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FILE - In this June 11, 2019, file photo, new New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas, left, poses for a photo with owner Christopher Johnson during a news conference at the team's NFL football training facility in Florham Park, N.J. Johnson said the search for a new head coach will be a collaborative effort between him, Douglas and team president Hymie Elhai, but Douglas will take the lead in finding the next hire. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Search for new coach begins for Jets, with Douglas in charge

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 04, 2021 05:15 PM EST

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 suddenly on 2-game winning streak after 0-13 start

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 27, 2020 06:53 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

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers carries New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
New York Jets at Los Angeles Rams 12/20/2020

Dec. 20, 2020 04:20 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton warms up before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
San Francisco 49ers at Dallas Cowboys 12/20/2020

Dec. 20, 2020 12:08 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2020, file photo, New York Jets center Connor McGovern walks off the field after the Las Vegas Raiders defeated the Jets in an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. McGovern is not used to losing. He cannot stand it. This dismal season with the Jets has taken things to another level. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
McGovern a durable constant on Jets' ever-changing O-line

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 18, 2020 05:41 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

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen (8) throws against the Dallas Cowboys in the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Dallas Cowboys at Cincinnati Bengals 12/13/2020

Dec. 13, 2020 01:18 PM EST

New York Jets' Denzel Mims (11) makes a contested catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Jets WR Mims out vs. Seahawks while tending to family matter

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 10, 2020 12:04 PM EST

New York Jets' Marcus Maye leaves the field with a towel over his head after an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Gase, Jets regroup after tough few days getting over loss

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 09, 2020 06:07 PM EST

New York Jets' Denzel Mims runs the ball during the first half an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Jets WR Mims dealing with personal issue, could miss game

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 09, 2020 11:59 AM EST

New York Jets' Denzel Mims, right, runs from Las Vegas Raiders' Nick Kwiatkoski during the first half an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Las Vegas Raiders at New York Jets 12/6/2020

Dec. 06, 2020 01:30 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

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith warms up before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Washington Football Team at Dallas Cowboys 11/26/2020

Nov. 26, 2020 04:08 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Cowboys won 31-28. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Streak stop: Dalton's 3 TDs lift Cowboys past Vikings 31-28

By Dave Campbell Nov. 22, 2020 07:58 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 quarterback Sam Darnold (14) is sacked by Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton (98) in the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Winless Jets on verge of making dubious franchise history

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 02, 2020 05:55 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) is sacked by Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton (98) in the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Darnold to get MRI on shoulder, but Jets optimistic

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 02, 2020 04:24 PM EST