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Geno Smith News / Athlon Sports / August 21

Geno Smith Shows A Lot Left to Offer in Opening Drive vs. Steelers

If you watched the version of Geno Smith that played for the Las Vegas Raiders last season, you could be forgiven for believing that the 35-year-old Smith had reached the end of his unlikely career revival.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 21

Jets grab two interceptions in preseason game

Andre Cisco, Samuel Womack remind Jets defenders it is possible to intercept a pass

The New York Jets made the wrong kind of history during the 2025 season when they became the first team to ever go an entire regular season without intercepting a single pass.

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

Why Bailey Zappe Is Already a Jets Cut Candidate 9 Days Before 53-Man Roster Deadline

While the results ultimately do not matter in the overall picture, preseason games are important in the sense that they give backups and third-stringers a chance to show they belong on their respective rosters when the depth chart is trimmed down to 53 players.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / August 21

Jets vs Steelers: 5 Things to Watch in Preseason Game No. 2

The New York Jets head to Pittsburgh tonight for their second preseason game, and this one should give us a better look at several important position battles before the regular season. Aaron Glenn has said the plan is to play his starters, although injuries and individual management plans could always change that.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / August 21

Four Jets With the Most to Prove Against the Steelers

The New York Jets’ second preseason game should provide a much clearer look at the state of Aaron Glenn’s team entering 2026. The Jets face the Pittsburgh Steelers Friday night, and several key starters are expected to see action, including quarterback Geno Smith, who missed the preseason opener with an ankle injury.

Isaiah Williams News / New York Jets on SI / August 21

3 Jets With Soaring Stocks Are Flipping the Depth Chart at Training Camp: Isaiah Williams Can't Be Ignored

The NFL preseason is flying by as the Jets prepare for their second exhibition contest—a road tilt against the Steelers—on Friday. The latest preseason game is yet another opportunity for head coach Aaron Glenn to assess and analyze who deserves to be on this year's 53-man roster, especially with the deadline rapidly approaching on Sunday, Aug.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / August 21

The NY Jets have 3 goals for preseason Week 2 at Pittsburgh

The New York Jets are set to clash with the Pittsburgh Steelers in western Pennsylvania tonight (7 p.m. EST) for their second of three preseason games.

New York Jets News / A to Z Sports / August 21

ESPN clearly doesn’t like the direction the Jets are heading in but it’s not as bad as they make it out to be

ESPN doesn’t see the Jets digging themselves out of the current hole they’re in anytime soon, but there’s a silver lining that could turn that around. ESPN dished out it’s future power rankings this week and the New York Jets landed 29th out of 32 teams.

NFL News / New York Jets on SI / August 21

3 Jets Who Need Big Games vs. Steelers to Save Roster Spot

It's put up or shut up time across the NFL. Players who are fighting for a spot on the 53-man roster need to make their move now, or the inevitable might happen.

Geno Smith News / New York Jets on SI / August 20

Jets' Geno Smith Risk is the Right Call for Preseason Game vs. Steelers

Ankle injury or not, the New York Jets want to make sure all of their starters get some reps during preseason action. Even their 36-year-old quarterback.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Nahshon Wright News / New York Jets on SI / August 20

Nahshon Wright Is Starting to Lose Ground in CB Battle at Jets Camp

Considering the Jets became the first team in NFL history to go an entire season without recording a single interception in 2025, the secondary was a major area of focus entering the offseason.

Demario Davis News / New York Jets on SI / August 20

Demario Davis-Jets Reunion Is Already Aging Like Fine Wine Even Before the Regular Season Begins

We’re still a few weeks away from the start of the regular season, but it’s becoming abundantly clear who the New York Jets' best offseason signing is.

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New York Jets News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 20

Jets’ Woody Johnson spreads ownership wings with Formula 1 move

The New York Jets are currently taking part in training camp as they ramp up for the 2026 NFL season, which is slated to begin in under a month. The Jets are hoping to get out of the NFL cellar after finishing with one of the worst records in the league this past season.

New York Jets News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 19

2 Jets first-stringers in danger of losing starting jobs ahead of 2026 NFL season

The New York Jets are hoping to turn things around in 2026 after struggling badly for the last 10 years. The Jets have finished in last place in 7 of those seasons, including last year.

Joseph Ossai News / New York Jets on SI / August 19

Joseph Ossai Is Eyeing a Larger Role After Returning to Jets Practice

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Consistent pass rushers are hard to find in the NFL, and the Jets know that. They are even harder to retain. While the Bengals' defense has long been considered an Achilles heel for the organization, they have utilized some effective pass rushers over the years.

Ben Barten News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 19

Giants Claimed DL Ben Barten Off Waivers From Jets

The New York Giants claimed DT Ben Barten off the waiver wire from the Jets, per the NFL transaction wire. It’s Barten’s second stint with the Giants and third stint with a New York team overall as he keeps shuttling back and forth between them. Barten, 6-5 and 303 pounds, played four years at Wisconsin.

Aaron Glenn News / The Spun / August 19

Aaron Glenn Regrets How He Interacted With The Media Last Season

New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn had one of the worst debut seasons for a Jets head coach in history (and that’s saying something). But of the many things that went wrong for him in 2025, he’s hoping to improve on 2026 starting by being less hostile to the media.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 19

Steelers' Mike McCarthy explains interesting QB plan for Jets game

A Wednesday report claimed that veteran Mason Rudolph has the lead over 2025 rookie Will Howard in the battle for the Pittsburgh Steelers' primary backup quarterback job.

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