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Jets Have Every Reason to Kick the Tires on a Potential J.J. McCarthy Trade

With the New York Jets' preseason opener against the Buccaneers looming on Friday, the quarterback position remains one of several talking points, as the backup situation plays out behind starter Geno Smith.

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3 Reasons to be Optimistic About Jets After Joint Practice

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers traveled to Florham Park, many New York Jets fans had hoped they would see major improvements from their team.

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.

Dane Belton News / New York Jets on SI / August 13

Dane Belton's Future With Jets Continues to Change as Training Camp Buzz Grows

As the New York Jets prepare for their preseason opener against the Buccaneers on Friday and continue finalizing their 53-man roster ahead of the 2026 season, some players have stood out more than others and will look to use the upcoming games against some external competition to make one last statement.

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Why Aaron Glenn Is Correct to Play Jets Starters in Preseason

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Last season, I thought it was a bad idea for New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn to play his starters during the preseason. The notion focused heavily on health and keeping New York's best players primed and ready for the start of the season.

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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.

Geno Smith News / TWSN / August 13

Geno Smith Jets Return: Is He Still an NFL Starting QB?

Geno Smith has had quite the roller coaster career. After a solid career at West Virginia University, he was drafted by the New York Jetsin the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft.

Mason Taylor News / New York Jets on SI / August 13

Mason Taylor Is Finally Living Up to Potential in Training Camp

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Two weeks into training camp, New York Jets tight end Mason Taylor didn't appear ready to take the next step in his development. After finishing as one of New York's top pass catchers last year, Taylor watched as the Jets drafted another tight end (Oregon's Kenyon Sadiq) with the 16th overall pick in April's draft.

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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David Bailey News / JetNation.com / August 13

David Bailey Shines Again on day 2 of Joint Session With Bucs

https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/73881118/download.mp3 The Jets and Bucs met for a second consecutive day and things weren’t quite as testy. After several fights on day one, this session saw far fewer incidents. But who stood out?

New York Jets News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 12

Jets’ Geno Smith ‘a lot better’ than 2025 QB options, per 3-time Pro Bowler

The return of Geno Smith to the New York Jets puts the AFC East franchise in a better position to win games, a notion that former NFL star running back Maurice Jones-Drew agrees with.

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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.

Terrion Arnold News / Viral Sports News / August 12

Jets Land Big Update on Potential Move for Troubled Defender

The New York Jets appear to have moved on from any serious consideration of signing former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold, according to recent comments from ESPN reporter Rich Cimini.

New York Jets News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 12

Jets’ Breece Hall drops hilarious Minkah Fitzpatrick confession

The New York Jets swung an offseason trade for Minkah Fitzpatrick back in March. New York wanted to upgrade its secondary and believed Fitzpatrick could provide the impact they are looking for.

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Omar Cooper Jr. News / TWSN / August 12

Why You Should Fade Omar Cooper Jr. in 2026 Fantasy Football

Despite being drafted 30th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, Omar Cooper Jr. is not a great target in 2026 fantasy football this year. It’s not even that the cost for Cooper is that expensive right now either.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / August 13

Jets Camp – More Fights, Mixed Results in Bucs Practice

Jets Camp this week saw two joint practices with the Bucs, day two wrapped up on Wednesday. After Tuesday featured several fights and the scary scene involving Qwan’tez Stiggers, Day Two was calmer, although the teams still had a few heated moments.

Aaron Glenn News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 12

What Jets HC Aaron Glenn is doing differently after disastrous 1st year in NY

The New York Jets finished 3-14 in Aaron Glenn’s first year as head coach. It was an utter disaster, as the quarterback situation was nothing to gloat about, while the defense failed to record a single interception.

David Bailey News / Jets X-Factor / August 12

The NY Jets’ David Bailey debate: Does pass-rush trump run D?

David Bailey is all anyone can talk about in Florham Park. He should be, after all. He’s the second overall pick. In that case, his development deserves just as much scrutiny and nuanced analysis as a quarterback chosen in that slot would receive.

New York Jets News / EssentiallySports / August 12

Jets Provide Official Medical Update on Qwan’tez Stiggers After Cornerback Passes Out In Camp

The New York Jets hosted the first of two joint practices with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. However, during the session, a medical emergency occurred as cornerback Qwan’tez Stiggers passed out between drills on the sideline.

Joseph Ossai News / JetNation.com / August 12

Jets Activate Joseph Ossai From PUP List

The New York Jets are getting another veteran pass rusher back on the field. The team announced Tuesday that edge defender Joseph Ossai has been activated from the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list and moved to the active roster.

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.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / August 11

These 6 under-the-radar NY Jets players deserve camp shoutouts

New York Jets training camp has delivered plenty of stories about the team’s headliners, from David Bailey’s flashes of dominance to Geno Smith’s high highs and low lows.

New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 11

Jets Will Activate DE Joseph Ossai Today

Per Brian Costello, the Jets will activate DE Joseph Ossai off the PUP list today. Costello adds Ossai won’t practice this week, but he can start working back to practice next week, possibly.

New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / August 10

Jets Rookie Suffers Ankle Injury During Training Camp Practice

The New York Jets have another injury scare involving their No. 2 overall pick. New York Jets rookie edge rusher David Bailey suffered an ankle injury during practice.

Isaiah Williams News / Athlon Sports / August 10

Jets Isaiah Williams Making Strong Case for Jets Roster Spot at Training Camp

Undrafted wide receiver and special-teams returner Isaiah Williams is making the most of his opportunity at Jets training camp. Williams has made an impression so far, generating buzz with his playmaking ability, and Jets head coach Aaron Glenn and his coaching staff have taken notice.

New York Jets News / Yardbarker / August 7

Frank Reich’s Geno Smith praise is difficult to believe

Frank Reich believes Geno Smith is physically in his prime. Based on what Smith produced last season, the New York Jets had better hope Reich is seeing something nobody else can.

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