Jeremy Ruckert
THIS CORRECTS THE LAST NAME TO KUNTZ, NOT KURTZ AS ORIGINALLY SENT - New York Jets tight end Zack Kuntz (81) runs a play during the team's NFL football rookie minicamp, Friday, May 5, 2023, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
Hurdles have been no challenge for Jets rookie Zack Kuntz

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 06, 2023 06:07 PM EDT

New York Jets cornerback Brandin Echols, second from right, takes part in drills with teammates at the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J., Wednesday, July 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Confident Jets aim to go from worst to first on defense

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 03, 2022 04:27 PM EDT

FILE - New Orleans Saints middle linebacker Kwon Alexander (5) works against Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage (14) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Atlanta. Kwon Alexander is reuniting with Robert Saleh and adding a veteran presence to the New York Jets' linebacker corps. The 27-year-old Alexander signed a one-year deal with the Jets on Friday, July 29, 2022, a move that came after the team worked him out during the offseason. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Jets sign veteran LB Kwon Alexander for depth on defense

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jul. 29, 2022 03:19 PM EDT

New York Jet's wide receivers Garrett Wilson (17) and running back Breece Hall (35) walk the field during the NFL football team's training camp, Friday, May 6, 2022, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Jets sign Garrett Wilson; all 3 1st-rounders under contract

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 18, 2022 05:48 PM EDT

New York Jets' tight end Jeremy Ruckert (89) warms up with a medicine ball before the NFL football team's training camp, Friday, May 6, 2022, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
After rooting for Jets as kid, Ruckert now playing for them

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 07, 2022 02:43 PM EDT

New York Jets' defensive linemen Jermaine Johnson (52) and Michael Clemons (72) speak on the field during the NFL football team's training camp, Friday, May 6, 2022, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Jets' draft picks being eased in, but expect to make impacts

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 06, 2022 07:23 PM EDT

From left to right, Jermaine Johnson, Ahmad Gardner and Garrett Wilson speak at a New York Jets NFL football draft news conference Friday, April 29, 2022, in Florham Parrk, N.J. (AP Photo/Brittainy Newman)
Jets fill big holes with playmakers in impressive draft haul

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 30, 2022 07:20 PM EDT

Iowa state running back Breece Hall, left, gets a hug from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the New York Jets during the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 29, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Jets trade up, take RB Hall in 2nd, draft TE Ruckert in 3rd

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 29, 2022 08:26 PM EDT

NFL draft: Breaking down top offensive players available

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 24, 2022 02:33 PM EDT
Top offensive players available in the NFL draft, scheduled for April 28-30: QUARTERBACKS Position outlook: The 2013 draft was the last...