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Jets LB Jamien Sherwood: Veteran Defender Looks for Redemption as No. 14 Player in 2026

We’re getting ever so close to the top 10 in our 25 most important in 2026 rankings. Thus far, we’ve highlighted players in the trenches, young playmakers at the skill positions, and a wily veteran in Demario Davis, who was ranked 15th despite being 37.

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Aaron Glenn Could Win Coach of the Year If Jets Snap the NFL's Longest Playoff Drought

New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn enters his second season with high expectations after a year in which the team fell well short of its goal of contending.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / July 9

Projecting 3 Realistic Jets Trades to Make Before Training Camp

General manager Darren Mougey deserves all the praise for revamping the New York Jets. On paper, Gang Green looks stronger on both sides of the ball, and it’s a result of the additions Mougey made in both free agency and the draft.

Mike Tannenbaum News / New York Jets on SI / July 9

Former Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum Praises New York's 2026 Offseason Moves

Respect is hard to come by in the NFL. The New York Jets know this well. They have struggled to earn respect for the last 15 years of playoff-less football.

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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?

The 'NFL's 4,500-yard passers' quiz

The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz

The 'NFL 250-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / July 9

Jets Training Camp Preview By Position: Revamped Receiver Room Gives New York Hope

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Geno Smith News / Total Pro Sports / July 8

Geno Smith Gets In More Trouble — Cited By Police As Reckless Off-Season Continues For Jets QB

New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith faced a traffic stop in Florida. Police pulled him over for driving 70 mph in a 45 mph zone on Monday, July 6. He could not produce a driver’s license during the encounter.

Demario Davis News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Demario Davis Has 143 Tackles at Age 37 and ESPN Says Jets Linebacker Is Their Best Unit

The New York Jets made shoring up their defense a priority after finishing near the bottom of the league in several defensive categories during the 2025 season.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / July 8

Jets IOL Depth Will Be Hot-Button Issue Heading into Training Camp

Entering training camp, there are several storylines that New York Jets fans will be closely monitoring. Positional battles have dominated headlines throughout

Woody Johnson News / New York Jets on SI / July 8

Jets Continue to Invest in Roster with Latest Announcement

Two years ago, New York Jets owner Woody Johnson was frustrated over several failing grades from the NFLPA's annual report card. Johnson, specifically,

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / July 8

Why tanking is not the New York Jets’ best-case scenario in 2026

You know two of the most common adages in today’s NFL: You can’t win without a quarterback. Purgatory is the worst place to be in the NFL. The second one is a byproduct of the first.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 8

ESPN analyst highlights Jets’ 366-pound star in making after ‘rare’ trade

The New York Jets are riding a 14-year playoff drought heading into the 2026 season. Fans may not be excited for a season with Geno Smith as quarterback, but a defensive player should have their eye.

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

What to Make of Kevin O'Connell Comments About Darren Mougey's Jets Strategy

Even with NFL teams on vacation, the news never sleeps around the league, especially when it involves a top-flight coach speaking out glowingly about another organization.

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The '60-point NBA games' quiz

The '2026 American League All-Stars' quiz

The '2026 National League All-Stars' quiz

The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

New York Jets News / The Lead / July 7

The New York Jets Should Move to Long Island

The New York Titans played their first home game at the Polo Grounds on Sept. 11, 1960; they played on the field as renters, not owners. After a name change and 66 years as a franchise, the Jets still have the same problem: they are effectively homeless.

Breece Hall News / Athlon Sports / July 7

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chris Johnson News / Yardbarker / June 29