New York Jets: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Geno Smith News / Viral Sports News / September 21

Jets QB Geno Smith Could Be Facing NFL Punishment

New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith is among the players the NFL is expected to review this week after Sunday’s 20-17 overtime loss to the Green Bay Packers.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 20

NFL Week 2 lowlights: Atlanta's 'boo birds,' shaky Aaron Rodgers and more

Another weekend of NFL action is in the books, and we're back with another installment looking back at the top lowlights from Sunday's action.

Falcons will be in national spotlight after nightmare start

Steelers offense looks as bad as ever, and everyone is to blame

Steelers, Joey Porter Jr. saga takes new injury twist

Buccaneers experiencing buyer's remorse with Baker Mayfield

Chargers are in serious trouble after another no-show to open season

Chargers match bizarre NFL record set by team that folded in 1926

Aaron Glenn News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 20

Jets HC Aaron Glenn distraught after choking away game vs. Packers

The New York Jets suffered a disappointing 20-17 loss to the Green Bay Packers in overtime on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. New York carried a 17-7 lead into the fourth quarter after scoring 17 consecutive points, but Green Bay rallied to force overtime.

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The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

36 NFL quarterbacks have thrown for over 35,000 passing yards in their careers. How many of the 36 can you name in six minutes?

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / September 20

Jets vs. Packers: New York Blows Late Lead in Week 2 Loss

The Jets controlled the game for most of it. But in the 4th quarter, they blew a 10-point lead, losing 20-17 in OT, dropping to 1-1. Coming into the game, Week 2 vs.

New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / September 20

New York Jets Week 2 Report Card Shows They Failed the Final

The New York Jets had everything you’d want – a dominant defense, a good passing game, a fired-up home crowd and a fourth quarter lead. But in the end, they didn’t have the one thing that counts – a win.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 20

New York Jets Good Things/Bad Things in Week 2 Loss to Green Bay Packers

Fans of fumbles, penalties, rain and the Green Bay Packers had a good time at the New York Jets home opener on Sunday. Unfortunately for the Jets’ fans, they had to watch the team blow a 17-7 fourth-quarter lead and lose in overtime, 20-17.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 20

3 Winners and 3 Losers from the New York Jets debilitating 20-17 defeat to the Green Bay Packers

What was a 17-7 lead soon vanished, and the Jets are left wondering how they couldn’t close out Green Bay at home. The New York Jets had the Green Bay Packers right where they wanted them.

NFL News / New York Jets on SI / September 20

Jets Implode, Fall to Packers in OT: Here Are the 3 Things That Mattered After 10-Point Blown Lead

After 11 years, it looked like the Jets would finally experience their first 2-0 start to an NFL season since 2015. Instead, they couldn't get the job done, blowing a 13-point lead before falling 20-17 to the Packers in overtime.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 20

New York Jets Fall in Overtime to Green Bay Packers, Losing 20-17

On a rainy day in New Jersey, the New York Jets gave up 13 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to the Green Bay Packers, falling 20-17 in overtime.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 20

Packers provide injury update after Jayden Reed exits on stretcher in Week 2 vs. Jets

Reed suffered a scary injury in a road game against the New York Jets on Sunday.

Packers catch a break with Josh Jacobs' potential suspension

The '2023-24 leading receivers' quiz

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New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / September 20

Will McDonald IV is a Full-Go For New York Jets Home Opener

Edge rusher Will McDonald IV will play today for the New York Jets. That’s a big boost to Gang Green’s chances of beating the Green Bay Packers. McDonald developed an ankle injury during the week and was listed first as limited, then questionable for today’s home opener.

D'Angelo Ponds News / New York Jets on SI / September 20

Biggest Takeaways From Jets' Week 2 Inactive List: D'Angelo Ponds's Debut Put on Hold Again

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — For the first time since 2015, the Jets are trying to start a season 2-0. The Packers, meanwhile, are trying to avoid their first 0-2 start since 2006.

Minkah Fitzpatrick News / JetNation.com / September 20

Jets Inactives vs. Packers: Minkah Fitzpatrick, D’Angelo Ponds Out

The Jets inactives are official for today’s matchup against the Green Bay Packers at MetLife Stadium. New York will be without six players, including safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and cornerback D’Angelo Ponds.

New York Jets News / Viral Sports News / September 20

New York Jets Get Brutal Injury Update on Rookie First-Round Pick

The New York Jets placed rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. on injured reserve Saturday with an ankle injury. The move sidelines the first-round pick for at least four games.

Jamien Sherwood News / New York Jets on SI / September 20

Jets OnSI Exclusive: Jamien Sherwood Appreciates 'New Passion' to Jets Defense

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Last season, Jamien Sherwood was one of the more disappointing players for the New York Jets. He wasn't the only player who struggled, but after signing a lucrative extension the offseason before, and with heightened responsibilities as a captain, the Jets linebacker struggled to show he was worthy of each.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 20

Final Injury Report for Packers-Jets: Will Lukas Van Ness, Will McDonald IV Play?

The Green Bay Packers are on the road Sunday afternoon as they travel to take on the New York Jets in a Week 2 interconference matchup. Green Bay enters Sunday’s game with an 0-1 record after losing on the road to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1 after allowing 29 consecutive points to end the game.

New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / September 19

Jets Place WR Omar Cooper On IR

The Jets are expected to place rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper on injured reserve due to an ankle sprain, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The first-round pick will now be sidelined until at least Week 5.

New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / September 19

Jets To Place WR Omar Cooper On IR

The Jets are expected to place rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper on injured reserve due to an ankle sprain, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The first-round pick will now be sidelined until at least Week 5.

Omar Cooper Jr. News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 19

Jets Placing WR Omar Cooper Jr. On IR

Ian Rapoport reports that the Jets are placing WR Omar Cooper Jr. on injured reserve to give him time to recover from his sprained ankle. New York also elevated K Jason Sanders and LB Troy Reeder for Week 2.

Minkah Fitzpatrick News / Field Level Media / September 18

Jets rule out S Minkah Fitzpatrick (groin) vs. Packers

The New York Jets ruled out safety Minkah Fitzpatrick for Sunday's home opener against the Green Bay Packers. He sustained a groin injury on the sixth play of the Week 1 victory at Tennessee and did not practice this week.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 16