Kwon Alexander
Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson (25) runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Indianapolis.(AP Photo/AJ Mast)
NFL trade deadline isn't so boring anymore

By Rob Maaddi Oct. 28, 2022 06:03 AM EDT

New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (95) and linebacker Quincy Williams (56) walk off the field after an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Jets-Broncos game features two of NFL's top defenses

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 20, 2022 08:17 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns safety Grant Delpit (22) chases after New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson after he made a catch and then took it in for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Cleveland. The Jets won 31-30. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Flacco rallies Jets to stunning 31-30 comeback over Browns

By Tom Withers Sep. 18, 2022 04:44 PM EDT

FILE - New York Jets linebacker Kwon Alexander (9) reacts against the Atlanta Falcons during a preseason NFL football game Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Alexander is big on being different with his greetings and goodbyes. Ask the Jets linebacker how he's doing, and he'll reply: “legendary.” Or when he's wrapping up a session with reporters, he'll close with: “Have a legendary day.” (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Kwon Alexander having 'legendary' effect on Jets as leader

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 16, 2022 04:17 PM EDT

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh works the sidelines in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Saleh likes potential of Jets' 'built, not bought roster'

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 31, 2022 07:42 PM EDT

FILE -New York Jets defensive lineman Carl Lawson speaks to the media at the NFL football team's practice facility in Florham Park, N.J., Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Carl Lawson's first season with the New York Jets was over before it even started. The defensive end suffered a ruptured Achilles’ tendon during training camp and was forced to be a spectator. He's healthy and back where he dreamed of being during 12 long months. “I wanted it," he said, "as bad as you want to breathe."(AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Jets have more talent, but Wilson remains the key to success

By The Associated Press Aug. 23, 2022 10:00 AM 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

New York Jets linebacker Kwon Alexander speaks to reporters at the team's NFL football training facility in Florham Park, N.J., on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Dennis Waszak Jr.)
Alexander gives Jets D 'Coke with a little something in it'

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 01, 2022 04:01 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 Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston looks for a receiver during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Oct. 25, 2021, in Seattle. Winston arguably tops the list of free agents because New Orleans appeared on track to make the playoffs to start the post-Drew Brees era when Winston's season ended with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee on Oct. 31. (AP Photo/John Froschauer, File)
Saints enter free agency with quarterback a top priority

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 04:43 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Trevor Siemian (15) works against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Saints miss wild-card spot despite 30-20 win over Falcons

By Charles Odum Jan. 09, 2022 07:44 PM EST

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram hands a ball to a fan before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons 1/9/2022

Jan. 09, 2022 04:11 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Saints defense hopes for a better rush vs. Falcons QB Ryan

By Les East Jan. 05, 2022 08:33 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) scrambles in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 04:55 PM EST

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule talks with quarterback Sam Darnold during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Saints aim to boost playoff prospects vs. reeling Panthers

By Brett Martel Dec. 30, 2021 08:13 PM EST

New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, left, celebrates with outside linebacker Demario Davis (56) after the team defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. Allen was filling for Sean Payton as head coach after Payton was diagnosed with Covid-19. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Saints' Hill, Davis, 9 others are back, Williams to reserve

Dec. 29, 2021 08:20 PM EST

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh works the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Saleh rejoins Jets after clearing COVID-19 protocols

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 29, 2021 12:02 PM EST

New Orleans Saints' Ian Book (16) is sacked by Miami Dolphins' Brandon Jones (29) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saints' Payton: Book's NFL debut was 'hard to evaluate'

By Brett Martel Dec. 28, 2021 01:33 AM EST

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Justin Madubuike and fullback Chris Board (49) tackle Miami Dolphins running back Salvon Ahmed (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Saints scratch OT Armstead, Miami deactivates CB Williams

Dec. 27, 2021 07:15 PM EST

New York Jets defenders try to tackle New Orleans Saints' Alvin Kamara, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New Orleans Saints at New York Jets 12/12/2021

Dec. 12, 2021 01:29 PM EST