Tanzel Smart
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 works the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Saleh rejoins Jets after clearing COVID-19 protocols

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 29, 2021 12:02 PM EST

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh leaves the field at the end of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Jets 31-24. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Saleh, Sirianni test positive for COVID-19, Stefanski back

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 22, 2021 11:40 AM EST

Houston Texans tight end Brevin Jordan (9) crosses the goal line for a touchdown against New York Jets cornerback Jason Pinnock (41) and cornerback Michael Carter II (30) in the first half of an NFL football game in Houston, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)
Jets place 2 more on COVID-19 list, TE Griffin on IR

Dec. 21, 2021 05:44 PM EST

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh gestures 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' porous D continues to get run around by opponents

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 20, 2021 06:13 PM EST

This is a 2021 photo of Bill Lazor of the Chicago Bears NFL football team. This image reflects the Chicago Bears active roster as of Friday, April 16, 2021 when this image was taken. The Chicago Bears could be without all three of their coordinators, including Lazor, when they host the Minnesota Vikings on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. (AP Photo)
AP Source: Several asymptomatic NFL players test positive

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 20, 2021 02:45 PM EST

New York Jets' Bless Austin warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Jets surprisingly cut CB Bless Austin among several moves

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 01, 2021 02:34 PM EDT

New York Jets' Sam Ficken (9) kicks a field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Jets waive K Ficken, activate RG Van Roten from IR

Jan. 02, 2021 05:11 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 kicker Sam Ficken (9) reacts after missing a field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Jets activate K Sam Ficken from IR, promote 3 others

Dec. 19, 2020 05:57 PM EST

Jets activate CB Hall, promote 3 others before game vs. Pats

Nov. 09, 2020 04:38 PM EST
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets activated rookie cornerback Bryce Hall from the reserve/non-football injury list and he'll likely make his NFL...

LA Rams re-sign defensive end Morgan Fox, release Smart

May. 16, 2020 02:32 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have re-signed defensive end Morgan Fox, and released defensive tackle Tanzel Smart on Saturday. ...

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Myles Jack sits on the bench late in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 42-20. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Von Miller’s 95-game starting streak over due to hurt knee

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2019 12:12 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes warms up before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Colts QB Brian Hoyer makes 1st start in more than 2 years

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2019 12:49 PM EST

Cowboys without starting offensive tackles vs. Jets

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2019 09:21 AM EDT
The Dallas Cowboys with their top-ranked offense will look to stop a two-game skid without its two starting tackles against the New York Jets. Right...

Honolulu resident and Dallas Cowboy fan Nichole Dau wears a flower lei and a cowboy hat before a preseason NFL football game between the Cowboys and the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
Dallas Cowboys at Los Angeles Rams 8/17/2019

Aug. 17, 2019 08:23 PM EDT

New England Patriots' Sony Michel dives for a touchdown during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
The Latest: Patriots set Super Bowl records with 6th title

Feb. 04, 2019 12:59 AM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a touchdown pass to running back Damien Williams against New England Patriots middle linebacker Kyle Van Noy (53) during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
The Latest: Pats beat KC in OT, headed back to Super Bowl

By The Associated Press Jan. 20, 2019 10:18 PM EST

Fans watches during warm ups before an NFL divisional football playoff game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Dallas Cowboys Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Beasley, Jarwin, Su'a-Filo active for Cowboys against Rams

Jan. 12, 2019 07:24 PM EST