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5 things NY Jets will be watching closely at the 2026 combine

This Thursday, drills will begin at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Here are five things the New York Jets will be monitoring closely. Each year, there are at least a couple of major storylines surrounding the measurements of top prospects.

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Jets Expected to Retain Star Player on Franchise Tag in 2026

The New York Jets are one of the worst teams in the league right now, but they have all the assets to make it a quick turnaround. The one aspect the Jets are missing is a franchise quarterback.

Justin Fields News / New York Jets on SI / February 23

Jets Enter NFL Combine With Justin Fields Decision Looming

The New York Jets attempted to replace Aaron Rodgers with Justin Fields this past season, but things didn't go as planned. Fields came to town to give something different in the quarterback room.

New York Jets News / A to Z Sports / February 23

New York Jets trade back twice, remake the defense, and land a developmental QB in latest 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft

The New York Jets are heading into a pivotal second season under head coach Aaron Glenn. This is a roster that lacks overall talent in a big way, both on the offensive and defensive sides of the football.

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How many of the players to last tally 1,000 or more rushing yards in a season for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Quincy Williams News / Jets X-Factor / February 23

The answer to NY Jets’ Quincy Williams situation is undeniable

The start of NFL free agency is just two weeks away. The New York Jets face a myriad of crucial decisions over the next couple of months, highlighted by their four top-45 picks in April’s NFL draft.

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Who is the best all-time defensive back for every NFL franchise?

As NFL rules have changed, defensive backs' job descriptions have transitioned. Here is our best attempt at identifying the premier DB performer in each NFL franchise's history.

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

Jets Linked to All American Linebacker at Pick No. 2 in NFL Draft

The New York Jets are in a rebuild, which is never a good place for an NFL team to be. But they have every ability in the world to turn their team around very quickly.

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

Jets Could Show Their Hand at QB at NFL Combine

The New York Jets' plans for the quarterback position for the 2026 season are up in the air, to say the least. Tyrod Taylor is a free agent after spending the last two seasons with the franchise.

Tyrod Taylor News / New York Jets on SI / February 22

Free Agency Outlook: Tyrod Taylor Projected to Sign $5M Deal

Nobody knows for certain what the New York Jets will do at quarterback in 2026, but they seem to be leaning toward signing a veteran quarterback or taking a flier on a young, low-cost quarterback.

Breece Hall News / Larry Brown Sports / February 22

Jets’ free agency plan for Breece Hall has been revealed

Breece Hall wants a big payday this offseason, but the New York Jets may not be ready to accommodate that, at least not long-term. The belief around the NFL is that the Jets will ultimately use the transition tag on Hall, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk.

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

Jets Shockingly Predicted to Lose Key Coordinator Before Week 1

The New York Jets were one of the worst teams in the league last season, which caused them to enter a huge rebuild at the trade deadline. They kicked this rebuild off by trading Quinnen Williams and Sauce Gardner to contending teams at the trade deadline.

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The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest and most recognizable names that never were voted into or played in the Pro Bowl.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / February 22

The safety duo NY Jets should pursue in free agency

The New York Jets need two starting safeties. How should they go about finding them? The answer: Prioritize value. New York has a multitude of needs, including at nearly all of the game’s “premium” positions, sans offensive tackle.

Alijah Vera-Tucker News / New York Jets on SI / February 22

Jets at Crossroads With Alijah Vera-Tucker’s Future

The majority of the New York Jets' offensive line is under contract and ready to roll for the 2026 season. Armand Membou and Olu Fashanu are both under contract for years to come to bookend the line at offensive tackle.

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

Jets Continue Getting Trade Buzz For 49ers First Round QB

The New York Jets desperately need to find a new quarterback this offseason. They took a risk on Justin Fields last offseason and it didn't pay off for the team.

New York Jets News / Football Analysis / February 22

Re-Grading the New York Jets 2025 Draft

The New York Jets approach to the 2025 NFL draft centered on building around veterans, while adding young support players. However, New York’s vision of kicking off the Aaron Glenn era as head coach with a winning season quickly led them to realize they needed to overhaul their roster.

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

NFL Mock Draft: Jets Land Star to Pair With Garrett Wilson in Round 1

The New York Jets opted to trade Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams at the trade deadline last season in order to land a slew of draft capital over the next two years.

New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / February 22

Jets Predicted to Add 14.5-Sack Linebacker in 2026 NFL Draft

After a 3-14 season that exposed roster gaps on both sides of the ball, the New York Jets enter the 2026 offseason with the No. 2 overall pick in the draft and major decisions to make.

NFL News / New York Jets on SI / February 22

Intriguing CB Tabbed Jets Player to Watch at 2026 NFL Combine

The New York Jets seemingly committed to their rebuild last season when they opted to trade Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts and Quinnen Williams to the Dallas Cowboys.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / February 22

Ranking NY Jets’ top 5 WR targets in the 2026 NFL draft

As the 2026 NFL draft inches closer, wide receiver is one of the New York Jets’ top needs. The Jets’ wide receiver group was among the league’s worst in 2025.

Breece Hall News / Last Word On Sports / February 22

Jets 'Undecided' On Breece Hall Ahead of Free Agency

New York Jets running back Breece Hall is one of the biggest names set to hit free agency, but a recent report suggests he might not reach the open market.

Tom Brady News / The SportsRush / February 22

'We’ve Forgiven Him for That': Tom Brady Takes Subtle Dig at Lifelong New York Jets Fan During CardVault Event

Throughout the past several years, New York Jets fans have been forced to accept that there will often be more heartbreaks than heroics when it comes to their favorite team.

New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / February 21

Jets Undecided On RB Breece Hall; Transition Tag Could Be In Play?

Breece Hall looms as one of the top franchise tag candidates for 2026. That option has not been taken off the table by the Jets so far, but others are being weighed as well.

New York Jets News / Gridiron Heroics / February 21

Jets Named as ‘Best Team Fit’ for Super Bowl Champion CB

The New York Jets have been linked to one of the top cornerbacks available in the 2026 NFL free agent class, with projections naming them as the best team fit for Riq Woolen.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / February 21

Jets Finalize 2026 Defensive Coaching Staff

The Jets have set their defensive coaching staff for the 2026 season, per team writer Eric Allen, with Ben Bolling, Ronald Booker, and Colin Bauer emerging as the final additions.

New York Jets News / Larry Brown Sports / February 17

Jets owner seemingly meddled in Aaron Glenn’s coaching staff choices

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson still appears to be meddling in at least some of his team’s business. In a new story by Rich Cimini of ESPN, it is strongly implied that Johnson intervened to scuttle the potential hire of Wink Martindale as the Jets’ new defensive coordinator.