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New York Jets dealt another blow at offensive tackle as George Fant put on IR with QB Zach Wilson’s return approaching

The injury couldn’t come at a worse time for the Jets, who are hoping quarterback Zach Wilson returns to the lineup Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. If Wilson starts, his blindside will be protected by a third-string left tackle, most likely Conor McDermott, a career backup. Fant’s surgically repaired left knee has been bothering him […]

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New York Jets sticking with Joe Flacco as starting QB in Week 2

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The home fans chanted Mike White‘s name during the New York Jets’ season-opening loss to the Baltimore Ravens, but they’re not making a quarterback change this week. Joe Flacco, who started for the injured Zach Wilson, will remain in the lineup Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. Coach Robert Saleh said Wednesday […]

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New York Jets place left tackle Duane Brown on injured reserve, hopeful for Week 5 return

The Jets are hopeful Brown can return from his shoulder injury in Week 5, at the earliest, but it was a significant injury and there’s no guarantee. He was injured Monday in practice, three weeks after signing a two-year, $20 million contract to replace injured Mekhi Becton. The deal includes a $9 million guarantee. The […]

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New York Jets LT Duane Brown out for opener with shoulder injury, could be headed to IR

Brown, 37, who signed a two-year, $20 million contract Aug. 15 to replace the injured Mekhi Becton (out for the season), suffered a shoulder injury in Monday’s practice and could be headed to injured reserve, according to coach Robert Saleh. The Jets are evaluating test results and soon will make a decision on whether to […]

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NFL training camp updates 2022: Justin Reid takes reps at kicker, New England Patriots and Carolina Panthers prep for joint practices

The 2022 NFL training camps continued Monday with just under four weeks until the regular season begins Sept. 8. Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid played the role of kicker in practice today after making a PAT in the Saturday preseason game, while the Green Bay Packers’ Mason Crosby returned to kicking workouts for the […]

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Sources: Jets hopeful QB Zach Wilson avoided serious injury ahead of MRI

PHILADELPHIA — New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson will have an MRI exam Saturday on his right knee, but the team is hopeful that he avoided a season-ending injury, sources said Friday night after the team’s preseason opener against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Jets declined to provide any specifics, except to say Wilson’s ACL is […]

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Sources: New York Jets add OT Duane Brown after Mekhi Becton’s serious knee injury

The 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 […]

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New York Jets coach Robert Saleh says Mekhi Becton’s season likely over because of knee injury

FLORHAM 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 […]

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NFL training camp 2022 live: Commanders’ Carson Wentz, Raiders’ Maxx Crosby, shine as practice intensity amps up

The NFL’s 2022 training camp will hit top speed this week with a full slate of preseason games, and the intensity is ramping up in practices around the league. Tuesday was highlighted by promising performances from Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby and Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz, who showed better timing with his […]

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NFL Power Rankings 2022: Offseason 1-32 poll, plus players who benefited most from the draft and trades

While the long-term story of the 2022 NFL draft will be how the draftees pan out years from now, this version of the NFL Power Rankings is taking more of an immediate approach. Instead of breaking down the rookies (there will be plenty of time for that), we picked veterans from each team whose status […]

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