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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

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers carries New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
New York Jets at Los Angeles Rams 12/20/2020

Dec. 20, 2020 04:20 PM EST

New York Jets cornerback Bless Austin, left, is unable to stop a touchdown catch made by Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (11) in the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Jets place CB Austin on IR, activate OLB Luvu from IR

Nov. 21, 2020 05:05 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2020, file photo, New York Jets cornerback Brian Poole (34) chases a play during an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets' suddenly thin and inexperienced secondary took another big hit. Veteran cornerback Brian Poole is having surgery on his injured shoulder, and coach Adam Gase confirmed Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, the he will be out the rest of the year. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Jets CB Poole having shoulder surgery, out for season

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 19, 2020 04:43 PM EST

New York Jets cornerback Brian Poole (34) pressures as Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass in the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Jets release CB Pierre Desir, place CB Brian Poole on IR

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 17, 2020 05:32 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold, center left, looks on from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. Jets quarterback Sam Darnold will be sidelined for a second straight game as he recovers from an injured right shoulder. Coach Adam Gase said Monday that Joe Flacco will start in Darnold's place when the winless Jets take on the Chargers in Los Angeles on Sunday.(AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Darnold out again for Jets, Flacco to start vs. Chargers

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 16, 2020 03:22 PM EST

Jets claim former Giants CB Corey Ballentine off waivers

Nov. 11, 2020 05:19 PM EST
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets claimed cornerback Corey Ballentine off waivers from the Giants on Wednesday. Ballentine was a...

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) pressures as New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) fights out of Jones' grasp in the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Now what? At 0-9, it can still get worse for skidding Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 10, 2020 03:56 PM EST

New England Patriots' Rex Burkhead, left, signals a touchdown as quarterback Cam Newton scores during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Patriots storm back to beat Jets 30-27, end 4-game skid

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 09, 2020 11:35 PM EST

Jets LT Becton, CB Poole ruled out for 2nd half vs. Patriots

Nov. 09, 2020 09:06 PM EST
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets rookie left tackle Mekhi Becton was ruled out for the rest of Monday night's game against the New England Patriots...

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

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) looks to hand off during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Buffalo Bills at New York Jets 10/25/2020

Oct. 25, 2020 01:12 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

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

FILE - Indianapolis Colts cornerback Quincy Wilson (31) returns a fumble by Buffalo Bills quarterback Derek Anderson (3) in front of Bill's wide receiver Andre Holmes (18) during the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, in a Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018 file photo. Wilson said Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020 that being traded from the Colts to the Jets "was a good day — probably one of the best days of my life.” (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
Jets' Wilson calls trade from Colts one of best days of life

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 22, 2020 04:10 PM EDT

New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams warms up before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. Williams was disappointed by how his rookie season played out. The No. 3 overall pick in last year's draft came to the Jets with a big smile, lots of hype and plenty of expectations. “I didn't have a horrible season,” Williams acknowledged Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 during a video call. “I set myself to a higher standard and my coaches set me to a higher standard because they know I can do it.” (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Jets' Quinnen Williams has sights set on being 'dominant'

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 19, 2020 04:44 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2019, file photo, New York Jets wide receiver Vyncint Smith (17) runs after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. Vyncint Smith had surgery Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, to repair a core muscle injury and could be sidelined up to two months. Adam Gase confirmed the procedure and prognosis, saying Smith will likely miss 5-to-8 weeks. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Jets' Vyncint Smith out 5-8 weeks after core muscle surgery

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 18, 2020 12:00 PM EDT

Jets dealing with injuries, inexperience at 'thin' WR group

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 16, 2020 05:45 PM EDT
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Breshad Perriman took off down the field and Sam Darnold saw him all the way. The ball zipped through the humid...