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Jets Have One Clear Chopping Block Candidate After Preseason-Opening Loss

Following months of preparation through offseason team activities, minicamp and training camp, the Jets finally kicked off their preseason slate against the Buccaneers on Friday night.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 15

Jets’ Cade Klubnik’s immediate reaction to preseason debut vs. Buccaneers

New York Jets rookie quarterback Cade Klubnik was ready for his NFL preseason debut Friday night, even if it came earlier than initially expected. Following the Jets’ 24-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Klubnik reflected on being thrust into action after veteran quarterback Geno Smith was scratched from the preseason opener.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / August 15

T’Vondre Sweat Removed From NFI List, Added to Jets Active Roster

The Jets defense got a huge boost today as defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat was taken off of Non-Footbal Injury (NFI) list and added to the active roster. The 366 pound Sweat had spent all of training camp working off to the side while his teammates have been ramping up on the field.

New York Jets News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 15

Aaron Glenn drops Cade Klubnik truth bomb after surprise Jets preseason start

When news broke that Cade Klubnik would start the New York Jets preseason showdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after Geno Smith was ruled out with a late foot injury, it added some extra intrigue under the Friday night lights.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 15

Push for grass should grow stronger after Jamal Adams injury

NFL players' push for grass should grow stronger after Jamal Adams MetLife Stadium injury

NFL players have been making a strong push for the league's 32 stadiums to all move to natural grass, and that push should only get louder and stronger following the preseason injury to Jamal Adams on Saturday.

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Colts assistant coach suffered serious injury in sideline collision

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Brady Cook News / New York Jets on SI / August 15

Brady Cook's Jets Outlook Is Brighter Than Ever Despite Loss to Buccaneers

Friday marked the start of the Jets' preseason, offering head coach Aaron Glenn the opportunity to test his players against an actual opponent for the first time.

Mory Bamba News / Athlon Sports / August 15

Who is Jets Rookie CB Mory Bamba, and Why Should You Remember His Name?

You never know exactly why NFL players go undrafted, but it's always possible that when it happens, everybody in the league made a big mistake. We're not

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / August 15

3 stats every Jets fan should take away from preseason opener

The New York Jets absorbed a 24-16 defeat in their preseason opener, but plenty of important players for the franchise looked strong in their brief appearances.

Bailey Zappe News / New York Jets on SI / August 15

3 Jets on Thin Ice After Preseason Opener: Time's Up for Bailey Zappe

After a pair of joint practices, the Jets finally opened the preseason against the Buccaneers on Friday, falling 24-16 at MetLife Stadium. It wasn't the outcome that the home crowd wanted; however, as always with the preseason, losing to the Bucs was a learning experience as the Jets continue to prepare for the 2026 NFL regular season.

New York Jets News / 5 GOATs / August 15

Aaron Glenn raves over Cade Klubnik after preseason action: ‘He has some moxie to him’

Cade Klubnik made quite the first impression on New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn when he saw game action Friday. In New York’s 24-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Klubnik showed promise throwing the football amongst three different QBs in the green and white.

Mory Bamba News / New York Jets on SI / August 15

3 Winners & 4 Losers from Jets' Preseason Opener vs. Bucs: Mory Bamba Makes a Statement

Final scores don't matter in the preseason. If they did, Jets fans wouldn't be too thrilled with the team's 24-16 loss to the Buccaneers Friday night. As is the case, though, their preseason opener was more about who did and didn't stand out in a game setting more than anything else.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 15

AFC Notes: David Bailey, Andres Borregales, Will McDonald, Jets, Patriots

Jets veteran LB Demario Davis has been around the league for a long, long time. He said recently he has not seen many rookies who have started out as strongly as first-round DE David Bailey.

New York Jets News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 15

Jets HC Aaron Glenn’s ‘Bamba Island’ declaration will have fans intrigued

Mory Bamba turned heads in his first taste of NFL preseason action, and even his head coach could not resist joking about it. The Jets fell to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-16 in their preseason opener Friday night at MetLife Stadium, a night defined more by young players auditioning for roster spots than by the final score.

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David Bailey News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 15

Jets rookie David Bailey ‘had a lot of fun’ in 1st NFL preseason action

David Bailey finally got his first taste of NFL action, and the moment lived up to everything he had built it up to be. The Jets rookie edge rusher made his preseason debut Friday night, and he reflected afterward on what it meant to finally put on the jersey for a live game.

Geno Smith News / Field Level Media / August 15

Jets QB Geno Smith day-to-day after missing start

New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith was scratched from the team's preseason opener on Friday due to an injury, but the ailment isn't believed to be serious.

Cade Klubnik News / JetNation.com / August 15

Klubnik Impressive in Debut Despite Jets 24-16 Loss

With Geno Smith on the sidelines nursing a sore ankle, rookie QB Cade Klubnik made is preseason NFL debut against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and looked impressive in doing so.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / August 14

Bucs may have found their latest undrafted gem following breakout performance against the Jets

One under-the-radar rookie had a big night in Tampa Bay’s preseason opener. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have built a reputation for finding undrafted talent that sticks, and general manager Jason Licht may have done it again.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / August 14

Jets set to Kick off Preseason; Players to Watch

The Jets will kick off their preseason schedule tonight against Todd Bowles and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and we’ve got a list of players you’re going to want to keep an eye on through the night.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / August 14

Jets-Bucs preseason opener: 3 sneaky things for Jets fans to watch

We don’t have to tell New York Jets fans to watch out for how the starting offense looks or how Cade Klubnik performs. Those are the obvious storylines for tonight’s preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7 p.m.

Eric Watts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 13

Jets Waive DL Eric Watts From IR With Injury Settlement

The New York Jets announced they have waived DL Eric Watts with an injury settlement. Watts, 25, signed with the Jets as an undrafted free agent out of Connecticut.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / August 13

These 3 NY Jets starters have most to prove in preseason opener

Preseason production in the NFL does not correlate with regular season production—this has already been established. Therefore, nothing that happens in the New York Jets’ preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers should be treated as a surefire prediction of what’s to come in the regular season.

New York Jets News / Yardbarker / August 13

Geno Smith may already be making Frank Reich, Jets look bad

Smith struggled in joint practices, casting doubt on comments made by his offensive coordinator.

Jets CB Qwan'tez Stiggers 'good' after leaving practice in ambulance

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Qwan'tez Stiggers News / Field Level Media / August 11

Jets CB Qwan'tez Stiggers 'good' after leaving practice in ambulance

New York Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers left Tuesday's joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an ambulance after collapsing on the sideline.