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New York Jets News / Viral Sports News / October 11

New York Jets Get 2 Major Injury Updates Before Browns Game

The New York Jets enter their Week 5 matchup against the Cleveland Browns at a rain-soaked MetLife Stadium still searching for answers on a three-game losing streak.

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

3 Most Likely Will McDonald IV Trade Destination as His Jets Outlook Remains Unclear

Through the first four games of the 2026 NFL season, Jets edge rusher Will McDonald IV has been a clear disappointment. He has tallied one sack but has been nonexistent for a majority of the year, both in run defense and in getting after the quarterback.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / October 6

5 Jets Officially on Thin Ice After Crushing Loss to Bears (Will McDonald IV's Outlook Plummets)

Through four games to begin the 2026 NFL season, the Jets own an uninspiring 1-3 record. Losing to the Bears on Sunday marked their third straight loss, leaving Gang Green in danger of seeing their season slip away before it even begins.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

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New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 4

ESPN: Jets OLB Will McDonald IV Expected To Come Up In Trade Rumor Mill

ESPN’s Rich Cimini writes that Jets OLB Will McDonald IV is sure to come up in trade discussions as the in-season deadline approaches. Cimini points out that after adding three new edge rushers this offseason (free agents Joseph Ossai and Kingsley Enagbare, and first-rounder David Bailey), the Jets have cut back on McDonald’s snaps.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / October 1

Jets Have a New Reason to Not Rush a Will McDonald IV Extension

The 2026 NFL season was supposed to be a make-or-break year for Jets edge rusher Will McDonald IV. This was supposed to be the year McDonald stepped up to become an everydown player, someone worthy of a lucrative contract extension in the offseason.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / September 29

Are the New York Jets under-utilizing Will McDonald?

The New York Jets’ defense met its first formidable opponent of the 2026 season in Week 3, and their weaknesses were exposed after a hot start against two struggling offenses.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / September 25

Jets Must Think Long and Hard About Will McDonald IV's Future

Without question, Will McDonald IV has been the Jets' most productive pass rusher since entering the league in 2023, recording 21.5 sacks and 115 pressures

New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / September 20

Will McDonald IV is a Full-Go For New York Jets Home Opener

Edge rusher Will McDonald IV will play today for the New York Jets. That’s a big boost to Gang Green’s chances of beating the Green Bay Packers. McDonald developed an ankle injury during the week and was listed first as limited, then questionable for today’s home opener.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 20

Final Injury Report for Packers-Jets: Will Lukas Van Ness, Will McDonald IV Play?

The Green Bay Packers are on the road Sunday afternoon as they travel to take on the New York Jets in a Week 2 interconference matchup. Green Bay enters Sunday’s game with an 0-1 record after losing on the road to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1 after allowing 29 consecutive points to end the game.

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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.

New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / September 19

New York Jets Count on Jason Sanders, But May Miss Will McDonald IV Against Packers

Former Miami Dolphin Jason Sanders will handle the kicking duties for the New York Jets for the second weekend, the team has announced. But it’s not a sure thing he’ll last the entire season in the position.

New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / September 18

New York Jets Add Will McDonald IV to the Injury Report

The New York Jets official injury report had a surprise addition on Thursday. Edge Will McDonald IV was listed as “limited.” McDonald has an ankle injury, according to the Jets.

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New York Jets News / JetNation.com / September 17

Jets add Will McDonald to Injury Report; DeAngelo Ponds Limited

Some good news and bad news on today’s Jets injury report with their home opener against the Packers just a few days away and questions regarding player availability across the board.

New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / September 17

New York Jets' Edge Rushers David Bailey and Will McDonald IV Ready to Bury Green Bay Packers

New York Jets edge rushers Will McDonald IV and David Bailey are undoubtedly licking their chops in anticipation of playing against the Green Bay Packers.

NFL News / Green Bay Packers on SI / September 16

Previewing Packers at Jets (Good Luck!); Plus, Revenge Games

The Green Bay Packers (0-1) will play the New York Jets (1-0) on Sunday. The Packers are coming off another fall-from-ahead division loss, a 39-22 meltdown at Minnesota after taking a 22-10 lead with 5 minutes left in the third quarter.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / September 15

Will McDonald IV's Extension Should Be a Bigger Priority for Jets Heading Into Week 2

There was a lot to make of the Jets' season-opening 23-10 win over the Titans on Sunday as Gang Green put together a dominant performance against former head coach Robert Saleh's bunch in Nashville.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 15

AFC Notes: David Bailey, Andres Borregales, Will McDonald, Jets, Patriots

Jets veteran LB Demario Davis has been around the league for a long, long time. He said recently he has not seen many rookies who have started out as strongly as first-round DE David Bailey.

New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / June 25

Jets Will Not Extend DE Will McDonald In 2026

Will McDonald is under team control with the Jets for at least the next two years. If a commitment beyond that point is to be made, it will not happen until after the coming season.

New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 24

Jets Will Let DE Will McDonald Play Out 2026 Before Evaluating Extension

According to ESPN’s Rich Cimini, the Jets plan to let DE Will McDonald IV play out the 2026 season before evaluating a potential extension. Cimini notes

New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / April 29

Jets Pick Up Will McDonald’s 5th-Year Option

The Jets officially picked up Will McDonald‘s fifth-year option, per a team announcement, ensuring the 2023 first-rounder remains under contract through the 2027 season.

New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / March 30

Jets Expect To Pick Up Will McDonald’s Fifth-Year Option

Although general manager Darren Mougey was not in place when the Jets drafted Will McDonald 15th overall in 2023, he is prepared to keep the edge rusher around for at least two more seasons.

New York Jets News / Yardbarker / May 21, 2024

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Iowa State Cyclones News / Yardbarker / April 28, 2023

Jets first-round pick Will McDonald IV has sights set on Hall of Fame

While some analysts believe the New York Jets reached for Will McDonald IV, they should have a future Hall of Famer if the Iowa State product meets his expectations.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / April 25, 2023