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FILE - Seattle Seahawks defensive end Quinton Jefferson (77) reacts after a sack against the New York Jets in an NFL football game Jan. 1, 2023, in Seattle. The New York Jets signed former Seahawks defensive lineman Jefferson, Thursday, April 6, 2023, helping fill one of the team's biggest needs. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis, File)
Jets sign DL Quinton Jefferson, backup QB Tim Boyle

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 06, 2023 06:32 PM EDT

FILE - New York Jets defensive end Solomon Thomas near the sideline during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 25, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets re-signed Thomas to a one-year contract Saturday, March 18. The 27-year-old Thomas had 26 tackles, two tackles for loss, four quarterback hits and a half-sack while working as a backup in New York's D-line rotation. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Jets re-sign DL Solomon Thomas to 1-year deal

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 18, 2023 06:55 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (77) celebrates his sack against the New York Jets during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
NFL offseason a mental, physical reboot process for players

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 11, 2023 10:45 AM EST

The Detroit Lions celebrate a touchdown by tight end Brock Wright (89) against the New York Jets during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Goff stuns Jets late as Lions hold on for 20-17 victory

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 18, 2022 04:47 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) celebrates with teammate Michael Carter (32) after Carter rushed for a touchdown 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)
RB Carter doubtful for Jets vs Vikings; DT Rankins returns

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 02, 2022 03:46 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' D.J. Reed (4) breaks up a pass to Buffalo Bills' Stefon Diggs, right, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets won 20-17. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Jets CB duo of Gardner, Reed ready for Vikings, Jefferson

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 30, 2022 06:52 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 safety Kyle Dugger, top, sacks New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Wilson's struggles have playoff-hungry Jets in tough spot

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 21, 2022 04:00 PM EST

FILE - New York Jets guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif (72) blocks during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. Duvernay-Tardif signed with the Jets' practice squad Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, giving New York some depth on a unit hit hard by injuries this season. Duvernay-Tardif stepped away from football after spending the last two months of last season with the Jets so he could begin working on his medical residency program at a Montreal-area hospital. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Duvernay-Tardif back with Jets after working on residency

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 18, 2022 11:25 AM 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) scrambles against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Jets' Wilson showing resiliency, moxie with Pats up again

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 17, 2022 05:24 PM EST

Jets WR Corey Davis has a chance to return vs. Patriots

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 16, 2022 08:47 PM EST
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis could return Sunday against the New England Patriots after missing the last two games with a knee...

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) celebrates with teammate Michael Carter (32) after Carter rushed for a touchdown 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)
Jets come off bye with chance to take over first in AFC East

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 14, 2022 04:21 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 defensive end John Franklin-Myers, left, celebrates with teammates after sacking Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Jets' D-line soaring during team's early season surge

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 17, 2022 04:55 PM EDT

New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed (4) celebrates with teammates after defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (95) recovered a fumble and ran it back down the field inside the Miami Dolphins five yard line during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Jets say their fortunes are changing and it's not just talk

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 10, 2022 05:38 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

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh talks to reporters before the start of a practice at the NFL football team's training facility in Florham Park, N.J., Tuesday, May 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Jets' revamped defense looks to 'dominate' after dismal 2021

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jun. 01, 2022 07:18 PM EDT