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In how many games will Jets have QB advantage with Geno Smith?

A sizable chunk of NFL games are decided by one simple question: Which quarterback was better? In the 2025 season, teams posted a 208-71 record (.746) when they finished with a better passer rating than their opponent, equivalent to about 12.7 wins over a 17-game schedule.

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Why Jets' Linebacker Needs Aren't as Dire as Fans May Think

If a straw poll were to be taken by Jets fans across the country on the one position they were most concerned about heading into organized team activities (OTAs) this year, the answer would be unanimous: Linebacker.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / May 23

One Jets Rookie In Line to Standout Most During OTAs

We're just days away from the Jets opening the next stage of their offseason workout schedule under head coach Aaron Glenn: organized team activities (OTAs).

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / May 23

Ranking NY Jets’ 2026 rookies in order of likely Year 1 impact

The NFL draft was nearly a month ago, meaning we have had plenty of time to dissect each and every one of the New York Jets’ eight selections. Today, we rank each pick in order of their expected contributions as rookies.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / May 23

Cade York vs. Lenny Krieg: Who Has the Leg Up in Jets' Kicking Competition Before OTAs

The Jets made the interesting decision to let veteran kicker Nick Folk depart to the Falcons, opening up a huge hole to fill in the kicking room for someone who made the second-highest percentage of his kicks in his 18-year career last season (96.6%).

Breece Hall News / JetNation.com / May 23

Jets News – Kenyon Sadiq, Breece Hall & More

The offseason conversation around the New York Jets remained busy on May 22 as fans continued reacting to the 2026 schedule, rookie minicamp developments, and expectations for Aaron Glenn’s first season leading the team.

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The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

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

New York Jets Have Yet to Sign Shaq Thompson and It Could Be a Major Mistake

Although New York Jets general manager Darren Mougey made significant upgrades across the roster this offseason, he didn’t fully address the linebacker room.

Geno Smith News / Jets X-Factor / May 22

Peak Geno Smith would be the best Jets QB since…?

The New York Jets’ decision to reunite with Geno Smith and tab him as their surefire starting quarterback has been met with plenty of laughs around the NFL media space.

Dylan Parham News / Jets X-Factor / May 22

Jets ‘worst offseason signing’ has been named, and it’s off-base

The New York Jets’ 2026 free agency haul was well-received by most fans and analysts. In a year where there wasn’t much high-end talent to be found on the open market, the Jets focused on adding a quantity of players to reasonable deals, filling out a large portion of the holes on their depth chart.

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

3 Under-the-Radar Jets Trade Targets to Solve QB2 Problem

The Jets are not close to solving their lingering backup quarterback problem as organized team activities (OTAs) are set to begin next week. As things currently stand, rookie Cade Klubnik, Brady Cook and Bailey Zappe are in the mix to be Geno Smith’s backup.

NFL News / New York Jets on SI / May 21

Jets' Week 1 vs. Titans Isn't Revenge Game for Robert Saleh, but Could Set Tone for Aaron Glenn's 2nd Season

It's been over a year and a half since Robert Saleh was head coach of the New York Jets. It didn't work out quite like the defensive-minded coach had hoped.

Cade York News / New York Jets on SI / May 21

3 Kickers Jets Should Keep in Mind as Competition Moves to OTAs

As offseason team activities (OTAs) rapidly approach on May 27, some players face an uncertain future with the New York Jets for one reason or another.

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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.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

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Darren Mougey News / New York Jets on SI / May 21

Darren Mougey's GM Rating Is Fair for Now

Improvement doesn't simply happen overnight. Not in the NFL, at least. It's a gradual incline of key moments that culminate in an organization finally putting the finishing touches on a team that's about to become one of the most feared in the NFL.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / May 21

When Do Jets Begin 2026 OTA Workouts?

The rookies are on the field, and veterans have been through the early stages of the NFL's regulated offseason workout session. Next up? Organized Team Activities.

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Robert Saleh News / Yardbarker / May 21

Robert Saleh opens up about making official Titans debut vs. Jets

Saleh had never served as the main man for a franchise before the Jets hired him in January 2021. His tenure was filled with more lows than highs.

Bill Belichick finally reveals why he left Jets just days after signing

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Kayshon Boutte News / New York Jets on SI / May 21

Kayshon Boutte Trade for Jets Is Great Idea With a Few Hiccups

This offseason, the Jets made it a point to add more talented pass-catchers to their offense after watching the unit struggle in 2025. In April’s NFL Draft, New York took TE Kenyon Sadiq at No.

NFL News / New York Jets on SI / May 20

Josh Sweat for Will McDonald? Cardinals' No-Show Opens Door for Jets Trade

He's the type of player the New York Jets have been searching for. The one with the kind of championship pedigree the organization hasn't had in decades.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / May 20

The part of Jets GM’s process that fans should be thrilled about

The New York Jets haven’t had a stable general manager in ages. It’s one of the main reasons why the organization has the longest active playoff drought among all teams in North America’s four major sports at 15 seasons.

Jowon Briggs News / New York Jets on SI / May 20

Jowon Briggs Holds Another Defender's Jets Future in His Hands

The New York Jets made several notable additions to their defense this offseason, acquiring T’Vondre Sweat, Minkah Fitzpatrick, and Demario Davis, while also adding David Bailey and D’Angelo Ponds in the draft.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / May 20

This is how many INTs the NY Jets will get in 2026

No, I am not a prophet. I cannot tell you precisely how many interceptions the New York Jets will get in 2026. What I can do is use the information at our disposal to come up with a reasonable projection of how many interceptions the Jets should be expected to get.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / May 20

4 Jets UDFAs With the Biggest Contracts (and How They'll Fare at OTAs)

The next big event on the Jets’ offseason calendar is OTAs, which are set to begin next week and will continue for parts of June. OTAs will be the first chance for the coaches to see the vets, rookies, and undrafted free agents together on the practice field.