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Improvement doesn't simply happen overnight. Not in the NFL, at least. It's a gradual incline of key moments that culminate in an organization finally putting the finishing touches on a team that's about to become one of the most feared in the NFL.

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When Do Jets Begin 2026 OTA Workouts?

The rookies are on the field, and veterans have been through the early stages of the NFL's regulated offseason workout session. Next up? Organized Team Activities.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 21

Robert Saleh opens up about making official Titans debut vs. Jets

Saleh had never served as the main man for a franchise before the Jets hired him in January 2021. His tenure was filled with more lows than highs.

Bill Belichick finally reveals why he left Jets just days after signing

Five lingering NFL questions: Chiefs in the WR market? Saints vets on the move? And more

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

Kayshon Boutte News / New York Jets on SI / May 21

Kayshon Boutte Trade for Jets Is Great Idea With a Few Hiccups

This offseason, the Jets made it a point to add more talented pass-catchers to their offense after watching the unit struggle in 2025. In April’s NFL Draft, New York took TE Kenyon Sadiq at No.

Breece Hall News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz

How many of the active NFL players who have rushed for 1,000 or more yards in a season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'NFL franchise rushing-TD leaders' quiz

NFL News / New York Jets on SI / May 20

Josh Sweat for Will McDonald? Cardinals' No-Show Opens Door for Jets Trade

He's the type of player the New York Jets have been searching for. The one with the kind of championship pedigree the organization hasn't had in decades.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / May 20

The part of Jets GM’s process that fans should be thrilled about

The New York Jets haven’t had a stable general manager in ages. It’s one of the main reasons why the organization has the longest active playoff drought among all teams in North America’s four major sports at 15 seasons.

Jowon Briggs News / New York Jets on SI / May 20

Jowon Briggs Holds Another Defender's Jets Future in His Hands

The New York Jets made several notable additions to their defense this offseason, acquiring T’Vondre Sweat, Minkah Fitzpatrick, and Demario Davis, while also adding David Bailey and D’Angelo Ponds in the draft.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / May 20

This is how many INTs the NY Jets will get in 2026

No, I am not a prophet. I cannot tell you precisely how many interceptions the New York Jets will get in 2026. What I can do is use the information at our disposal to come up with a reasonable projection of how many interceptions the Jets should be expected to get.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / May 20

4 Jets UDFAs With the Biggest Contracts (and How They'll Fare at OTAs)

The next big event on the Jets’ offseason calendar is OTAs, which are set to begin next week and will continue for parts of June. OTAs will be the first chance for the coaches to see the vets, rookies, and undrafted free agents together on the practice field.

Jamien Sherwood News / New York Jets on SI / May 20

The Curious Case of Jamien Sherwood, and Why Jets Are at a Crossroads

Just over a year ago, the New York Jets went "all-in" with former fifth-round pick Jamien Sherwood. In the 2025 offseason, New York extended the former Auburn prospect to a three-year, $45 million contract.

Kingsley Enagbare News / New York Jets on SI / May 19

Kingsley Enagbare Is Already a Huge Jets Unknown Despite $9 Million Deal

The New York Jets should have a much-improved pass rush in 2026 after the unit recorded the second-fewest sacks (26) in the NFL last season. Will McDonald

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

Geno Smith News / New York Jets on SI / May 19

Geno Smith's History vs. Every Opponent on the Jets' 2026 Schedule

The New York Jets will be rolling into the 2026 regular season with Geno Smith as their starting quarterback. Head coach Aaron Glenn made that decision clear quickly after the team acquired him in a trade from the Las Vegas Raiders.

New York Jets News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 19

Bill Belichick hates coffee, but he hates the Jets even more

While you shouldn’t ever offer former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick a coffee, he might like it more than his former division rivals, the New York Jets.

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The '35-5-5 Conference Finals games' quiz

The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA steals-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'No. 2-scorers by NBA champion' quiz

New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 19

New York Jets 2026 Undrafted Free Agent Guarantees

Undrafted free agents sign standard three-year contracts that are worth whatever the minimum salary is in those years. In 2026, the standard UDFA deal is worth $3.1 million.

Bill Belichick News / Yardbarker / May 20

Bill Belichick finally reveals why he left Jets just days after signing

Belichick was supposed to take the torch from Bill Parcells and become the Jets' new head coach starting in 2000.

Belichick has four-word response to shocking Hall of Fame snub

Urban Meyer's time with Jaguars officially ends with a whimper

Sean McVay reveals when and why he almost quit serving as Rams HC

John Harbaugh sends warning to Cowboys ahead of Week 1 showdown

Three ways Harbaugh is already turning the Giants around

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / May 19

Rising NY Jets weapon left off 2026 Fantasy Football Breakouts list

The New York Jets and fantasy football usually don’t go hand in hand. Due to many years of inaccurate quarterbacks, poor offensive coordinators, and shoddy offensive lines, there has usually been little reason to add a Jets player in fantasy football, unless it’s in the later rounds or your team is decimated by injuries.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / May 18

3 Jets Whose Jobs Could Be On the Line in OTAs

With offseason team activities (OTAs) quickly approaching on May 27, more pressure is going to be on some players than others as the lead-up to the 2026 season continues for the New York Jets.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / May 18

Patriot Golf Days Turns Remembrance Into Opportunity For Families Like Hannah Davis’

There are pictures that explain a mission better than any slogan ever could. A young father seated on the grass with a baby in his lap. A family gathered on a front porch.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / May 18

Most Important Jets Revenge Games on the 2026 Schedule

Despite coming off a miserable 2025 season, things are looking much brighter for the New York Jets. With general manager Darren Mougey reshaping the roster

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / May 18

2 NY Jets players snubbed from 2026 All-Breakout Team

The New York Jets are used to being overlooked. After all, it’s well-deserved. When there are people in the American workforce who weren’t born the last time you made the playoffs, you shouldn’t expect anyone to believe in you.

NFL News / New York Jets on SI / May 18

Pros and Cons If the Jets Actually Sign Cooper Rush

With OTAs beginning next week, New York Jets fans are still wondering who will be the backup behind starting quarterback Geno Smith this season. As things currently stand, rookie Cade Klubnik could step into that role, as he made a good first impression at rookie minicamp earlier this month.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / May 18

Several Picks from Jets ’24 Class Have Lots to Prove in yr 3

The 2026 NFL season will mark the third pro campaign for the Jets 2024 draft class which includes left tackle Olu Fashanu. The group has been a mixed bag thus far with some quality performances, but also significant injury issues and small sample sizes. This is indeed the year for several players to prove their worth.