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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' playmaking D-Line a big-time building block for future

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 01, 2021 05:31 PM EST

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase shakes hands with quarterback Sam Darnold (14) after the Jets scored a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Darnold decision a dilemma as Jets enter crucial offseason

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 31, 2020 05:19 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

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Cleveland Browns at New York Jets 12/27/2020

Dec. 27, 2020 01:16 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2020, file photo, New York Jets' Quinnen Williams warms-up before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in East Rutherford, N.J. Williams is headed to injured reserve, ending his breakout second NFL season. Coach Adam Gase said Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, that Williams remains in the concussion protocol after leaving the team's first victory of the season last Sunday at Los Angeles against the Rams.(AP Photo/Corey Sipkin, File)
Jets DL Quinnen Williams placed on season-ending IR

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 23, 2020 12:32 PM EST

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase reacts during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. Adam Gase recognizes he has failed. The New York Jets coach is a realist and he's well aware he has not lived up to the hopes and expectations of Christopher Johnson — or a frustrated fanbase.(AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Gase feels as though he has let down Jets CEO Johnson

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 16, 2020 04:55 PM EST

FILE - New York Jets offensive lineman Alex Lewis (71) warms up on the field before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Miami Gardens, Fla., in this Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, file photo. Jets left guard Alex Lewis is being benched for the second straight game as a result of what coach Adam Gase called “an organizational decision.” Lewis was limited at practice last Friday for what the team said was not injury related. He didn't play last Sunday against Miami, and Gase announced Friday, Dec. 4 that Lewis wouldn't play against Las Vegas this Sunday after not practicing all week. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)
Jets place LG Alex Lewis on non-football injury list

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 04, 2020 01:42 PM EST

FILE - In this Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, file photo, New York Jets head coach Adam Gase walks on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in East Rutherford, N.J. The Los Angeles Chargers host the winless Jets on Sunday, in a midseason matchup of struggling teams. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin, File)
Jets' Gase says he hasn't done enough to help Darnold grow

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 03, 2020 12:51 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) rolls out of the pocket in the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Jets QB Darnold doubtful vs. Pats, Flacco expected to start

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 07, 2020 02:37 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass in the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Jets' Darnold says shoulder 'all right,' unsure on playing

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 06, 2020 05:39 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) stands on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Jets' Darnold sits out practice, but Gase thinks he'll play

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 05, 2020 01:41 PM EST

New York Jets defensive end John Franklin-Myers (91) sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Jets' Franklin-Myers has persevered through lots of losing

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 30, 2020 05:32 PM EDT

New York Jets' La'Mical Perine, right, runs the ball for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Gase hands off playcalling, but Jets offense stalls in loss

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 25, 2020 06:48 PM EDT

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

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

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2020, file photo, New York Jets running back La'Mical Perine (22) looks for an opening in the line during an NFL football game between the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis. Perine was drafted in April to be the New York Jets' running back of the future. Well, that might already be now. And a bit sooner than many probably expected. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
Jets rookie Perine likely to have bigger role with Bell gone

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 16, 2020 04:39 PM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco (5) looks to pass on the run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Jets' Flacco to start again for injured Darnold vs. Dolphins

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 14, 2020 12:54 PM EDT

New York Jets wide receiver Chris Hogan (15) is tackled by Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Jets' Gase considering handing off play-calling duties

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 12, 2020 04:06 PM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco, center, passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Arizona Cardinals at New York Jets 10/11/2020

Oct. 11, 2020 01:12 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, file photo, New York Jets offensive tackle Mekhi Becton (77) looks to block against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. Becton flings 300-pound defenders to the ground as if they're merely little rag dolls. This is exactly what the Jets envisioned when they drafted the 6-foot-7, 363-pound behemoth out of Louisville. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Jets' Perriman out vs. Broncos; Crowder, Becton questionable

Sep. 30, 2020 04:53 PM EDT