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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.

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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

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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

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,

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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 / 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.

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.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / July 8

I covered Dan Campbell’s Lions. That’s why I’m buying Aaron Glenn’s Jets

New York Jets may be following the same path the Detroit Lions took under Dan Campbell. I covered Campbell’s rebuild from the beginning, and the parallels between Aaron Glenn’s first year and Detroit’s turnaround are hard to ignore.

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

Jets Training Camp Preview By Position: A 'By-Committee' RB Room?

We are three weeks away from the start of training camp for the New York Jets. It's the second training camp of the Aaron Glenn era in Florham Park. There will be a lot of things to be excited about for the 2026 team.

Geno Smith News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Jets Finished 32nd in Passing and ESPN Is Not Convinced Geno Smith Can Fix It in 2026

Quarterback has been a position of need for the New York Jets for years. The franchise has cycled through multiple starting quarterbacks without finding a long-term answer.

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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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 / 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.

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The '2026 American League All-Stars' quiz

The '2026 National League All-Stars' quiz

The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

The 'Wimbledon men's champions' quiz

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.

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.

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

Will Jets' End This Embarrassing Division Record?

13–47. That's the New York Jets record against the rest of the AFC East division over the last 10 years. No other set of statistics can better explain why the team has failed to post more than one winning season during this 15-year playoff drought.

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.

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

3 Jets Most Likely to Lose Their Starting Jobs by Week 1

While some players on the New York Jets roster may be entering their final season in Gang Green in 2026, others are facing pressure to keep their starting spots locked up with training camp now less than a month away.

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.

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.