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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / February 21

Jets Finalize 2026 Defensive Coaching Staff

The Jets have set their defensive coaching staff for the 2026 season, per team writer Eric Allen, with Ben Bolling, Ronald Booker, and Colin Bauer emerging as the final additions.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / February 21

Jets Getting Buzz as Top Free Agency Fit for Chiefs 27-Year-Old CB

The New York Jets have a lot of money to spend in free agency this offseason and they can't afford to be cheap with it. First and foremost, the Jets need to find a franchise quarterback, but it seems unlikely they'll do so in free agency.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / February 21

Jets Draft Trends: How New York Has Attacked the NFL Combine

The New York Jets have a big few weeks ahead. New York has the No. 2 pick in the first round of the 2026 National Football League Draft. The NFL Scouting Combine will kick off on Monday, Feb.

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NFL News / Jets X-Factor / February 21

5 Jets thoughts heading into 2026 Scouting Combine

We’re just a few days away from the New York Jets arriving in Indianapolis for the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, an enjoyable experience for fans, media members, and hundreds of draftable players.

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Who is the best all-time defensive back for every NFL franchise?

As NFL rules have changed, defensive backs' job descriptions have transitioned. Here is our best attempt at identifying the premier DB performer in each NFL franchise's history.

Frank Reich News / New York Jets on SI / February 21

Jets OC Frank Reich Jokingly Tried to Bring Andrew Luck Back

The New York Jets need to stabilize the quarterback position this offseason, to say the least. The quicker the quarterback position is solved, the quicker the team will be able to solve all of the other problems that have been going on.

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

Jets Starter Projected to Sign Shockingly Low 1-Year, $3 Million Deal

The New York Jets are in the midst of a rebuild, which means they're likely going to lean heavily on the NFL draft to build their roster. Considering they have the No.

Jermaine Johnson News / New York Jets on SI / February 20

NFL Mock Trade: Jets Make Blockbuster Deal, Cut Ties with Pro Bowl LB

The New York Jets reportedly considered trading Pro Bowl edge rusher Jermaine Johnson at the trade deadline last season, but they didn't get an offer worth taking, so they held onto him.

Justin Fields News / New York Jets on SI / February 20

Jets $40 Million QB Getting Buzz as Obvious Offseason Cut Candidate

The New York Jets took a risk on quarterback Justin Fields last offseason, and it didn't pay off whatsoever. Fields was a disaster as the starter and the Jets ended up benching him halfway through the year.

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

NFL Mock Trade: Jets Give Up 3 Draft Picks for 2-Time Pro Bowl QB

The New York Jets desperately need to add a quarterback to their roster this season, but the unfortunate part with the problem is the fact that there are very few starting caliber quarterbacks available.

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

Jets linked to free agent ‘fit’ who isn’t really a fit at all

Memo to the national media: Not every free agent with a recognizable name is a fit for the New York Jets. It seems the cap-space-laden Jets are being linked to every notable free agent.

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The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest and most recognizable names that never were voted into or played in the Pro Bowl.

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

Daniel Jeremiah Names Two Potential Trade Targets in the Jets QB Search

The New York Jets are in need of their next franchise quarterback, but the time to land their future signal-caller might get pushed back to the 2027 NFL Draft.

Breece Hall News / New York Jets on SI / February 20

Jets Star RB Projected to Sign 4-Year, $54 Million Free Agency Deal

The New York Jets have a lot of big decisions to make this offseason, but the most important decisions will come during the NFL draft. The Jets hold numerous valuable picks and they can't afford to miss with any of them.

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

The case for the Jets’ most overlooked draft option at No. 2

Arvell Reese vs. Rueben Bain Jr. has been the most common debate among New York Jets fans when discussing the team’s best route with the No. 2 overall pick in April’s NFL draft.

New York Jets News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 20

3 players Jets must let walk in free agency during NFL offseason

For years, the New York Jets tried to build for tomorrow while borrowing from yesterday. The result was cap strain, roster imbalance, and a locker room caught between urgency and uncertainty.

Breece Hall News / New York Jets on SI / February 19

Jets' Potential Breece Hall Competition Revealed

The New York Jets would be wise to get a deal done with star running back Breece Hall as quickly as possible. When it comes to the Jets, there's no denying the fact that the franchise has a handful of holes to fill this offseason.

Colin Cowherd News / The Spun / February 19

Colin Cowherd Believes One NFL Team Is 'Hopeless' In 2026

For the 31 teams that don't win the Super Bowl, the NFL offseason is the greatest period of hope that fans can possibly have. But for Colin Cowherd, there's one team right now that seems to have no hope regardless of how the 2026 offseason plays out.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / February 19

Jets Get Predicted Asking Price in Potential Deal for Mac Jones

The New York Jets desperately need to add a quarterback this offseason after their failed Justin Fields experiment from last year. Fields was a disaster for the Jets and they're likely going to cut ties with him this offseason.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / February 19

Jets Linked to Generational Talent at Pick No. 2 in NFL Draft

The New York Jets were one of the worst teams in the league last year, but this terrible year landed them the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL draft. With this pick, the Jets can't afford to miss.

New York Jets News / Larry Brown Sports / February 17

Jets owner seemingly meddled in Aaron Glenn’s coaching staff choices

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson still appears to be meddling in at least some of his team’s business. In a new story by Rich Cimini of ESPN, it is strongly implied that Johnson intervened to scuttle the potential hire of Wink Martindale as the Jets’ new defensive coordinator.