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‘Fitzmagic’ 2.0? How Minkah’s return can spark the New York Jets

The New York Jets leaned heavily toward the defensive side of the ball with their 2026 offseason moves. How could they not? They had just completed a season in which they allowed 503 points and picked off zero passes.

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3 Jets Most Likely to Be on the Trade Block in October

It's hard to fathom that the first month of the 2026 NFL regular season is already in the books, but here we are. The Jets had an up-and-down opening to the new campaign, starting off with what seemed like a season-defining victory, only to follow it up with back-to-back losses to the Packers and Lions.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / October 2

Jets' Offense Has Improved, but One Major Concern Lingers in Week 4

Don't look now, but the Jets' offense has quickly become a feared operation across the NFL. Gang Green ranks 13th in the league in yards thanks to a record-breaking start for quarterback Geno Smith and the 11th-ranked passing offense.

Joseph Ossai News / New York Jets on SI / October 2

Joseph Ossai Has Perfect Opportunity to Erase Jets' Doubts in Week 4

As the Jets prepare for a Week 4 tilt against the Bears on Sunday, they continue to be plagued by multiple injuries. That has forced several players to step up and take on an increased snap count earlier than expected.

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The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

How many of the Week 1 starting quarterbacks from the 2009 NFL season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'First-Round QBs of the 2000s' quiz

The 'Most 3-TD, 3-INT NFL games' quiz

Jamien Sherwood News / Athlon Sports / October 2

New York Jets Linebacker Jamien Sherwood Struggling in All Aspects of the Game

When last spotted on a football field, linebacker Jamien Sherwood was part of a New York Jets defense that Detroit Lions back Jahmyr Gibbs was making look silly.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Minkah Fitzpatrick News / Athlon Sports / October 2

New York Jets Will Try to Confuse the Chicago Bears with Minkah Fitzpatrick

Minkah Fitzpatrick is the New York Jets missing link in their plan to take down the Chicago Bears. Fitzpatrick’s expected return Sunday gives the Jets a defender who can make a quarterback question what he is seeing.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 2

Bears' Johnson addresses 'hot hand' theory amid Bagent, Keenum uncertainty

Bears' Ben Johnson addresses 'hot hand' theory amid Tyson Bagent, Case Keenum uncertainty

As of Friday afternoon, the only thing for sure about the Chicago Bears' quarterback situation for their Week 4 game versus the 1-2 New York Jets was that first-choice option Caleb Williams will not play due to the Grade 2 hamstring strain he suffered in Week 2.

Bears rule out QB Caleb Williams; QB1 spot TBD vs. Jets

Jets S Minkah Fitzpatrick practices fully, expects to play vs. Bears

The 'NFL active INT leaders' quiz

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 2

New York Jets Officially Rule Out Four Starters Against Chicago Bears

The New York Jets will be missing some key players on offense in their upcoming game against the Chicago Bears. Head coach Aaron Glenn has officially ruled out running back Breece Hall, wide receiver Adonai Mitchell, tight end Mason Taylor, and left guard Dylan Parham.

Breece Hall News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 2

Jets Rule Out Four Players For Week 4, Including RB Breece Hall

Jets HC Aaron Glenn announced they’ve ruled out RB Breece Hall, WR Adonai Mitchell, OL Dylan Parham and LB Kiko Mauigoa for Week 4. It was reported on Monday that Hall is considered week-to-week after his quad injury in Week 3’s loss to the Lions, but he avoided a more severe injury.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

New York Jets News / TWSN / October 2

Breece Hall’s Injury Will Make Braelon Allen a Fantasy Difference-Maker

With Breece Hall being considered week-to-week, it has created a sudden opening in the New York Jets‘ backfield, and the player set to emerge with this being the case is Braelon Allen.

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The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz

The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

Aaron Glenn News / New York Jets on SI / October 2

Aaron Glenn Gears Up For Another Reunion in Week 4

Week 4 is another reunion game for New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn. Last week was the first time he faced off against his former boss: Lions head coach Dan Campbell.

NFL News / Jets X-Factor / October 2

The must-see matchup that will likely decide Jets-Bears

While the matchups between quarterbacks and head coaches usually grace the most real estate on promotional posters ahead of each NFL game, it’s often the one-on-one matchups deep in the trenches that ultimately determine the outcome.

