The New York Jets continued their downward spiral with a brutal 48-20 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 15. The dismal showing got defensive coordinator Steve Wilks fired as New York fell to 3-11 in Aaron Glenn’s debut 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.
The New York Jets clearly have their eyes on the future. New York is 3-11 headed into Week 16 and recent fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks after getting blown out by Jacksonville.
The Jets and tight end Jeremy Ruckert have agreed to a two-year, $10MM contract extension, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. The deal could max out at $11MM.
Entering what many viewed as a make-or-break season, New York Jets tight end Jeremy Ruckert has delivered, and then some, through 12 games. That progress hasn’t gone unnoticed by Gang Green’s coaching staff.
While New York Jets fans might not be overly invested in Sunday’s outcome against the Atlanta Falcons (unless they’re rooting for the tank, even if Aaron Glenn despises the concept), it will be a massive Sunday for numerous players on the roster.
The New York Jets are about to watch the NFL playoffs from their couches for the 15th year in a row. There are many logical explanations for the drought.
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.
Many New York Jets fans and analysts, myself included, were puzzled by the team’s handling of tight end Jeremy Ruckert entering the 2025 season. In what has been a treacherous season for the Jets, Ruckert’s development is a storyline that has received very little attention since opening week.
Jeremy Ruckert was 10 years old when his beloved New York Jets last competed for a chance to reach the Super Bowl. Center Nick Mangold was a crucial member of that squad and solidified himself as a Gang Green great during his 11-year run in the Meadowlands.
The New York Jets turned a lot of heads in Week 1. With the addition of head coach Aaron Glenn and quarterback Justin Fields, the Jets put together an offensive masterclass, producing 32 points in a shootout loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
If one player’s stock rises, another player’s stock must fall. Many New York Jets players impressed in the team’s preseason-opening win. At the same time, some lost ground in their respective roster battles.
One problem area for the New York Jets' offense this offseason was tight end, as Jeremy Ruckert was the only weapon for Justin Fields. But the franchise drafted Mason Taylor in the second round and added Stone Smartt to give Fields a solid trio of options in the passing game.
One can only imagine what a frustrating couple of years the past two seasons have been for Jets tight end Jeremy Ruckert. A Long Island native from Lindenhurst
After another heartbreaking year and extending their North American sports leading playoff drought to 13 seasons, it’s time for the Jets to focus on the offseason.
There is a short week of work for the NY Jets as they prepare to take on the Cleveland Browns on Thursday. Robert Saleh spoke to the media on Monday (Christmas Day) and gave a few updates.