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Jets Linked to New WR in First Round of Latest Daniel Jeremiah Mock Draft

The New York Jets have been linked to several wide receivers with their No. 16 pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. With the reported blockbuster trade of the Miami Dolphins shipping wide receiver Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos for a haul of draft picks, the Dolphins are now well-positioned to pick a receiver with their No.

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Judge Makes Bombshell Decision On NFL Icon’s $25 Million Lawsuit Against ESPN

Former NFL star Mark Gastineau has received some unwanted news this week. The former New York Jets defensive end had a $25 million lawsuit thrown out

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / March 17

Jets $22 Million Signing Already Looks Like the Right Move

The New York Jets came into the offseason with holes all over their roster and no clear direction. They were seemingly at the bottom of the league and didn't show any hope of getting out of there.

New York Jets News / Yardbarker / March 17

Rumors about Jets' dysfunction grow louder

Rumors about Jets' dysfunction under Woody Johnson, Darren Mougey, Aaron Glenn grow louder

There's now a new twist.

Geno Smith has Super Bowl in mind for Jets return

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The 'Active multi-TD-catch NFL games' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to catch multiple touchdowns in the same game at least five times can you name in five minutes?

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New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / March 17

How Jets Rookie Malachi Moore Turned Opportunity Into $1M Bonus

The National Football League announced the Performance-Based Pay numbers from the 2025 season on Monday and the New York Jets were well-represented. First and foremost, new Jets cornerback Nahshon Wright came in at No.

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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.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / March 17

Jets Select QB, Pass Rusher in First Round Of Latest Mel Kiper Mock Draft

The first wave of NFL free agency has passed. While many talented players are available to sign, the league will gradually start shifting its focus to the upcoming NFL Draft.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / March 17

Jets Select QB of the Future in Joel Klatt’s Latest 2026 NFL Mock Draft

The New York Jets have had terrible luck trying to find a franchise quarterback to lead them to prominence. They’ve taken two of them with first-round picks in the last decade, Sam Darnold and Zach Wilson, and neither one earned a second contract with the team.

New York Jets News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 17

Jets take a QB ‘swing’ in Mel Kiper’s new mock draft

While the New York Jets recently made a trade to reunite with veteran quarterback Geno Smith, New York could still be on the market for a quarterback. That’s what NFL Draft insider Mel Kiper Jr.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / March 17

Jets’ Darren Mougey is on a Howie Roseman-like trajectory

No NFL general manager is going to hit on every acquisition made in a single offseason. The goal for each executive, though, is to minimize the fallout when an acquisition doesn’t work out.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / March 17

NFL Free Agency: Jets' New $36M Pass Rusher Poised for 2026 Breakout

The New York Jets' defensive front has undergone significant change this offseason. Holding pick No. 2 in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Jets seem likely to select a pass-rusher.

Aaron Rodgers News / Football Analysis / March 17

Jets’ $100M Rodgers Gamble Hits First Real Test

Between offseason rumors and actual football, the Jets’ quarterback situation kept fans on edge. The franchise traded for one of the most decorated quarterbacks in NFL history, and every whisper about his status sent a jolt through the fanbase.

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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.

Justin Fields News / Stadium Rant / March 17

Justin Fields Trade: Kansas City Chiefs Acquire QB From New York Jets

The New York Jets traded quarterback Justin Fields to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for a 2027 sixth round pick. The Chiefs will take on $3 million of the $10 million Fields was guaranteed in 2026 to help complete the deal.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / March 17

Jets CB Named Among NFL's Biggest Free Agency Steals

The New York Jets entered the offseason with a clear need in the cornerback room after trading Sauce Gardner away ahead of the 2025 National Football League trade deadline.

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Geno Smith News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 16

Big move Jets still must make in 2026 NFL free agency after Geno Smith trade

The New York Jets are playing a dangerous game of nostalgia. Frankly speaking, it is the kind of high-stakes theater that only this franchise can produce.

Jowon Briggs News / Pro Football Rumors / March 16

Jets DL Jowon Briggs Signs ERFA Tender

Following a promising sophomore season in New York, Jowon Briggs is now definitively sticking with the Jets in 2026. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston, the defensive tackle inked his exclusive rights free agent tender today.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / March 16

Jets Insider Completely Shuts Down Kirk Cousins Idea

The New York Jets entered the offseason looking to improve the quarterback room and did so by going out and acquiring Geno Smith from the Las Vegas Raiders.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / March 16

One interesting detail emerges about the Justin Fields-Chiefs trade

Justin Fields has another reason to smile about his big move to Kansas City. The Kansas City Chiefs are acquiring the veteran quarterback Fields from the New York Jets in a trade.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / March 16

Jets Predicted to Land Potential Franchise QB After Justin Fields Trade

The New York Jets have put together a huge offseason so far. They've completely revamped their defense with additions of players like Minkah Fitzpatrick, Nahshon Wright, T'Vondre Sweat, and Demario Davis.

Justin Fields News / New York Jets on SI / March 16

3 Bargain Free Agents Jets Can Sign After Justin Fields Trade

The New York Jets continued their transformational offseason on Monday morning. The story of the offseason so far has been the Jets' upgrades on defense.

Darren Mougey News / Jets X-Factor / March 16

The insane trade scorecard of Jets GM Darren Mougey

Darren Mougey has a 3-14 record as an NFL general manager. And yet, he may currently have one of the highest approval ratings in professional football at his position.

Nahshon Wright News / Field Level Media / March 16

CB Nahshon Wright leads NFL with $1.4M performance-based pay

Former Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright is receiving over $1.4 million in performance-based pay for the 2025 season, highlighting the more than $542 million the league is paying out for players whose play time was not proportional to their salary.

New York Jets News / A to Z Sports / March 16

New York Jets overhaul the defensive line, and add multiple passing game weapons in latest 7-round NFL mock draft

The New York Jets are in the middle of a very important offseason under head coach Aaron Glenn. This is a team with a lack of overall talent on the roster right now, and they seriously need an injection of younger talent. The 2026 NFL Draft will offer the Jets a huge opportunity to add some much-needed impact talent.

New York Jets News / Gridiron Heroics / March 16

NFL Draft 2026: Rival Executive reveals what positions New York Jets should target

The New York Jets spent much of the early stages of NFL free agency filling out the depth chart with talented veterans, at positions of desperate need.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 16