Solomon Thomas
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 - 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

Washington Commanders running back J.D. McKissic (23) tries to get past Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Rodgers, NFL players urge league to nix turf, go with grass

By Mark Long Nov. 17, 2022 06:00 AM EST

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) stiff-arms Los Angeles Rams cornerback Derion Kendrick (6) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
49ers hope trade for McCaffrey boosts talented roster

By Josh Dubow Oct. 21, 2022 07:49 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

FILE - New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh walks the field as his players take part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility, Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Florham Park, N.J. Saleh’s first season as coach of the New York Jets was a rough one. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
All eyes on Zach Wilson's Year 2 progress as Jets open camp

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 10:01 AM 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

FILE - This is a 2021 file photo of Carl Lawson of the New York Jets NFL football team. A torn Achilles tendon in a joint practice with the Green Bay Packers last August left the Jets wondering what could’ve been. Lawson is feeling healthy but remains on the comeback trail. (AP Photo/File)
Lawson feeling good, eager to join Jets' D-line 'monsters'

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 11, 2022 05:22 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Apr. 26, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
April 27 1956 — Rocky Marciano retires as the undefeated heavyweight boxing champion. He finished with a 49-0 record, including six title defenses and...

FILE - New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Joe Douglas and the New York Jets enter the NFL draft poised to make franchise history. With picks Nos. 4 and 10, the team has two selections in the top 10 for the first time. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Crucial draft for Jets, GM Douglas with 2 picks in top 10

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 22, 2022 04:50 PM EDT

FILE - New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh looks on against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. With NFL Draft picks Nos. 4 and 10, the team has two selections in the top 10 for the first time. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Jets enter NFL draft with 4 picks in first 38 selections

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 11:49 AM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Apr. 21, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
April 26 1905 — Jack McCarthy of the Cubs became the only outfielder in major league history to throw out three runners at the plate, each of whom...

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Solomon Thomas (92) looks on during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Dec. 5, 2021, in Las Vegas. Thomas' production during his first five NFL seasons has not reflected his lofty draft status. The defensive lineman knows that. And he expects that to change after signing with the New York Jets and reuniting with coach Robert Saleh. “I'm excited to go off,” Thomas said Wednesday, March 30, 2022 during a Zoom call with reporters. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, file)
Solomon Thomas 'excited to go dominate' after joining Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 30, 2022 04:45 PM EDT

FILE - Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Chandler Jones (55) rushes Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott during the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Jan. 2, 2022. Jones bounced back from an injury-plagued 2020 season to record 10 1/2 sacks in 2021 for his seventh double-digit sack season. Only 12 players have had more seasons with at least 10 sacks and Jones' 107 1/2 for his career lead the NFL since he made his debut in 2012. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman, File)
Raiders overhaul D-line by signing Jones, trading Ngakoue

By Josh Dubow Mar. 16, 2022 01:03 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Raiders' new regime looks to target O-line, secondary

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 02:19 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) warms up before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Washington Football Team at Las Vegas Raiders 12/5/2021

Dec. 05, 2021 04:13 PM EST

Omar Elizonda of Reynosa, Mexico makes disced as he and others tailgate outside AT&T Stadium before an NFL football game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Las Vegas Raiders at Dallas Cowboys 11/25/2021

Nov. 25, 2021 04:01 PM EST

New York Giants' Evan Engram (88) runs away from Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Las Vegas Raiders at New York Giants 11/7/2021

Nov. 07, 2021 01:31 PM EST

Chicago Bears inside linebacker Alec Ogletree (44) tackles Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Kenyan Drake provides dual-threat opportunities for Raiders

By W.g. Ramirez Oct. 21, 2021 06:21 PM EDT