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Garrett Wilson Fell Out of the Top 10, But a Healthy Season Changes That

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson found himself on the outside looking in on ESPN's top-10 wide receiver rankings heading into the 2026 NFL season.

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Could the NY Jets have an elite run defense in 2026?

In a season where they won three games and were outscored by 203 points, the 2025 New York Jets had countless issues. The top headliners were horrendous quarterbacking, an interception allergy, and the lack of a 400-yard receiver.

New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / July 16

Breece Hall Praises Armand Membou and Olu Fashanu as Future $100M Tackles

New York Jets running back Breece Hall is coming off the best season of his career. Hall eclipsed 1,000 rushing yards for the first time in his career, finishing the season with 1,065 yards on the ground.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / July 16

Newest Jets Defensive Centerpiece Given Credit in NFL Top-10 List

The New York Jets had a strong offseason. Among the many improvements the team made, they infused their ailing defense with quality stars at each level of the unit.

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The 'Rushing TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

How many of the career leaders in rushing touchdowns for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 1K-rushing-yard NFL seasons' quiz

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New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / July 15

Jets Focusing On Size During Rebuild

After watching former No. 3 overall pick Sam Darnold win the Super Bowl, the Jets find themselves in the midst of yet another rebuild. New York hoped a

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The top beneficiaries from the 2026 NFL offseason

NFL teams annually make moves late in the summer, but rosters are mostly set after free agency and the draft. Here are the players who benefited from this year's offseason carousel.

New York Jets News / Yardbarker / July 15

Geno Smith heads into second stint with Jets without massive distraction

Quarterback Geno Smith's first time around with the New York Jets didn't go quite as planned.

Police make major decision on Geno Smith assault case

Insider raises major question about Panthers QB Bryce Young

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott finally gets the respect he deserves

Jon Gruden compares Steelers' Will Howard to Super Bowl champion QB

The 'Active NFL QB starts leaders' quiz

Minkah Fitzpatrick News / New York Jets on SI / July 15

Jets S Minkah Fitzpatrick: Former All-Pro Is New York's No. 9 Player

Our list of the top 25 most important New York Jets entering the 2026 season goes into the top 10 with safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, a player with All-Pro pedigree who is on a Hall-of-Fame type of career path.

Garrett Wilson News / Viral Sports News / July 15

Jets Could be Hit With Trade Demand From Star Player

As the NFL prepares for another season, one name quietly emerging as a potential candidate for future trade requests is New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / July 15

2 WR Trades Jets Should Consider to Bolster Backend of Depth Chart

It’s been a busy offseason for the New York Jets. GM Darren Mougey just about renovated the entire roster, upgrading the team in all phases after posting a disastrous 3-14 record. While the roster looks significantly better and is poised for more success in 2026, there are still some areas the team needs to improve.

New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Karl Dunbar Returns to the Jets With a Chance to Fix a Broken Pass Rush

For the New York Jets, the 2026 season will be a pivotal year in the Aaron Glenn era. The team finished tied at the bottom of the standings with a 3-14

Geno Smith News / The SportsRush / July 15

Davie Police Drop Battery Case Against Jets QB Geno Smith

The battery investigation into New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith has been closed with no charges filed, the Davie, Florida Police Department confirmed on Tuesday.

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One player from every NFL team who will bounce back in 2026

The 2025 NFL season didn't go as smoothly as hoped for some proven players. These players are the top candidates on their respective teams to bounce back this season.

Geno Smith News / Pro Football Rumors / July 14

Geno Smith Case Declared Inactive By Police

Following an incident in June when police were called to Jets quarterback Geno Smith‘s home over a battery allegation, the case has been dropped. According to ESPN’s Rich Cimini, the case has been “declared inactive by police.” Cimini adds that the investigation has concluded and no charges will be brought against Smith.

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Geno Smith News / Field Level Media / July 14

Police close investigation involving Jets QB Geno Smith

New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith will not be charged for a June incident in which a woman accused him of battery, the Davie, Fla., police department said Tuesday.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 14

Bills Claim WR Quentin Skinner From Jets, Cut WR Deven Thompkins

The Buffalo Bills claimed WR Quentin Skinner off the waiver wire from the Jets, per the NFL transaction wire. To make room, the Bills released WR Deven

Geno Smith News / Larry Brown Sports / July 14

Police make major decision on Geno Smith assault case

New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith is off the hook in relation to recent assault allegations. The battery investigation into Smith has been closed and the quarterback will not face charges, the Davie, Fla.

Geno Smith News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 14

Case Inactive Regarding Geno Smith Assault Allegations

Per Zack Rosenblatt, the Davie Police Department in Florida said the case regarding assault allegations against Jets QB Geno Smith is now considered inactive.

T'Vondre Sweat News / New York Jets on SI / July 14

Jets DT T'Vondre Sweat: All Aboard the Hype Train for New York's No. 10 Player in 2026

Our list of the top 25 most important New York Jets entering the 2026 season continues with defensive tackle T'Vondre Sweat at No. 10, a player heading into his third NFL season looking to prove he was worth trading for earlier this offseason.

Adonai Mitchell News / Jets X-Factor / July 14

NY Jets film session: AD Mitchell is open more than you think

Instead of adding proven veteran receivers, the New York Jets chose to bet on potential to upgrade their pass-catching unit in 2026. They have fully committed to the high-ceiling, low-floor route.

New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / July 14

Why the Jets Cornerback Competition Matters More Than Fans Think

Heading into the 2026 NFL season, no position on defense will be more vital to the New York Jets than cornerback. The 2025 Jets became the first team in NFL history not to record an interception, highlighting the team's struggles in the secondary.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / July 14

Projecting the NY Jets’ 2026 DL snap counts: Who leads the unit?

The New York Jets did what they needed to do after ranking 31st in sacks and 29th in rushing yards allowed. General manager Darren Mougey completely revamped the team’s defensive line in the 2026 offseason.

Demario Davis News / Athlon Sports / July 14

Jets' Demario Davis Explains Why He Returned to New York

This offseason, the New York Jets have brought back a familiar face. All-Pro linebacker Demario Davis will return to New York for his third stint with the Jets this season. Davis, who spent the past eight seasons with the New Orleans Saints, is returning to the franchise that originally selected him in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / July 14

Mougey Overtaking Aaron Glenn at 1JD was Obvious Months ago

Former WFAN personality Mike Francessa has used his podcast to double-down on a claim he made several months ago, saying Jets GM Darren Mougey now sits above head coach Aaron Glenn when it comes to organizational decisions at 1 Jets Drive. For anyone paying attention to the two, this should have been obvious some time ago.

Breece Hall News / JetNation.com / July 14

The Numbers Say the Jets Should Ride Breece Hall

The Jets made a statement this offseason when they signed Breece Hall to a contract extension. They didn’t have to do it when they did, but they chose to make sure one of their best offensive players remained part of the foundation moving forward. Now comes the interesting part.

Demario Davis News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 14