Sharrod Neasman
FILE - New York Jets' Sharrod Neasman, right, reacts during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, on, Oct. 3, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. The 30-year-old Neasman has had an NFL journey filled with twists, turns and detours that might have derailed many. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Journey of Jets' Neasman filled with adversity, inspiration

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 31, 2021 05:54 PM EST

FILE - New York Jets defensive back Sharrod Neasman (35) runs during an NFL preseason football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Aug. 27, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. The 30-year-old Neasman has had an NFL journey filled with twists, turns and detours that might have derailed many. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Philadelphia Eagles at New York Jets 8/27/2021

Dec. 31, 2021 05:37 PM EST

FILE -New York Jets cornerback Jason Pinnock (41) defends against the Jacksonville Jaguars during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. Jason Pinnock went from learning a position to starting at his new spot in a matter of weeks. The New York Jets rookie cornerback-turned-safety proved he's certainly a quick study while impressing during his first NFL start last Sunday. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Jets rookie Pinnock a big hit as cornerback-turned-safety

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 29, 2021 06:28 PM EST

New York Jets Safety Elijah Riley (33) is removed from the game after he was injured on a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Jets doing emergency prep work with makeshift secondary

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 23, 2021 07:03 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

This is a 2021 photo of Bill Lazor of the Chicago Bears NFL football team. This image reflects the Chicago Bears active roster as of Friday, April 16, 2021 when this image was taken. The Chicago Bears could be without all three of their coordinators, including Lazor, when they host the Minnesota Vikings on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. (AP Photo)
AP Source: Several asymptomatic NFL players test positive

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 20, 2021 02:45 PM EST

New York Jets wide receiver Braxton Berrios (10) is congratulated by his teammates after scoring 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/Wilfredo Lee)
New York Jets at Miami Dolphins 12/19/2021

Dec. 19, 2021 01:23 PM EST

New York Jets' Marcus Maye (20) is helped off the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, in Indianapolis. Maye will miss the rest of the season with a torn Achilles tendon. Tests confirmed the severity of the injury, which coach Robert Saleh announced Friday. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Jets S Maye out for season with torn Achilles tendon

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 05, 2021 03:12 PM EDT

Fans gather outside the stadium before NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Atlanta Falcons at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, England, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
New York Jets at Atlanta Falcons 10/10/2021

Oct. 10, 2021 07:19 AM EDT

Tennessee Titans linebacker David Long (51) kneels as the national anthem is played before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans at New York Jets 10/3/2021

Oct. 03, 2021 01:17 PM EDT

FILE - New York Jets wide receiver Denzel Mims runs against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., in this Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, file photo. New York Jets fans have been clamoring the last few weeks for Denzel Mims to see the field again. The second-year wide receiver will get that opportunity Sunday against Tennessee. Coach Robert Saleh announced Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, that Mims will be active for the game after the second-round pick from last year was a healthy scratch the past two weeks.(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
Flying again: Mims to be active, Crowder returning for Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 01, 2021 03:32 PM EDT

Denver Broncos runningback Damarea Crockett (28) is hit by New York Jets free safety Marcus Maye (20) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
AP source: Jets S Maye sidelined 3-4 weeks with ankle injury

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 29, 2021 05:46 PM EDT

FILE - New York Jets wide receiver Jeff Smith (16) is shown prior to an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., in this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo. Jets wide receiver Jeff Smith is OK after being involved in a car accident Wednesday morning, Sept. 29, 2021. The 24-year-old Smith was driving to the team's facility when the crash occurred. There were no immediate details on the accident, but agent Garriet Blair told The Associated Press that Smith is “good” physically and “more upset about his new car.” (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)
Jets WR Jeff Smith has concussion after car accident

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 29, 2021 02:27 PM EDT

New York Jets offensive tackle Mekhi Becton is helped on the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Key injuries overshadow strong debut for Jets' Wilson

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 13, 2021 05:08 PM EDT

New York Jets' Sharrod Neasman (35) and Michael Carter II (30) tackle Philadelphia Eagles' Kenneth Gainwell (14) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Jets place Neasman on IR, add 2 players from practice squad

Sep. 11, 2021 06:54 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 18, 2021, file photo, New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder stretches during a joint NFL football practice with the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis. Crowder is recovering from symptoms of COVID-19 and his status for the opening game at Carolina remains uncertain. Coach Robert Saleh said Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, that Crowder is vaccinated against the virus, but the receiver's availability for the season opener will depend on how he feels. As a vaccinated player, Crowder will also need to produce two negative tests 24 hours apart, per NFL protocols. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
Jets' Crowder still recovering from COVID, out vs Panthers

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 10, 2021 11:41 AM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
'Captain' Wilson prepared to lead Jets into season opener

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 08, 2021 06:31 PM EDT

New York Jets' Bless Austin warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Jets surprisingly cut CB Bless Austin among several moves

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 01, 2021 02:34 PM EDT