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FILE - Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Al Woods (99) looks on before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The New York Jets have signed veteran nose tackle Al Woods to a one-year contract, adding a big, physical presence to the middle of their defensive line. The 6-foot-3, 330-pound Woods spent the last two seasons with the Seattle Seahawks. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Jets sign veteran Al Woods to 1-year contract to bolster defensive line

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 11, 2023 04:23 PM EDT

FILE -Iowa State defensive end Will McDonald IV (9) gets past Southeast Missouri State offensive lineman Terry Cook (76) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. The New York Jets selected Iowa State edge rusher Will McDonald with the No. 15 overall pick in the NFL draft, Thursday, April 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney, File)
Jets take Iowa State edge rusher Will McDonald at No. 15

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 27, 2023 10:17 PM EDT

New York Jets running back James Robinson (23) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Jets hit bye at 6-3 with playoffs a realistic expectation

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 07, 2022 05:07 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) scrambles against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
AFC-leading Bills face Jets, looking for fifth straight win

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 01:18 PM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) walks off the field after losing to the New England Patriots 22-17 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Jets, Wilson miss chance to assert themselves in Pats loss

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 31, 2022 05:31 PM EDT

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh watches play during the first half of an NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Belichick could pass Halas on wins list when Pats face Jets

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 12:07 PM EDT

New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (95) pulls down Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson (19) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Jets' Quinnen Williams off to dominant start in 4th season

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 19, 2022 05:59 PM EDT

New York Jets defensive end John Franklin-Myers, left, celebrates with teammates after sacking Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Jets' D-line soaring during team's early season surge

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 17, 2022 04:55 PM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) steps back to pass against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Jets' Wilson ready to face idol Packers' Rodgers at Lambeau

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 13, 2022 06:03 PM EDT

New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) carries the ball against the Miami Dolphins during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Jets look to continue surprising start as they visit Packers

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 04:44 PM EDT

New York Jets running back Michael Carter (32) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Jets creating an identity by flourishing in 4th quarter

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 12, 2022 06:17 PM EDT

New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed (4) celebrates with teammates after defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (95) recovered a fumble and ran it back down the field inside the Miami Dolphins five yard line during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Jets say their fortunes are changing and it's not just talk

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 10, 2022 05:38 PM EDT

New York Jets guard Laken Tomlinson (78) and running back Michael Carter (32) celebrate after Carter scored a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Jets run past Dolphins 40-17, snap 12-game skid vs. AFC East

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 09, 2022 04:26 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett meets with reporters after an NFL football game against the New York Jets in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Turning to Pickett was inevitable for struggling Steelers

By Will Graves Oct. 03, 2022 01:10 PM EDT

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh works the sidelines in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Ravens, Jets face off to start season-opening schedule quirk

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 01:26 PM EDT

New York Jets' Breece Hall speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's practice facility Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Jets' season still all about Zach Wilson, whenever he's back

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 23, 2022 02:39 PM EDT

FILE -New York Jets defensive lineman Carl Lawson speaks to the media at the NFL football team's practice facility in Florham Park, N.J., Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Carl Lawson's first season with the New York Jets was over before it even started. The defensive end suffered a ruptured Achilles’ tendon during training camp and was forced to be a spectator. He's healthy and back where he dreamed of being during 12 long months. “I wanted it," he said, "as bad as you want to breathe."(AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Jets have more talent, but Wilson remains the key to success

By The Associated Press Aug. 23, 2022 10:00 AM EDT

FILE -New York Jets defensive lineman Carl Lawson speaks to the media at the NFL football team's practice facility in Florham Park, N.J., Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Carl Lawson's first season with the New York Jets was over before it even started. The defensive end suffered a ruptured Achilles’ tendon during training camp and was forced to be a spectator. He's healthy and back where he dreamed of being during 12 long months. “I wanted it," he said, "as bad as you want to breathe."(AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Jets' Lawson over jitters, eager to play after lost season

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 10, 2022 06:10 PM EDT

New York Jets cornerback Brandin Echols, second from right, takes part in drills with teammates at the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J., Wednesday, July 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Confident Jets aim to go from worst to first on defense

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 03, 2022 04:27 PM EDT

New York Jets' Garrett Wilson interacts with fans at the NFL football team's practice facility Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
Jets' first-round trio passing early tests in training camp

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jul. 30, 2022 04:09 PM EDT