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Jets ink Several Draft Choices to Rookie Deals

Thanks to the NFL’s pre-determined contract values for rookie draft choices, Gang Green has been able to get several players to sig on the dotted line as rookie camp opens up.

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New York Jets-Running Back Breece Hall Agree On Massive Contract Extension

Jets fans, you can finally exhale. After a dizzying offseason filled with trade whispers, franchise tags, and the usual underlying dread that accompanies rooting for the green-and-white, the front office actually did the right thing.

New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 8

Jets Sign First-Round EDGE David Bailey

The New York Jets announced they signed No. 2 overall EDGE David Bailey to a four-year rookie contract. Bailey is the fifth Jets’ draft pick to sign his rookie deal.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / May 8

Jets Sign Round 2 CB D’Angelo Ponds

One of the Jets’ three first-round picks has signed his rookie contract to date, while some of the team’s Day 3 selections are on the books as well. New York has inked its only Day 2 pick as well.

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The 'Multiple 4K-yard NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to throw for at least 4,000 yards in multiple NFL seasons can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

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New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / May 8

Top 5 swing factors that will determine Jets’ 2026 ceiling

On Wednesday, we broke down three luck-based factors that need to bounce the New York Jets’ way for them to make a playoff push in 2026. This time, we’ll be focusing on New York’s top five “swing factors,” i.e., controllable elements with a wide spectrum of possible outcomes.

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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

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / May 8

One Position Group the Jets Still Need to Fix in May

The New York Jets put together a solid draft class and looked primed to improve on their disastrous 2025 season. However, while they addressed their three most obvious needs in the draft (pass-rusher, secondary depth and receiving threats), they still have some weaknesses that can't be ignored.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / May 7

NY Jets’ Frank Reich explains offensive vision, belief in Geno Smith

There’s a common theme among the top New York Jets faces heading into the 2026 season. Head coach Aaron Glenn, starting quarterback Geno Smith, and even new offensive coordinator Frank Reich have all been counted out at one time or another.

Kingsley Enagbare News / New York Jets on SI / May 7

Kingsley Enagbare Should Help Jets Fix Glaring Weakness on Defense

It’s no surprise that the New York Jets prioritized upgrading their edge rush this offseason. Their defense was abysmal at generating pressure, posting the second-fewest sacks (26) last season.

New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 7

Jets Announce Three Roster Moves

The New York Jets announced they’ve designated DL Paschal Ekeji as an international roster exemption, and waived OL Gus Hartwig and S Chris Smith II on Thursday. Ekeji, 24, is a former rugby player in South Africa and was born in Lesotho.

Russell Wilson News / JetNation.com / May 7

Russ Wilson Pondering Future Following Jets Contract Offer

It appears reports of the Jets and Russell Wilson having mutual interest following a meeting last month was spot on. Wilson revealed the fact that he’s mulling an offer from the Jets and another to hang up the spikes to become a television analyst.

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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 / May 7

How Arian Smith Can Ensure He Doesn't Get Lost in Jets' WR Shuffle

Last year’s fourth-round pick, wide receiver Arian Smith, is looking to turn the page on a disappointing rookie season and become a more integral part of the Jets’ offense in 2026.

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The 'Multiple 4K-yard NFL seasons' quiz

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The '20-point, 15-rebound Game 7's' quiz

Tyrod Taylor News / Football Analysis / May 7

Jets Benched Their $40M Starter For 36-Year-Old Tyrod Taylor

Justin Fields signed a two-year, $40 million contract with the New York Jets. He started nine games. He went 2-7. And in Week 12 of the 2025 season, the Jets pulled him and handed the offense to 36-year-old Tyrod Taylor.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / May 7

Jets' Biggest Draft Winners and Losers as Rookie Minicamp Approaches

The New York Jets came away winners in the 2026 NFL draft, selecting multiple key building blocks to their foundation. But with the draft behind us, we’ve

New York Jets News / Yardbarker / May 7

New OC Frank Reich makes stunning claim about Jets' ineptitude

The Jets have sole possession of the longest active playoff drought among the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA and MLS at 15 years.

Jets OC Frank Reich turns heads with latest Geno Smith comments

The 'Active NFL QB starts leaders' quiz

New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / May 7

Biggest Offseason Questions Still Looming for New York Jets

Professional football is now a year-round enterprise, and that continues to be the case even after free agency and the draft are done, and the news cycle begins to die down in a relative sense.

New York Jets News / Yardbarker / May 6

Jets OC Frank Reich turns heads with latest Geno Smith comments

New York Jets offensive coordinator Frank Reich had a strong take about Geno Smith.

The 'Active NFL QB starts leaders' quiz

New York Jets News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 6

Jets player in danger of losing starting job to rookie after 2026 NFL Draft

The New York Jets have high hopes for some of their draft picks. In particular, one player stands out. But here is the Jets player in danger of losing his starting job to a rookie after the 2026 NFL Draft.

New York Jets News / The Spun / May 6

Russell Wilson Announces The Jets Have Made Him An Offer

The past couple of seasons have been some of the worst of Russell Wilson's career and it's become pretty clear that he isn't primed for a big renaissance in his late-30s like Matthew Stafford or Aaron Rodgers.

Darren Mougey News / JetNation.com / May 6

How Much Will Darren Mougey Moves Improve Jets Offense?

Grounded for much of the past decade, has Jets GM Darren Mougey finally put together an offense that can rise from total embarrassment, to mere respectability with an occasional “light up the scoreboard” type of performance? The idea may not be all that far fetched in looking at the personnel the Jets have added.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / May 6

Jets will push for playoffs if these 3 things bounce their way

In a league where each team plays just 17 games, it only takes a handful of bounces to completely change the narrative of a team’s season. Every year, multiple teams make the NFL playoffs that most people believed had no business being in the dance before the year began.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 4