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Jets Are Saying All Right Things Heading Into Summer Break

There's only one word needed to describe Jets head coach Aaron Glenn based on his offseason work this year. Humility. Of course, it's easy to see why a coach like Glenn would want to be humble this year.

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One Humbling Reality for Jets GM Darren Mougey

Jets general manager Darren Mougey has done a lot of good since being hired by the organization 18 months ago. Despite the 3-14 mark last season, the Jets have added quality talent at almost every position this offseason in the hopes of improving their win total going into 2026.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Yardbarker / June 21

Report about Jets' interest level in Brendan Sorsby says a lot about how NFL views polarizing QB

Former Texas Tech Red Raiders/Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Brendan Sorsby is entering the NFL supplemental draft. He'll be lucky if he has any bidders.

One NFL team 'doesn't want to deal with' Sorsby

Sorsby's potential supplemental draft value revealed

Steelers get warning on Aaron Rodgers before 2026 season

Broncos HC Sean Payton delivers encouraging Bo Nix update

Raiders' Fernando Mendoza shares biggest advice he got from Tom Brady

Vikings' Kyler Murray gets another boost amid J.J. McCarthy competition

Bailey Zappe News / New York Jets on SI / June 21

Bailey Zappe's Jets QB2 Hopes Given Life Despite Minicamp Struggles

The backup quarterback competition has been one of the notable talking points throughout the Jets’ offseason program. Following the 2026 NFL Draft in April, some fans thought the Jets would sign a veteran like Russell Wilson as Geno Smith’s backup, which would allow Cade Klubnik to be the QB3 this season.

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The 'Game-winning-drives record by team' quiz

How many of the QB's with the most game-winning drives in one season for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL completion-leaders by season' quiz

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New York Jets News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 21

4 underrated Jets sleepers who could break out in 2026 NFL season

The New York Jets are coming from the bottom of the AFC East. They were a lost team from the start of the year and perhaps the only surprise about the 2025 season was that head coach Aaron Glenn retained his job after his team’s 3-14 performance that included losses in the first seven games of the season.

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The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

New York Jets News / Larry Brown Sports / June 21

1 NFL team wants to avoid Brendan Sorsby drama

At least one NFL team is set to avoid Brendan Sorsby, largely because of the off-field drama that might come with him. The New York Jets are expected to do their due diligence on Sorsby prior to the NFL supplemental draft, but at least one source told ESPN’s Rich Cimini that the team probably will not pursue him.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Yardbarker / June 21

One NFL team 'doesn't want to deal with' Brendan Sorsby

Given the PR nightmare that would come with it, this team might take a different course of action to find its franchise quarterback.

Brendan Sorsby's potential supplemental draft value revealed

Browns insider strongly disputes previous Brendan Sorsby supplemental draft reports

The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / June 21

One Jets Contract That Will Age Poorly in 2026

As New York Jets' mandatory minicamp wrapped up earlier this week, some players stood out more than others, and some are facing mounting pressure to live up to their contracts or meet expectations.

David Bailey News / New York Jets on SI / June 20

Jets Expressing Optimism Around David Bailey's Biggest Weakness

There were many elite defensive prospects who came out of the 2026 NFL Draft. Chief among them was Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey. A country-leading 14.5 sacks and 19.5 tackles for loss, and an All-American finish to boot, Bailey was the top pass rusher across the college game.

Aaron Glenn News / JetNation.com / June 20

Expect D’Angelo Ponds to Force Jets to Make Tough Decision

It’s only June, so Jets head coach Aaron Glenn doesn’t have to make any snap decisions regarding his depth chart just yet, but when that time does come, expect rookie cornerback D’Angelo Ponds to make Glenn’s life difficult in the best way possible.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / June 20

Famous NY Jets group named best NFL unit of past 20 years

For most of the past 20 years, the terms “New York Jets” and “elite offensive line play” have not gone hand in hand. But for a brief stretch of seasons, they did.

