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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

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

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) runs with the ball as Miami Dolphins inside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (43) and outside linebacker Duke Riley (45) attempt to tackle him during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Jets' Wilson showing increased aggressiveness, leadership

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 30, 2021 06:54 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Darius Leonard (53) celebrates along with teammates Kenny Moore II (23) and Khari Willis after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Colts' Leonard off virus list, ready to face Raiders

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 01:53 PM EST

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 works the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Jets' Saleh prepared to not coach Sunday due to COVID-19

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 24, 2021 04:12 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 quarterback Zach Wilson, center, tries to avoid being tackled during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Jets' Wilson needs to 'be loose and play free' down stretch

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 16, 2021 07:00 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

New York Jets wide receiver Braxton Berrios receives the ball on the kickoff during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
B for Berrios: Jets WR driven by ultra-competitive edge

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 10, 2021 03:51 PM EST

New York Jets wide receiver Elijah Moore celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Jets rookie WR Moore has quad injury, uncertain for Saints

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 08, 2021 02:29 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers reacts as he walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 36-28. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Analysis: Why Rodgers got fined and 3 Bucs got suspended

By Barry Wilner Dec. 03, 2021 03:41 PM EST

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Oct. 14, 2021, in Philadelphia. Brown and two other NFL players have been suspended immediately for three games by the league for violating COVID-19 protocols. Brown and teammate Mike Edwards were suspended Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021. Free agent John Franklin III, if signed by a team, is also ineligible to play in the next three games. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Antonio Brown, 2 others suspended for violating COVID rules

Dec. 02, 2021 04:21 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Eagles look to rebound and continue dominance over Jets

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2021 11:30 AM EST

New York Jets safety Elijah Riley (33) celebrates after a tackle in the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Houston, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. The Jets won 21-14. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)
Jets' Riley a sudden starter motivated by loss of Army buddy

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 01, 2021 07:12 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Leonard Fournette (7) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts' Darius Leonard (53) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
NFL Today, Week 12

By The Associated Press Nov. 28, 2021 09:27 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets in Houston, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)
Wilson returns, Jets end skid with 21-14 win over Texans

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 28, 2021 04:18 PM EST