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On YouTubeWill McDonald News / JetNation.com / April 29
Jets to Pick up Fifth-Year Option on Will McDonald
The Jets have announced that they’ll be exercising the fifth-year option for former first-round pick Will McDonald. The announcement was made via the team’s official social media platforms.
New York Jets News / JetNation.com / April 29
Analyzing how Day Three picks of the 2026 NFL Draft fit on the Jets
The 2026 NFL Draft came to an end on Saturday, April 25th. After an exciting first three rounds, fans were intrigued to see how the Jets would finish out their back half of this year’s draft.
New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / April 29
8 Jets Who May Have Lost Their Jobs After the Draft
The dust is finally settling after the 2026 NFL Draft, giving New York Jets fans a better idea about the franchise's outlook. Even though the rebuild is
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?
New York Jets News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 29
Jets bold predictions for 2026 NFL Draft class during rookie season
The New York Jets were one of the biggest winners from draft weekend. New York ended up making three selections in the first round, adding foundational players on both sides of the ball.
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.
New York Jets News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 29
3 Jets picks land in Matt Miller’s top 10 of 2026 NFL Draft
The New York Jets have not typically been known to perform well in the NFL Draft, but they seem to have made the most of their opportunities in 2026. One analyst views a trio of their picks as the best of the entire draft, rating David Bailey, Omar Cooper Jr.
Mazi Smith News / Pro Football Rumors / April 29
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.
Jamien Sherwood News / New York Jets on SI / April 29
One Jets Player Who Just Dodged a Major Draft-Day Bullet
The New York Jets came away from the 2026 NFL draft without a Jamien Sherwood trade, which feels like a wasted opportunity. No one is complaining about how the draft went for the Jets.
Mazi Smith News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 29
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 / 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.
New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / April 27
The David Bailey context that Jets fans must remember
A large chunk of the New York Jets fanbase was surprised by the team’s decision to select David Bailey over Arvell Reese with the second pick in the 2026 NFL draft.
Clemson Tigers News / Yardbarker / April 27
Do Jets view Cade Klubnik as eventual replacement for Geno Smith?
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn addressed the state of his quarterback room after the team added Klubnik.
New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / April 25
Jets Acquire No. 188 From Seahawks
The Jets are moving up for some Day 3 offensive line help. The Seahawks are trading No. 188, a move that will lead Miami offensive guard Anez Cooper to New York.
The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz
How many of the No. 2 overall picks in every NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in seven minutes?
NFL News / Yardbarker / April 23
Jets improve on major weakness with No. 2 overall pick Edge David Bailey
In a move of necessity, the New York Jets selected linebacker David Bailey with the second overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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