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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

Joseph Ossai News / New York Jets on SI / June 20

Jets May Already Be Regretting Joseph Ossai Signing

Upgrading the defensive line was at the top of the priority list for general manager Darren Mougey. The New York Jets’ defense was among the league’s

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / June 20

Jets Minicamp Takeaways: 10 Biggest Storylines Before #JetsCamp

The Jets closed the book on their offseason program this week, with the completion of Jets Minicamp. The mood around Florham Park appears noticeably different from what it has been in recent years.

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Isaiah Williams News / New York Jets on SI / June 19

Underrated Jets' Star in Line for Major Role Change in 2026

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- 2025 was a disaster for the New York Jets. They couldn't stop an opposing offense, and couldn't put up points on the other side of the football.

Cade York News / New York Jets on SI / June 19

Cade York Is Still Glaring Concern Following Jets Minicamp

One position battle that has been under the microscope from Jets fans and media alike this offseason has been the ongoing kicking competition. The Jets’ kicker competition took a turn heading into OTAs as the team signed Younghoe Koo to compete against Lenny Krieg and Cade York.

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

5 Things We Learned from Jets Minicamp

Throughout the New York Jets' offseason program, the organization has focused on one thing: Improvement. They aren't harping on what happened last season despite a disastrous 3-14 campaign.

Mason Taylor News / New York Jets on SI / June 19

Fans Shouldn't Panic About Mason Taylor's Minicamp Performance

With offseason team activities (OTAs) complete and two days of mandatory minicamp in the books for the New York Jets, it's starting to become clear who is standing out the most and who still has some work to do going into the 2026 season.

Geno Smith News / HITC / June 19

Positive early minicamp reports suggest potential breakout for one Geno Smith target

One play stood out above the rest during Jets minicamp. Wide receiver A.D. Mitchell pulled off a spectacular leaping, toe-tap touchdown catch from Geno Smith in the back of the end zone, easily one of the day’s best highlights.

Brady Cook News / New York Jets on SI / June 18

Brady Cook Is Putting Himself Behind 8-Ball in Jets' Backup QB Competition

When the New York Jets selected Cade Klubnik in the 2026 NFL Draft, it became evident that Brady Cook’s time with Gang Green was coming to a close. Still,

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / June 18

Jets OC Frank Reich highlights the Garrett Wilson challenge

Garrett Wilson is still searching for production that matches his talent. Even with three straight 1,000-yard seasons to begin his career, Wilson has yet to post a season-long stat line that feels congruent with his abilities.

Geno Smith News / JetNation.com / June 17

Coaches and Teammates Laud Geno Smith as True Leader

When the Jets traded for Geno Smith this offseason, it was obviously an effort to bring in a quarterback who had had some degree of success in recent years

Geno Smith News / NFL Analysis Network / June 17

Jets fans should be encouraged about the early reports out of mini-camp for one Geno Smith target

The highlight that grabbed everyone’s attention was impossible to miss. During Jets minicamp, wide receiver A.D. Mitchell hauled in a leaping, toe-tapping touchdown from Geno Smith in the back of the end zone, one of the most impressive plays of the day.

New York Jets News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 16

Rex Ryan back at Jets minicamp, for a good reason

The New York Jets are currently participating in mandatory minicamp as they gear up for the upcoming 2026 NFL season. The Jets are hoping to bounce back after a brutal 2025 campaign, after which many fans were surprised to learn that the team would be bringing back head coach Aaron Glenn.

Joe Tippmann News / Yardbarker / June 15

Newly extended Joe Tippmann has been model of consistency for Jets

Tippmann has been a huge bright spot for the Jets during the past three tumultuous seasons.

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Joe Tippmann News / Pro Football Rumors / June 15

Jets, G Joe Tippmann Agree To Extension

The Jets have taken care of another extension with plenty of time to spare before training camp. Guard Joe Tippmann is the latest player to receive a long-term commitment.