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The New York Jets haven’t been too shabby at collecting premium offensive line talent in recent years. First-round tackles Olu Fashanu and Armand Membou are at least solid starters, and both have the upside to rank among the league’s best tackles.

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What We Learned From Jets' Preseason Opener vs. Buccaneers

Normally, a 24-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers would enrage New York Jets fans. For the preseason, though, there was a lot to like about Gang Green's first game action for the 2026 team on Friday night.

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AFC Notes: Ollie Gordon, Will McDonald IV, Dolphins, Jets, Patriots

There was a valuable teaching moment for Dolphins HC Jeff Hafley in Miami’s preseason opener, one of what will probably be many this year. Dolphins RB Ollie Gordon picked up a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for throwing a ball at a defender.

New York Jets News / Stadium Rant / August 16

Cade Klubnik Shines In Jets Debut After Geno Smith’s Injury Scare

Cade Klubnik’s Jets debut arrived sooner than expected after Geno Smith was sidelined by an ankle injury before the August 14 preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

New York Jets News / Viral Sports News / August 16

New York Jets Could Make Stunning Roster Cut

The curious situation surrounding New York Jets safety Malachi Moore has become one of the more puzzling storylines of the team’s preseason. After starting 14 of 17 games as a rookie in 2025, the former Alabama standout found himself working with the third- and fourth-string units during the Jets’ preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

New York Jets News / TWSN / August 15

The New York Jets Player With the Best Value in 2026 Fantasy Football

For fantasy football purposes, the New York Jets’ offense for 2026 is one of the riskiest to draft players from. With no set quarterback in place outside of Geno Smith, there is concern involved with the offensive production.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / August 15

Jets Have One Clear Chopping Block Candidate After Preseason-Opening Loss

Following months of preparation through offseason team activities, minicamp and training camp, the Jets finally kicked off their preseason slate against the Buccaneers on Friday night.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 15

Jets’ Cade Klubnik’s immediate reaction to preseason debut vs. Buccaneers

New York Jets rookie quarterback Cade Klubnik was ready for his NFL preseason debut Friday night, even if it came earlier than initially expected. Following the Jets’ 24-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Klubnik reflected on being thrust into action after veteran quarterback Geno Smith was scratched from the preseason opener.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / August 15

T’Vondre Sweat Removed From NFI List, Added to Jets Active Roster

The Jets defense got a huge boost today as defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat was taken off of Non-Footbal Injury (NFI) list and added to the active roster. The 366 pound Sweat had spent all of training camp working off to the side while his teammates have been ramping up on the field.

New York Jets News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 15

Aaron Glenn drops Cade Klubnik truth bomb after surprise Jets preseason start

When news broke that Cade Klubnik would start the New York Jets preseason showdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after Geno Smith was ruled out with a late foot injury, it added some extra intrigue under the Friday night lights.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 15

Push for grass should grow stronger after Jamal Adams injury

NFL players' push for grass should grow stronger after Jamal Adams MetLife Stadium injury

NFL players have been making a strong push for the league's 32 stadiums to all move to natural grass, and that push should only get louder and stronger following the preseason injury to Jamal Adams on Saturday.

Giants' Jaxson Dart takes huge hit as injury concerns reappear

Cardinals HC shares unfortunate injury update on rookie Jeremiyah Love

Colts assistant coach suffered serious injury in sideline collision

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Brady Cook's Jets Outlook Is Brighter Than Ever Despite Loss to Buccaneers

Friday marked the start of the Jets' preseason, offering head coach Aaron Glenn the opportunity to test his players against an actual opponent for the first time.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Mory Bamba News / Athlon Sports / August 15

Who is Jets Rookie CB Mory Bamba, and Why Should You Remember His Name?

You never know exactly why NFL players go undrafted, but it's always possible that when it happens, everybody in the league made a big mistake. We're not

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / August 15

3 stats every Jets fan should take away from preseason opener

The New York Jets absorbed a 24-16 defeat in their preseason opener, but plenty of important players for the franchise looked strong in their brief appearances.

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3 Jets on Thin Ice After Preseason Opener: Time's Up for Bailey Zappe

After a pair of joint practices, the Jets finally opened the preseason against the Buccaneers on Friday, falling 24-16 at MetLife Stadium. It wasn't the outcome that the home crowd wanted; however, as always with the preseason, losing to the Bucs was a learning experience as the Jets continue to prepare for the 2026 NFL regular season.

New York Jets News / 5 GOATs / August 15

Aaron Glenn raves over Cade Klubnik after preseason action: ‘He has some moxie to him’

Cade Klubnik made quite the first impression on New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn when he saw game action Friday. In New York’s 24-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Klubnik showed promise throwing the football amongst three different QBs in the green and white.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 15

AFC Notes: David Bailey, Andres Borregales, Will McDonald, Jets, Patriots

Jets veteran LB Demario Davis has been around the league for a long, long time. He said recently he has not seen many rookies who have started out as strongly as first-round DE David Bailey.

New York Jets News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 15

Jets HC Aaron Glenn’s ‘Bamba Island’ declaration will have fans intrigued

Mory Bamba turned heads in his first taste of NFL preseason action, and even his head coach could not resist joking about it. The Jets fell to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-16 in their preseason opener Friday night at MetLife Stadium, a night defined more by young players auditioning for roster spots than by the final score.

David Bailey News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 15

Jets rookie David Bailey ‘had a lot of fun’ in 1st NFL preseason action

David Bailey finally got his first taste of NFL action, and the moment lived up to everything he had built it up to be. The Jets rookie edge rusher made his preseason debut Friday night, and he reflected afterward on what it meant to finally put on the jersey for a live game.