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New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Mistakes, struggles stymie Jets in deflating loss to Bengals

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 25, 2022 07:07 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow looks to throw a pass during the first half of an NFL football game New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Burrow leads Bengals to 1st win of season, 27-12 over Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 25, 2022 04:33 PM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco passes against the Cleveland Browns during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Flacco's time as Jets' top QB winds down, Wilson on way back

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 23, 2022 04:08 PM EDT

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (17) celebrates past Cleveland Browns safety Grant Delpit (22) after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Cleveland. The Jets won 31-30. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Jets rookie Garrett Wilson breaks out, wants to be 'great'

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 22, 2022 07:24 PM EDT

FILE - New York Jets linebacker Kwon Alexander (9) reacts against the Atlanta Falcons during a preseason NFL football game Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Alexander is big on being different with his greetings and goodbyes. Ask the Jets linebacker how he's doing, and he'll reply: “legendary.” Or when he's wrapping up a session with reporters, he'll close with: “Have a legendary day.” (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Kwon Alexander having 'legendary' effect on Jets as leader

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 16, 2022 04:17 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens' Justin Houston (50) sacks New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Jets look for better balance on offense after Week 1 dud

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 15, 2022 06:35 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens' Patrick Queen (6) closes in on New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco (19) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Flacco to start again for Jets in Week 2 at Browns

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 14, 2022 11:56 AM EDT

FILE -New York Jets defensive lineman Carl Lawson speaks to the media at the NFL football team's practice facility in Florham Park, N.J., Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Carl Lawson's first season with the New York Jets was over before it even started. The defensive end suffered a ruptured Achilles’ tendon during training camp and was forced to be a spectator. He's healthy and back where he dreamed of being during 12 long months. “I wanted it," he said, "as bad as you want to breathe."(AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Jets have more talent, but Wilson remains the key to success

By The Associated Press Aug. 23, 2022 10:00 AM EDT

New York Jets cornerback Brandin Echols, second from right, takes part in drills with teammates at the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J., Wednesday, July 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Confident Jets aim to go from worst to first on defense

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 03, 2022 04:27 PM EDT

New York Jets' Garrett Wilson interacts with fans at the NFL football team's practice facility Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
Jets' first-round trio passing early tests in training camp

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jul. 30, 2022 04:09 PM EDT

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh talks to reporters before the start of a practice at the NFL football team's training facility in Florham Park, N.J., Tuesday, May 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Jets' revamped defense looks to 'dominate' after dismal 2021

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jun. 01, 2022 07:18 PM EDT

FILE - This is a 2021 file photo of Carl Lawson of the New York Jets NFL football team. A torn Achilles tendon in a joint practice with the Green Bay Packers last August left the Jets wondering what could’ve been. Lawson is feeling healthy but remains on the comeback trail. (AP Photo/File)
Lawson feeling good, eager to join Jets' D-line 'monsters'

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 11, 2022 05:22 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Solomon Thomas (92) looks on during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Dec. 5, 2021, in Las Vegas. Thomas' production during his first five NFL seasons has not reflected his lofty draft status. The defensive lineman knows that. And he expects that to change after signing with the New York Jets and reuniting with coach Robert Saleh. “I'm excited to go off,” Thomas said Wednesday, March 30, 2022 during a Zoom call with reporters. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, file)
Solomon Thomas 'excited to go dominate' after joining Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 30, 2022 04:45 PM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) runs with the ball as Miami Dolphins inside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (43) and outside linebacker Duke Riley (45) attempt to tackle him during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Jets' Wilson showing increased aggressiveness, leadership

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 30, 2021 06:54 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Darius Leonard (53) celebrates along with teammates Kenny Moore II (23) and Khari Willis after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Colts' Leonard off virus list, ready to face Raiders

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 01:53 PM EST

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh works the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Saleh rejoins Jets after clearing COVID-19 protocols

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 29, 2021 12:02 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 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

Houston Texans tight end Brevin Jordan (9) crosses the goal line for a touchdown against New York Jets cornerback Jason Pinnock (41) and cornerback Michael Carter II (30) in the first half of an NFL football game in Houston, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)
Jets place 2 more on COVID-19 list, TE Griffin on IR

Dec. 21, 2021 05:44 PM 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