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Jets Make Several Roster Moves

Dealing with a few serious injuries, the Jets shook up their 53-man roster on Tuesday. The team placed defensive tackle David Onyemata, receiver Arian Smith and linebacker Marcelino McCrary-Ball on IR, Rich Cimini of ESPN reports.

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Jets TE Mason Taylor Week-To-Week With Thumb Injury, Likely Out Week 3

According to Ian Rapoport, Jets TE Mason Taylor suffered a thumb injury and is considered week-to-week. Rapoport notes that Taylor will likely miss Week 3 against the Lions. Taylor, 22, was a three-year starter at LSU.

Will Levis News / Field Level Media / September 22

Reports: Jets sign QB Will Levis to practice squad

The New York Jets signed former Tennessee Titans starting quarterback Will Levis to the practice squad on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. In the corresponding move, the Jets released quarterback Bailey Zappe from the practice squad.

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David Onyemata News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 22

Jets Placing Three Players On IR Including DT David Onyemata

ESPN’s Rich Cimini reports the Jets are placing WR Arian Smith, DT David Onyemata and LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball on injured reserve. Onyemata, 33, is a former fourth-round pick of the Saints back in 2016 out of Manitoba College.

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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 / September 22

Jets Placing DT David Onyemata On IR Among 11 Roster Moves

ESPN’s Rich Cimini reports the Jets are placing WR Arian Smith, DT David Onyemata and LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball on injured reserve. Per Brian Costello, the Jets are signing WR Malik McClain, DE Jack Heflin and LB Troy Reeder from the practice squad to the active roster.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / September 22

Jets' Offensive Line Is a Clear Concern Entering Week 3 (Here's What Needs to Happen Next)

The Jets already find themselves at a crossroads following a 20-17 overtime loss to the Packers in Week 2. While the loss itself was disappointing enough after an encouraging Week 1 win over the Titans, the blown 10-point lead in the fourth quarter and inability to close out the game left a sour taste.

Aaron Glenn News / Athlon Sports / September 22

New York Jets Head Coach Aaron Glenn Hopes to Tame the Detroit Lions

It’s homecoming week for New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn, as his team travels to take on the Detroit Lions. Before taking the lead Jets job, Glenn was the defensive coordinator for the Lions from 2021 to 2024.

Will Levis News / JetNation.com / September 22

QB Will Levis, Former Second-Round Pick, Signs With Jets

Quarterback Will Levis is a New York Jet. The signal caller who some had suggested Darren Mougey should sign several weeks ago, is joining Gang Green’s practice squad.

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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.

New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / September 22

New York Jets Tackle Olu Fashanu Named a Player of the Week by PFF

Normally, left tackles are at their best when you don’t hear their names. But heading into Week 3, we have an exception in the New York Jets’ No. 74, Olu Fashanu.

New York Jets News / Viral Sports News / September 22

New York Jets Make Surprising QB Move Before Week 3

The New York Jets entered Sunday’s meeting with the Green Bay Packers believing a 2-0 start was within reach. For three quarters that belief looked justified.

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New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / September 22

New York Jets Stay Put in Weekly ESPN Power Rankings

It’s status quo for the New York Jets in the weekly ESPN Power Ratings. The Jets suffered a bad loss in their game against Green Bay in Week 2. Gang Green blew a 17-7 lead in the fourth quarter before falling in overtime, 20-17.

New York Jets News / Viral Sports News / September 22

New York Jets Reportedly Sign Former Super Bowl Champion

The New York Jets added veteran linebacker Troy Reeder to the 53-man roster Tuesday, their first roster move after a 20-17 overtime loss to the Green Bay Packers.

NFL News / New York Jets on SI / September 22

Why Jets Signing Troy Reeder to 53-Man Roster Spells Bad News for Kiko Mauigoa's Week 3 Availability

What can be said about the New York Jets' Week 2 collapse against the Green Bay Packers has been drilled into fans' heads for the last two days now. As disappointing as it was to see head coach Aaron Glenn & Co.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / September 22

Jets Rookie & Sophomore Week 3 Power Rankings (AZ Thomas Rises While Mason Taylor Falls)

Yes, the Jets suffered a crushing defeat on Sunday, blowing a 10-point lead to the Packers. Still, there were plenty of positives to take away from the loss, especially for the team’s younger players.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / September 22

The frustrating question befuddling NY Jets fans

To believe or not to believe? That is the question. Many New York Jets fans easily lean toward the latter in most situations. When your favorite football

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / September 22

The most perplexing part of NY Jets’ Week 2 offensive game plan

The New York Jets’ brutal overtime 20-17 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday featured coaching malpractice. Between Frank Reich’s questionable play-calling in crunch time and Aaron Glenn’s atrocious game-management decisions being amplified, Sunday was ugly on the coaching front.

NFL News / New York Jets on SI / September 22

3 Jets Overreactions After Collapsing to Packers in OT (And Why They Aren't Justified)

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — It doesn't matter how bad it looks; a loss will always get football fans to think of the worst outcome. For Jets fans, though, every worst-case scenario always seems to be child's play compared to what eventually happens to the franchise.

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

Jets Might Have an Isaiah Williams Problem on Their Hands Following Week 2 Loss

Heading into the fourth quarter of Sunday's clash with the Packers, it felt like the Jets truly turned the corner. Gang Green led 17-7 in a slugfest marked by rain, fumbles and costly penalties, seemingly on track to improve to 2-0.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 21

Report reveals if Tomlin could embrace noteworthy career change while with NBC

Report reveals if Mike Tomlin could embrace noteworthy career change while with NBC

He seemingly is enjoying his current schedule that involves not being associated with any one team, and he has already given viewers some viral moments in his new role.

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New York Jets News / Yardbarker / September 21

Aaron Glenn doubles down on controversial decision in Jets' loss to Packers

Glenn insisted that he didn't regret how he handled a particular moment of the Week 2 contest.

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

How Aaron Glenn and Frank Reich cost NY Jets a winnable game

The New York Jets endured a heart-wrenching 20-17 overtime loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. It was frustrating defeat for the New York faithful in attendance for the home opener, as throughout the game, it felt like New York was the better team.