New York Jets: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Arian Smith Is Entering Jets OTAs on Thin Ice Despite WR Logjam Clearing Up

Wednesday marked the start of offseason team activities (OTAs) for the New York Jets as the lead-up to the 2026 NFL season continues. 2025 fourth-round pick Arian Smith is one of several players who will be in the spotlight as the Georgia product looks to overcome a disappointing rookie season and secure his spot on the roster.

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How will the New York Jets distribute targets in 2026?

The New York Jets have a new-look offense entering 2026, especially in the passing game. With a new play-caller, a new quarterback, and two first-round picks, the group is completely revamped.

Younghoe Koo News / JetNation.com / May 27

Jets add Former Pro Bowl Kicker Younghoe Koo

Without an established kicker on their roster, the Jets are taking another swing by adding former pro bowl kicker Youngho Koo who last kicked for the Giants.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / May 27

Jets Send UFDA LB Packing at Start of OTAs, Sign Rookie Offensive Lineman

The Jets were quite busy as they began organized team activities (OTAs) on Wednesday, continuing to toy with their 90-man roster. Earlier in the day, New York surprisingly traded wide receiver and special teamer Irv Charles to Seattle in exchange for a 2028 conditional seventh-round pick.

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The 'NFL passing-TD champions' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passing touchdowns for each season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970 can you name in seven minutes?

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NFL News / JetNation.com / May 27

Jets Ship Irv Charles to Seattle for Conditional Draft Pick

Jets wide receiver Irv Charles is heading to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a conditional 2028 seventh-round draft choice. The team made the announcement through their social media 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.

Irvin Charles News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 27

Jets Announce WR Irv Charles Trade, Plus Two More Moves

The New York Jets officially announced they have traded WR Irvin Charles to the Seahawks. The Jets also announced two more moves, signing OL Courtland Ford and cutting LB Kendrick Blackshire.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / May 27

4 Jets Entering Their Final OTAs in New York

After general manager Darren Mougey spent the last two months reconstructing the Jets' roster, New York fans will finally get their first look at the revamped

NFL News / Total Pro Sports / May 27

New York Jets Trade WR To Seattle Seahawks In Surprise Offseason Move

The New York Jets traded wide receiver and special teams player Irvin Charles to the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday in exchange for a conditional seventh-round draft pick in 2028, according to The Athletic.

Cade York News / New York Jets on SI / May 27

Jets Trade Irv Charles to Champs in Another Special Teams Shakeup

The New York Jets are making sweeping changes to their special teams unit ahead of the start of 2026 OTAs. As first reported by Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic, the Jets are sending former special teams ace Irv Charles to the defending champion Seattle Seahawks.

Irvin Charles News / Pro Football Rumors / May 27

Seahawks To Acquire WR Irvin Charles From Jets

The Seahawks and Jets have agreed to a minor trade. New York is sending wide receiver Irvin Charles to Seattle for a conditional seventh-round selection, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.

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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.

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

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2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

Jowon Briggs News / Jets X-Factor / May 27

Alright, NFL media: Wake up and acknowledge this Jets stud

He’s one of the New York Jets’ brightest rising stars, and he has the potential to be among the NFL’s best players at a premium position. But if you bring him up in a conversation with a casual NFL fan as one of the reasons you’re optimistic about the Jets’ future, you’ll get a one-word response: “Who?” His name?

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / May 27

Recently Re-Signed Jet Already on Roster Chopping Block

As the Jets prepare for the start of offseason team activities (OTAs) on Wednesday, some veterans could find themselves in a precarious position to make the 53-man roster if they do not make enough of an impression on coaches.

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The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz

The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / May 27

The New York Jets’ hidden Super Bowl puzzle piece

What are the essential components of a Super Bowl team? You’ll get a myriad of answers to that question. Everyone will include a franchise quarterback.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / May 27

Jets 53-Man Roster Projection Heading into OTAs

With the first set of OTAs (organized team activities) scheduled for Wednesday at Florham Park, it’s the perfect time to project the Jets’ 53-man roster.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / May 26

Jets UDFA CB Could Steal Spotlight at OTAs

We’re still a few months away from seeing the New York Jets play a meaningful game; however, fans are ecstatic to see the team’s newest offseason additions take the field for organized team activities (OTAs) on Wednesday.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / May 26

4 Jets Who Can Change Narrative About Themselves at OTAs

As the New York Jets prepare for the start of offseason team activities (OTAs) on Wednesday, certain storylines are going to garner more attention than others, largely due to the influx of talent the Jets have brought in through the draft and via trades this offseason.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / May 26

How close are Jets to the 5 key pieces of a Super Bowl foundation?

Daniel Jeremiah, a former NFL scout and current draft analyst for NFL Network, has established what he believes is the championship foundation for every team.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / May 26

Cade Klubnik Tops List of Players to Watch as OTAs Kick off

When the New York Jets open up OTAs this week, the big name folks will be interested in hearing about is rookie quarterback Cade Klubnik. The rookie reportedly impressed during rookie minicamp and will now get his first shot to make plays against veteran NFL defenders.

Frank Reich News / JetNation.com / May 26

Could Reich Connection Give Huge Jets Target Shot to Stick?

For the first time in a very long time, there’s some reason for optimism among Jets fans when looking at what Gang Green has cooking on the offensive side

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / May 26

Notre Dame HC already being linked with one NFL team

Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman already being linked with one NFL team

Freeman has gone 43-12 with Notre Dame since the final game of the team's 2021 season.

The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz

Brady Cook News / New York Jets on SI / May 26

Brady Cook's QB2 Chances Quietly Improve With Each Passing Day

In the days following the 2026 NFL Draft, there was a belief among the fanbase that the Jets could sign a veteran quarterback such as Russell Wilson or Cooper Rush to back up Geno Smith, despite Cade Klubnik’s selection in the fourth round.

Geno Smith News / Jets X-Factor / May 25

Geno Smith will explode if the NY Jets give him this

Here at Jets X-Factor, we’ve spent a lot of time recently discussing the underappreciated upside of New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith. From his ability to unlock Garrett Wilson’s deep prowess to the sizable gap between him and the Jets’ recent quarterbacks, Smith is capable of bringing more to the table than many New York fans realize.

Andre Cisco News / Pro Football Rumors / May 24

Jets S Andre Cisco On Roster Bubble?

Andre Cisco joined the Jets during his first trip to free agency. The veteran safety elected to remain in place with New York this past March, but he may not be assured of a second season with the team.