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Three Intriguing Names In the Jet’s DC Search

As far as rookie defensive coaches are expected to perform, 2025 was an abject disaster for Aaron Glenn. The often undermanned Jets did little to suggest they were a professional unit this season.

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Former NY Jets head coach Robert Saleh has a new home

Well, that didn’t take long. Only two years after he was fired mid-season by the New York Jets, sporting a 20-36 record as a head coach, Robert Saleh will get his second chance to spearhead an NFL franchise.

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

One Outside-The-Box Quarterback Option For Jets

It's no secret that the New York Jets are completely up in the air at the game's most important position: quarterback. The Jets have Justin Fields and Brady Cook under contract heading into the 2026 season, but both have uncertain futures, to say the least.

Malik Willis News / Jets X-Factor / January 19

Willis to NY? 5 non-rookie QBs the Jets should covet this offseason

After the failed Justin Fields experiment, the New York Jets are once again searching for a long-term answer at quarterback. This time, however, resources will not be in short supply.

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New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 19

Wink Martindale Leading Contender For Jets DC Opening?

Per Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic, former Michigan DC Wink Martindale is believed to be a leading contender for the Jets’ DC vacancy. Rosenblatt also

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Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?

Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.

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

Breece Hall Predicted To Leave Jets For AFC Contender

The New York Jets have been fortunate to have Breece Hall in the backfield over the last four seasons. But will that continue into 2026? The 24-year-old is a pending free agent and should get paid well this offseason after racking up 1,065 rushing yards in 2025 in 16 games played for the Jets.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / January 18

Jets Linked To Packers QB After Failed Justin Fields Experiment

The New York Jets took a risk at quarterback last year by cutting ties with Aaron Rodgers and signing Justin Fields to replace him. While cutting ties with Rodgers might have been the right move, signing Fields turned out to be a disaster.

NFL News / Jets X-Factor / January 18

Could Tua Tagovailoa be the New York Jets’ QB solution?

As the New York Jets enter the 2026 offseason after another rough season, they are in a familiar position: searching for a long-term answer at quarterback.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / January 17

The New York Jets aren’t the only franchise dealing with turmoil

Most New York Jets fans have used the last few weeks of the NFL season to criticize their own front office process. Detractors point to the organization’s failure to make coaching changes despite a 3-14 first season as proof that their team will never figure things out.

NFL News / Jets X-Factor / January 17

New York Jets can learn a vital lesson from Broncos’ defense

It wasn’t too long ago when the Denver Broncos defense was in a similar spot to where the New York Jets find themselves now. In 2023, the first year under Super Bowl head coach Sean Payton, Denver surrendered 70 points to the Miami Dolphins in Week 3.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / January 17

Don’t Fall For Jets-Tua Tagovailoa Speculation

The New York Jets have a glaring hole to fill at quarterback, but not all options are the same. New York has dead money tied to Aaron Rodgers in 2026 and has $10 million guaranteed to Justin Fields, whether they decide to bring him back for another year or not.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / January 16

NY Jets’ defensive coordinator candidates share a key qualification

If you took a straw poll from NFL fans and analysts on who is the best defensive coordinator in the league right now, a wide range of answers would be given.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / January 16

3 New York Jets players honored by ESPN All-Rookie Team

Perhaps the 2025 regular season wasn’t a complete loss for the New York Jets. At least the team received quality play from their incoming rookie class.

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New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / January 16

New York Jets’ official Round 1 DC interviews include fan favorite

Are we close to finding out who will be running the New York Jets’ defense in 2026? If Friday’s news blast from the organization is a clue, that might be the case.

New York Jets News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 16

Wink Martindale among 8 interviewed Jets’ DC candidates

The New York Jets had by far one of the worst defenses this season, and it affected the entire team’s performance. Late in the season, Aaron Glenn made the decision to fire defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, and Chris was then named the interim coordinator.

NFL News / New York Jets on SI / January 16

Jets Surprise Release Eight DC Candidates

The New York Jets have certainly been moving quietly behind the scenes. On Friday, it was reported by Joe Schad of the Palm Beach Post that the Jets interviewed Miami Dolphins defensive backs coach Matt Araujo for the open defensive coordinator job.

New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 16

Jets Interview Eight Candidates For Defensive Coordinator Including Wink Martindale

The New York Jets announced Friday that they’ve completed eight interviews this week for their defensive coordinator vacancy. The full list includes: Browns

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / January 16

Jets Continue DC Search With AFC East Rival

The New York Jets have been looking to fill their vacant defensive coordinator position but things have been eerily quiet. Last offseason, it seemed like each day a different reported head coach or general manager target popped up.

Oregon Ducks News / Yardbarker / January 16

Why one-time MVP thinks Jets 'lucked out' with Dante Moore draft decision

The New York Jets currently hold the second overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft and are in desperate need of a long-term answer at quarterback.

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New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / January 16

Jets 29-Year-Old All-Pro 'Likely' Done In New York

The New York Jets' defense didn't live up to expectations in 2025, to say the least. New York hired former Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn to be the team's head coach and he brought Steve Wilks to town to be the team's defensive coordinator.