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New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility, Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Jets QB Wilson 'doesn't need to be Brady' in Year 2 progress

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jun. 16, 2022 05:40 PM EDT

New York Jets offensive tackle Mekhi Becton speaks to reporters at the teams NFL football facility in Florham Park, N.J., Wednesday, June 15, 2022. The offensive tackle knows he is being written off by many, but insists he's going to make all of his critics "eat their words."(AP Photo/Dennis Waszak Jr.)
Jets' Becton out to make critics, doubters 'eat their words'

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jun. 15, 2022 04:42 PM EDT

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh, left, defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, center, and offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur, right, stand on the field as players take part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility, Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Mekhi Becton at Jets' mandatory minicamp after skipping OTAs

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jun. 14, 2022 12:13 PM EDT

New York Jets' quarterback Zach Wilson speaks to reporters after a practice at the NFL football team's training facility in Florham Park, N.J., Tuesday, May 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Calabrese is the voice in Wilson's ear as Jets QB develops

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jun. 08, 2022 06:59 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 - Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn talks during an NFL football practice in Allen Park, Mich., Thursday, June 10, 2021. For 15 years, Aaron Glenn was an outstanding NFL cornerback, a team leader, and a coach in the making. He believes he's ready for a head-coaching gig. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Accelerator program overdue for NFL diversity. Will it help?

By Barry Wilner May. 25, 2022 03:52 PM EDT

New York Jets' quarterback Zach Wilson participates in a drill at the NFL football team's training facility in Florham Park, N.J., Tuesday, May 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Jets 'thick' QB Wilson focused on eating, performing better

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 24, 2022 05:29 PM EDT

New York Jet's wide receivers Garrett Wilson (17) and running back Breece Hall (35) walk the field during the NFL football team's training camp, Friday, May 6, 2022, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Jets sign Garrett Wilson; all 3 1st-rounders under contract

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 18, 2022 05:48 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

New York Jets' tight end Jeremy Ruckert (89) warms up with a medicine ball before the NFL football team's training camp, Friday, May 6, 2022, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
After rooting for Jets as kid, Ruckert now playing for them

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 07, 2022 02:43 PM EDT

New York Jets' defensive linemen Jermaine Johnson (52) and Michael Clemons (72) speak on the field during the NFL football team's training camp, Friday, May 6, 2022, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Jets' draft picks being eased in, but expect to make impacts

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 06, 2022 07:23 PM EDT

From left to right, Jermaine Johnson, Ahmad Gardner and Garrett Wilson speak at a New York Jets NFL football draft news conference Friday, April 29, 2022, in Florham Parrk, N.J. (AP Photo/Brittainy Newman)
Jets fill big holes with playmakers in impressive draft haul

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 30, 2022 07:20 PM EDT

Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad Gardner, left, stands with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being picked by the New York Jets with the fourth pick of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher )
Jets get CB Gardner, WR Wilson, DE Johnson in 1st round

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 28, 2022 08:53 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) warms up before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. All-Pro receiver Deebo Samuel told ESPN that he has requested a trade from the San Francisco 49ers as the two sides have been unable to negotiate a long-term deal for one of the league's top playmakers. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
49ers must exhibit patience with no 1st round pick

By Josh Dubow Apr. 22, 2022 05:13 PM EDT

FILE - New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Joe Douglas and the New York Jets enter the NFL draft poised to make franchise history. With picks Nos. 4 and 10, the team has two selections in the top 10 for the first time. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Crucial draft for Jets, GM Douglas with 2 picks in top 10

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 22, 2022 04:50 PM EDT

FILE - New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh looks on against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. With NFL Draft picks Nos. 4 and 10, the team has two selections in the top 10 for the first time. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Jets enter NFL draft with 4 picks in first 38 selections

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 11:49 AM EDT

FILE - Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Baltimore. This year's draft season featured the return of comparison shopping and face-to-face contact with college prospects a year after the NFL scouting combine was scuttled by the pandemic. Sean McVay, Kyle Shanahan and Robert Saleh all skipped this year's return engagement in which 324 players showed off some combination of their their athleticism, fitness, skill, speed, quickness, strength and savvy for scouts, coaches and general managers who were in attendance. (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)
Most teams welcomed combine's comeback but some snubbed it

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 20, 2022 12:35 PM EDT

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians talks to quarterback Tom Brady before the team's NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers on Jan. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. Arians has decided to retire as coach of the Buccaneers and move into a front-office role with the team, it was announced Wednesday night, March 30. Arians, who will turn 70 this coming season, coached the Bucs to the Super Bowl title in the 2020 season — Tom Brady’s first with Tampa Bay. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)
Arians retires as Bucs' coach, Bowles promoted to top spot

By Fred Goodall Mar. 30, 2022 08:50 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 England Patriots football team head coach Bill Belichick answers questions from journalists at a coaches press availability during the NFL owner's meeting, Monday, March 28, 2022, at The Breakers resort in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
NFL makes adjustments to Rooney Rule to aid minority hiring

By Barry Wilner Mar. 28, 2022 12:14 PM EDT