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Jets CB D’Angelo Ponds: Potential Year 1 Starter Makes Debut at No. 13

We’re officially at the halfway point in our top 25 rankings of the most important Jets in 2026. We’ve talked about the trenches, skill-position players, and linebackers up to this point.

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Report: Jets Showing Interest in CB Terrion Arnold

Could the New York Jets be looking to bolster their secondary by adding recently troubled cornerback Terrion Arnold? If his agent is being truthful, that appears to be the case.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / July 10

Re-Grading Jets' 2025 NFL Draft Class: Assessing Their Stock Heading into Year 2

For a franchise that has not had much go its way in recent years, the 2025 New York Jets draft class provided an encouraging glimpse into the future with some flashy performances.

David Bailey News / Athlon Sports / July 10

David Bailey Was the Draft's Best Pass Rusher and the Jets Need Him to Deliver in 2026

The New York Jets selected defensive end David Bailey with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, hoping to address one of their biggest weaknesses: generating a consistent pass rush.

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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 10

Jets' Big Offseason Has Turned Some Heads in Football World

Perhaps no team around the NFL reshaped their roster more than the New York Jets this offseason. With shrewd trades, key signings, and quality draft picks, Gang Green looks far different than the group that last took the field in January.

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The top beneficiaries from the 2026 NFL offseason

NFL teams annually make moves late in the summer, but rosters are mostly set after free agency and the draft. Here are the players who benefited from this year's offseason carousel.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / July 10

Is Mindset Enough to Fix Jets' Defensive Turnover Woes?

Pick a dubious distinction for the New York Jets in 2025, and none of them come close to what the defense failed to do over the course of the 17-game season.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / July 10

Would NY Jets fans rather see the team go 8-9 or 3-14?

On Wednesday, we presented the case for why the New York Jets would not benefit from tanking for a high draft pick in the 2026 season. That sparked a debate on X among Jets fans, revealing that the fanbase is almost split down the middle on the issue.

Aaron Glenn News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 10

AFC Notes: John Fox, Aaron Glenn, Adonai Mitchell, Bills, Jets

The Bills hired 71-year-old John Fox out of retirement to serve as a senior assistant on first-time HC Joe Brady’s staff. Brady said he wanted someone who had a genuine passion for the game and wouldn’t be afraid to challenge him and the rest of the coaching staff if needed.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / July 10

Jets Training Camp Preview By Position: Will Double-Dipping Work At TE?

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.

Garrett Wilson News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Garrett Wilson Led Jets With 395 Yards in 7 Games, Expectation is For More in 2026

The New York Jets will be looking to take another step forward in 2026, especially on offense, where the team struggled. It's no secret that the team couldn't get much going through the air last season with Justin Fields at quarterback.

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

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker

One player from every NFL team who will bounce back in 2026

The 2025 NFL season didn't go as smoothly as hoped for some proven players. These players are the top candidates on their respective teams to bounce back this season.

Aaron Glenn News / Athlon Sports / July 9

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.

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.

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The 'Most three-pointers by NBA team' quiz

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The '2026 American League All-Stars' quiz

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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.

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.

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.

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 / Jets X-Factor / July 7

The NY Jets need to jack up this Breece Hall number

Breece Hall isn’t a top-10 running back in the NFL simply because of his rushing abilities. As one high-ranking executive told ESPN, it’s Hall’s all-around game that puts him over the top as an elite playmaker in the league.

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 / 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.

Geno Smith News / Yardbarker / June 30