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New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson (11) pulls in a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Toughest task of all begins now for Jets, GM Joe Douglas

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 30, 2019 04:33 PM EST

Jets put Compton, Lewis on IR; claim Travis, promote Braden

Dec. 28, 2019 06:21 PM EST
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets placed starting guards Tom Compton and Alex Lewis on injured reserve a day before the team's season finale at...

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell (26) runs with the ball under pressure from Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Mark Barron (26) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
After tough season, Bell wants to be part of Jets' future

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 27, 2019 06:20 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) looks to pass in the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Jets' Darnold looks for positive finish to up-and-down year

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 26, 2019 08:10 PM EST

New York Jets free safety Marcus Maye (20) intercepts the ball in front of Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Samuels (38) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Jets' healthy Maye makes big plays, sheds injury-prone label

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 24, 2019 05:27 PM EST

New York Jets linebacker Tarell Basham (93) celebrates an interception with teammates in the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Late surge has Jets finishing season with guarded optimism

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 23, 2019 05:32 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2019 file photo, New York Jets cornerback Arthur Maulet celebrates after he recovered a fumble for a touchdown against the New England Patriots in the second half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. Maulet has started the last three games and played well while solidifying what had been a weakness on the team. Maulet overcame several hardships while growing up in New Orleans. He also didn’t start playing football until his junior year of high school. Maulet says he is motivated by family and proving those who support him right. He also believes he has plenty more to accomplish in life.(AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
'Funky season' provides Jets early evaluating for next year

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 16, 2019 06:12 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson scrambles against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, in Baltimore. On the run, Jackson broke the single season record for most rush yards by a quarterback in NFL history. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Jets at Baltimore Ravens 12/12/2019

Dec. 12, 2019 09:10 PM EST

New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson (11) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals free safety Jessie Bates (30) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Jets' Anderson believes he's top-5 WR when he gets chances

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 05, 2019 08:21 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) runs the ball against New York Jets outside linebacker Jordan Jenkins (48) and strong safety Jamal Adams (33) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Adams' injury latest to hit Jets' short-handed secondary

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 04, 2019 05:47 PM EST

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell (26) breaks a tackle by Oakland Raiders' Trayvon Mullen (27) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets won 34-3. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Jets’ Bell playing some of ‘best football’ of career

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 29, 2019 06:49 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Jets’ Darnold sacked criticisms by refusing to be affected

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 27, 2019 07:23 PM EST

FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019 file photo, New York Jets' Valentine Holmes warms up before the team's preseason NFL football game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J. The New York Jets have released running back-wide receiver Valentine Holmes from the practice squad as he eyes a return to Australia to resume his rugby league career, Friday, Nov. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Jets release rugby league star Holmes from practice squad

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 22, 2019 04:10 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019 file photo, New York Jets tight end Ryan Griffin (84) celebrates his touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md. Ryan Griffin has been so sure-handed lately for the New York Jets that he ended up on a T-shirt. Griffin had five catches for 109 yards — the first 100-yard game of his seven-season career — and a touchdown at Washington. He has 25 receptions for 269 yards and career-high four TDs while becoming reliable target for Darnold in the absence of the injured Chris Herndon. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
‘Sticky Hands’ Griffin becoming dependable target for Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 21, 2019 06:41 PM EST

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell (26) moves past Washington Redskins strong safety Montae Nicholson (35) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Jets’ Bell rips NFL for ‘random’ 5th HGH test

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 20, 2019 01:31 PM EST

Kalil out, Bell questionable for Jets vs. Redskins

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 15, 2019 07:07 PM EST
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets center Ryan Kalil will miss his third straight game with an injured right knee. He was officially...

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2019, file photo, New York Jets head coach Adam Gase, right, talks to quarterback Sam Darnold (14) on the sideline prior to the start the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jets are enduring a tough season under first-year coach Adam Gase and young quarterback Sam Darnold they hope will be the foundation of long-term success. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Darnold: Another year with Gase will be ‘absolutely amazing’

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 14, 2019 07:17 PM EST

FILE - This is a 2019, file photo, shows Kelechi Osemele of the New York Jets NFL football team. Osemele says he needs season-ending shoulder surgery and is waiting for the team to authorize the procedure. Osemele said Friday, OCt. 18, 2019, that the team doctor and an outside doctor have both recommended the surgery. But a person with direct knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press both doctors determined it is actually a pre-existing injury and cleared Osemele to play through the injury and not have the surgery until after the season. (AP Photo/File)
Osemele having shoulder surgery; Jets yet to approve it

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 23, 2019 04:18 PM EDT

FILE - This is a 2019, file photo, shows Kelechi Osemele of the New York Jets NFL football team. Osemele says he needs season-ending shoulder surgery and is waiting for the team to authorize the procedure. Osemele said Friday, OCt. 18, 2019, that the team doctor and an outside doctor have both recommended the surgery. But a person with direct knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press both doctors determined it is actually a pre-existing injury and cleared Osemele to play through the injury and not have the surgery until after the season. (AP Photo/File)
AP source: Jets fine Osemele after he does not practice

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 19, 2019 05:38 PM EDT

FILE - This is a 2019, file photo, shows Kelechi Osemele of the New York Jets NFL football team. Osemele says he needs season-ending shoulder surgery and is waiting for the team to authorize the procedure. Osemele said Friday, OCt. 18, 2019, that the team doctor and an outside doctor have both recommended the surgery. But a person with direct knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press both doctors determined it is actually a pre-existing injury and cleared Osemele to play through the injury and not have the surgery until after the season. (AP Photo/File)
AP source: Jets' Osemele cleared to play; he wants surgery

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 18, 2019 04:42 PM EDT