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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. The Jets activated Fant from the injured reserve list Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in time for their game against the Vikings in Minnesota on Sunday. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Jets' Max Mitchell on non-football injury list, out for year

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 07, 2022 01:11 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Harrison Phillips (97) reacts in front of New York Jets quarterback Mike White (5) after a defensive stop during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings hang on, again, for 27-22 victory over White, Jets

By Dave Campbell Dec. 04, 2022 04:47 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. The Jets activated Fant from the injured reserve list Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in time for their game against the Vikings in Minnesota on Sunday. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Jets activate OT George Fant from IR after missing 8 games

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 03, 2022 05:19 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

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 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 quarterback Zach Wilson (2) walks off the field after losing to the New England Patriots 22-17 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Jets, Wilson miss chance to assert themselves in Pats loss

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 31, 2022 05:31 PM EDT

New York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis (84) heads to the end zone and a touchdown past Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Jets WR Corey Davis out vs. Patriots with knee injury

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 28, 2022 04:17 PM EDT

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh watches play against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Injuries becoming a tough foe for Jets amid surprising start

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 24, 2022 06:57 PM EDT

FILE - New York Jets offensive tackle Duane Brown (71) warms up before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, on Sept. 25, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Brown's debut with the Jets could come Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. The 37-year-old left tackle has been on injured reserve since injuring a shoulder at practice last month. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
Jets activate LT Brown from IR, place RT Mitchell on IR

Oct. 08, 2022 05:40 PM EDT

FILE - New York Jets offensive tackle Duane Brown (71) warms up before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, on Sept. 25, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Brown's debut with the Jets could come Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. The 37-year-old left tackle has been on injured reserve since injuring a shoulder at practice last month. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
Jets' Duane Brown says he feels 'good to go' vs. Dolphins

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 07, 2022 03:18 PM EDT

New York Jets guard Alijah Vera-Tucker (75) looks on during an NFL pre-season football game against the New York Giants, Aug. 27, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Vera-Tucker had an impressive rookie season for the Jets last year as their left guard. The first-round draft pick moved to left guard this season because of injuries on the offensive line, and then made his first start at left tackle last Sunday. Vera-Tucker's versatility has earned the ultimate respect of his teammates, with one declaring he'll one day join the Jets' Ring of Honor. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
Vera-Tucker's 'phenomenal' versatility earns Jets' respect

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

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) greets fans as he heads to the locker room after during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Wilson's solid performance in clutch a great sign for Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 03, 2022 06:19 PM EDT

FILE- New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) warms up before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Cleveland. Changes are coming to the Jets' offense. Nothing too drastic or radical, but Wilson's return as the starting quarterback allows the team to do some things it simply couldn't with Joe Flacco under center. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Jets' offense will be 'a hair different' with Wilson back

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 29, 2022 05:48 PM EDT

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh gestures during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Wilson returns for Jets; Trubisky stays course in Pittsburgh

By Will Graves Sep. 29, 2022 03:15 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) throws a pass during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Wilson returns as Jets visit Watt-less Steelers

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 12:33 PM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Wilson cleared by doctors, will start for Jets at Pittsburgh

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 28, 2022 11:53 AM EDT

Jets place LT George Fant on IR with knee injury

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 27, 2022 05:56 PM EDT
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets placed left tackle George Fant on injured reserve Tuesday, the latest injury to hit a reshuffled offensive line. ...

FILE - Movers sorts boxes for packing at the Los Angeles Chargers' facility after NFL football minicamp, Thursday, June 15, 2017, in San Diego. Finding a home on and off the field can be an overwhelming chore for many NFL players. Especially in a topsy-turvy league where job security is far from guaranteed. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, File)
NFL players tackle housing issues when joining teams

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 27, 2022 03:34 PM EDT