Rodgers is a legend of the game.” Oregon State’s […]

Jets ready to face free agency with big decisions ahead

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Perhaps more than any executive in the NFL, New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas is under pressure to win now. Not that he needed a reminder, but the message was amplified last month by owner Woody Johnson, who came close to dropping a playoff mandate on his top football man. […]

Rough offseason for Jets piling up with free agency looming

A look at what’s happening around the New York Jets: 1. Playing defense: Almost one year ago (March 15, 2023), the Jets were the chosen ones. That day, Aaron Rodgers — just out of the darkness — made his humongous announcement on “The Pat McAfee Show,” declaring his intention to play for the Jets. It […]

Source: Jets release G Laken Tomlinson as part of OL rebuild

The move comes as no surprise, as Tomlinson, 32, was due to count $18.9 million on the 2024 salary cap. His release will save the Jets about $8.1 million this year, meaning they get stuck with $10.7 million in dead money for 2024. The Jets are planning to overhaul their line, which ranked among the […]

Here’s how the New York Jets can compete for a playoff spot in 2024

We are closer than we appear. “It’s really not as far away as it looks right now,” general manager Joe Douglas said at the end of the season. “We need a couple of more pieces … but we’re close,” quarterback Aaron Rodgers said. Those words — “we’re close” — are echoing at One Jets Drive. […]

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