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New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / March 5

Jets Re-Sign Big Bodied Pass Catcher in Trio of Roster Moves

The New York Jets have a very exciting offseason ahead of them. They've already kicked off their offseason by trading Jermaine Johnson to the Tennessee Titans in exchange for defensive tackle T'Vondre Sweat.

New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 5

Jets Re-Signed Three Players For 2026

The New York Jets announced they have re-signed TE Jelani Woods to a contract and exercised the exclusive rights tenders for DT Jowon Briggs and LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball. Exclusive rights deals are for players with less than three years of accrued service and are for the minimum.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / March 5

Jets Predicted to Sign 26-Year-Old Pro Bowl CB From Seahawks

The New York Jets didn't have the best success in free agency last season, as seen by their $40 million mistake of signing Justin Fields. Fields will likely be cut in the coming days or weeks, which will result in his contract being a one-year deal that ended with the Jets paying him $30 million.

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New York Jets News / Last Word On Sports / March 5

Five Players the Jets Need to Bounce Back in 2026

With a new season comes a new opportunity. A chance to wipe the slate clean. Especially after what happened last year, few teams need it more than the Jets.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / March 5

Jets Shockingly Linked to 2 Veteran Edge Rushers in Free Agency

The New York Jets have swung three big trades over the last year to free up three spots on their defense. They've cut ties with Sauce Gardner, Quinnen Williams, and Jermaine Johnson.

New York Jets News / Yardbarker / March 5

Reporter explains why Jets made criticized Hall franchise-tag decision

Reporter explains why Jets made criticized Breece Hall franchise-tag decision

The club wasn't willing to risk losing Hall in March.

NFL executives rip Jets for using franchise tag on Breece Hall

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New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / March 5

Next Jets Player Who Could Be Cut

Things are starting to really heat up across the National Football League right now. We're days away from free agency kicking off and teams are getting ready.

NFL News / Jets X-Factor / March 5

7-round NY Jets mock draft: 2 blockbuster trades yield giant haul

For now, the New York Jets’ 2026 draft blueprint remains murky. Clarity will be provided over the next week-plus as the team fills certain holes with free agent signings.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / March 5

NFL Mock Draft: Jets Add Game-Breaking WR With Pick No. 16

The New York Jets are one of the worst teams in the league, which sparked them to kick off a huge rebuild last year. Though they were trying to win with Justin Fields at the helm, it wasn't working, so the team opted to bench Fields and trade away a few stars.

Kyler Murray News / New York Jets on SI / March 5

Jets-Kyler Murray Buzz Quickly Heating Up Ahead of Free Agency

The New York Jets desperately need a new quarterback after Justin Fields' time as the starter was disastrous. Tyrod Taylor struggled as the backup, too, which means the Jets could be looking for a completely new quarterback room.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

John Franklin-Myers News / Jets X-Factor / March 5

Why the Jets must try to bring back John Franklin-Myers

Four days away from the opening of the NFL’s legal tampering window, the interwebs are shrouded in the smoky aroma of free agency hot takes. Well, allow me to provide a take that isn’t too hot at all: The New York Jets should attempt to bring 29-year-old defensive end John Franklin-Myers back to Florham Park.

New York Jets News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 5

Jets’ 7-round 2026 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator after NFL Combine

Few teams enter the 2026 NFL Draft with more intrigue than the New York Jets. They have two first-round selections and will operate under the new leadership of general manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn.

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Nick Folk News / New York Jets on SI / March 4

Jets Fan Favorite Isn't Retiring After Electric 2025 Reunion

There was a lot that went wrong throughout the 2025 National Football League season for the New York Jets. While this is the case, there really were a few clear bright spots.

Kyler Murray News / New York Jets on SI / March 4

Jets Insider Takes Strong Stance on Probability of Kyler Murray to New York

The New York Jets need a starting quarterback once again, and this offseason, the list of available names is particularly fascinating. Since the Jets are not expected to use the No.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / March 4

Jets Tabbed Top Landing Spot for Vikings Pro Bowl DT

The New York Jets need to completely revamp their defense this offseason after trading Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams at the trade deadline last year.

Lou Holtz News / Jets X-Factor / March 4

Former New York Jets head coach Lou Holtz dies at 89

Former New York Jets head coach and college football legend Lou Holtz passed away on Wednesday afternoon in Orlando, Fla., his family reported (per his official X account).

Breece Hall News / New York Jets on SI / March 4

Jets Played Defense Against Broncos With Breece Hall Tag

The New York Jets made a great decision on Tuesday as they opted to hand young running back Breece Hall the non-exlusive franchise tag, as opposed to the transition tag.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / March 4

Jets Veteran QB Predicted to Leave New York for Deal With Colts

The New York Jets took a risk on Justin Fields last offseason and it didn't pay off. Fields struggled for the first half of the year before being benched in favor of veteran Tyrod Taylor.

Tanner McKee News / New York Jets on SI / March 4

Jets Tied to Bold Tanner McKee Pitch From Eagles Insider

The chatter around the New York Jets' quarterback room has been endless and is only going to increase with free agency set to kick off on March 9. Will Justin Fields stick around?

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / March 4

Two Moves That Would Give Jets Best Young OL in NFL

With free agency and the NFL draft approaching, there are a pair of moves, one via each avenue, that the Jets could find themselves having one of the best (if not the best), young offensive lines in the NFL.

Jermaine Johnson News / New York Jets on SI / March 4

Jets Getting Buzz for Colts DE After Jermaine Johnson Trade

The New York Jets have made a lot of big moves over the last year and they're seemingly trending in the right direction after a disastrous season. Last season, they opted to trade Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts for a haul of draft picks while sending Quinnen Williams to the Dallas Cowboys for another haul of draft capital.