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New York Jets Owner Woody Johnson Reportedly Commits to Aaron Glenn for 2026

If you were hoping for the annual New York Jets coaching carousel to spin up its rusty gears again this offseason, I have some bad news for you. Put away the “Fire Everyone” billboards and cancel the skywriting planes.

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Jets Had Pre-Draft Interest In Saints Rookie Tyler Shough

As the 2025 National Football League Draft approached, the New York Jets were linked to a handful of different quarterback prospects. New York opted against drafting a quarterback but that doesn't mean there weren't any guys that the team liked.

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

NY Jets’ final stretch is last chance for 3 players to make a stand

Most New York Jets fans have turned their December focus to the NFL draft (where the Jets witnessed a key development on Friday night), but there is still plenty on the line for New York’s players with three games to go.

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The '2004-05 NFL passing leaders' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks with the most passing yards for each NFL team in the 2004-05 season can you name in five minutes?

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Hendon Hooker News / A to Z Sports / December 20

The role that former Tennessee Vols QB Hendon Hooker may have in his first game with the Jets

Former Tennessee Vols quarterback Hendon Hooker joined the third NFL team of his career this week. Hooker, a third round selection by the Detroit Lions in the 2023 NFL Draft, was signed by the New York Jets to their practice squad on Thursday.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Aaron Glenn News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 20

Aaron Glenn Expected To Return As Jets HC In 2026

Dianna Russini reports that Jets HC Aaron Glenn’s job is safe for next season, and he is expected by many around the league to return in 2026. Russini

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

Where Things Stand With Jets, Justin Fields

The New York Jets had a transformational offseason heading into the 2025 season. The changes started with head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey and carried over to the roster, which the team made significantly younger.

NFL News / Jets X-Factor / December 20

Jets fans get possible glimpse of future in College Football Playoff

The New York Jets have not played a meaningful game in December since 2022. Most years, a large portion of Jets fans spend their Decembers focused on watching the future stars of their team compete on college football’s biggest stage.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / December 19

New York Jets WR Garrett Wilson loves Kirk Cousins’ QB talk

Hey, when a top-flight weapon is forced to sit on the couch, it’s only natural that thoughts run rampant and distractions are sought after. Just glance at Garrett Wilson as the prime evidence for that very notion.

Alex Ward News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 19

Jets Worked Out Six Specialists

The New York Jets hosted six special teams players for workouts on Friday, per the NFL Transactions wire. The full list includes: K Tanner Brown P Luke Elzinga K Jonathan Kim K Gavin Stewart K Maddux Trujillo LS Alex Ward Ward, 26, originally signed on with the Rams as an undrafted free agent out of UCF in 2023.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / December 19

Jets Could Get Rookie Playmaker Back For Week 17 Patriots Game

The New York Jets' offense is going to be undermanned heading into their Week 16 contest against the New Orleans Saints, but it sounds like there could be some firepower on the way afterward.

Garrett Wilson News / Field Level Media / December 19

Jets WR Garrett Wilson to miss final three games

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson is out for the final three games of the regular season and will not return from injured reserve. "We felt like it was best for him and the team," head coach Aaron Glenn said on Friday.

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New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / December 19

Jets Shutting Down WR Garrett Wilson

Trudging through another down season, the Jets will not opt to bring back their cornerstone wide receiver from IR. Aaron Glenn confirmed Friday (via the New York Post’s Brian Costello) the team is shutting down Garrett Wilson.

New York Jets News / Yardbarker / December 19

Jets make Garrett Wilson decision for final weeks of lost season

Wilson hasn't appeared in a game since Week 10 of the season due to a lingering knee issue.

Jets To Start Brady Cook In Week 16, Sign Hendon Hooker

Jets Place S Tony Adams On Injured Reserve

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New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / December 19

Jets lead entire NFL in critical roster-building category

The New York Jets might be at the bottom of the NFL standings, but as a byproduct of their on-field ineptitude, they sit near the top of the charts in many categories related to long-term roster-building.

New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / December 18

Jets To Start Brady Cook In Week 16, Sign Hendon Hooker

Despite impending returns from Justin Fields and/or Tyrod Taylor, Jets head coach Aaron Glenn announced on Wednesday that undrafted rookie quarterback Brady Cook will make his second straight start in Week 16.

Tony Adams News / Pro Football Rumors / December 18

Jets Place S Tony Adams On Injured Reserve

The Jets placed veteran safety Tony Adams on injured reserve, per a team announcement. Adams, 26, suffered a groin injury in New York’s Week 15 loss to the Jaguars.

New York Jets News / A to Z Sports / December 18

Jets add a developmental QB even before their looming 2026 NFL Draft decision

The New York Jets are adding to their collection of signal-callers. Months ahead of a potential first-round rookie quarterback joining the squad, a team with a chance of earning the first overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft is making a move to get a better look at an inexperienced NFL QB.

Jeremy Ruckert News / Field Level Media / December 17

Report: Jets TE Jeremy Ruckert agrees to 2-year, $10M extension

New York Jets tight end Jeremy Ruckert agreed to a two-year, $10 million extension, ESPN reported Wednesday. The deal can be worth a maximum of $5.5 million per year with incentives, per the report.