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FILE - Hines Ward, at the time the New York Jets' offensive assistant coach, walks on the field during the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J., July 25, 2019. Ward is getting his first opportunity to be a head coach with San Antonio in the new XFL. The league relaunches in February 2023. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Hines Ward's path to becoming NFL head coach starts in XFL

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 30, 2022 04:53 AM EDT

New England Patriots place kicker Nick Folk (6) kicks a field goal during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Dolphins a slight favorite over Patriots heading into Week 1

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 02:30 PM EDT

FILE -New York Jets' Denzel Mims participates in a drill at the NFL football team's training facility in Florham Park, N.J., Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Denzel Mims was the New York Jets' exciting new playmaker two summers ago, a potential game-changing wide receiver for years to come. A lot has happened since. And not a lot good.(AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Mims motivated to be 'on top' of Jets' receiver depth chart

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 05, 2022 03:30 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel speaks during a news conference at NFL football training camp in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, July 29, 2021. On Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, the Miami Dolphins announced they have hired McDaniel as their new coach, making him the first minority candidate to get hired so far this offseason. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Dolphins hire Mike McDaniel as head coach

By Josh Dubow Feb. 06, 2022 07:10 PM EST

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores directs his team during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
NFL executives want, expect more Black coaches to be hired

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 15, 2022 12:13 AM EST

Miami Dolphins NFL football head coach Brian Flores watches practice at the Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald via AP)
Miami Dolphins fire coach Brian Flores after 3 seasons

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 10, 2022 10:06 AM EST

New York Jets safety Ashtyn Davis (21) celebrates after intercepting a pass by Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa 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 now assured of another last-place AFC East finish

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 19, 2021 05:17 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

A Houston Texans fans wears a sack over his head during the team's loss during second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)
Dolphins, Texans both bringing 7-game slides into Sunday

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2021 12:56 PM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Mike White is taken down by New England Patriots defensive lineman Daniel Ekuale (95) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Roaring Bengals look to keep rolling vs. lowly Jets

By The Associated Press Oct. 28, 2021 01:05 PM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Mike White (5), who replaced the injured Zach Wilson during the first half, heads to the locker room after a 54-13 loss to the New England Patriots following an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
White to start for Jets vs. Bengals for injured Wilson

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 27, 2021 01:27 PM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) is escorted to the locker room after an apparent injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Wilson out 2-4 weeks with knee injury; Jets trade for Flacco

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 25, 2021 10:49 AM EDT

FILE - New York Jets wide receiver Denzel Mims runs against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., in this Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, file photo. New York Jets fans have been clamoring the last few weeks for Denzel Mims to see the field again. The second-year wide receiver will get that opportunity Sunday against Tennessee. Coach Robert Saleh announced Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, that Mims will be active for the game after the second-round pick from last year was a healthy scratch the past two weeks.(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
Flying again: Mims to be active, Crowder returning for Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 01, 2021 03:32 PM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold warm ups before a preseason NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Charlotte, N.C. Darnold gears up to face his former team, the New York Jets, in the season opener on Sunday. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
Browns-Chiefs a juicy headliner for Week 1 of NFL schedule

By Barry Wilner Sep. 10, 2021 12:11 AM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Robert Spillane during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Darnold takes blame for Jets losses, eager for next chapter

By Steve Reed Sep. 08, 2021 06:56 PM EDT

Saleh, Wilson give Jets some optimism for the future

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 04:07 PM EDT
NEW YORK JETS (2-14) New Faces: coach Robert Saleh, QB Zach Wilson (No. 2 overall draft pick), offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur,...

FILE - New York Jets tight end Chris Herndon (89) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in East Rutherford, N.J., in this Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, file photo. The New York Jets have traded tight end Chris Herndon to the Minnesota Vikings, a person with direct knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
Jets trade Herndon, 6th-rounder to Vikings for 4th-rounder

By Dennis Waszak Aug. 31, 2021 03:59 PM EDT

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh reacts during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Jets' Saleh staying connected to oversee all aspects of team

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 29, 2021 04:26 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2020, file photo, New York Jets offensive lineman Alex Lewis (71) warms up before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Jets placed Lewis on the exempt/left squad list Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, a day after he walked off the practice field with what coach Robert Saleh said was a head injury. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)
AP source: Jets OL Alex Lewis retiring from playing football

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 18, 2021 12:57 PM EDT

New York Giants wide receiver Dante Pettis (13) is tackled by New York Jets inside linebacker C.J. Mosley, below, in the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Same old Jets? Mosley says you'll pay if you sleep on this D

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 15, 2021 04:00 PM EDT