FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Zach Wilson welcomed the challenge. During the run-up to the 2021 draft, he knew all about the New York Jets’ suspect reputation with young quarterbacks. People in his own camp expressed serious reservations about him going to New York, sources with direct knowledge said, but Wilson told them he’d be able […]
Continue readingBased on their original investment, the Jets received pennies on the dollar — they will receive a sixth-round selection (No. 203) in this week’s NFL draft from the Broncos, who along with Wilson will receive a seventh-round pick (No. 256). The Jets and Broncos are splitting the $5.5 million Wilson is due this season with […]
Continue readingFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson, on the trading block since the start of the offseason, is skipping voluntary workouts as he remains in limbo with the NFL draft approaching next week. Wilson, the No. 2 pick in 2021, was granted permission in February to speak to teams about a potential […]
Continue readingORLANDO — The NFL concluded the league’s annual meetings Tuesday, with significant news coming out of Orlando on subjects, including a major change to kickoff rules, a ban of the controversial “hip drop” tackle, the addition of Wednesday Christmas Day games in 2024 and an alteration to the timing of the trade deadline. The three-day […]
Continue readingORLANDO, Fla. — Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles was expecting a more robust market for Justin Fields before the team traded the quarterback to the Pittsburgh Steelers. “I was a little bit surprised,” Poles said at the NFL league meeting Monday. “But as you do research and we have conversations, you have to kind […]
Continue readingFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — A look at what’s happening around the New York Jets: 1. Joe cap: Who would you rather have on your team, Laken Tomlinson and C.J. Uzomah or Tyron Smith, Morgan Moses, John Simpson, Mike Williams, Tyrod Taylor, Javon Kinlaw, Leki Fotu and Isaiah Oliver? You’d take the latter, obviously — the […]
Continue readingFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — After 13 seasons and eight Pro Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys, left tackle Tyron Smith described his first foray into free agency as “stressful.” But he’s happy with the outcome, saying the New York Jets can take him where he has never been — a Super Bowl. “I just feel like […]
Continue readingFLORHAM 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 […]
Continue readingThe New York Jets and linebacker C.J. Mosley have agreed to a two-year, $17.25 million contract that creates more salary cap space for the team and provides additional security for Mosley, sources told ESPN’s Field Yates on Thursday. Mosley, the team’s defensive captain in 2023, was due to make a non-guaranteed $17 million in base […]
Continue readingThe signing helps fill the void created by the departure of free agent Tyrod Taylor, who agreed to terms with the New York Jets on Monday. Lock will join starter Daniel Jones and Tommy DeVito in the quarterback room, but the Giants could potentially address the position early in next month’s draft with the No. […]
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