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 […]
Continue readingFLORHAM 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 […]
Continue readingWe 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. […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Aaron Rodgers aces a par-3 in his first golf round since his Achilles surgery. (0:17) FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Playing his first round of golf since Achilles surgery in September, Aaron Rodgers fired a hole-in-one a few days ago at the exclusive Shadow Creek course in Las Vegas. His playing partners […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Brandin Echols reads the play perfectly as he steps in front of the receiver to make the pick-six. (0:31) FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — A look at what’s happening around the New York Jets: 1. Hall of a slump: Joking about his “robot knee,” Breece Hall was absolutely beaming after his 177-yard […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. The Chargers’ defense strips Zach Wilson again, forcing a turnover and setting up Austin Ekeler‘s second touchdown of the night. (0:57) EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Los Angeles Chargers improved to .500 on Monday night, topping the New York Jets 27-6 at MetLife Stadium. The Jets had their three-game winning streak […]
Continue readingCenter Connor McGovern (knee) and right guard Wes Schweitzer (calf), both injured in Sunday’s 13-10 overtime victory over the New York Giants, were placed on injured reserve Monday. The Jets (4-3), winners of three straight, now have four offensive linemen on IR. The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET, but coach Robert […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Ryan Clark breaks down how the Jets’ defense needs to step up to create turnovers against the Eagles. (1:22) FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — A look at what’s happening around the New York Jets: 1. No more yips: During his worst moments in 2021 and 2022, quarterback Zach Wilson struggled to complete […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Bart Scott, Mike Tannenbaum and Dan Graziano break down the Broncos’ woes after their loss to the Chiefs. (1:56) The Denver Broncos are releasing veteran outside linebacker Frank Clark in the same week he gave back nearly $1.7 million to help create this scenario, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Stephen A. Smith outlines why he doesn’t predict a Jets playoff appearance this season. (1:03) DENVER — New York Jets running back Breece Hall walked into the visitor’s locker room Sunday in Empower Field at Mile High and glanced into the trainers room. His eyes focused on the third table. It […]
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