NFL News / New York Jets on SI / October 2

3 Matchups That Will Decide Jets’ Week 4 Game Against Bears

The Jets' 31-24 loss to the Lions was devastating for several reasons. For one, quarterback Geno Smith was incredible, completing 31 of his 37 passes for 321 yards and three touchdowns.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / October 2

New York Jets Every Play: Wilson, Hall, Ruckert and Bailey vs. Lions

We are launching a new video feature on JetNation called New York Jets Every Play, giving Jets fans a chance to take a closer look at individual players each week.

NFL News / Viral Sports News / October 2

New York Jets Terminate Contract of Former Patriots Defender

The New York Jets released safety John Saunders Jr. from the practice squad on Thursday, ending a brief stay in Florham Park for a defensive back who spent last season and training camp with the New England Patriots, via the NFL transaction wire.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 1

New York Jets injury report paints concerning picture ahead of crucial Week 4 matchup against Chicago Bears

Breece Hall, AD Mitchell, and several other key players missed practice again Thursday, with the Jets still uncertain about multiple starters as they try to get back to .500 against Chicago.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / October 1

Jets Tickets at Bears Hold at $79 as Listings Rise

Jets tickets for Sunday’s trip to Chicago are holding at $79, even as the number of available resale listings has grown. The Jets visit the Bears at Soldier Field on October 4, with kickoff set for 1 p.m.

Minkah Fitzpatrick News / JetNation.com / October 1

Jets Injury Report: Minkah Fitzpatrick Returns to Full Practice

Minkah Fitzpatrick was a full participant Thursday, giving the Jets some encouraging injury news ahead of Sunday’s road game against the Chicago Bears.

New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / October 1

New York Jets Tight End Kenyon Sadiq is the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week

The first of what the New York Jets hope is a string of accolades was given this week to tight end Kenyon Sadiq. He was voted the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week for his Week 3 performance against the Detroit Lions.

Frank Reich News / NFL Analysis Network / October 1

Frank Reich says New York Jets offensive player is like an artistic ‘masterpiece’ he loves to appreciate

New York Jets offensive coordinator Frank Reich is confident the New York Jets have a special talent at wide receiver. Former NFL head coach Frank Reich was hired as the New York Jets OC in the offseason to help head coach Aaron Glenn.

Blake Grupe News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 1

Jets Re-Sign K Blake Grupe To Practice Squad Among Four Roster Moves

The New York Jets announced they have signed OL Kohl Levao from the practice squad to the active roster. The Jets also re-signed CB Jordan Clark and K Blake Grupe to the practice squad and released S John Saunders Jr.

Aaron Glenn News / Jets X-Factor / October 1

Top 3 areas where NY Jets HC Aaron Glenn must improve

Aaron Glenn’s first three games of the 2026 season have been objectively better than the first three games of his debut campaign. The Jets are 1-2 instead of 0-3, and they look far more competitive and competent in the process.

New York Jets News / A to Z Sports / September 30

Jets Injury Report: Five key players face uncertain Week 4 status as New York gets much-needed good news on defensive star

The New York Jets could be without several key starters against Chicago, but a major defensive reinforcement appears close to suiting up for the first time since Week 1.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 29

Bears HC Ben Johnson remains mum on Case Keenum-Tyson Bagent plans for Week 4 vs. Jets

Did Case Keenum supplant Tyson Bagent as the Chicago Bears' No. 2 quarterback after his surprising Week 3 performance on "Monday Night Football" against the Philadelphia Eagles?

Ben Johnson addresses possible Case Keenum, Tyson Bagent conundrum after Bears' win over Eagles

Case Keenum had an unexpected historic feat against the Eagles

Ben Johnson takes cheeky shot at Jared Goff after beating Eagles

'MNF' takeaways: Case Keenum shines in Bears' home upset over Eagles

The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz

Jason Sanders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 29

Jets Promote K Jason Sanders Among Five Roster Moves

The New York Jets announced they have signed K Jason Sanders to the active roster from the practice squad. The Jets waived K Blake Grupe and CB Jordan Clark in corresponding moves.