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New York Jets finally end embarrassing 637-day drought as defense gets long-awaited breakthrough against Chicago Bears

The New York Jets went exactly 20 games without picking off a pass, and now they can finally breathe. Minkah Fitzpatrick has put the national jokes to rest in his second career game as a Jet.

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Jets collect first interception in nearly two years

The team went the entire 2025-26 season without collecting one, a stat that felt almost impossible to accomplish.

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Jets Inactives vs Bears

The New York Jets will be without several key offensive players when they take on the Chicago Bears today at Soldier Field. The Jets announced seven inactive players ahead of the 1 p.m.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / October 4

Key Takeaways From Jets Inactive List vs. Bears in Week 4

Trying to avoid a 1-3 start through the first quarter of the season, the Jets travel to the Windy City to take on the Bears on Sunday. Unfortunately for Gang Green, they walk into Week 4 severely banged up across the board.

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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?

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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.

New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 4

ESPN: Jets OLB Will McDonald IV Expected To Come Up In Trade Rumor Mill

ESPN’s Rich Cimini writes that Jets OLB Will McDonald IV is sure to come up in trade discussions as the in-season deadline approaches. Cimini points out that after adding three new edge rushers this offseason (free agents Joseph Ossai and Kingsley Enagbare, and first-rounder David Bailey), the Jets have cut back on McDonald’s snaps.

New York Jets News / Viral Sports News / October 4

New York Jets Get Bad Injury News Minutes Before Bears Game

The New York Jets ruled pass rusher Kingsley Enagbare inactive Sunday, removing him from their lineup against the Chicago Bears less than two hours before kickoff because of a knee injury.

NFL News / New York Jets on SI / October 3

Jets Have 3 Advantages Over Bears in Week 4 (Here's Why It Matters)

On paper, the New York Jets should feel confident going into their Week 4 showdown against the Chicago Bears. Despite a rash of injuries to nearly half of their starting offense, New York will play a backup quarterback for Chicago, who is also dealing with a slew of banged-up players.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 3

Jets Elevating WR Sterling Shepard & LB Jaden Keller

Per Will Parkinson, the Jets have elevated veteran WR Sterling Shepard and LB Jaden Keller. Shepard, 33, was a second-round pick of the Giants in 2016.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 3

New York Jets Will Be Hobbled Heading Into Chicago Bears Game

An already shorthanded New York Jets receiving corps just got some more bad news – tight end Kenyon Sadiq is listed as “questionable” for Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears with a back injury.

Aaron Rodgers News / Athlon Sports / October 3

From 'Heidi' to Aaron Rodgers: The New York Jets Moments to Forget

New York Jets fans tend to be among the NFL’s most skeptical supporters. And who can blame them, considering all the strange things that have happened to the franchise in its history.

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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.

NFL News / JetNation.com / October 3

2027 NFL Jets Draft: College Players to Watch Today

As any New York Jets fan knows, Gang Green will enter the 2027 NFL draft with a bevy of picks, highlighted by their three first-rounders. The Jets of

David Bailey News / New York Jets on SI / October 3

Why David Bailey Is Jets' X-Factor vs. Bears in Week 4

Through the first quarter of the season, the New York Jets should feel confident about their 2026 rookie class. Each player who has seen the field, however how little of time they have been given, has made at least one play to show their potential.

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New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / October 3

‘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.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / October 3

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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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.