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FILE - New York Jets defensive end Solomon Thomas near the sideline during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 25, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets re-signed Thomas to a one-year contract Saturday, March 18. The 27-year-old Thomas had 26 tackles, two tackles for loss, four quarterback hits and a half-sack while working as a backup in New York's D-line rotation. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Jets re-sign DL Solomon Thomas to 1-year deal

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 18, 2023 06:55 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 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 head coach Robert Saleh talks to reporters before the start of a practice at the NFL football team's training facility in Florham Park, N.J., Tuesday, May 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Jets' revamped defense looks to 'dominate' after dismal 2021

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jun. 01, 2022 07:18 PM EDT

FILE - This is a 2021 file photo of Carl Lawson of the New York Jets NFL football team. A torn Achilles tendon in a joint practice with the Green Bay Packers last August left the Jets wondering what could’ve been. Lawson is feeling healthy but remains on the comeback trail. (AP Photo/File)
Lawson feeling good, eager to join Jets' D-line 'monsters'

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 11, 2022 05:22 PM EDT

FILE - New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh looks on against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. With NFL Draft picks Nos. 4 and 10, the team has two selections in the top 10 for the first time. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Jets enter NFL draft with 4 picks in first 38 selections

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 11:49 AM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Solomon Thomas (92) looks on during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Dec. 5, 2021, in Las Vegas. Thomas' production during his first five NFL seasons has not reflected his lofty draft status. The defensive lineman knows that. And he expects that to change after signing with the New York Jets and reuniting with coach Robert Saleh. “I'm excited to go off,” Thomas said Wednesday, March 30, 2022 during a Zoom call with reporters. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, file)
Solomon Thomas 'excited to go dominate' after joining Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 30, 2022 04:45 PM EDT

Houston Texans defensive lineman Jacob Martin (54) is seen during pregame warmups before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. The New York Jets and Martin have agreed to terms on a three-year deal worth up to $16.5 million, according to a person with direct knowledge of the contract. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday, March 17, 2022, because the team had not yet announced the signing.(AP Photo/Matt Patterson)
AP source: Jets signing former Texans DE Jacob Martin

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 17, 2022 12:08 PM EDT

FILE - New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco (19) passes against the Miami Dolphins during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. The New York Jets and quarterback Joe Flacco have agreed on a one-year contract, keeping Zach Wilson's veteran backup in place. Flacco's agency JL Sports announced the deal on Twitter on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 shortly before the official start of the NFL's new league year. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Jets bringing back QBs Flacco, White as Wilson's backups

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 16, 2022 03:35 PM EDT

New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Jets have plenty of needs to shop for as free agency begins

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 11:50 AM EST

FILE - New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in East Rutherford. Zach Wilson will return as the New York Jets' starting quarterback Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021 against the Texans in Houston, according to a person with direct knowledge of the decision.(AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
Jets' Wilson healthy and '100% confident' he's ready to play

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 24, 2021 06:25 PM EST

New York Jets' Michael Carter (32), right, makes a move during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Rookies Carter, AVT, Moore bright spots on offense for Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 19, 2021 06:56 PM EST

Buffalo Bills' Emmanuel Sanders tries to make a catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Jets' Ulbrich focused on fundamentals, not overhauling D

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 18, 2021 06:13 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco (19) passes against the Buffalo Bills during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. Flacco will start at quarterback for the New York Jets on Sunday at home against the Miami Dolphins. Coach Robert Saleh made the surprising announcement Wednesday, Nov. 17, as the team decided to go with the 36-year-old veteran over Mike White, who started the last three games in place of the injured Zach Wilson.(AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Flacco to get start at QB for Jets on Sunday vs. Dolphins

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 17, 2021 11:50 AM EST

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Tajae Sharpe (4), center, is tackled by New York Jets cornerback Brandin Echols (26), right, and New York Jets middle linebacker C.J. Mosley (57) during the second half of an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Atlanta Falcons at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, England, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
Jets' Mosley dealing with hamstring, uncertain for Pats game

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 20, 2021 01:10 PM EDT

New York Jets' Robert Saleh gives a press conference before an NFL practice session at Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel and Country Club near the town of Ware, in south east England, Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. The New York Jets are preparing for an NFL regular season game against the Atlanta Falcons in London on Sunday. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
Slow starts, lack of execution causing Wilson, Jets' woes

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 11, 2021 05:54 PM EDT

New York Jets defensive end Bryce Huff reacts after Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill is sacked by middle linebacker C.J. Mosley during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Jets' disruptive D-line using 'superpowers' to sack QBs

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 07, 2021 04:44 PM EDT

New York Jets middle linebacker C.J. Mosley reacts after making a tackle during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Jets' Mosley proving he's still a big-time playmaker, leader

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 06, 2021 05:47 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
New York Jets at Denver Broncos 9/26/2021

Sep. 26, 2021 03:31 PM EDT

New York Jets defensive end Carl Lawson speaks to reporters at the team's NFL football training camp facility in Florham Park, N.J., Tuesday July 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Dennis Waszak Jr.)
Loss of Lawson crushing but not fatal blow for Jets - yet

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 20, 2021 12:55 PM EDT