Jachai Polite
FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Baylor wide receiver Denzel Mims speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Mims is a possible pick in the NFL Draft which runs Thursday, April 23, 2020 thru Saturday, April 25. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Jets trade down, take Baylor WR Denzel Mims in 2nd round

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 24, 2020 09:28 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 1969, file photo, Bubba Smith (78) of the Baltimore Colts leaps in a vain attempt to block a pass from New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath in Super Bowl III in Miami, Fla. The Jets won 16-7. Broadway Joe was the No. 1 overall pick in the AFL draft in 1965 and went on to deliver the franchise its only Super Bowl victory - and still its only appearance in the big game. (AP Photo/File)
Jets' draft history from Joe Namath to Johnny 'Lam' Jones

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 21, 2020 03:17 PM EDT

Clowney expects to make his Seahawks debut in Week 1

By Tim Booth Sep. 02, 2019 07:41 PM EDT
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Jadeveon Clowney spent Monday exactly where he wanted to end up. He was no longer in Houston. He was in Seattle, the place former...

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase speaks at the team's NFL football training facility Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Darnold expecting 'fun things' with Jets' 'electric' offense

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 02, 2019 06:39 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Kevin Hogan (9) hands off against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
McCoy among prominent cuts as NFL teams pare rosters

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 31, 2019 06:33 PM EDT

Jets waive 3rd-rounder Polite, trade Nickerson to Seahawks

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 31, 2019 06:23 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — The Jets quickly cut ties with third-round pick Jachai Polite, a pass rusher from Florida who struggled to make an impact during training camp. ...

FILE - In this July 25, 2019, file photo, New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell takes part in practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J. Bell sat out last season in a contract dispute with Pittsburgh and signed a four-year, $52.5 million contract with New York in March. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Jets Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019 file photo, New York Jets' Brandon Copeland (51) warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J. New York Jets linebacker Brandon Copeland has been suspended by the NFL for the first four games of the regular season for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances. Copeland can still participate in the team's preseason practices and games. He's eligible to return to the active roster on Oct. 7. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Jets LB Copeland suspended 4 games by NFL for PED violation

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 21, 2019 05:01 PM EDT

Jets Training Camp Capsule

By The Associated Press Jul. 22, 2019 11:23 AM EDT
NEW YORK JETS (4-12) OPEN CAMP: July 25, Atlantic Health Jets Training Center, Florham Park, New Jersey. LAST YEAR: Another poor showing...

New York Jets' Jachai Polite speaks during an NFL football news conference Friday, May 10, 2019, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Williams, Polite eager to be big building blocks for Jets' D

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 10, 2019 06:40 PM EDT

Jets sign 16 undrafted FAs, including brother of C.J. Mosley

May. 10, 2019 03:59 PM EDT
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The Jets signed 16 undrafted free agents, including former Alabama linebacker Jamey Mosley, who joins older brother C.J. Mosley on New York...

This July 26, 2016, photo provided by the University Athletic Association shows Florida football player Jachai Polite. Polite is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.(Tim Casey/UAA via AP)
Jets in 3rd round: Florida DE Polite, USC OT Edoga

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 26, 2019 09:57 PM EDT