Whenever the Philadelphia Eagles are set to lose a member of their front office, an NFL frenzy usually commences to attract executive services. The New York Jets know this well.
The Jets officially picked up Will McDonald‘s fifth-year option, per a team announcement, ensuring the 2023 first-rounder remains under contract through the 2027 season.
The New York Jets announced they exercised DE Will McDonald IV‘s fifth-year option for 2027. The option is projected to be worth $13.752 million fully guaranteed for the 2027 season. Last month, Jets GM Darren Mougey said he anticipates exercising McDonald’s option.
The Jets rookie from the 2026 NFL Draft class who will make the biggest impact in Year 1 is Omar Cooper Jr. That says as much about New York’s offensive ambitions as it does about the player himself.
The longest-tenured player on the New York Jets is a man whose name often does not get mentioned for an entire television broadcast: long snapper Thomas Hennessy.
The New York Jets hit the jackpot in the 2026 NFL Draft as they addressed their most important needs on offense and defense in the first two rounds, and then took some shots on goals on a few developmental prospects on Day 3.
A New York Jets team that brought Geno Smith back to the organization to be its starting quarterback for the 2026 season hosted big-name free-agent Russell Wilson for a visit on Monday evening.
Draft night, and the New York Jets kept doing something strange. Pick No. 2: not a quarterback. Pick No. 16: not a quarterback. Pick No. 30: still not a quarterback.
Competition is coming for everyone associated with the New York Jets. Gang Green made eight total selections in the 2026 NFL draft, including four in the top 50.
The New York Jets quarterback room could soon get another addition in the form of a 10-time Pro Bowler and one-time Super Bowl winner. The Jets are reportedly “considering” bringing in Russell Wilson to be the backup to Geno Smith, according to a report from Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic.
The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.
The New York Jets are still surveying the landscape for a veteran quarterback to serve as their backup this upcoming season despite drafting rookie Cade Klubnik in the fourth round.
The New York Jets are looking at all options they can find at quarterback, ahead of the 2026 NFL season. New York is giving veteran play caller Russell Wilson a visit, per The Athletic.
Zack Rosenblatt reports the Jets hosted veteran QB Russell Wilson for a visit. Rosenblatt adds the Jets are considering Wilson to be Geno Smith‘s backup in 2026. Per Rich Cimini, the Jets had Wilson in for a visit late on Monday, but nothing is imminent.
The New York Jets are officially through the 2026 NFL Draft, and now the real analysis begins. With multiple trades, a reshaped offense, and a clear direction from general manager Darren Mougey, the conversation has shifted from who they will take to how good this class can be.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets took an aggressive but uneven approach in the 2026 NFL draft, a strategy that earned a “C-” grade from EasySportz’s in-house NFL analyst in its team-by-team evaluation.
The New York Jets were one of the most aggressive teams during the 2026 NFL Draft. New York made three selections in the first round after trading back up at pick No.
As everyone expected, the Jets took a quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft. It wasn’t Ty Simpson, Drew Allar, or Garrett Nussmeier. Instead, it was Cade Klubnik, whom the Jets moved up for in the fourth round.
Looking to beef up their interior offensive line, the Jets snagged Miami guard Anez Cooper with the 188th pick of the draft. A massive lineman listed at 6′ 6” 345 during the season at Miami, Cooper slimmed down to 334 pounds before the combine.
The Jets are moving up for some Day 3 offensive line help. The Seahawks are trading No. 188, a move that will lead Miami offensive guard Anez Cooper to New York.
The Jets are viewed as a candidate to add a receiver relatively early in the draft. Any wideout brought about over the coming days will be tasked with complementing Garrett Wilson.