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FILE - Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Al Woods (99) looks on before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The New York Jets have signed veteran nose tackle Al Woods to a one-year contract, adding a big, physical presence to the middle of their defensive line. The 6-foot-3, 330-pound Woods spent the last two seasons with the Seattle Seahawks. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Jets sign veteran Al Woods to 1-year contract to bolster defensive line

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 11, 2023 04:23 PM EDT

FILE -Iowa State defensive end Will McDonald IV (9) gets past Southeast Missouri State offensive lineman Terry Cook (76) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. The New York Jets selected Iowa State edge rusher Will McDonald with the No. 15 overall pick in the NFL draft, Thursday, April 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney, File)
Jets take Iowa State edge rusher Will McDonald at No. 15

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 27, 2023 10:17 PM EDT

FILE - New York Jets' Quinnen Williams speaks to reporters after a practice at the NFL football team's training facility in Florham Park, N.J., Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Jets All-Pro defensive tackle Quinnen Williams is not attending the start of the team's voluntary workouts while he seeks a contract extension, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. Williams’ absence Monday, April 17, 2023, was expected after he said in January he wouldn’t participate without a new contract. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
AP source: Jets' Quinnen Williams skips start of workouts

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 17, 2023 11:09 AM EDT

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches a 17-yard touchdown pass ahead New York Giants cornerback Jason Pinnock (27) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
2022 NFL All-Pro Team Roster

By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2023 12:01 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) passes against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Jets focus on finishing next season in the playoffs

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 09, 2023 06:43 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is brought down by New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Jets' Quinnen Williams active, Jags' Travon Walker sidelined

Dec. 22, 2022 07:32 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is brought down by New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Jets star DT Quinnen Williams out vs. Lions with calf injury

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 18, 2022 11:43 AM EST

Detroit Lions' DJ Chark celebrates his touchdown reception during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Roaring Lions look to keep playoff hopes alive vs. Jets

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2022 02:10 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Harrison Phillips (97) reacts in front of New York Jets quarterback Mike White (5) after a defensive stop during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings hang on, again, for 27-22 victory over White, Jets

By Dave Campbell Dec. 04, 2022 04:47 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell walks off the field after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 33-26. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Vikings can clinch division with win vs. Jets and some help

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 06:46 PM EST

New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) celebrates with teammates Micheal Clemons (72) and Nathan Shepherd (97) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Jets hope to get right with White at quarterback vs. Bears

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 25, 2022 02:40 PM EST

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus speaks to players during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Jets take on slumping Bears with new starting QB in White

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 05:21 PM EST

New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones (25) runs past New York Jets punter Braden Mann, left, on his punt return for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots won 10-3.(AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Patriots still looking for answers on offense after big win

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 21, 2022 05:07 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones, right, greets New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) after the Patriots beat the Jets 22-17 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Patriots going for 14th straight win against surging Jets

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 06:10 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Jets have found winning formula, identity in 6-3 start

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 10, 2022 03:18 PM EST

New York Jets running back James Robinson (23) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Jets hit bye at 6-3 with playoffs a realistic expectation

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 07, 2022 05:07 PM EST

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh watches his team during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Wilson, Jets' defense stun Allen, Bills in 20-17 victory

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 06, 2022 04:34 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) passes against the New England Patriots during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah Murray)
Jets' Wilson focused on improving, not his critics, doubters

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 03, 2022 06:31 PM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) walks off the field after losing to the New England Patriots 22-17 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Jets, Wilson miss chance to assert themselves in Pats loss

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 31, 2022 05:31 PM 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