Mekhi Becton
FILE - New York Jets offensive tackle Mekhi Becton waits to take the field before an NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants, Aug. 14, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. The New York Jets declined the fifth-year option on offensive tackle Becton’s contract, according to a person familiar with the decision. It was an expected choice by the Jets, who had until Tuesday, May 2, 2023, afternoon to pick up the option if they chose to do so. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
AP source: Jets decline 5th-year option on Becton's contract

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 02, 2023 04:47 PM EDT

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Jets' offense stumbles in season-opening loss to Ravens

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 11, 2022 06:43 PM EDT

New York Jets tackle Mekhi Becton speaks to the media at the NFL football team's practice facility in Florham Park, N.J., Wednesday, July 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Jets switch Mekhi Becton to right tackle from left side

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jul. 27, 2022 03:22 PM EDT

New York Jets offensive tackle Mekhi Becton speaks to reporters at the teams NFL football facility in Florham Park, N.J., Wednesday, June 15, 2022. The offensive tackle knows he is being written off by many, but insists he's going to make all of his critics "eat their words."(AP Photo/Dennis Waszak Jr.)
Jets' Becton out to make critics, doubters 'eat their words'

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jun. 15, 2022 04:42 PM EDT

New York Jets' quarterback Zach Wilson takes part in an NFL practice session at Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel and Country Club near the town of Ware, in south east England, Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. The New York Jets are preparing for an NFL regular season game against the Atlanta Falcons in London on Sunday. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
Jets' Wilson eyes carryover against Falcons in London debut

By Ken Maguire Oct. 08, 2021 07:07 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 14, 2021, file photo, New York Jets wide receiver Denzel Mims (11) runs the ball in the second half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J. Mims is used to being the guy making plays, not the one wondering about playing time. Mims has played in two regular-season games — the opener, in which he had a 40-yard catch at Carolina; and last Sunday against Tennessee, when he played 10 snaps on offense with no targets. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
New York Jets at New York Giants 8/14/2021

Oct. 07, 2021 07:47 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) runs against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
NFL Today, Week 1

By The Associated Press Sep. 12, 2021 09:53 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) is congratulated by Demetrius Harris (86) after Hopkins scored a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
The Latest: Mahomes rallies Chiefs to win over Browns

By The Associated Press Sep. 12, 2021 12:21 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold watches during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Plenty of familiar faces playing in new places around NFL

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 27, 2021 05:05 PM EDT

New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley speaks to reporters at the team's NFL football training camp facility in Florham Park, N.J., Tuesday July 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Dennis Waszak Jr.)
Jets report for camp with heavy hearts, Wilson unsigned

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jul. 27, 2021 02:27 PM EDT

FILE - Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) breaks free from a Missouri defender as he runs a pass pattern during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Gainesville, Fla., in this Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, file photo. Pitts is a possible first round pick in the NFL Draft, April 29-May 1, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
NFL draft: Players selected in the first round

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 29, 2021 11:38 PM EDT

FILE - BYU quarterback Zach Wilson (1) celebrates an overtime win against Tennessee with fans in an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn., in this Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, file photo. Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson are expected to be the top two picks selected in the NFL Draft on Thursday, April 29, 20212, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
NFL Draft: Players selected in the first round

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 29, 2021 09:05 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (81) runs with the ball after a reception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
NFL Today, Week 17

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2021 10:11 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) is sacked by Los Angeles Rams defensive end Morgan Fox during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Murray returns from ankle injury, can't rally Cardinals

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2021 06:06 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
A season often in doubt to end on time, no cancellations

By Barry Wilner Jan. 01, 2021 02:58 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Cleveland Browns at New York Jets 12/27/2020

Dec. 27, 2020 01:16 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers carries New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
New York Jets at Los Angeles Rams 12/20/2020

Dec. 20, 2020 04:20 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson smiles before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
New York Jets at Seattle Seahawks 12/13/2020

Dec. 13, 2020 03:46 PM EST

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase reacts during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. From the unbeaten Steelers at the top to the winless Jets at the bottom, predictability has taken a hike halfway through NFL 2020. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Jets hit bye week with no wins, lots of questions for future

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 12, 2020 04:57 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Dennis Gardeck (45) reacts after sacking New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco (5) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Murray runs for TD, throws another, Cardinals rip 0-5 Jets

By Tom Canavan Oct. 11, 2020 04:38 PM EDT