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Jets Defense Loses Three To IR

As one of the first teams eliminated from playoff contention, the Jets don’t have much to play for down the stretch. That makes it slightly more bearable that today they put three defenders on injured reserve.

Garrett Wilson News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 26

Jets’ Garrett Wilson gives less than stellar review to Marty Supreme on social media

It has been a brutal season for the New York Jets. A combination of poor play and significant injuries have left the Jets in last place in the AFC East, and it adds to the frustration of their long-suffering fans.

New York Jets News / Last Word On Sports / December 26

'Don’t Rule Out the New York Jets' Acquiring Two-Time MVP

Recently, Mike Preston of the Baltimore Sun stated that Jackson would “love to play” for the Miami Dolphins. That makes sense, seeing that he’s from South Florida.

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New York Jets News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 26

Jets’ Will McDonald shut down for rest of 2025 after 8-sack season

At 3-12 and completely out of the playoff race, the New York Jets have begun thinking of the offseason. Starting things off early, one of their breakout defensive players has now been shutdown for the year.

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New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 26

Jets Place Three On IR, Including DE Will McDonald IV

The New York Jets announced they placed three defensive players on injured reserve, including DE Will McDonald IV, LB Kiko Mauigoa, and DL Jay Tufele. McDonald, 26, was a two-year starter at Iowa State but three-time first-team All-Big 12, as well as first-team All-American in 2021.

New York Jets News / Field Level Media / December 26

Jets rule out TE Mason Taylor, DE Will McDonald, 2 others vs. Patriots

The New York Jets have ruled out defensive end Will McDonald, tight end Mason Taylor and two others for Sunday's game against New England. Head coach Aaron Glenn confirmed Friday that McDonald (knee), Taylor (neck), defensive tackle Jay Tufele (foot) and linebacker Francisco Mauigoa (neck) will not play against the visiting Patriots (12-3).

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / December 26

NY Jets’ Chris Harris identifies positives in first game as DC

New York Jets interim defensive coordinator Chris Harris had his work cut out for him on the road in New Orleans. The former defensive backs coach was thrust into a role following the removal of Steve Wilks, and needed to get a unit playing at a competitive level after blowout losses against Miami and Jacksonville.

Justin Fields News / New York Jets on SI / December 26

Jets Claim Rams Safety After Losing Justin Fields To IR

The New York Jets got some tough news for the quarterback room earlier in the week. Jets head coach Aaron Glenn announced that Justin Fields was being placed on the Injured Reserve while noting that his knee injury hasn't responded as hoped.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / December 25

The DC candidate who can fix the NY Jets’ mind-boggling flaw

The New York Jets’ defense finally reached a breaking point, prompting head coach Aaron Glenn to relieve defensive coordinator Steve Wilks of his duties three weeks before the season’s conclusion.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Justin Fields News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 24

Jets replace Justin Fields’ roster spot with ex-Rams DB waiver claim

The New York Jets finalized a late-season roster move Wednesday that signals a clear shift in organizational priorities as the franchise transitions into evaluation mode with two weeks left in the NFL regular season.

NFL News / Field Level Media / December 24

Pats head to New York with AFC East, perfect road record within reach

The New England Patriots will look to continue their road dominance Sunday when they visit the New York Jets in Week 17. New England clinched a playoff berth and improved its road record to 7-0 when it beat Baltimore 28-24 last Sunday night.

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Jets Claim Safety Christopher Smith; Justin Fields to IR

After placing quarterback Justin Fields on IR for the final two games of the season, the Jets have claimed former Raiders safety Christopher Smith to take his spot on the 53-man roster.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / December 24

NY Jets HC Aaron Glenn preaches patience for Jermaine Johnson

Expectations can be a burden for NFL players. In the case of New York Jets edge rusher Jermaine Johnson, they have often been unfair. A first-round pick out of Florida State, Johnson looked like an ascending player over his first two seasons—a young edge rusher trending toward a breakout on what appeared to be a playoff-caliber roster.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / December 24

Two QBs For Jets After Failed Justin Fields Experiment

The New York Jets moved on from Aaron Rodgers last offseason and signed Justin Fields in response. The move was highly praised at the time. Fields is just 26 years old and still has plenty of upside, but things didn't work out with the Jets in 2025.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / December 24

Jets Fans Likely Saw End Of Another Quarterback

The New York Jets tried to do something different this past offseason, but things didn't work out. New York moved on from an aging veteran in Aaron Rodgers and turned the team's starting quarterback position over to Justin Fields.

New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / December 23

Jets QB Justin Fields' season officially over ahead of expected divorce with New York

Jets quarterback Justin Fields‘ first (and likely lone) season with the organization is done.

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Breece Hall News / New York Jets on SI / December 23

Jets Fans Get Breece Hall Update Before Free Agency

The New York Jets have been fortunate to have Breece Hall over the last four seasons. But will that continue into the 2026 season? The 24-year-old has been slumping a bit lately -- like most of the Jets' offense -- but tallied 54 rushing yards on 16 carries against the New Orleans Saints in Week 16.

Brady Cook News / Total Apex Sports / December 22

Brady Cook Gets the Nod In Week 17 For New York Jets

For Brady Cook, the undrafted rookie quarterback out of Missouri, that door has swung open for the third consecutive week. New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn confirmed Monday that Cook will remain under center for the Week 17 clash against the New England Patriots.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / December 22

Jets at Fourth Spot in Draft Following Nola Drubbing

For those Jets fans rooting for draft position above all, today was a good day. Anyone hoping to see improvement from rookie quarterback Brady Cook in his second pro start however, will be less enthusiastic.