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Coming off a humiliating loss to the previously winless Dolphins last Sunday, the Jets are in a familiar position once again as they appear to be on their way toward another lost season in Gotham.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 26

Trey McBride takes spotlight in Week 7 for National Tight Ends Day

Trey McBride, others take spotlight in Week 7 for National Tight Ends Day

National Tight Ends Day once again lived up to its reputation as one of the NFL's most entertaining unofficial holidays on Sunday, Oct. 25, as tight ends across the league turned in some of Week 7's most productive performances.

49ers are looking mortal after sloppy loss to Falcons

49ers' bye week comes at perfect time after first loss of season

NFL Week 7 lowlights: Aaron Glenn's game management, blowout Panthers loss and more

NFL Week 7 winners, losers: Joe Burrow rallies Bengals; huge day for running backs

The 'NFL active TD-catch leaders' quiz

NFL News / Miami Dolphins on SI / October 23

Dolphins Opponent Intel: Jets Insider Dishes on Minkah, Mason Taylor, Geno Smith and More

The Miami Dolphins’ Week 7 matchup against the New York Jets will feature a matchup of AFC East in rebuilding situations. While the Dolphins will head

Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to rack up at least 140 receiving yards and catch two touchdowns in one game can you name in six minutes?

The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'Active 5-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

The '2K yards through 2 NFL seasons' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 / Athlon Sports / October 10

Mason Taylor's Return to Action Spells Opportunity for New York Jets Offense

New York Jets tight end Mason Taylor is not on the same talent level as his Hall of Fame father, outside linebacker/defensive end Jason Taylor, who played one year for the Jets.

New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / October 8

New York Jets Starting Tight End Mason Taylor is Back

The battered New York Jets have some help on the way. Starting tight end Mason Taylor, who has been out with a thumb injury and missed the last two games,

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / October 1

Jets Injury Report – Breece Hall, Mason Taylor Week-to-Week

The Jets injury report shows some concerns heading into Sunday’s road game against the Chicago Bears. Aaron Glenn said five players are considered week-to-week and did not practice on Wednesday. Breece Hall, Mason Taylor, Adonai Mitchell, Dylan Parham and Kiko Mauigoa were all held out.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / September 29

Jets Rookie & Sophomore Week 4 Power Rankings: (Sadiq Climbs, Taylor Slides, Ponds Debuts & More)

Another week, another crushing defeat for the Jets. This time, they lost to the Lions, 31-24, at Ford Field. Unlike last week, there weren’t as many positives to take away from the loss.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / September 27

Biggest Takeaways From Jets' Week 3 Inactive List: Adonai Mitchell and Mason Taylor Ruled Out

After a heartbreaking loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 2, the New York Jets' season doesn't get any easier. Today, they travel to Detroit to take on a high-powered Lions roster itching to get back in the win column after last week's loss to Buffalo.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / September 26

Jets Injury Report – Minkah Fitzpatrick, Mason Taylor Out

The New York Jets will head to Detroit without three players on Sunday, including safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, while a late-week injury to wide receiver

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

New York Jets News / Field Level Media / September 25

Jets TE Mason Taylor (thumb) ruled out vs. Lions

New York Jets tight end Mason Taylor has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the host Detroit Lions due to a thumb injury. Taylor sustained the injury during a 20-17 overtime loss to the Green Bay Packers last Sunday.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

NFL News / New York Jets on SI / September 25

Mason Taylor Missing Another Jets Practice Helps Set the Stage for a Potential Kenyon Sadiq Breakout

The New York Jets have a lot riding on the line as they prepare to face the Detroit Lions in the Motor City this weekend. Between head coach Aaron Glenn

New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / September 24

New York Jets Injury Report Adds Mason Taylor, David Bailey

The injuries are starting to pile up for the New York Jets after just two weeks of the season, leaving some positions dangerously thin. The Jets confirmed that receiver Arian Smith is out for the season with a torn ACL suffered against Green Bay.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / September 9

Why Mason Taylor Can't Afford to Have Poor Performance for Jets in Week 1

Roster spots aren't always safe. Not even after Week 1. An injury here, a miscue there, and suddenly, a player who came into the year with plenty of upside is put in the doghouse with little room for error.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / September 3

Jets Are Seeing Signs That Mason Taylor Is Ready for a Second-Year Breakout

Not every tight end is like Brock Bowers or Rob Gronkowski: a star who contributed immediately to their respective teams' offenses. Travis Kelce barely played in his first season.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / August 14

All Eyes Are on Mason Taylor After Aaron Glenn Confirms Jets Starters Will Play vs. Bucs

The Jets' vision is starting to come together. In a press conference with reporters on Tuesday, head coach Aaron Glenn shared his plans for the Jets' preseason opener against the Buccaneers, revealing that he intends to play everyone.

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

New York Jets TE Mason Taylor’s key to a breakout 2026

As he prepares for his second NFL season, tight end Mason Taylor has a prime opportunity to break out with the New York Jets in 2026. Will he? After impressing during his rookie campaign despite playing with three different quarterbacks, the LSU product is looking to build off his performance.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / March 2

NY Jets TE Mason Taylor finds himself in an interesting situation

When the New York Jets drafted tight end Mason Taylor in the second round of the 2025 NFL draft, the decision was widely celebrated. Taylor, the son of Hall of Fame EDGE Jason Taylor, was generally regarded as one of the best tight ends in LSU history, featuring an intriguing skill set of pass-catching abilities and blocking tenacity.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 27, 2025

Jets TE, Broncos RB headline Week 8 standout rookies

Clutch Jets TE Mason Taylor, Broncos RB RJ Harvey headline list of NFL standout rookies from Week 8

Adjusting to the NFL can be difficult for rookies, but each season, a few stand out almost immediately. Here are five from Week 8: In a 39-38 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, Taylor (pick No.

The best under-the-radar rookies

The biggest issue facing these contenders

Tony Dungy thinks the NFL needs to make this major change

NFL Week 8 winners, losers

Five worst Week 8 performances

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 10, 2025

Three post-waiver fantasy football targets for Week 6

A good fantasy team can never have enough pass-catchers. These three all had career games in Week 5 but remain widely available in most leagues.

Week 6 fantasy football: Bench new Bengals QB Joe Flacco and these risky big-name starters

Fantasy football Week 6: Matthew Stafford among five players who could smash projections

Giants, Patriots present fantasy running back dilemmas in Week 6

The most overpaid & underpaid NFL players at every position

The 'NFL yards-per-catch leaders since 2000' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 2, 2025

Fantasy football Week 5: Xavier Worthy among five players who could smash projections

The fantasy football season heats up in Week 5 with four teams on bye, forcing managers to replace starters and get creative with their lineups. Luckily, we have you covered with five enticing players who could smash their projections this week.

Matt Eberflus will have his hands full with Justin Fields on Sunday

Why Justin Fields is confident 0-4 Jets can turn things around

Chiefs' potential Breece Hall trade faces major speed bump

The 25 best NFL nicknames of all-time

The '2024 rushing touchdown leaders by NFL team' quiz

New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / August 3, 2025

Jets' Mason Taylor Scouts First Training Camp With 6 Words

New York Jets rookie tight end Mason Taylor has gotten his feet underneath him in the Big Apple rather quickly, and it's showing up on the practice field.

New York Jets News / Yardbarker / August 3, 2025