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NFL teams have until Sunday to trim their rosters to 53 players. The final cuts will include plenty of long shots, but a few familiar names could wind up looking for work, too.

Patriots' Christian Gonzalez speaks out amid 'frustrating' contract talks

Kareem Hunt visits with NFC team amid search for new NFL home

Insider suggests Cowboys will make another addition before Week 1

Jon Gruden makes prediction about Bucs, Baker Mayfield contract standoff

Bills may be preparing to make a painful Damar Hamlin decision

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / August 21

3 Jets With Soaring Stocks Are Flipping the Depth Chart at Training Camp: Isaiah Williams Can't Be Ignored

The NFL preseason is flying by as the Jets prepare for their second exhibition contest—a road tilt against the Steelers—on Friday. The latest preseason game is yet another opportunity for head coach Aaron Glenn to assess and analyze who deserves to be on this year's 53-man roster, especially with the deadline rapidly approaching on Sunday, Aug.

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

One Jets Training Camp Battle Not Getting the Attention It Deserves

Following the conclusion of mandatory minicamp, the summer break has officially commenced for the New York Jets before training camp gets underway on July 25.

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New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / June 19

Underrated Jets' Star in Line for Major Role Change in 2026

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- 2025 was a disaster for the New York Jets. They couldn't stop an opposing offense, and couldn't put up points on the other side of the football.

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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 / New York Jets on SI / June 9

New Jets Signing Already an Easy Cut Candidate As OTAs Roll On

As the New York Jets approach the end of offseason team activities (OTAs) and prepare for the start of mandatory minicamp on June 16, some players are beginning to stand out more than others as they try to make a case for a spot on the 53-man roster.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / January 3

New York Jets laud ‘special’ season from team MVP Isaiah Williams

It wasn’t too long ago when Isaiah Williams was nothing more than a practice squad player on the Cincinnati Bengals. Just two months after being a New York Jets newcomer, the player was actually released by the organization for mistakes made in their Week 4 contest in Miami.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / January 2

Isaiah Williams Highlights Jets Award Winners as Team MVP

The Jets announced their annual team award winners today as voted on by the players and the longest of longshots managed to come away with the Curtis Martin

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / January 2

Jets Name Team MVP In One Of Season’s Best Feel-Good Stories

The New York Jets have just one more game left in the regular season before they're going to have to turn their full attention to a long offseason ahead.

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

Jets’ Isaiah Williams Reaches Milestone Not Seen In 2002

The New York Jets have certainly been fortunate to have Isaiah Williams as a member of the franchise this season. There was a time when some in the fanbase may not have thought this.

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

It’s time to apologize to the Jets for a gross miscalculation

I’d like to apologize… Sixty-four days ago, the New York Jets fell to 0-4 with a 27-21 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football. It was considered an inexcusable loss for New York at the time.

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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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 9

Jets strike twice on massive special-teams plays against Browns

First-year head coach Aaron Glenn led his team into Sunday with a 1-7 record and looking for a spark somewhere. Glenn found that during the Jets' game against the Cleveland Browns in the form of his special teams unit.

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New York Jets News / JetNation.com / October 29

Isaiah Williams Wins AFC Special Teams Player of Week Award

It’s hard not to be happy about the progress we’ve seen from Jets wide receiver Isaiah Williams in the space of just a few weeks. With fans demanding his release after a fumble and a boneheaded fair catch at his own two-yard line, the young Illinois product his showing a bit of resiliency.

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New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / October 7

Jets Sign Former All-Big Ten Receiver After Cowboys Loss

Highlights: The New York Jets signed receiver and returner Isaiah Williams to the practice squad. Williams spent most of September as the team’s kick returner.

New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 6

Jets Signing WR Isaiah Williams

Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports the Jets are signing WR Isaiah Williams to their practice squad. Williams, 24, signed with the Lions as an undrafted free agent out of Illinois following the 2024 draft.

New York Jets News / Field Level Media / October 4

Jets waive Isaiah Williams after MNF fumble

The New York Jets waived Isaiah Williams on Saturday, just days after the return specialist fumbled on a second-half kickoff in Monday night's 27-21 loss to the Miami Dolphins.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 10, 2025

Cincinnati Bengals Training Camp Standout Signs With Upcoming Opponent

Wide receiver Isaiah Williams has signed with the New York Jets 53-man roster. Williams started the season on the Bengals’ practice squad. He didn’t make the team, despite having an impressive preseason and training camp. Williams started his rookie season with Detroit after signing with the Lions as an undrafted free agent.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 10, 2025

Jets Signing WR Isaiah Williams Off Bengals PS

Jets HC Aaron Glenn revealed on Wednesday the team is signing WR Isaiah Williams to a contract off the Bengals practice squad, per Zack Rosenblatt. He’ll take the roster spot of WR Xavier Gipson, who was released after his fumble in Week 1. Williams, 24, signed with the Lions as an undrafted free agent out of Illinois following the 2024 draft.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 7, 2025

Bengals WR Isaiah Williams Ready To 'Leave It All Out There' During Opening Preseason Game

Isaiah Williams is keeping his head down this Bengals training camp, focused on the work. It's helped him turn some heads and set up a nice opportunity for the wide receiver to flash on Thursday night against the Eagles.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 8, 2024

Bengals Claim WR Isaiah Williams Off Waivers From Lions

The Cincinnati Bengals announced they claimed WR Isaiah Williams off of waivers from the Lions on Friday. Williams, 23, signed with the Lions as an undrafted free agent out of Illinois following the 2024 draft.

Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 7, 2024

Lions Waive WR Isaiah Williams

The Detroit Lions announced they have waived WR Isaiah Williams. Williams, 23, signed with the Lions as an undrafted free agent out of Illinois following the 2024 draft.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / August 25, 2024

Isaiah Williams thinks he did enough to make the Lions' roster, and he's right

From the moment he was signed as an undrafted free agent, Isaiah Williams felt like a sneaky candidate to make the Detroit Lions' roster. It would certainly be an uphill climb, but history (the Lions have had an undrafted rookie make their initial roster 14 years in a row) shows that if he proved himself worthy he could make it.

Detroit Lions News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / August 18, 2024

Former Illini WR Isaiah Williams Making Most Of Opportunity With Detroit Lions

Former Illini receiver Isaiah Williams was a projected pick in this year's NFL Draft. Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned for Williams. Instead, he was signed as a free agent by the Detroit Lions in April.

Detroit Lions News / Armchair Illini / August 17, 2024

Former Illini Isaiah Williams Continues Strong Preseason with Detroit Lions

Former Illini receiver, Isaiah Williams, had another strong outing in the NFL preseason. Williams is attempting to crack the Detroit Lions roster after going undrafted in this year’s NFL Draft and is making a strong case.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / August 11, 2024

Lions undrafted rookie Isaiah Williams is tapping into easy source for guidance

There weren't may bright spots offensively for the Detroit Lions in the preseason opener against the New York Giants. Undrafted rookie wide receiver Isaiah Williams was clearly one though, with a team-high four catches for 35 yards along with 56 yards on two kickoff returns.

Detroit Lions News / Armchair Illini / June 12, 2024

Former Illinois Football Star Isaiah Williams Impressing In Detroit

Undoubtedly, Isaiah Williams has kept Lions fans and media intrigued during the offseason. Following the results from his workouts at the NFL combine (4.63 40-time) Isaiah went undrafted in the 2024 NFL draft.