James Burgess
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Trent Sherfield, left, runs in front of Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Mike Hughes (21) and safety Devon Key (24) to score on a pass from quarterback Trey Lance an NFL preseason football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers hope deeper receiver corps helps boost passing game

By Josh Dubow Aug. 17, 2021 02:33 AM EDT

49ers center Weston Richburg retires

Jun. 02, 2021 03:08 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers center Weston Richburg has retired after a knee injury derailed his career. The 29-year-old...

Packers need help at cornerback going into free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 05:55 PM EST
GREEN BAY PACKERS (14-4) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: DE Montravius Adams, WR/KR Tavon Austin, LB James Burgess, RB/KR Tyler Ervin, DT Damon ...

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2018 file photo, Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari watches during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. Bakhtiari won’t play Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020 against the Houston Texans due to a chest injury. The Pro Bowl lineman hadn’t practiced all week and was listed as questionable in the team’s Friday injury report. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Packers OT Bakhtiari won't play Sunday due to chest injury

Oct. 24, 2020 03:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 19, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Falcons then-assistant head coach/passing game coordinator Raheem Morris watches from the sideline during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Atlanta Falcons have named defensive coordinator Raheem Morris interim head coach after firing Dan Quinn. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Morris says Falcons must learn to 'force our will' on teams

By Charles Odum Oct. 13, 2020 07:14 PM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco throws during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J., Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Flacco passes physical, on active roster as Jets cut to 53

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 05, 2020 05:32 PM EDT

New York Jets' Jeff Smith makes a catch during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J., Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020. Jeff Smith was a quarterback for as long as he can remember before a position switch to wide receiver in college. It turned out to be his unexpected path to the NFL. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Jets struggling with rash of injuries at wide receiver spot

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 29, 2020 03:52 PM EDT

LB Williamson, TEs Griffin and Brown practice again for Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 23, 2020 04:04 PM EDT
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The banged-up New York Jets received a boost on the practice field Sunday as linebacker Avery Williamson and tight ends Ryan Griffin...

FILE - Indianapolis Colts cornerback Quincy Wilson (31) returns a fumble by Buffalo Bills quarterback Derek Anderson (3) in front of Bill's wide receiver Andre Holmes (18) during the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, in a Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018 file photo. Wilson said Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020 that being traded from the Colts to the Jets "was a good day — probably one of the best days of my life.” (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
Jets' Wilson calls trade from Colts one of best days of life

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 22, 2020 04:10 PM EDT

New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams warms up before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. Williams was disappointed by how his rookie season played out. The No. 3 overall pick in last year's draft came to the Jets with a big smile, lots of hype and plenty of expectations. “I didn't have a horrible season,” Williams acknowledged Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 during a video call. “I set myself to a higher standard and my coaches set me to a higher standard because they know I can do it.” (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Jets' Quinnen Williams has sights set on being 'dominant'

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 19, 2020 04:44 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2019, file photo, New York Jets wide receiver Vyncint Smith (17) runs after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. Vyncint Smith had surgery Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, to repair a core muscle injury and could be sidelined up to two months. Adam Gase confirmed the procedure and prognosis, saying Smith will likely miss 5-to-8 weeks. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Jets' Vyncint Smith out 5-8 weeks after core muscle surgery

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 18, 2020 12:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2019, file photo, New York Jets inside linebacker C.J. Mosley warms up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in East Rutherford, N.J. Mosley has chosen to opt out for the NFL season because of family health concerns, two people familiar with the decision tell The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
AP sources: Jets LB C.J. Mosley opting out of NFL season

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 01, 2020 02:59 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...

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, Jan. 6, 2019 file photo, Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Patrick Onwuasor celebrates after a play in the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Baltimore. A person with direct knowledge of the deal says the New York Jets and linebacker Patrick Onwuasor have agreed to terms on a one-year contract, Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Onwuasor played his first four NFL seasons in Baltimore and was once considered the heir apparent to C.J. Mosley with the Ravens. Now, the two are teammates again in New York. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)
AP source: Jets, LB Patrick Onwuasor agree on 1-year deal

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 25, 2020 04:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Buffalo Bills running back Frank Gore (20) runs past New York Jets outside linebacker James Burgess (58) during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Jets and Burgess have agreed to terms on a one-year deal, agent Drew Rosenhaus told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)
AP source: Jets re-signing Jordan Jenkins to 1-year deal

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 23, 2020 05:57 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Buffalo Bills running back Frank Gore (20) runs past New York Jets outside linebacker James Burgess (58) during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Jets and Burgess have agreed to terms on a one-year deal, agent Drew Rosenhaus told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)
Jets bringing back LB James Burgess on 1-year deal

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 23, 2020 05:03 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

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...

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2019 file photo, New York Jets cornerback Arthur Maulet celebrates after he recovered a fumble for a touchdown against the New England Patriots in the second half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. Maulet has started the last three games and played well while solidifying what had been a weakness on the team. Maulet overcame several hardships while growing up in New Orleans. He also didn’t start playing football until his junior year of high school. Maulet says he is motivated by family and proving those who support him right. He also believes he has plenty more to accomplish in life.(AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
'Funky season' provides Jets early evaluating for next year

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 16, 2019 06:12 PM EST