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Jets Paid Breece Hall $43.5M and Now They Need Him to Build on a Breakout 2025 Season

Heading into the 2026 NFL season, no player is more important to the New York Jets than running back Breece Hall. Hall, 25, is coming off the best season of his career, posting 1,065 rushing yards and eclipsing the 1,000-yard mark for the first time.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / July 7

Jets Reuniting With Former EDGE is Perfect Gamble as Offseason Slows Down

One of the biggest takeaways from the New York Jets’ offseason program is that this current iteration looks significantly better than last year’s. Specifically,

NFL News / Athlon Sports / July 7

Mitchell Came to New York for Sauce Gardner and the Jets Need Him to Justify That Trade

For the New York Jets, next season will be an important step in their rebuild as they continue to navigate major roster transitions ahead of training camp and the 2026 NFL season.

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The '100-rushing-yard NFL QBs' quiz

In the Super Bowl era (1966 to present) of the NFL, a total of 30 QBs have rushed for 100 yards or more in a regular-season game. How many of the 30 can you name in five minutes?

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25 first-round NFL picks that left fans confused

The NFL Draft always delivers many twists and turns that leave fans and analysts scratching their heads. This list isn't looking at hindsight and finding the biggest busts in history.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / July 7

Jets Training Camp Preview By Position: QB Room Upgraded But Uncertain

The New York Jets' second training camp of the Aaron Glenn era in Florham Park is rapidly approaching, with rookies reporting on July 25 and veterans on July 28.

Brandon Stephens News / New York Jets on SI / July 6

Jets CB Brandon Stephens: 'OG' Defensive Back Steps into No. 16 Spot in 2026

We’ve shown a lot of love to the defensive side of the ball through the early part of our top 25 rankings, and that will not change. In fact, the first member of the Jets’ secondary is making his debut at No.

Breece Hall News / A to Z Sports / July 6

NFL execs, coaches, and scouts prove Jets made the right decision with one of the only good players they have to build around

The New York Jets avoided controversy this offseason by locking in running back Breece Hall to a three-year, $43.5 million contract. That decision is proving more and more wise as the offseason progresses.

Nahshon Wright News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Jets Had 0 Interceptions Last Season, Making Nashon Wright Their Most Important Addition

The New York Jets had a busy offseason, to say the least. Following a disappointing 3-14 season in 2025, the team made significant personnel changes to reshape the roster.

Breece Hall News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 6

How Breece Hall made sneaky franchise history during Jets rookie contract

The New York Jets were one of the busiest teams in the NFL during free agency. New York added several defensive players this offseason while also adding new weapons on the offensive side of the ball.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / July 6

Ranking the 3 best New York Jets fan road trips in 2026

Ah, yes, the New York Jets schedule in the post-2012 CBA age. It hits much differently than its predecessors, no matter what some would have you believe.

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

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / July 6

Jets To Hold Competition For Multiple CB Spots

Improved play in the secondary will be a key 2026 target for the Jets. Plenty of new faces are in place, and the cornerback position in particular will be one to watch closely during training camp.

Darren Mougey News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Minnesota's O'Connell Called Mougey's Jets Plan Well Thought-Out Despite a 3-14 Season

The New York Jets are still in the early stages of rebuilding their roster under general manager Darren Mougey. The franchise turned to Mougey in 2025 following an organizational reset after a string of disappointing seasons under Joe Douglas's regime.

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New York Jets News / Larry Brown Sports / July 6

NY Jets became butt of the joke after World Cup result at MetLife Stadium

The New York Jets may have to cede their right to play at MetLife Stadium to a visiting nation making waves at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Dark horse contender Norway punched its ticket to the World Cup quarterfinals on Sunday with a thrilling 2-1 win over Brazil at the Jets’ home venue in East Rutherford, N.J.

New York Jets News / A to Z Sports / July 5

Kevin O’Connell gives high praise to the New York Jets, and the why may surprise you

You don’t often see a head coach sending praise to another team unless there’s a connection. Kevin O’Connell has one with the Jets. When you are a head coach in the NFL, you have a lot of connections throughout the league.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / July 5

3 Jets Who Improved Their Roster Chances the Most Ahead of Training Camp

Now that OTAs and mandatory minicamp have wrapped up and the New York Jets have their eyes set on training camp, some players have started to emerge as threats for either a starting spot or a much better outlook overall as they look to lock up their spots on the 53-man roster.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / July 5

3 massively important NY Jets players nobody is talking about

The NFL offseason is long. As the months pile up, familiar conversations start to come up time and time again. In New York Jets land, we’ve talked plenty about whether Geno Smith can bounce back.

Geno Smith News / Athlon Sports / July 5

Geno Smith Threw 17 Interceptions in 2025 But the Jets Are Betting on a Bounce Back

When the New York Jets re-signed Geno Smith to a one-year $3.3 million contract (the Raiders are paying Smith over $19 million after releasing him) during the offseason, the organization hoped to find stability at quarterback by reuniting him with the franchise that originally drafted him.

Kenyon Sadiq News / New York Jets on SI / July 5

Setting Fair Expectations for Kenyon Sadiq's Rookie Season With the Jets

How good can a rookie tight end be with minimal offseason work with the team that drafted him? Jets tight end Kenyon Sadiq is going to put that very question to the test at the start of training camp later this month.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / July 4

Pressure on Jets' Mazi Smith Rising as July Begins

Although it still feels out of reach, we are slowly getting closer and closer to the start of the 2026 NFL season. With the Jets set to begin training

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / July 4

Will Jets Offense Finally Provide Some Fireworks in 2026?

As many Americans get ready to settle in for a night of family and fun to celebrate the countries 250th birthday, one that will undoubtedly be topped off with a mostly red, white and blue fireworks display, Jets fans can only wonder if the 2026 version of the team will be able to provide any fireworks of their own on offense.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 3

AFC Notes: Olu Fashanu, Demario Davis, Mike Vrabel, Jets, Patriots

Jets LT Olu Fashanu said OC Frank Reich inspired confidence in him after the positional meeting, and he’s excited to play for him. “By the end of every unit meeting, he has me feeling like I can run through a wall,” Fashanu said via the team’s website.

New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 2