George Fant
FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2019, file photo, Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle George Fant (74) plays against Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during the second half of an NFL football game in Cleveland. Fant, who is now with the New York Jets, spent most of his college days at Western Kentucky shooting basketballs and grabbing rebounds as a physical power forward with big-time hoop dreams. He had no idea then that football would ultimately be his path to stardom. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Basketball helped power Jets' Fant to football success

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 08, 2020 02:31 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) smiles before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y. Darnold was mostly pleased with how he finished last year with the New York Jets. The young quarterback enters his third NFL season knowing he needs to be even better. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Jets' Darnold enters Year 3 with 'definitely room to grow'

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 06, 2020 03:11 PM EDT

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas, seated, works during the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 24, 2020. (NFL via AP)
Jets fill some big needs in Joe Douglas' first draft as GM

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 25, 2020 07:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. There will be quite a bit of intrigue for Joe Douglas and the Jets if any of the touted wide receivers are still there when New York goes on the clock.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Jets might have tough choice between top OL or WR at No. 11

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 16, 2020 12:29 PM EDT

O-line help, playmakers the top targets at No. 11 for Jets

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2020 10:45 AM EDT
11. NEW YORK JETS (7-9) LAST SEASON: Jets got off to rough start in Adam Gase's first year as coach, headlined by quarterback Sam Darnold...

Expect Seahawks to focus on defensive line early in draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2020 10:23 AM EDT
27. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (12-6) LAST SEASON: Despite seeing its run game decimated by injuries to point that Marshawn Lynch was brought out of...

FILE - In this Aug. 1, 2019, file photo, Denver Broncos offensive guard Connor McGovern (60) blocks during the Pro Football Hall of Fame NFL preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons in Canton, Ohio. McGovern's tireless work ethic was born from football and potatoes. The big, Midwest-bred New York Jets offensive lineman spent his childhood playing on the ballfields of Fargo, North Dakota, and helping out on the potato-filled farms owned by his family. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Jets' new center McGovern raised on football and potatoes

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 03, 2020 05:36 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas speaks during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Douglas made a vow to Sam Darnold's parents when he met them before the Jets' preseason opener last summer. The new general manager assured Mike and Chris Darnold they weren't going to have to worry about their son with him in charge. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Jets GM promised Darnold's parents protecting QB is priority

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 01, 2020 06:44 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 11, 2019, file photo, New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas greets reporters during a practice at the team's NFL football training facility in Florham Park, N.J. Douglas entered his first full offseason running the New York Jets armed with a clear plan. The general manager is setting a tone in free agency unlike that of the often free-spending Jets of recent years. He has made mostly modest deals with second-tier free agents with upside while trying to retool and restructure the roster. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Douglas' offseason approach setting new tone for Jets future

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 27, 2020 04:03 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019 file photo, New York Jets cornerback Darryl Roberts (27) in coverage during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in East Rutherford, N.J. The New York Jets have released cornerback Darryl Roberts after four seasons with the team as a sometime starter and valuable backup, Saturday, March 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
Jets agree with OLs Van Roten, Andrews; release CB Roberts

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 21, 2020 04:43 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington (13) runs with the ball as New York Jets cornerback Arthur Maulet (23) and New York Jets linebacker Neville Hewitt (46) try to stop him in the second half of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. The New York Jets are bringing back linebacker Neville Hewitt and cornerback Arthur Maulet, both of whom filled in as solid starters last season after injuries to other players, Friday, March 20, 2020.(AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Jets re-sign LB Neville Hewitt, CB Arthur Maulet

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 20, 2020 04:47 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers stands for the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. The Indianapolis Colts and longtime Los Angeles Chargers star quarterback Philip Rivers have worked out a one-year contract. That’s according to a person who spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal cannot be officially announced until Wednesday, March 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Key additions and subtractions for AFC teams in free agency

By Barry Wilner Mar. 19, 2020 05:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019 file photo, New York Jets cornerback Trumaine Johnson (22) in coverage during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in East Rutherford, N.J. Trumaine Johnson's stint with the New York Jets is over after two disappointing and injury-plagued seasons, Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Johnson was the team’s biggest free agent signing in 2018, when it gave him a five-year, $72.5 million contract that included $34 million in guaranteed money.(AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
Jets release CB Trumaine Johnson, re-signing CB Brian Poole

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 18, 2020 04:49 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans defensive end Jurrell Casey is shown before the NFL AFC Championship football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. The Denver Broncos have acquired five-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Jurrell Casey from the Tennessee Titans. Two people familiar with the trade tell The Associated Press that the Titans swapped Casey to Denver for a seventh-round draft pick. The move cannot become official until the new league year begins later Wednesday, March 18, 2020, though most teams won’t announce official signings until players pass physicals to finalize deals. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)
The Latest: Lions' Slay tweets about seeking trade

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2020 12:54 PM EDT

Seahawks must retool pass rush and find secondary help

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 07:20 PM EDT
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (12-6) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: DE Jadeveon Clowney, DE Ziggy Ansah, LB Mychal Kendricks, T George Fant, G Mike Iupati,...

Overhauling O-line top task for Jets as free agency begins

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 06:48 PM EDT
NEW YORK JETS (7-9) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: WR Robby Anderson, CB Brian Poole, LT Kelvin Beachum, LB Jordan Jenkins, RB/WR Ty Montgomery...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
The Latest: Broncos agree to deal with QB Jeff Driskel

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 10:51 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt reacts during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Cleveland. The Browns opened a unique free agency period by placing a second-round tender on running back Kareem Hunt, who played eight games last season after returning from an NFL suspension. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
NFL bars player and team personnel travel in free agency

By Barry Wilner Mar. 16, 2020 06:15 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans' quarterback Marcus Mariota warms up before the NFL AFC Championship football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed on a contract with free agent Mariota to provide an experienced backup behind starter Derek Carr. A person familiar with the deal said Monday, March 16, 2020, the Raiders reached the deal with the former No. 2 overall pick in the 2015 draft. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
The Latest: 49ers safety Jimmie Ward gets 3-yr deal to stay

By The Associated Press Mar. 16, 2020 12:01 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers passes while being rushed by Seattle Seahawks' Jarran Reed during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Seahawks face free agency questions beginning with Clowney

By Tim Booth Jan. 14, 2020 06:17 PM EST