New York Jets: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / April 9

3 perfect scheme fits for Jets on Day 3 of NFL draft

After identifying the New York Jets’ best first-round scheme fit and top three Day 2 scheme fits, it’s time to turn our attention to Day 3. Here are three intriguing scheme fits for the Jets’ coaching staff who could be targeted in rounds four through seven of the 2026 NFL draft.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / April 9

What scouts are saying about Jets’ top QB draft targets

We’re two weeks away from the New York Jets and 31 other teams building out their young cores through the NFL draft. For the most part, analysts and fans understand several of the primary spots the Jets will try to address.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 9

Jets may have already made final Ty Simpson decision

Do the Jets already know what they will do regarding Ty Simpson?

NFL insider addresses Ty Simpson, Fernando Mendoza draft narrative

Dane Brugler makes feelings on Ty Simpson, Fernando Mendoza draft takes clear

Executive reveals how NFL teams may view Ty Simpson amid draft-stock chatter

The '2024 rushing touchdown leaders by NFL team' quiz

Stephon Gilmore News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The AP has awarded its Defensive Player of the Year Award to the NFL's most outstanding defender since 1971. How many of the NFL DPOYs can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most INT's in a first NFL start' quiz

The '2024-25 NFL interceptions leaders' quiz

The 'Longest NFL receptions of 2025' quiz

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / April 9

Insiders say Jets to Pick David Bailey; bad News for McDonald?

A trio of well-known draft pundits are claiming that Darren Mougey and his scouting department have decided who the Jets will take with the second pick in the draft in Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey. All that’s left now is for Roger Goodell to make the announcement on draft day according to Daniel Jeremiah, Albert Breer and Peter Schrager.

NFL News / Yardbarker

First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.

Fernando Mendoza makes an emotional decision about NFL Draft

NFL Draft intel: Carnell Tate's stock soaring, David Bailey-Arvell Reese debate, Sonny Styles-Fred Warner comps

Steelers are showing interest in a small-school standout who could turn out to be a hidden gem at wide receiver in Pittsburgh

Steelers' potential 2026 NFL Draft plans contradict claims about QB Will Howard

Arm length concerns surrounding Miami DE Rueben Bain Jr. may work in Cowboys' favor during 2026 NFL Draft

Jets coaches reportedly 'loved' this quarterback prospect after meeting him

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / April 8

Jets Targeting 2 Key Positions Before 2026 NFL Draft

The New York Jets have two first-round picks at their disposal coming up in the 2026 National Football League Draft. New York's two picks in the first round are at No.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / April 8

NFL Draft Buzz: Jets Insider Leaves Door Open to Draft Day Trade

The New York Jets have two selections in the first round of the NFL draft this year and three selections in the first round of the NFL draft next year.

Marcelino McCrary-Ball News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 8

Jets Re-Sign ERFA LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball

The New York Jets officially re-signed exclusive rights free agent LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball on Wednesday, per the NFL Transactions wire. McCrary-Ball, 27, signed with the 49ers as an undrafted free agent out of Indiana following the 2022 NFL Draft.

NFL News / New York Jets on SI / April 8

Jets Linked to Unique 'Taysom Hill-Like' QB Prospect

The New York Jets should absolutely roll the dice on a rookie quarterback in the upcoming 2026 National Football League Draft, but that doesn't mean it should happen early.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 8

Jets coaches reportedly 'loved' this QB prospect after meeting him

Jets coaches reportedly 'loved' this quarterback prospect after meeting him

The Jets could take him if he fell to them at the first pick of the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

NFL insider addresses Ty Simpson, Fernando Mendoza draft narrative

Dane Brugler makes feelings on Ty Simpson, Fernando Mendoza draft takes clear

Fernando Mendoza makes an emotional decision about NFL Draft

The 'CFB champion QB's since 1998' quiz

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / April 8

Could Jets draft Jeremiyah Love so that they can trade Breece Hall?

Hall had his rights retained via the franchise tag earlier this offseason.

The 'Active 100-rushing-yard game leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel

Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft

NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors

NFL News / Jets X-Factor / April 8

These popular Jets draft targets do not fit Frank Reich’s tendencies

On Tuesday, we analyzed the historical drafting tendencies of New York Jets offensive coordinator Frank Reichand identified prospects in the 2026 NFL draft who match them.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / April 8

Jets Reportedly 'Loved' QB Prospect Ty Simpson

How early are the New York Jets going to draft a quarterback in the upcoming 2026 National Football League Draft? This arguably is a bigger question than what the team is going to do with the No.