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Jets Decline Mazi Smith’s 5th-Year Option

The Jets announced on Wednesday that they picked up the fifth-year option for their 2023 first-round pick, Will McDonald. However, according to ESPN’s Rich Cimini, they will not do the same with Mazi Smith, the Cowboys’ 2023 first-rounder who was acquired as part of the Quinnen Williams deal at the 2025 trade deadline.

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Jets Declined Fifth-Year Option For DT Mazi Smith

According to Rich Cimini, the Jets declined to exercise DT Mazi Smith‘s fifth-year option for 2027. Smith came to New York as part of the deal to send

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / April 29

3 reasons New York Jets should pursue Alec Halaby (and shouldn’t)

Whenever the Philadelphia Eagles are set to lose a member of their front office, an NFL frenzy usually commences to attract executive services. The New York Jets know this well.

Will McDonald News / Pro Football Rumors / April 29

Jets Pick Up Will McDonald’s 5th-Year Option

The Jets officially picked up Will McDonald‘s fifth-year option, per a team announcement, ensuring the 2023 first-rounder remains under contract through the 2027 season.

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The 'Passing TD leaders by NFL franchise' quiz

How many of the career leaders for passing touchdowns for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

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New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 29

Jets Exercise Fifth-Year Option For DE Will McDonald IV

The New York Jets announced they exercised DE Will McDonald IV‘s fifth-year option for 2027. The option is projected to be worth $13.752 million fully guaranteed for the 2027 season. Last month, Jets GM Darren Mougey said he anticipates exercising McDonald’s option.

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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

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

Washington DC sets incredible attendance goal for 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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 29

Jets rookie from 2026 NFL Draft class who will make biggest impact in Year 1

The Jets rookie from the 2026 NFL Draft class who will make the biggest impact in Year 1 is Omar Cooper Jr. That says as much about New York’s offensive ambitions as it does about the player himself.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / April 29

Is Jets’ longest-tenured player in danger of losing his job?

The longest-tenured player on the New York Jets is a man whose name often does not get mentioned for an entire television broadcast: long snapper Thomas Hennessy.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / April 29

One Veteran Free Agent the Jets Must Sign Immediately After the NFL Draft

The New York Jets hit the jackpot in the 2026 NFL Draft as they addressed their most important needs on offense and defense in the first two rounds, and then took some shots on goals on a few developmental prospects on Day 3.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 29

Geno Smith reportedly has strong feelings about Jets possibly signing Russell Wilson

A New York Jets team that brought Geno Smith back to the organization to be its starting quarterback for the 2026 season hosted big-name free-agent Russell Wilson for a visit on Monday evening.

Do Jets view Cade Klubnik as eventual replacement for Geno Smith?

Predicting when top 2026 NFL Draft QBs will receive first start

NFC East predictions after the 2026 NFL Draft: The division finally has a clear leader

The 'Famous NFL nicknames' quiz

NFL News / Football Analysis / April 29

Jets Hoard 3 First-Round Picks And $77M In Cap Space For A ‘Once-A-Decade’ QB Class

Draft night, and the New York Jets kept doing something strange. Pick No. 2: not a quarterback. Pick No. 16: not a quarterback. Pick No. 30: still not a quarterback.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / April 28

The 3 New York Jets rookies most likely to be Week 1 starters

Competition is coming for everyone associated with the New York Jets. Gang Green made eight total selections in the 2026 NFL draft, including four in the top 50.

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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.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / April 28

Jets 'considering' 10-time Pro Bowler as backup to Geno Smith

The New York Jets quarterback room could soon get another addition in the form of a 10-time Pro Bowler and one-time Super Bowl winner. The Jets are reportedly “considering” bringing in Russell Wilson to be the backup to Geno Smith, according to a report from Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic.

Russell Wilson News / New York Jets on SI / April 28

Jets' Russell Wilson Visit Opens Door for Potential WR Signing

The New York Jets are still surveying the landscape for a veteran quarterback to serve as their backup this upcoming season despite drafting rookie Cade Klubnik in the fourth round.

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The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz

The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 28

Jets bring in ex-Geno Smith teammate amid free agency

The New York Jets are looking at all options they can find at quarterback, ahead of the 2026 NFL season. New York is giving veteran play caller Russell Wilson a visit, per The Athletic.

Russell Wilson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 28

Jets Hosted QB Russell Wilson For Visit

Zack Rosenblatt reports the Jets hosted veteran QB Russell Wilson for a visit. Rosenblatt adds the Jets are considering Wilson to be Geno Smith‘s backup in 2026. Per Rich Cimini, the Jets had Wilson in for a visit late on Monday, but nothing is imminent.

Darren Mougey News / JetNation.com / April 28

Jets News: Draft Strategy for Darren Mougey’s & Full Roundup for April 28, 2026

The New York Jets are officially through the 2026 NFL Draft, and now the real analysis begins. With multiple trades, a reshaped offense, and a clear direction from general manager Darren Mougey, the conversation has shifted from who they will take to how good this class can be.

New York Jets News / EasySportz / April 28

NFL Expert Grades New York Jets 2026 Draft Class

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets took an aggressive but uneven approach in the 2026 NFL draft, a strategy that earned a “C-” grade from EasySportz’s in-house NFL analyst in its team-by-team evaluation.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / April 28

Aaron Glenn offers hilarious line praising Jets’ rookie NT

Great nose tackles are hard to come by in the NFL. If a team is lucky enough to find one, it’s even harder to find a backup worthy of playing time. That’s what the New York Jets hope they have accomplished, though, following the early fourth-round selection of Florida State nose tackle Darrell Jackson Jr.