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Mel Kiper Jr.’s New Mock Draft Has Jets Making Statement

The New York Jets need some more firepower on defense this offseason, especially after trading Quinnen Williams and Sauce Gardner away. New York's defense in general underperformed in 2025, as shown by the team's firing of defensive coordinator Steve Wilks before the season came to a close.

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The biggest misconception about Jets’ DC search

The New York Jets’ search for a defensive coordinator is ongoing. Recently, the team announced eight candidates who had interviewed for the position. Further

Geno Smith News / New York Jets on SI / January 20

Jets Reunion? Insider Links Geno Smith To New York

The New York Jets likely need two quarterbacks this offseason. Could one be a familiar face? ESPN's Jeremy Fowler shared a column on Tuesday in which anonymous executives pitched different ideas and predictions for the offseason.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / January 20

New York Jets’ draft plans crystallized by National Championship

The New York Jets cannot lose when it comes to the 2026 NFL draft, and the National Championship provides the clearest example of that. Indiana’s thrilling 27-21 win over Miami for the school’s first national title capped off one of the most improbable seasons in sports history.

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The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz

Can you name the last quarterback to throw at least three touchdown passes in a playoff game for each NFL franchise?

The '2024-25 NFL passing TD leaders' quiz

The 'Last 100-yard rusher by NFL team' quiz

The 'Super Bowl-winning head coaches' quiz

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / January 20

ESPN Exec has Three Very bad Ideas for Jets to add QB

Just when you think the worst ideas in regards to how to fix the Jets QB situation comes from “randos” on x, along comes ESPN and outdoes all of them.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Justin Fields News / New York Jets on SI / January 20

Jets Linked to $230 Million Star QB to Replace Justin Fields

The New York Jets desperately need a quarterback this offseason. They took a risk on Justin Fields and it didn't pay off, as Fields was one of the worst quarterbacks in the league.

Robert Saleh News / Jets X-Factor / January 20

Why Jets fans shouldn’t worry about Robert Saleh’s AFC return

Well, that didn’t take long. After a dismal three-and-a-half seasons as head coach of the New York Jets, Robert Saleh quickly rebuilt his coaching image, landing a new top job.

NFL News / New York Jets on SI / January 20

Jets Predicted to Land High-Potential Edge Rusher in NFL Draft

The New York Jets opted to dive headfirst into a huge rebuild this season, as they opted to trade Quinnen Williams and Sauce Gardner for a haul of draft picks.

New York Jets News / The Lead / January 20

Who Are the Most Intriguing Names In the Jets’ DC Search?

As far as rookie defensive coaches are expected to perform, 2025 was an abject disaster for Aaron Glenn. The often undermanned Jets did little to suggest they were a professional unit this season.

Robert Saleh News / Jets X-Factor / January 20

Former NY Jets head coach Robert Saleh has a new home

Well, that didn’t take long. Only two years after he was fired mid-season by the New York Jets, sporting a 20-36 record as a head coach, Robert Saleh will get his second chance to spearhead an NFL franchise.

New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 19

Wink Martindale Leading Contender For Jets DC Opening?

Per Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic, former Michigan DC Wink Martindale is believed to be a leading contender for the Jets’ DC vacancy. Rosenblatt also

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Breece Hall News / New York Jets on SI / January 19

Breece Hall Predicted To Leave Jets For AFC Contender

The New York Jets have been fortunate to have Breece Hall in the backfield over the last four seasons. But will that continue into 2026? The 24-year-old is a pending free agent and should get paid well this offseason after racking up 1,065 rushing yards in 2025 in 16 games played for the Jets.

New York Jets News / A to Z Sports / January 19

New York Jets make a difficult quarterback decision, completely overhaul their roster in latest 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft

The New York Jets are a franchise that was hoping to be able to find its franchise quarterback during the 2026 NFL Draft. After Oregon signal caller Dante Moore opted to return to school, however, things look bleak for head coach Aaron Glenn and his team.

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The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz

The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

The '4,000-yard NFL passers' quiz

NFL News / Jets X-Factor / January 18

The NY Jets’ QB conundrum when considering Kyler Murray

The New York Jets will need a new quarterback going into 2026. Most fans have already turned their sights to the 2027 NFL draft simply because they aren’t in line to acquire the top prospect this offseason.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / January 18

Jets Projected $41M Playmaker Linked To Saints After Career Year

The New York Jets were one of the worst teams in the league last year and they seemingly entered a full scale rebuild at the trade deadline. At the deadline, they traded Quinnen Williams and Sauce Gardner for a haul of draft picks.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / January 18

Jets Linked To Packers QB After Failed Justin Fields Experiment

The New York Jets took a risk at quarterback last year by cutting ties with Aaron Rodgers and signing Justin Fields to replace him. While cutting ties with Rodgers might have been the right move, signing Fields turned out to be a disaster.

NFL News / Jets X-Factor / January 18

Could Tua Tagovailoa be the New York Jets’ QB solution?

As the New York Jets enter the 2026 offseason after another rough season, they are in a familiar position: searching for a long-term answer at quarterback.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / January 17

The New York Jets aren’t the only franchise dealing with turmoil

Most New York Jets fans have used the last few weeks of the NFL season to criticize their own front office process. Detractors point to the organization’s failure to make coaching changes despite a 3-14 first season as proof that their team will never figure things out.

NFL News / Jets X-Factor / January 17

New York Jets can learn a vital lesson from Broncos’ defense

It wasn’t too long ago when the Denver Broncos defense was in a similar spot to where the New York Jets find themselves now. In 2023, the first year under Super Bowl head coach Sean Payton, Denver surrendered 70 points to the Miami Dolphins in Week 3.

Tua Tagovailoa News / New York Jets on SI / January 17

Don’t Fall For Jets-Tua Tagovailoa Speculation

The New York Jets have a glaring hole to fill at quarterback, but not all options are the same. New York has dead money tied to Aaron Rodgers in 2026 and has $10 million guaranteed to Justin Fields, whether they decide to bring him back for another year or not.

New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 16

Jets Interview Eight Candidates For Defensive Coordinator Including Wink Martindale

The New York Jets announced Friday that they’ve completed eight interviews this week for their defensive coordinator vacancy. The full list includes: Browns

Oregon Ducks News / Yardbarker / January 16

Why one-time MVP thinks Jets 'lucked out' with Dante Moore draft decision

The New York Jets currently hold the second overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft and are in desperate need of a long-term answer at quarterback.

2026 NFL Draft looks thin at QB, but that shouldn't prevent teams from taking one

A way-too-early look at the top QBs in 2027 NFL Draft after Dante Moore's return to Oregon

Dante Moore decision weakens 2026 NFL Draft QB class

The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams

The '2025 NFL quarterback draft class' quiz

New York Jets News / Last Word On Sports / January 15

Four Moves the Jets Could Make to Fix the Defense in 2026

All of the recent chatter about the Jets this offseason has been about the quarterback position. This is rightfully so, as the Jets QB situation is among the worst in the NFL right now.