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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.

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Jets UDFA Can Take Early Lead in Position Battle at Minicamp

Rookie minicamp is set to get underway later this week for the New York Jets at Florham Park, as head coach Aaron Glenn and the rest of his staff will get the chance to see this year’s rookie class up close.

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 / New York Jets on SI / May 6

3 Jets Veterans in Danger of Losing Their Jobs to Rookies

The New York Jets made a ton of notable selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, which addressed major areas of need. For the league's 29th-ranked scoring offense (17.6 PPG) and 31st-ranked scoring defense (29.6 PPG) last season, the Jets needed to start somewhere in their rebuilding effort, and it is safe to say they did that with their selections.

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The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

36 NFL quarterbacks have thrown for over 35,000 passing yards in their careers. How many of the 36 can you name in six minutes?

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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.

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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 / Jets X-Factor / May 5

Is the New York Jets’ 2026 schedule as easy as SOS suggests?

While the specifics of the 2026 NFL schedule remain unknown, the New York Jets’ opponents are clear, and the strength of those opponents — at least based on last season’s record — is also understood.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / May 5

UDFA Jets Receiver Could Steal the Spotlight From Omar Cooper at Rookie Minicamp

New York Jets’ rookie minicamp is set to begin later this week, giving fans and media alike their first look at this year’s draft and undrafted free-agent classes.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / May 5

One Trade the Jets Should Still Be Pushing After the Draft

While the Cleveland Browns and Washington Commanders can make a strong argument that they had the best draft, they ultimately fall short of the masterclass

Breece Hall News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 5

Report: Jets Never Offered Breece Hall Four-Year, $60M Extension

The Jets used the franchise tag on RB Breece Hall this offseason, preventing him from hitting the open market for $14.29 million in 2026. Per Connor Hughes, the rumored four-year, $60 million offer for Hall was never on the table.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / May 5

Top 10 individual skills on Jets roster: Where do G5’s hands rank?

Building a dominant NFL team isn’t just about accumulating talent; it’s about knowing how to maximize the talent you have. Each year, we see teams finish with win totals that either exceed or fall short of expectations based on their on-paper talent.

Tyrod Taylor News / New York Jets on SI / May 5

3 Jets Backup QB Targets Available After Tyrod Taylor News

The clock is slowly ticking for the Jets and their pursuit of a backup quarterback this offseason. The Jets have four quarterbacks on their roster, with Geno Smith as the starter.

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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 / Jets X-Factor / May 4

New York Jets CB D’Angelo Ponds: Week 1 rookie starter?

Free agency is never the be-all and end-all for NFL roster building. The New York Jets are an excellent lesson in that. Seemingly filling a roster need on the open market doesn’t mean doesn’t necessarily mean the position is off-limits at the NFL draft.

Dean Clark News / New York Jets on SI / May 4

Dean Clark Is Officially on Notice After the Draft, Even If No One Is Saying It

Despite finishing in the middle of the pack against the pass last season, the New York Jets’ secondary was among the league's most ineffective units. The

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The 'NBA Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

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NFL News / Yardbarker / May 4

Tyrod Taylor signing gives Packers exactly what they needed after Malik Willis exit

Taylor is about as strong as a backup as you can get for a team with legitimate Super Bowl aspirations.

The 'Passing TD leaders by NFL franchise' quiz

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / May 4

Azareye'h Thomas at Center of Fascinating Big Jets Question That Needs Answering

Competition across the Jets' roster will ramp up now that the next stage of the NFL offseason is here. Rookie minicamps and organized team activities (OTAs) will open soon, containing roster battles that will give New York fans a better idea of what the 2026 53-man roster will look like.

Tyrod Taylor News / Jets X-Factor / May 4

Former New York Jets QB Tyrod Taylor signs elsewhere (Report)

The New York Jets currently employ four quarterbacks on the depth chart, but which man is entrusted with QB2 duties remains in doubt. On Monday, that topic becomes even more intriguing, thanks to the latest reported NFL transaction.

NFL News / New York Jets on SI / May 4

Jets Now Have Every Reason to Try and Change Russell Wilson's Mind

The New York Jets are still trying to figure out who will become their QB2 behind Geno Smith for the 2026 season. New York currently has three other quarterbacks on its 90-man roster in Cade Klubnik, Brady Cook, and Bailey Zappe.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / May 4

Second-Year Jets Defender Could Be on Chopping Block After Rookie Minicamp

The New York Jets’ rookie minicamp is set to run from May 8 to 10 at Florham Park, giving fans a first glimpse at this year’s draft class. There’s a lot of excitement and anticipation surrounding the 2026 class, as the Jets, for all intents and purposes, hit a home run with their selections after a disappointing 2025 season.

Ty Simpson News / Yardbarker / May 4

Did former Jets exec convince Rams GM, HC to draft Ty Simpson?

Did former Jets executive convince Rams' Les Snead, Sean McVay to draft Ty Simpson?

The Rams drafting Simpson over a player who likely would have been a 2026 Week 1 starter remains a polarizing decision among members of the football community.

Rams fans may not love what SEC defensive coordinators said about the club drafting Ty Simpson

The '2024 NFL Week 1 starting quarterbacks' quiz

New York Jets News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 4

Indiana opponent gushes about Jets’ D’Angelo Ponds NFL Draft steal

The New York Jets were one of the biggest winners from the 2026 NFL Draft. New York added three players in the first round of the draft, creating a solid foundation for the future.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / May 4

With Draft Wrapped up, Will Jets Find way to add LB Help?

The NFL draft is in the rear-view mirror, meaning the vast majority of offseason acquisitions teams will make are in the books, and there’s a clearer picture