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The New York Jets have a lot of questions to answer heading into the season. They need to get their defense back to the level it was with Robert Saleh at the helm. Having Aaron Glenn as the team's new head coach should help. They also need to find out if Justin Fields is ready to be a franchise quarterback.
But the most important question revolves around a few of the Jets biggest stars.
Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox recently urged the Jets to extend their 2022 draft class, namely Sauce Gardner and Garrett Wilson, ahead of the coming season.
"The biggest challenge for the New York Jets this offseason will be erasing the stink of the last two years. The Aaron Rodgers experiment failed, the on-field results were disastrous, and both head coach Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas were fired in-season," Knox wrote. "The Jets have an opportunity for a fresh start with new coach Aaron Glenn, new general manager Darren Mougey and new quarterback Justin Fields.
"Both Glenn and Mougey have goals to accomplish between now and training camp to help the Jets enter the 2025 season with some positivity. Mougey should focus on trying to extend standouts from the 2022 draft class, primarily wideout Garrett Wilson and cornerback Sauce Gardner."
Extending this pair of stars should be the top priority for the Jets. These two young playmakers could make or break the future of this franchise.
If the Jets can lock them up long term, their Super Bowl window would look a bit clearer going forward. But if both are able to dart in free agency, the Jets will be left to restart from square one.
It's safe to say the Jets need to lock both players down to long-term contracts.
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Packers Receive Disappointing Injury News Before Vikings Matchup
Jayden Reed’s anticipated return to the practice field for the Green Bay Packers will have to wait a little longer. Despite some growing hope earlier this week that the dynamic wide receiver could begin the next phase of his recovery, head coach Matt LaFleur confirmed Wednesday that Reed will not open his 21-day practice window yet. “He’s not practicing today,” LaFleur said ahead of Sunday’s critical matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. When pressed for a clearer timeline on the second-year standout, who remains on injured reserve with collarbone and foot injuries, LaFleur deferred to the medical staff. “I don’t know. As soon as medical clears him, he’ll be out there,” LaFleur said. “I know he’s excited to get back. As am I.” The optimism had spiked in recent days. On Monday, LaFleur indicated there was a chance Reed and/or rookie running back MarShawn Lloyd could start their practice windows this week. Reed himself fueled the excitement Tuesday by sharing a photo of himself dressed in full uniform on social media. Those plans, however, are now on hold. Reed’s surgically repaired foot seems to have healed satisfactorily, but the collarbone—fractured on a diving attempt during the first half of Green Bay’s Week 2 victory over the Washington Commanders—still needs additional time. For a wide receiver whose job involves regular physical contact and the risk of landing hard on the shoulder, the medical staff is requiring clear imaging evidence that the bone is strong enough before green-lighting a return. The cautious approach echoes the Packers’ handling of Aaron Rodgers’ similar collarbone injury in 2017, when the former quarterback sat out seven games while waiting for full healing. Nearly 10 weeks removed from the injury and having already missed eight contests, Reed could still require another one to two weeks before doctors are comfortable clearing him for football activities. That timeline keeps a potential return for the Thanksgiving night clash with the Detroit Lions or the following week against the Chicago Bears realistically in play. Before the injury, Reed had established himself as Green Bay’s top receiving weapon. He paced the team in receiving yards in both 2023 and 2024, and in the two games he played this season while managing the foot issue, he recorded three receptions for 45 yards and a touchdown. The Green Bay Packers will continue their Week 12 preparations without their leading wideout on the practice field, with LaFleur and the organization prioritizing full recovery over a rushed comeback.
Texas HC Steve Sarkisian gives bold claim on job rumors
Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian has been a popular name in both the NFL and college football coaching cycles. It makes sense, too. He's brought Texas back to being competitive and in the championship hunt, but he also has a wealth of great experience as an assistant in both college and the NFL. He's about as well-rounded a candidate as you'll find, so of course, programs like the Florida Gators, LSU Tigers or even the New York Giants may be interested to see if he's interested. The thing is, though, he's not. Or, at the very least, that's what he's telling the media. He's all-in with the Longhorns, according to comments he made on a recent SEC teleconference call. “I’d like to comment something before I get into our team that has been bothering me now over the past few weeks. That is people reporting that are insinuating that there’s a possibility I could leave the University of Texas, and that is absolutely false and untrue," Sarkisian said (h/t On3). "I’m not going anywhere. Never do I do this because I never want to be a distraction, so I never address these things. At this point, I feel like this is important that I do this because it’s important for our team. It’s important for our university." Steve Sarkisian has deep roots in Austin and is all-in with Texas As if that weren't clear enough, Sarkisian said that he has not had any discussions with anybody about coaching elsewhere. He even went as far as to say that even his agent hasn't spoken to anyone. Sometimes coaches can say publicly that they aren't talking about any opportunities while, in the meantime, their agents are working backchannels and putting something together. He could be lying, of course, because college football history is full of head coaches saying one thing and doing another. A full-throated statement like this seems to be a pretty clear indication that Sarkisian is serious about what he's saying, though. Heck, he went as far as calling Austin home, which is a pretty big deal for a coach to say. Those guys aren't used to staying in one place for too long. With that said, Sarkisian does have two kids actually enrolled at Texas, one on the football team. He has a third kid he wants to go to Texas in the near future. He also just had a baby. Sarkisian has roots in Austin. He also has high aspirations for the Longhorns. “We came here to win championships," he said. "We’ve built a damn good football program over the five years that we’ve been here. We’ve been to two College Football Playoffs. We won a Big 12 Championship. We went to the SEC Championship game in Year 1. We’ve had 23 players drafted the last two years, which is more than any other school in the country and our team GPA is at an all-time high. “Can we please stop putting things out there that you have absolutely zero evidence on? Can we please stop retweeting and putting it back out there as if it’s true? As if it’s the gospel? It is not true."
