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Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Zach Wilson (1) warms up during the pro day event, Friday, March 26, 2021 in Provo, Utah. (Alika Jenner via AP)
With Darnold gone, Jets focused on finding next franchise QB

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 06, 2021 05:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold warms up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass. The New York Jets traded Darnold Monday, April 5, 2021, to the Carolina Panthers, ending a stint that was marked by a few flashes of brilliance, inconsistent play, and unfortunate injuries. (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)
See ya Sam: Jets trade Darnold to Panthers for 3 draft picks

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 05, 2021 04:21 PM EDT

Panthers focus on rebuilding up front as QB decision awaits

By Steve Reed Mar. 24, 2021 04:50 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers coach Matt Rhule and new general manager Scott Fitterer have spent the offseason upgrading the team’s offensive and defensive...

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis (84) runs with a touchdown reception against the Detroit Lions during the first quarter of an NFL football game, in Nashville, Tenn. On Monday, March 15, 2021, the Jets agreed to a deal with former Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen, File)
WR Corey Davis came to Jets with belief Darnold 'is the guy'

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 23, 2021 01:45 PM EDT

Jets need to answer QB question, add offensive playmakers

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 06:03 PM EST
NEW YORK JETS (2-14) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: S Marcus Maye (franchise tag), WR Breshad Perriman, RB Frank Gore, LB Jordan Jenkins, CB...

FILE - In this Friday, Jan. 1, 2021 file photo, Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence passes against Ohio State during the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans. The last NFL event not impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic was the 2020 combine in Indianapolis. A year later, with the 2021 combine canceled, the league has released a list of players who would have merited invitations. From such high-profile quarterbacks as Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence and Ohio State’s Justin Fields to guys who sat out last season such as Oregon tackle Penei Sewell, there are 323 players from 100 schools. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Despite no combine, NFL releases list of who merited invites

By Barry Wilner Mar. 03, 2021 04:47 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford looks to past against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn. A person with direct knowledge of the situation says the Lions and Stafford have mutually agreed to explore the possibilities of trading him. The person spoke Saturday night, Jan 23, to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team and Stafford did not announce the decision. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
AP source: Lions looking into trading QB Matthew Stafford

By Larry Lage Jan. 23, 2021 07:15 PM EST

FILE - Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence passes against LSU during the second half of a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game in New Orleans, in this Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, file photo. Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields was among 98 juniors granted eligibility by the NFL into the draft, while national championship-winning QBs Mac Jones from Alabama and Trevor Lawrence from Clemson were among another 30 players eligible after completing their degrees and deciding not to play more in college. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
NFL draft early entry list has 3 national title-winning QBs

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 22, 2021 03:13 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban and offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood hold the trophy after their win against Ohio State in an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Alabama won 52-24. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Ohio State at Alabama 1/11/2021

Jan. 15, 2021 03:44 PM EST

FILE - Florida NCAA college football head coach Urban Meyer talks to reporters after practice in Scottsdale, Ariz., ahead of the BCS Championship game against Ohio State, in this Jan. 8, 2007, file photo. A person familiar with the search says Urban Meyer and the Jacksonville Jaguars are working toward finalizing a deal to make him the team's next head coach. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, because a formal agreement was not yet in place. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
Meyer believes Jacksonville 'is the place' he can win in NFL

By Mark Long Jan. 15, 2021 03:16 PM EST

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

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2021, file photo, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day reacts during the second half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game against Clemson in New Orleans. No. 3 Ohio State, which faces the top-ranked Crimson Tide on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in the College Football Playoff national championship game, has undergone an offensive evolution in recent years. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Ohio State at Clemson 1/1/2021

Jan. 11, 2021 03:24 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2019, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy greets a player during the second half of the team's AFC championship NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Kansas City, Mo. One year ago, Bieniemy and San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh 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/Charlie Riedel, File)
For non-playoff teams, important NFL offseason is underway

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 06, 2021 02:42 AM 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

New York Jets cornerback Blessuan Austin (31) reacts late in the fourth quarter as the Jets record their second victory of the season in an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets won 23-16. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Late-season surge has Jets sitting in No. 2 spot in draft

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 28, 2020 05:08 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) scrambles away from Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (98) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
On Football: Looking toward April and the NFL draft

By Barry Wilner Dec. 18, 2020 11:50 AM EST

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold walks off the field after the team lost to the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Jets' Loggains insists Darnold's story still not written

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 17, 2020 06:57 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars general manager David Caldwell speaks during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The Jaguars fired Caldwell on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, after the team’s 10th consecutive loss. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Jaguars fire GM Dave Caldwell following 10th straight loss

By Mark Long Nov. 29, 2020 05:55 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2020, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) gestures at the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, N.J. The college quarterbacks class is shaping up nicely, just in time to perhaps rescue some NFL teams from themselves. Those guys salivating about such prospects work in the personnel departments of the Jets, Jaguars and Bears. Maybe for the Lions, Patriots, Falcons, Saints and 49ers. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
On Football: NFL QB quandaries from coast to coast

By Barry Wilner Nov. 27, 2020 01:24 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 has 'good shot' at returning as Jets QB next week

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 20, 2020 01:55 PM EST