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In how many games will Jets have QB advantage with Geno Smith?

A sizable chunk of NFL games are decided by one simple question: Which quarterback was better? In the 2025 season, teams posted a 208-71 record (.746) when they finished with a better passer rating than their opponent, equivalent to about 12.7 wins over a 17-game schedule.

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Why Jets' Linebacker Needs Aren't as Dire as Fans May Think

If a straw poll were to be taken by Jets fans across the country on the one position they were most concerned about heading into organized team activities (OTAs) this year, the answer would be unanimous: Linebacker.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / May 23

One Jets Rookie In Line to Standout Most During OTAs

We're just days away from the Jets opening the next stage of their offseason workout schedule under head coach Aaron Glenn: organized team activities (OTAs).

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / May 23

Ranking NY Jets’ 2026 rookies in order of likely Year 1 impact

The NFL draft was nearly a month ago, meaning we have had plenty of time to dissect each and every one of the New York Jets’ eight selections. Today, we rank each pick in order of their expected contributions as rookies.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / May 23

Cade York vs. Lenny Krieg: Who Has the Leg Up in Jets' Kicking Competition Before OTAs

The Jets made the interesting decision to let veteran kicker Nick Folk depart to the Falcons, opening up a huge hole to fill in the kicking room for someone who made the second-highest percentage of his kicks in his 18-year career last season (96.6%).

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / May 22

The 6 Jets UDFAs Who Actually Matter at OTAs

Next up for the Jets in their offseason program is offseason team activities (OTAs), which begin on May 27. While there is still a lot of work for them to do after a 3-14 season, some huge upgrades in the draft and some key offseason acquisitions have put the Jets in a decent position.

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The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / May 22

New York Jets Have Yet to Sign Shaq Thompson and It Could Be a Major Mistake

Although New York Jets general manager Darren Mougey made significant upgrades across the roster this offseason, he didn’t fully address the linebacker room.

NFL News / New York Jets on SI / May 21

Jets' Week 1 vs. Titans Isn't Revenge Game for Robert Saleh, but Could Set Tone for Aaron Glenn's 2nd Season

It's been over a year and a half since Robert Saleh was head coach of the New York Jets. It didn't work out quite like the defensive-minded coach had hoped.

Cade York News / New York Jets on SI / May 21

3 Kickers Jets Should Keep in Mind as Competition Moves to OTAs

As offseason team activities (OTAs) rapidly approach on May 27, some players face an uncertain future with the New York Jets for one reason or another.

Darren Mougey News / New York Jets on SI / May 21

Darren Mougey's GM Rating Is Fair for Now

Improvement doesn't simply happen overnight. Not in the NFL, at least. It's a gradual incline of key moments that culminate in an organization finally putting the finishing touches on a team that's about to become one of the most feared in the NFL.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / May 21

When Do Jets Begin 2026 OTA Workouts?

The rookies are on the field, and veterans have been through the early stages of the NFL's regulated offseason workout session. Next up? Organized Team Activities.

Robert Saleh News / Yardbarker / May 21

Robert Saleh opens up about making official Titans debut vs. Jets

Saleh had never served as the main man for a franchise before the Jets hired him in January 2021. His tenure was filled with more lows than highs.

Bill Belichick finally reveals why he left Jets just days after signing

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

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

Kayshon Boutte News / New York Jets on SI / May 21

Kayshon Boutte Trade for Jets Is Great Idea With a Few Hiccups

This offseason, the Jets made it a point to add more talented pass-catchers to their offense after watching the unit struggle in 2025. In April’s NFL Draft, New York took TE Kenyon Sadiq at No.

NFL News / New York Jets on SI / May 20

Josh Sweat for Will McDonald? Cardinals' No-Show Opens Door for Jets Trade

He's the type of player the New York Jets have been searching for. The one with the kind of championship pedigree the organization hasn't had in decades.

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

The part of Jets GM’s process that fans should be thrilled about

The New York Jets haven’t had a stable general manager in ages. It’s one of the main reasons why the organization has the longest active playoff drought among all teams in North America’s four major sports at 15 seasons.

Jowon Briggs News / New York Jets on SI / May 20

Jowon Briggs Holds Another Defender's Jets Future in His Hands

The New York Jets made several notable additions to their defense this offseason, acquiring T’Vondre Sweat, Minkah Fitzpatrick, and Demario Davis, while also adding David Bailey and D’Angelo Ponds in the draft.

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

This is how many INTs the NY Jets will get in 2026

No, I am not a prophet. I cannot tell you precisely how many interceptions the New York Jets will get in 2026. What I can do is use the information at our disposal to come up with a reasonable projection of how many interceptions the Jets should be expected to get.

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

4 Jets UDFAs With the Biggest Contracts (and How They'll Fare at OTAs)

The next big event on the Jets’ offseason calendar is OTAs, which are set to begin next week and will continue for parts of June. OTAs will be the first chance for the coaches to see the vets, rookies, and undrafted free agents together on the practice field.

Jamien Sherwood News / New York Jets on SI / May 20