Cowboys Announce Trevon Diggs News After Four Missed Games
Trevon Diggs watched on as Brian Schottenheimer and the Dallas Cowboys ended a two-game skid, defeating Geno Smith and the Las Vegas Raiders 33-16 in Week 11's edition of "Monday Night Football." Now, the Cowboys improve to 4-5-1 on the 2025 NFL season with a Week 12 NFC East matchup on the horizon against the Philadelphia Eagles. Ten games into the regular season, the Cowboys have fielded one of the NFL’s worst defenses, allowing 378.7 total yards per game, 30th in the league, and a league-worst 258.7 passing yards. With the unit struggling, Jerry Jones decided it was time for upgrades, acquiring defensive tackle Quinnen Williams and linebacker Logan Wilson at the trade deadline. The team also welcomed back linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, who had been recovering from a knee injury. With the reinforcements arriving for the Raiders matchup, the defense delivered its best performance of the season, allowing just 236 total yards, including only 27 on the ground. Despite the impressive outing, Dallas was still without one of its top defenders, as Diggs remained sidelined. Ahead of the Cowboys’ Week 7 win over the Washington Commanders, Diggs was ruled out after suffering a concussion in an accident at home. The following week, he was placed on injured reserve while also dealing with a separate knee injury. He has missed Dallas’ last four games, during which the team went 2-2. Diggs won't be able to make his return until the Thanksgiving matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, meaning he will be out against the Eagles. But on Wednesday, Schottenheimer had a positive update to share on his Pro Bowl cornerback. "Brian Schottenheimer says that Solomon Thomas is 'making progress' and with Trevon Diggs, 'all signs are that he's doing everything he's supposed to do,'" Cowboys reporter Tommy Yarrish wrote on X. "#Cowboys are doing walkthroughs today, so they'll know more on the injury front tomorrow." The Cowboys will take on the Eagles on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET at AT T Stadium.
Will Bengals QB Joe Burrow return in Week 12 vs. Patriots?
Will Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow make his long-awaited return sooner than expected? On Nov. 10, the Bengals opened the 21-day practice window for Burrow, who hasn't played since Week 2 because of turf toe in his left foot. The QB, however, seems to be recovering faster than anticipated. ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter has reported Cincinnati listed Burrow as a full participant during Wednesday's practice. Backup QB Joe Flacco, meanwhile, was listed as limited due to a right shoulder injury. That may pave the way for the star QB's return in a Week 12 home game against the 9-2 New England Patriots. What did Bengals HC Zac Taylor say about Joe Burrow? Burrow's initial plan was to return against the Baltimore Ravens on Thanksgiving. Taylor hinted that it may change. "You can certainly get a lot of work in with Joe Burrow today, because Flacco's not practicing," the coach told the media before practice. "Because the plan has been to get [Burrow] to 11-on-11. So it works well, to where you're not trying to balance a guy who's gonna practice on a Wednesday. Joe Flacco hasn't done that ... So we'll get through today. Get Joe started 11-on-11, see how it goes." Taylor added that Flacco will practice on Thursday, and the Bengals want to see how Burrow handles full team work before reinserting him into the lineup. Whenever the two-time Pro Bowler returns, it should reinvigorate the struggling Bengals. Cincinnati (3-7) is third in the AFC North and has lost three straight games. Flacco's play has slumped during this stretch. The 40-year-old veteran has tossed seven touchdown passes and three interceptions but posted a below-average 49.1 QBR. Before acquiring Flacco in a trade with the Cleveland Browns on Oct. 7, the Bengals started QB Jake Browning to replace Burrow. The former Washington star went 0-3 as a starter. In two starts this season, Burrow has gone 2-0 but thrown just two TDs. He's coming off a career year in 2024, which downplays concerns about the slow start. In 17 games last season, he led the league in TD passes (43) and passing yards (4,918) and finished third in QBR (72.1). For his efforts, the 28-year-old QB won Comeback Player of the Year for a second time. Last season, the Bengals started 4-8 but won their last five games, narrowly missing the playoffs. If Burrow returns in Week 12, perhaps that will spur another late-season run for Cincinnati, which it needs to avoid missing the postseason for a third straight season.
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