The New York Jets' could certainly turn things around in 2026 after a very solid offseason so far. The defense was a real issue for New York in 2025. New York allowed the second-most points per game in the league at 29.6 points per game.
The New York Jets' hiring of former Miami Dolphins passing game coordinator and secondary coach Brian Duker as their new defensive coordinator has generated far more headlines than was expected this past January.
While the Jets may be sitting pretty with four picks in the top 44 of the upcoming NFL draft, it’s hard not to notice the enormous gap between their fourth and fifth picks at 44th and 103rd respectively.
The New York Jets could use another veteran quarterback for the room to replace Justin Fields. New York traded Fields to the Kansas City Chiefs, and the room could use another veteran behind Geno Smith now.
The New York Jets came into the offseason with one of the worst rosters in football. They needed to upgrade their roster across the board, but it didn't seem like they had any clear direction.
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 general manager Darren Mougey has shown over and over again that he can find success in the trade market. It's not an easy thing. Navigating
Perhaps a world exists where Kevin Costner could pull off the role of New York Jets general manager Darren Mougey. Granted, Costner’s 6-foot-1 stature hardly compares to Mougey’s 6-foot-5, quarterback-esque frame, but he generally towers over his theatrical colleagues.
A select few NFL quarterbacks are scheme-transcendent. No matter the coach, they will find a way to move the football. In today’s league, only players like Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, Josh Allen, and perhaps Lamar Jackson have proven they belong in this category.
The New York Jets came into the offseason with a massive need at wide receiver, but they didn't address the issue in free agency. Instead, the Jets took to free agency to bolster up the defense in a big way.
A former New York Jets tight end is on the move. New York signed veteran tight end Stone Smartt last offseason to come in and add some depth to the room, along with rookie Mason Taylor and veteran Jeremy Ruckert.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the Eagles are signing Jets TE Stone Smartt to a one-year deal. Smartt, 27, played quarterback at Old Dominion University and transitioned to tight end after signing with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent following the 2022 NFL Draft.
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.
The New York Jets used the franchise tag on Breece Hall, but might not be done adding to the backfield this offseason once the NFL Draft gets underway.
Will the “Mormon Missile” be making his way to Florham Park? It could happen—if the Philadelphia Eagles’ trade for the “Red Rifle” signals a shift in their quarterback plans.
The New York Jets have been the most active teams in football so far this offseason and it's already paying off. If you look at the Jets' roster right now, it doesn't scream Super Bowl contender.
Former New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields could not be more excited to be with the Kansas City Chiefs. Fields unofficially joined the team on Monday, when the Chiefs acquired him in a trade with the Jets for a 2027 sixth-round pick.
The New York Jets have a big decision to make with the No. 2 pick in the upcoming 2026 National Football League Draft. The two guys who have been talked about the most as potential prospects have been Arvell Reese of Ohio State and David Bailey of Texas Tech.
The New York Jets have not made the NFL playoffs since their consecutive appearances in the AFC Championship Game during the 2009 and 2010 seasons. Since that time, a total of 33 quarterbacks have started at least one game for the team.
The New York Jets have been busy in the quarterback market so far this offseason. First and foremost, the Jets acquired Geno Smith from the Las Vegas Raiders.
The New York Jets have made some aggressive moves to improve the roster during NFL free agency. New York acquired safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and added a platoon of defensive players all in one afternoon.
Has the New York Jets’ roster improved over the past year? If we’re being honest, the Jets probably don’t care too deeply about that particular question.
The New York Jets are looking to bounce back after a disastrous 4-13 season in 2025. The Jets were bottom-10 in both offense and defense last season and were in dire need of more talent on the roster.
Following a promising sophomore season in New York, Jowon Briggs is now definitively sticking with the Jets in 2026. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston, the defensive tackle inked his exclusive rights free agent tender today.
Justin Fields remains a member of the New York Jets, but it is not clear how much longer that will be the case. Fields is essentially without a role after the Jets brought in Geno Smith as their new starting quarterback.