George Fant
FILE - New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson, left, looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. There was something different about Zach Wilson when the second-year quarterback arrived at the New York Jets' facility last week. His teammates could sense the increased confidence — and they liked everything about it. “My guy came back with a little more swag,” offensive tackle George Fant said of Wilson on Wednesday, April 27, 2022.(AP Photo/John Munson, File)
Wilson likes Jets' plan, enters 2nd season with 'more swag'

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 27, 2022 05:19 PM EDT

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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' William Gholston, bottom, tackles New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson as he throws the ball during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Bills seek to clinch AFC East in season finale against Jets

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 12:26 PM EST

FILE - New York Jets offensive lineman George Fant looks on after an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Dec. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. Fant is helping raise money to aid the relief efforts for his hometown of Bowling Green, Ky., one of many towns across several states ravaged by deadly tornadoes last week. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Jets place LT Fant, DE Huff, TE Brown on injured reserve

Jan. 04, 2022 06:15 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' William Gholston, bottom, tackles New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson as he throws the ball during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Wilson's solid finish to rookie season is promising for Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 03, 2022 05:07 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) catches a pass for an 18-yard touchdown as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
NFL Today, Week 17

By The Associated Press Jan. 02, 2022 09:29 PM EST

Tennessee Titans tight end MyCole Pruitt (85) is attended to after being injured in the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Bobby Wagner hurt in possible home finale with Seahawks

By The Associated Press Jan. 02, 2022 08:29 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Cyril Grayson, right, scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Brown walks away from Bucs; Brady rallies team past Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 02, 2022 04:39 PM EST

New York Jets' Braxton Berrios, center, celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York Jets 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 01:23 PM EST

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh works the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Jets' Saleh prepared to not coach Sunday due to COVID-19

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 24, 2021 04:12 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Lowly Jaguars, Jets square off with top of draft in play

By The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2021 11:37 AM EST

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh leaves the field at the end of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Jets 31-24. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Saleh, Sirianni test positive for COVID-19, Stefanski back

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 22, 2021 11:40 AM EST

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh gestures during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Jets' porous D continues to get run around by opponents

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 20, 2021 06:13 PM EST

New York Jets running back Michael Carter, center, carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Jets activate leading rusher Carter, 3 others from IR

Dec. 18, 2021 05:01 PM EST

Residents, organizations and volunteers clear belongings and debris from homes destroyed in the Creekwood subdivision by the Dec. 11 tornadoes on Hillridge Court in Bowling Green, Ky., Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021. More than 30 tornadoes tore through Kentucky and seven other states, killing multiple people. Thousands of residents have lost their houses or are without power. (Grace Ramey/Daily News via AP)
Jets' Fant helping aid tornado-ravaged Kentucky hometown

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 17, 2021 06:01 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson, center, tries to avoid being tackled during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Jets' Wilson needs to 'be loose and play free' down stretch

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 16, 2021 07:00 PM EST

New York Jets' Braxton Berrios, right, runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Dolphins big favorites to top Jets, run winning streak to 6

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 02:32 PM EST

FILE - New York Jets' La'Mical Perine runs onto the field during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, on Dec. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. The fourth-round pick out of Florida last year has played in 14 games in the pros, including four this season. He has been hurt at times, buried on the depth chart at others and searching for a role in his second NFL offense in as many years. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Jets' Perine stays patient, confident despite limited snaps

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 15, 2021 07:07 PM EST

New York Jets defenders try to tackle New Orleans Saints' Alvin Kamara, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New Orleans Saints at New York Jets 12/12/2021

Dec. 12, 2021 01:29 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) is tackled by Tennessee Titans cornerback Greg Mabin (30) after a catch in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Injuries force key receivers to be inactive for Jets, Colts

Nov. 04, 2021 07:22 PM EDT