Brandin Echols
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 - 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 - Seattle Seahawks defensive back D.J. Reed chases a play during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, on Jan. 2, 2022, in Seattle. The New York Jets are signing former Seahawks cornerback D.J. Reed, according to a person with direct knowledge of the move. The person confirmed the agreement to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, because the team had not announced it; deals are not made official until the NFL's league year begins Wednesday. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
Reed joined Jets after 'disrespectful' offer from Seahawks

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 17, 2022 05:33 PM EDT

FILE - Seattle Seahawks defensive back D.J. Reed chases a play during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, on Jan. 2, 2022, in Seattle. The New York Jets are signing former Seahawks cornerback D.J. Reed, according to a person with direct knowledge of the move. The person confirmed the agreement to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, because the team had not announced it; deals are not made official until the NFL's league year begins Wednesday. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
Jets bolster D, agree to terms with CB Reed, S Whitehead

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 15, 2022 03:13 PM EDT

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)
Despite just 4 wins, Jets head into offseason with optimism

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 10, 2022 07:43 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws a touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
New York Jets at Buffalo Bills 1/9/2022

Jan. 09, 2022 04:43 PM EST

New York Giants' Joe Judge yells during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Jets' Echols surprised by criticism over Brady INT autograph

By The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2022 01:55 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Cyril Grayson, right, scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Brown walks away from Bucs; Brady rallies team past Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 02, 2022 04:39 PM EST

New York Jets' Braxton Berrios, center, celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York Jets 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 01:23 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

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden (23) stops Tennessee Titans wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (15) after Westbrook-Ikhine made a catch on fourth down near the end of the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Pittsburgh. The play was ruled that Westbrook-Ikhine was stopped short of the line of gain and was upheld on review, giving the Steelers the ball. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
NFL Today, Week 15

By The Associated Press Dec. 19, 2021 09:10 PM EST

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)
Dolphins extend winning streak to 6, rally past Jets 31-24

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 19, 2021 04:17 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 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 Elijah Moore (8) 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/Bill Kostroun)
Jets place WR Moore on IR as offense takes another hit

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 11, 2021 04:43 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

Buffalo Bills' Emmanuel Sanders tries to make a catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Jets' Ulbrich focused on fundamentals, not overhauling D

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 18, 2021 06:13 PM EST

Miami Dolphins players celebrate after cornerback Xavien Howard (25) scoring recuperating a fumble by Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Sammy Watkins (14) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday, November 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida.(David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)
Dolphins, Jets square off with all-time series tied 55-55-1

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 12:09 PM EST

New York Jets' Brandin Echols, top right, tackles Buffalo Bills' Cole Beasley, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Jets place CB Echols on IR, sign TE Yeboah to active roster

Nov. 16, 2021 06:15 PM EST

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Focus on Saleh, Ulbrich to adjust, fix Jets' brutal D woes

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 15, 2021 05:03 PM EST