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New York Jets safety Elijah Riley (33) celebrates after a tackle in the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Houston, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. The Jets won 21-14. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)
Jets' Riley a sudden starter motivated by loss of Army buddy

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 01, 2021 07:12 PM EST

FILE - New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in East Rutherford. Zach Wilson will return as the New York Jets' starting quarterback Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021 against the Texans in Houston, according to a person with direct knowledge of the decision.(AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
Jets' Wilson healthy and '100% confident' he's ready to play

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 24, 2021 06:25 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Mike White is taken down by New England Patriots defensive lineman Daniel Ekuale (95) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Jets with lots to fix after embarrassing dud in New England

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 25, 2021 06:01 PM EDT

New York Jets defensive end Bryce Huff reacts after Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill is sacked by middle linebacker C.J. Mosley during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Jets' disruptive D-line using 'superpowers' to sack QBs

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 07, 2021 04:44 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans linebacker David Long (51) kneels as the national anthem is played before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans at New York Jets 10/3/2021

Oct. 03, 2021 01:17 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
New York Jets at Denver Broncos 9/26/2021

Sep. 26, 2021 03:31 PM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
'Captain' Wilson prepared to lead Jets into season opener

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 08, 2021 06:31 PM EDT

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh is seen during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Saleh changed Jets' vibe, but now it must transfer to field

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 01, 2021 05:11 PM EDT

Saleh, Wilson give Jets some optimism for the future

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 04:07 PM EDT
NEW YORK JETS (2-14) New Faces: coach Robert Saleh, QB Zach Wilson (No. 2 overall draft pick), offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur,...

FILE - This is a 2021 file photo of Vinny Curry of the New York Jets NFL football team. Curry announced Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, he has a rare blood disorder that required his spleen to be removed. (AP Photo/File)
Jets' Curry has rare blood disorder, hopes to play in 2022

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 25, 2021 01:36 PM EDT

New York Jets defensive end Carl Lawson 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.)
Loss of Lawson crushing but not fatal blow for Jets - yet

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 20, 2021 12:55 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2020, file photo, New York Jets' Quinnen Williams warms up before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in East Rutherford, N.J. Williams was back on the field and smiling, his wait finally over. The defensive lineman was activated from the physically unable to perform list Monday, Aug. 16, 2021, after offseason surgery on a broken foot sidelined him the last few months. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin, File)
Quinnen Williams off PUP, excited to rejoin Jets' D-line

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 16, 2021 04:13 PM EDT

New York Giants wide receiver Dante Pettis (13) is tackled by New York Jets inside linebacker C.J. Mosley, below, in the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Same old Jets? Mosley says you'll pay if you sleep on this D

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 15, 2021 04:00 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 - In this Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 file photo, New York Jets safety Marcus Maye (20) in action during the second half of an NFL football game Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. he New York Jets and Marcus Maye were unable to reach an agreement on a long-term contract Thursday, July 15, 2021 so the star safety will play this season under his franchise tag tender. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Jets place Maye on non-football injury list, Williams on PUP

Jul. 23, 2021 06:27 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers defensive end Ronald Blair (98) playsd during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz., in this Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, file photo. The New York Jets have signed defensive lineman Ronald Blair, a favorite of coach Robert Saleh from their days together with the San Francisco 49ers. The addition of Blair on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, bolsters a defensive line that is considered a strength of the Jets. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Jets sign Saleh favorite Blair to add depth to D-line

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jun. 01, 2021 12:54 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 file photo, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) moves out of the pocket under pressure from Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Vinny Curry (75) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. The New York Jets added experience and depth on both sides of the ball with their latest moves in free agency. The team announced Wednesday, March 24, 2021 it signed former Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Vinny Curry, who'll provide an already formidable D-line a veteran pass-rushing presence. The Jets also agreed to terms on a one-year contract with running back Tevin Coleman. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
Jets sign DE Curry, agree on deal with RB Coleman

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 24, 2021 05:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 21, 2020 file photo, New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (98) stretches during NFL football training camp in Metairie, La. The New York Jets reached an agreement with former New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins on a two-year deal, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal. The contract is worth up to $17 million, said the person who spoke to The Associated Press on Sunday, March 21, 2021 on condition of anonymity because the team hadn't announced the deal.(David Grunfeld/The Advocate via AP, Pool, File)
AP source: Jets agree to terms with former Saints DT Rankins

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 21, 2021 03:50 PM EDT

New York Jets defensive tackle Foley Fatukasi celebrates after recovering a fumble during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Jets' playmaking D-Line a big-time building block for future

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 01, 2021 05:31 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield leaves the field after an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets won 23-16. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Browns' playoff chances take hit with 23-16 loss to Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 27, 2020 04:54 PM EST