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NFL News / New York Jets on SI / March 6

Jets QB Search: Carson Wentz Reportedly Frank Reich’s Preferred Choice

The New York Jets are looking for a bridge quarterback for the 2026 NFL season, not a long-term franchise savior. Things didn't go as planned for both the Jets and Justin Fields when the two sides agreed to a two-year, $40 million deal in free agency last offseason.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 6

Jets fans may scream upon learning who Frank Reich allegedly wants at quarterback

Recently hired New York Jets offensive coordinator Frank Reich is expected to have a significant say regarding who the club acquires to be its starting

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NFL News / New York Jets on SI / March 6

Jets Quarterback Search: Two Veterans Emerge as Favorites to Land in NY

The New York Jets seem to be headed toward a bridge quarterback for the 2026 season. While there are options in the 2026 NFL Draft, many reports indicate that the Jets will sign or trade for a veteran quarterback as they eye quarterbacks in the 2027 draft class.

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NFL News / Jets X-Factor / March 6

Latest Rams signing could reshape Jets’ free agency plans

We’re still three days away from the opening of the NFL’s free agency floodgates, but the action has already begun. On Friday morning, the Los Angeles Rams completed a key re-signing that will significantly impact next week’s free agent market.

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

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

Breece Hall News / Football Analysis / March 6

Jets Keep Breece Hall Off Open Market With $14.3M Franchise Tag After Interest From Multiple Teams

On March 3, the New York Jets placed a non-exclusive franchise tag on running back Breece Hall for $14.293M. The 1-year salary is fully guaranteed if Hall signs and matches the NFL’s official running back tag value.

Jelani Woods News / JetNation.com / March 6

Jets Re-Sign Jelani Woods, Tender Two Defensive Players

The New York Jets made a pair of roster moves on Wednesday as the team continues to shape its depth chart ahead of the new league year. According to an announcement from the New York Jets, the team has re-signed tight end Jelani Woods and exercised exclusive rights tenders on defensive tackle Jowon Briggs and linebacker Marcelino McCrary-Ball.

John Metchie News / JetNation.com / March 6

Report: Jets Not Expected to Tender John Metchie as RFA

According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the New York Jets are not expected to tender wide receiver John Metchie as a restricted free agent. If that decision holds, Metchie would become an unrestricted free agent and free to sign with any team once the league year begins.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / March 5

Jets Predicted to Land Versatile Superstar to Bolster Defense

The New York Jets are in full rebuild mode right now and they're likely going to take some big steps toward improving the team this offseason. After trading Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams at the trade deadline last season, the Jets have four selections in the first two rounds of this NFL draft.

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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.

Alijah Vera-Tucker News / New York Jets on SI / March 5

Jets' Alijah Vera-Tucker's Market Could Shock After Missing 2025 Season

The New York Jets are one guard away from being completely set with the offensive line for the 2026 season. Armand Membou and Olu Fashanu are set at the offensive tackle positions.

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New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / March 5

Jets Hit Jackpot With 2025's 3-Year, $45 Million Signing

The New York Jets are in a very intriguing spot as a franchise right now. They have some talent on the roster, like Breece Hall and Garrett Wilson, but they're still one of the worst teams in the league because of their spotty roster and the lack of a franchise quarterback.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / March 5

Jets Re-Sign Big Bodied Pass Catcher in Trio of Roster Moves

The New York Jets have a very exciting offseason ahead of them. They've already kicked off their offseason by trading Jermaine Johnson to the Tennessee Titans in exchange for defensive tackle T'Vondre Sweat.

New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 5

Jets Re-Signed Three Players For 2026

The New York Jets announced they have re-signed TE Jelani Woods to a contract and exercised the exclusive rights tenders for DT Jowon Briggs and LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball. Exclusive rights deals are for players with less than three years of accrued service and are for the minimum.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / March 5

Jets Predicted to Sign 26-Year-Old Pro Bowl CB From Seahawks

The New York Jets didn't have the best success in free agency last season, as seen by their $40 million mistake of signing Justin Fields. Fields will likely be cut in the coming days or weeks, which will result in his contract being a one-year deal that ended with the Jets paying him $30 million.

New York Jets News / Last Word On Sports / March 5

Five Players the Jets Need to Bounce Back in 2026

With a new season comes a new opportunity. A chance to wipe the slate clean. Especially after what happened last year, few teams need it more than the Jets.

New York Jets News / Yardbarker / March 5