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Jets’ Aaron Glenn sets up battle royale for QB2 behind Geno Smith

The New York Jets have made it clear that Geno Smith will be their starting quarterback in 2026. However, New York’s QB2 role is still up for grabs. The Jets currently have three contenders on their roster for the backup role.

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New York Jets rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq has offseason surgery during OTAs, but it shouldn’t affect his rookie year too much

New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn informed the media Kenyon Sadiq underwent surgery this week. The good news is he won’t miss much time and everything should return to normal once he’s back.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / May 28

Jets UDFA WR Is Quietly Biggest Winner of Irv Charles Trade

As the New York Jets took the field for their first of 10 organized team activities (OTAs) on Wednesday, general manager Darren Mougey surprised Jets Nation

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / May 28

How will the New York Jets distribute targets in 2026?

The New York Jets have a new-look offense entering 2026, especially in the passing game. With a new play-caller, a new quarterback, and two first-round picks, the group is completely revamped.

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The 'NFL passing-TD champions' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passing touchdowns for each season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970 can you name in seven minutes?

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New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / May 28

Jets' Underrated Offseason Signing Puts Coaching Staff in Spotlight

There are were a lot of numbers that pointed to why the New York Jets were a disaster last season. Arguably the biggest one, though, was a matter of NFL history.

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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.

Arian Smith News / New York Jets on SI / May 28

Arian Smith Is Entering Jets OTAs on Thin Ice Despite WR Logjam Clearing Up

Wednesday marked the start of offseason team activities (OTAs) for the New York Jets as the lead-up to the 2026 NFL season continues. 2025 fourth-round pick Arian Smith is one of several players who will be in the spotlight as the Georgia product looks to overcome a disappointing rookie season and secure his spot on the roster.

Younghoe Koo News / JetNation.com / May 27

Jets add Former Pro Bowl Kicker Younghoe Koo

Without an established kicker on their roster, the Jets are taking another swing by adding former pro bowl kicker Youngho Koo who last kicked for the Giants.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / May 27

Jets Send UFDA LB Packing at Start of OTAs, Sign Rookie Offensive Lineman

The Jets were quite busy as they began organized team activities (OTAs) on Wednesday, continuing to toy with their 90-man roster. Earlier in the day, New York surprisingly traded wide receiver and special teamer Irv Charles to Seattle in exchange for a 2028 conditional seventh-round pick.

NFL News / JetNation.com / May 27

Jets Ship Irv Charles to Seattle for Conditional Draft Pick

Jets wide receiver Irv Charles is heading to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a conditional 2028 seventh-round draft choice. The team made the announcement through their social media team.

Irvin Charles News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 27

Jets Announce WR Irv Charles Trade, Plus Two More Moves

The New York Jets officially announced they have traded WR Irvin Charles to the Seahawks. The Jets also announced two more moves, signing OL Courtland Ford and cutting LB Kendrick Blackshire.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / May 27

4 Jets Entering Their Final OTAs in New York

After general manager Darren Mougey spent the last two months reconstructing the Jets' roster, New York fans will finally get their first look at the revamped

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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.

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

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2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

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

NFL News / Total Pro Sports / May 27

New York Jets Trade WR To Seattle Seahawks In Surprise Offseason Move

The New York Jets traded wide receiver and special teams player Irvin Charles to the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday in exchange for a conditional seventh-round draft pick in 2028, according to The Athletic.

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Cade York News / New York Jets on SI / May 27

Jets Trade Irv Charles to Champs in Another Special Teams Shakeup

The New York Jets are making sweeping changes to their special teams unit ahead of the start of 2026 OTAs. As first reported by Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic, the Jets are sending former special teams ace Irv Charles to the defending champion Seattle Seahawks.

Irvin Charles News / Pro Football Rumors / May 27

Seahawks To Acquire WR Irvin Charles From Jets

The Seahawks and Jets have agreed to a minor trade. New York is sending wide receiver Irvin Charles to Seattle for a conditional seventh-round selection, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / May 27

Recently Re-Signed Jet Already on Roster Chopping Block

As the Jets prepare for the start of offseason team activities (OTAs) on Wednesday, some veterans could find themselves in a precarious position to make the 53-man roster if they do not make enough of an impression on coaches.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / May 26

Jets UDFA CB Could Steal Spotlight at OTAs

We’re still a few months away from seeing the New York Jets play a meaningful game; however, fans are ecstatic to see the team’s newest offseason additions take the field for organized team activities (OTAs) on Wednesday.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / May 26

4 Jets Who Can Change Narrative About Themselves at OTAs

As the New York Jets prepare for the start of offseason team activities (OTAs) on Wednesday, certain storylines are going to garner more attention than others, largely due to the influx of talent the Jets have brought in through the draft and via trades this offseason.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / May 26

How close are Jets to the 5 key pieces of a Super Bowl foundation?

Daniel Jeremiah, a former NFL scout and current draft analyst for NFL Network, has established what he believes is the championship foundation for every team.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / May 26

Cade Klubnik Tops List of Players to Watch as OTAs Kick off

When the New York Jets open up OTAs this week, the big name folks will be interested in hearing about is rookie quarterback Cade Klubnik. The rookie reportedly impressed during rookie minicamp and will now get his first shot to make plays against veteran NFL defenders.

Frank Reich News / New York Jets on SI / May 26

Frank Reich Must Prove Willing to Make Changes for Jets' Offensive Philosophy

Former Houston Oilers and Atlanta Falcons head coach Jerry Glanville once coined the NFL the "Not For Long league" when arguing with a referee in the 1980s.

New York Jets News / The Lead / May 26

What Were the Jets’ Five Best Moments Since 2010?

The New York Jets have the longest playoff drought in America going into the 2026 season. Over the last 16 years, Jets fans have had to endure 15 losing seasons, with zero playoff appearances to boot.

Frank Reich News / JetNation.com / May 26

Could Reich Connection Give Huge Jets Target Shot to Stick?

For the first time in a very long time, there’s some reason for optimism among Jets fans when looking at what Gang Green has cooking on the offensive side

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / May 26

Notre Dame HC already being linked with one NFL team

Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman already being linked with one NFL team

Freeman has gone 43-12 with Notre Dame since the final game of the team's 2021 season.

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Andre Cisco News / Pro Football Rumors / May 24

Jets S Andre Cisco On Roster Bubble?

Andre Cisco joined the Jets during his first trip to free agency. The veteran safety elected to remain in place with New York this past March, but he may not be assured of a second season with the team.