New York Jets: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Joseph Ossai News / New York Jets on SI / June 29

Jets DE Joseph Ossai: New Pass Rusher Will Be Under Pressure to Show Why He’s No. 21 Player in 2026

To start our top 25 rankings of the most important Jets in 2026, we’ve been discussing multiple players in the trenches on both sides of the ball. It’s not a shock that our rankings have started there, as you can’t win at any level of football without having an edge on the offensive and defensive lines.

NFL News / Yardbarker / June 29

Sports world reacts to former Titans RB Johnson revealing ALS battle

Sports world reacts to former Titans RB Chris Johnson revealing ALS battle

Johnson, pick No. 24 in the 2008 NFL Draft, played 10 seasons for the Titans, New York Jets and Arizona Cardinals.

NFL stars pay tribute to Johnson

Titans release statement after Johnson announces ALS diagnosis

Cardinals support Johnson on social media after ALS announcement

Johnson had common first symptom before ALS diagnosis at 39

Johnson video resurfaces that hits different after recent news

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / June 29

The one long-running NY Jets stat that has to change

The New York Jets have been a bad football team for quite a while now. They haven’t made the playoffs since 2010, and they haven’t even had a .500-plus record since 2015.

Josh Allen News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '100-rushing-yard NFL QBs' quiz

In the Super Bowl era (1966 to present) of the NFL, a total of 30 QBs have rushed for 100 yards or more in a regular-season game. How many of the 30 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL's 4,500-yard passers' quiz

The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz

The 'NFL 250-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

Geno Smith News / Yardbarker / June 29

Jets get major Geno Smith update after battery accusation

Is Smith's status for 2026 in jeopardy?

Lions make decision on Terrion Arnold

Chiefs face one crucial Patrick Mahomes question

Bengals' Joe Burrow faces potential make-or-break season

New update about Ravens, Lamar Jackson contract saga emerges

KC Concepcion sends warning to NFL amid Browns' QB uncertainty

Browns praised amid Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson competition

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 first-round NFL picks that left fans confused

The NFL Draft always delivers many twists and turns that leave fans and analysts scratching their heads. This list isn't looking at hindsight and finding the biggest busts in history.

Harrison Phillips News / New York Jets on SI / June 29

Projecting the Jets' Next 3 Contract Extensions: Harrison Phillips Could Be Next to Get New Deal

New York Jets general manager Darren Mougey has done a fantastic job revamping the roster with the new additions this offseason; however, his work is far from over.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / June 28

Jets' Backup QB Questions Will Be Answered Later than Expected

The New York Jets may already know who their starting quarterback is going to be, but their backup role remains up for grabs. Between veteran signal-caller Bailey Zappe, former undrafted free agent Brady Cook, and fourth-round rookie Cade Klubnik, the Jets are more than comfortable waiting to see which of the three earns the job in training camp.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / June 28

2 NY Jets players due for positive regression in 2026

The NFL is a wacky sport—for many reasons. For starters, there are only 17 games, which means one single hot streak or cold streak could be enough to sink a player or team’s entire season.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / June 28

Jets Draft Pick is Example of Jets Adopting Planet Theory

When former Giants GM George Young developed the NFL’s “planet theory”, in regards to targeting NFL talent, it was embraced by Giants head coach Bill Parcells who clearly influenced the thinking of current Jets head coach Aaron Glenn.

Jowon Briggs News / New York Jets on SI / June 27

Jets DT Jowon Briggs: Interior Pressure Could Make a Difference From No. 22 Player in 2026

At this time last year, Jowon Briggs wasn’t on the New York Jets. The former 2024 seventh-round selection was still a part of the Cleveland Browns before being shipped off to Gang Green for a sixth-round selection. So far, this trade has been a massive win for the Jets, as Briggs was one of the few bright spots on defense.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / June 27

2 league-wide NFL trends the NY Jets need to jump on

You hear it all the time: “The NFL is a copycat league.” And it’s true. Football is a unique sport in that it allows for such a vast range of strategies.

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

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / June 27

One Jets Training Camp Battle Not Getting the Attention It Deserves

Following the conclusion of mandatory minicamp, the summer break has officially commenced for the New York Jets before training camp gets underway on July 25.

Mason Taylor News / Jets X-Factor / June 26

New York Jets TE Mason Taylor’s key to a breakout 2026

As he prepares for his second NFL season, tight end Mason Taylor has a prime opportunity to break out with the New York Jets in 2026. Will he? After impressing during his rookie campaign despite playing with three different quarterbacks, the LSU product is looking to build off his performance.