“We’re optimistic, but he’s not out of the woods until they get in there and make the decision [on how to handle the meniscus],” coach Robert Saleh said Sunday. Wilson, injured in Friday night’s preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles, is expected to miss two to four weeks with a bone bruise and torn meniscus […]
Continue readingThe veteran free agent visited with the Jets over the weekend, attending their annual Green & White scrimmage at MetLife Stadium. The Jets began courting Brown before Becton’s injury Monday. Initially, coach Robert Saleh said Brown would be a “bonus” because he was satisfied with his tackle situation, but that changed Monday night when Becton’s […]
Continue readingFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets right offensive tackle Mekhi Becton “more than likely” will miss the entire season because of a chip fracture in his right kneecap, coach Robert Saleh announced Tuesday. Becton, 23, drafted 11th overall in 2020, still is seeking outside medical opinions, but the expectation is that he will need […]
Continue readingFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — An MRI exam of Mekhi Becton’s right knee revealed a more serious injury than initially anticipated, a source told ESPN on Monday night, raising fear that the New York Jets’ starting right tackle could be sidelined indefinitely. The 2020 first-round draft pick injured the same knee that required season-ending surgery in […]
Continue readingFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets offensive lineman Mekhi Becton returned to the field Wednesday for the first time in 11 months, sporting a smaller waistline and playing a new position. Becton, drafted 11th overall in 2020 as a potential franchise left tackle, played right tackle in practice and will remain there for the […]
Continue readingThe Buffalo Bills are the reigning, two-time AFC East champions. They didn’t punt in either of their final two games against the second-place New England Patriots last season, which highlights the gap between the teams. Can anyone catch the Bills? It’s the top question when assessing the AFC East in 2022. The Bills, who were […]
Continue readingFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets tackle Mekhi Becton, nicknamed “Big Ticket,” delivered a big message Wednesday to his critics. “I’m going to make them eat their words,” he said at the conclusion of a two-day minicamp. Becton, who has battled injuries and a weight problem since his promising rookie year in 2020, sounded […]
Continue readingFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets, who haven’t done too many things right over the past decade, found themselves in an unusual position near the conclusion of the NFL draft on Saturday. On the receiving end of universal praise. Instead of taking a bow, coach Robert Saleh shrugged it off. “I’ve also been […]
Continue readingYou’ve heard this is the most unpredictable draft in years. Not even the top pick is a given. You’ve read the latest mock drafts not only from ESPN gurus Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay, but one in which they collaborated. Now it’s time for our NFL Nation reporters to share their expertise on the […]
Continue readingOWINGS MILLS, Md. — After a quiet first day of free agency, the Baltimore Ravens reached agreements with safety Marcus Williams and offensive tackle Morgan Moses on Tuesday, according to sources. The Ravens found their ball-hawking safety in Williams and an answer at right tackle in Moses. Baltimore and Williams reached an agreement on a […]
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