Sheldon Rankins
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

Both NFC finalists lead draft with 4 compensatory picks

Mar. 15, 2022 06:50 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — The Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams and the team they beat for the NFC title, the San Francisco 49ers, each received five compensatory picks in...

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill, left, recovers his own fumble while New York Jets' Sheldon Rankins tackles him during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Redemption in hearts of Jets' improved defense vs. Bills

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 07, 2022 04:44 PM EST

New York Jets' C.J. Mosley (57) strip sacks Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Mosley takes MVP turn for Jets as playmaker, team leader

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 05, 2022 06:20 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) throws a pass for a touchdown to Conor McDermott during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Brady, Bucs face Wilson, Jets in largest age gap between QBs

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 30, 2021 05:17 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 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

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson, center, tries to avoid being tackled during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Jets' Wilson needs to 'be loose and play free' down stretch

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 16, 2021 07:00 PM EST

New York Jets' Braxton Berrios, right, runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Dolphins big favorites to top Jets, run winning streak to 6

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 02:32 PM EST

FILE - New York Jets' La'Mical Perine runs onto the field during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, on Dec. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. The fourth-round pick out of Florida last year has played in 14 games in the pros, including four this season. He has been hurt at times, buried on the depth chart at others and searching for a role in his second NFL offense in as many years. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Jets' Perine stays patient, confident despite limited snaps

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 15, 2021 07:07 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson, center, tries to avoid being tackled during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Saleh: Jets' struggles a 'crappy part' of path to improving

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 12, 2021 06:37 PM EST

New York Jets defenders try to tackle New Orleans Saints' Alvin Kamara, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New Orleans Saints at New York Jets 12/12/2021

Dec. 12, 2021 01:29 PM EST

New York Jets wide receiver Braxton Berrios receives the ball on the kickoff during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
B for Berrios: Jets WR driven by ultra-competitive edge

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 10, 2021 03:51 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson passes 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' Wilson feeling more comfortable in 'second year'

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 09, 2021 06:13 PM EST

New York Jets wide receiver Elijah Moore celebrates after scoring a touchdown 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 rookie WR Moore has quad injury, uncertain for Saints

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 08, 2021 02:29 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys middle linebacker Keanu Neal (42) and Dallas Cowboys defensive end Tarell Basham (93) tackle New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Saints sinking fast during hard-luck campaign

By Brett Martel Dec. 03, 2021 03:11 PM EST

New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (95) and defensive end John Franklin-Myers celebrate in the second half of an NFL football game in Houston, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. The Jets won 21-14. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)
Month after rout by Colts, Jets D gets 'do-over' vs. Eagles

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 03, 2021 02:55 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Eagles look to rebound and continue dominance over Jets

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2021 11:30 AM EST

New York Jets safety Elijah Riley (33) celebrates after a tackle in the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Houston, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. The Jets won 21-14. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)
Jets' Riley a sudden starter motivated by loss of Army buddy

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 01, 2021 07:12 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) fumbles the ball while tackled by San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Kevin Givens during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. The 49ers recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Cook carted off with shoulder injury; Samuel hurts groin

By The Associated Press Nov. 28, 2021 08:29 PM EST