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Jets RB Breece Hall out with thigh injury

Jets running back Breece Hall left New York's game against the host Detroit Lions on the opening drive of the fourth quarter with a thigh injury Sunday.

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Jets’ Kenyon Sadiq just showed everybody why he was a 1st-round pick with insane 1st NFL TD catch

The New York Jets are hoping for a strong season in 2026. New York is getting a great performance from rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq, in their game on Sunday against the Detroit Lions.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / September 27

Jets' 2027 Draft Outlook Keeps Improving as September Ends

As the Jets prepared for Week 3, Cowboys fans everywhere began celebrating what appeared to be the Packers' downfall by the conclusion of the Thursday Night Football loss to the Falcons in Week 3.

Mason Taylor News / New York Jets on SI / September 27

Biggest Takeaways From Jets' Week 3 Inactive List: Adonai Mitchell and Mason Taylor Ruled Out

After a heartbreaking loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 2, the New York Jets' season doesn't get any easier. Today, they travel to Detroit to take on a high-powered Lions roster itching to get back in the win column after last week's loss to Buffalo.

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How many of the NFL players with at least 100 receiving yards in their first-career postseason game can you name in eight minutes?

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New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / September 27

New York Jets Elevate Sterling Shepard and Jason Sanders, Sign Jamaal Pritchett to Active Roster

There was a flurry of New York Jets roster manipulations on Sunday morning prior to their game against the Detroit Lions. The Jets have solved their depth problem at receiver for the Detroit game, elevating former Giants WR Sterling Shepard from the practice squad, Shepard signed with the Jets last week but did not play.

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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.

NFL News / New York Jets on SI / September 27

Dan Campbell Can't Stop Gushing Over Aaron Glenn, Jets

It is natural for assistants behind successful head coaches want to get their chance for the top job themselves. Some, like Bill Belichick and Bill Parcells, ended up having a heated rivalry of their own for years.

Kenyon Sadiq News / Athlon Sports / September 26

New York Jets Have a Week 3 Decision That Could Change Their Offense, With Kenyon Sadiq Needed to Offset Injuries Against Detroit Lions Sunday

The New York Jets could have an opening to expand rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq’s workload Sunday against the Detroit Lions, and the thinning depth around him makes that more than a developmental choice.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 26

New York Jets May Need a Different Defensive Identity in Detroit

The New York Jets might need to temper their usual aggressiveness to pull off an upset of the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Locked On Jets host John Butchko argued that the matchup calls for fewer blitzes and more two-high coverage against quarterback Jared Goff, whose quick processing could punish an overextended secondary.

Aaron Glenn News / JetNation.com / September 26

Elite Defense or Fool’s Gold? Detroit Will Test Aaron Glenn & the Jets

The rankings look elite. Now Aaron Glenn, Karl Dunbar and the Jets pass rush face an offense that can punish their mistakes. Through two games, the Jets rank first in yards allowed and sixth in points allowed , compared with 14th in offensive yardage and 20th in scoring.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / September 26

Jets' Early Season Showing Highlights Need for Final Piece

Two things have been made abundantly clear for the New York Jets through the first couple games of the 2026 season. 1. The roster is significantly better than in years past.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / September 26

Jets Sign Jamaal Pritchett, Elevate Shepard and Jason Sanders

The Jets signed wide receiver Jamaal Pritchett to the 53-man roster Saturday and elevated kicker Jason Sanders and wide receiver Sterling Shepard from the practice squad for Sunday’s game against the Lions in Detroit.

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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.

Geno Smith News / Viral Sports News / September 26

Jets QB Geno Smith Slammed With Hefty NFL Punishment

The NFL wasted little time reviewing New York’s Week 2 loss in Green Bay, and the most conspicuous name on the fine sheet was Jets quarterback Geno Smith.

New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / September 26

New York Jets Former Cornerback D.J. Reed Will Try to Shut Down Garrett Wilson

It is said that familiarity breeds contempt. Not so with the matchup this Sunday of the New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson versus the Detroit Lions cornerback D.J.

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New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / September 26

New York Jets' Wide Receiver Depth Tested by Latest Injury

If you’re a wide receiver, give the New York Jets a call. They’re hiring. An already depleted Jets wide receiver group took another hit on Thursday. That’s when No.

New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / September 26

Jets Make Multiple Roster Moves

The Jets made a few roster moves ahead of their Week 3 meeting with the Lions, per Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. New York elevated wide receiver Sterling Shepard and kicker Jason Sanders from the practice squad, and it signed wideout Jamaal Pritchett to the active roster.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 26

Jets Elevating WR Sterling Shepard & K Jason Sanders

Per Zack Rosenblatt, the Jets are elevating WR Sterling Shepard and K Jason Sanders to the active roster for Week 3. The team is also signing WR Jamaal Pritchett from the taxi squad to its active roster.

Mason Taylor News / Field Level Media / September 25

Jets TE Mason Taylor (thumb) ruled out vs. Lions

New York Jets tight end Mason Taylor has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the host Detroit Lions due to a thumb injury. Taylor sustained the injury during a 20-17 overtime loss to the Green Bay Packers last Sunday.

Frank Reich News / Jets X-Factor / September 25

NY Jets: Does Frank Reich’s 4th-down explanation deserve props?

“Transparent” is a word you don’t often hear used to describe NFL coaches. New York Jets offensive coordinator Frank Reich displayed transparency in spades during his Thursday press conference.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 24

Lions' Goff sends strong message to 'vultures' before Week 3 game

Lions QB Jared Goff sends strong message to 'vultures' before Week 3 game vs. Jets

Detroit escaped with a 31-30 overtime win over the 1-1 New Orleans Saints at home in Week 1 and lost to the 2-0 Buffalo Bills, 41-31, on the road in Week 2.

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Arian Smith News / Field Level Media / September 23

Jets WR Arian Smith out for season after ACL surgery

Second-year Jets receiver Arian Smith will miss the rest of the season following ACL surgery, New York coach Aaron Glenn confirmed Wednesday. The 2025 fourth-round draft pick sustained the knee injury during Sunday's 20-17 overtime loss against Green Bay.