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FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh cheers on his team from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. One year ago, Saleh and Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy missed out on the coaching carousel despite being coordinators of the two Super Bowl teams. The two figure to be near the top of many of the lists of possible head coaching candidates again this offseason when the NFL is hoping some new rules lead to more opportunities for minority coaches.(AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
Jets hire 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh as coach

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 14, 2021 10:38 PM EST

New York Jets cornerback Blessuan Austin (31) reacts late in the fourth quarter as the Jets record their second victory of the season in an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets won 23-16. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Late-season surge has Jets sitting in No. 2 spot in draft

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 28, 2020 05:08 PM EST

New York Jets defensive tackle Foley Fatukasi celebrates after recovering a fumble during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Jets suddenly on 2-game winning streak after 0-13 start

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 27, 2020 06:53 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield leaves the field after an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets won 23-16. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Browns' playoff chances take hit with 23-16 loss to Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 27, 2020 04:54 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws during warmups before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
New York Jets at Kansas City Chiefs 11/1/2020

Nov. 01, 2020 12:36 PM EST

Buffalo Bills' Tre'Davious White, right, breaks up a pass intended for New York Jets' Breshad Perriman during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Bills end 2-game skid with 18-10 victory over winless Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 25, 2020 04:32 PM EDT

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence passes against LSU during the first half of a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in New Orleans. Georgia Tech will play at home against the nation's top-ranked team for the first time in 40 years when No. 1 Clemson, let by the high-profile tandem of quarterback Trevor Lawrence and running back Travis Etienne, puts its perfect record on the line on Saturday, Oct. 17. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Jets' Darnold tunes out Lawrence talk, focuses on return

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 22, 2020 05:21 PM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) breaks a tackle attempt by Denver Broncos' Justin Simmons (31) as he rushes for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Broncos top winless Jets 37-28 for first victory of season

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 02, 2020 12:07 AM EDT

Fans sit in the stands before an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. 7,500 fans were admitted to the game. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Jets at Indianapolis Colts 9/27/2020

Sep. 27, 2020 03:20 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings' Alexander Mattison (25) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts' Darius Leonard (53) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Colts' defense hoping to build on strong start against Jets

By Michael Marot Sep. 24, 2020 04:16 PM EDT

Colts hoping to build momentum with Jets coming to town

By The Associated Press Sep. 24, 2020 10:56 AM EDT
NEW YORK JETS (0-2) at INDIANAPOLIS (1-1) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Colts by 7 ...

New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder (82) gets past Buffalo Bills defensive end Darryl Johnson (92) after taking a pass from quarterback Sam Darnold and scoring during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Jets WR Jamison Crowder out vs. 49ers with hamstring injury

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 18, 2020 12:23 PM EDT

FILE - New York Jets cornerback Brian Poole (34) covers Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ventell Bryant (83) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. Poole was severely dehydrated, worsened by what he said was an undisclosed underlying medical condition. He ended up needing to go to the hospital to be monitored a few hours — and missed the next 2 1/2 weeks of practice as the Jets eased him back to the field. He participated in team drills Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, for the first time since dealing with the dehydration issues.(AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
Jets' Poole practicing again after 'scary' dehydration issue

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 01, 2020 03:36 PM EDT

New York Jets running back La'Mical Perine runs with the ball during a practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J., Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Jets rookie RB Perine injures ankle in stadium practice

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 30, 2020 04:31 PM EDT

New York Jets' Jeff Smith makes a catch during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J., Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020. Jeff Smith was a quarterback for as long as he can remember before a position switch to wide receiver in college. It turned out to be his unexpected path to the NFL. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Jets struggling with rash of injuries at wide receiver spot

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 29, 2020 03:52 PM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) looks to pass in front of Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ola Adeniyi (92) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Steelers playoff hopes damaged with 16-10 loss to Bell, Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 22, 2019 04:24 PM EST

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)
Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Jets 12/22/2019

Dec. 22, 2019 01:22 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles' Vinny Curry (75) pulls down Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
The Latest: Bears NT Goldman leaves with concussion

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2019 11:06 AM EST

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Tyus Bowser, left, forces a fumble off New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Gase, Darnold sideline exchange just more Jets frustration

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 13, 2019 04:45 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) makes a pass during an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, in East Rutherford, N.J. Jets quarterback Sam Darnold was uncertain to return this week as he continued to recover from mononucleosis, which sidelined him the past two games. Jets coach Adam Gase said the team could potentially wait until Sunday to decide if Darnold or practice squad QB-turned-starter Luke Falk will be under center against the Eagles. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
Jets’ Darnold focused on making sure 'I'm not going to die'

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 03, 2019 04:25 PM EDT