Tyler Conklin
New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility, Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Jets QB Wilson 'doesn't need to be Brady' in Year 2 progress

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jun. 16, 2022 05:40 PM EDT

New York Jets' Corey Davis smiles while participating in a drill at the NFL football team's training facility in Florham Park, N.J., Tuesday, May 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Jets WR Davis mentally, physically healthy after lost season

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jun. 09, 2022 06:23 PM EDT

New York Jet's wide receivers Garrett Wilson (17) and running back Breece Hall (35) walk the field during the NFL football team's training camp, Friday, May 6, 2022, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Jets sign Garrett Wilson; all 3 1st-rounders under contract

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 18, 2022 05:48 PM EDT

New York Jets' tight end Jeremy Ruckert (89) warms up with a medicine ball before the NFL football team's training camp, Friday, May 6, 2022, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
After rooting for Jets as kid, Ruckert now playing for them

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 07, 2022 02:43 PM EDT

New York Jets' defensive linemen Jermaine Johnson (52) and Michael Clemons (72) speak on the field during the NFL football team's training camp, Friday, May 6, 2022, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Jets' draft picks being eased in, but expect to make impacts

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 06, 2022 07:23 PM EDT

From left to right, Jermaine Johnson, Ahmad Gardner and Garrett Wilson speak at a New York Jets NFL football draft news conference Friday, April 29, 2022, in Florham Parrk, N.J. (AP Photo/Brittainy Newman)
Jets fill big holes with playmakers in impressive draft haul

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 30, 2022 07:20 PM EDT

Iowa state running back Breece Hall, left, gets a hug from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the New York Jets during the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 29, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Jets trade up, take RB Hall in 2nd, draft TE Ruckert in 3rd

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 29, 2022 08:26 PM EDT

Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad Gardner, left, stands with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being picked by the New York Jets with the fourth pick of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher )
Jets get CB Gardner, WR Wilson, DE Johnson in 1st round

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 28, 2022 08:53 PM EDT

FILE - New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson, left, looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. There was something different about Zach Wilson when the second-year quarterback arrived at the New York Jets' facility last week. His teammates could sense the increased confidence — and they liked everything about it. “My guy came back with a little more swag,” offensive tackle George Fant said of Wilson on Wednesday, April 27, 2022.(AP Photo/John Munson, File)
Wilson likes Jets' plan, enters 2nd season with 'more swag'

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 27, 2022 05:19 PM EDT

FILE - New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Joe Douglas and the New York Jets enter the NFL draft poised to make franchise history. With picks Nos. 4 and 10, the team has two selections in the top 10 for the first time. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Crucial draft for Jets, GM Douglas with 2 picks in top 10

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 22, 2022 04:50 PM EDT

LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. runs through drills during LSU Pro Day for NFL football coaches and scouts in Baton Rouge, La., Wednesday, April 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Vikings enter draft with still-pressing need at cornerback

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 11:48 AM EDT

Jets release TE Ryan Griffin after 3 seasons

Apr. 04, 2022 06:11 PM EDT
FLORHAM PARK, NJ. (AP) — The New York Jets released tight end Ryan Griffin, who became expendable when the team signed free agents C.J. Uzomah and Tyler Conklin last...

FILE -Minnesota Vikings tight end Tyler Conklin makes a reception over Arizona Cardinals safety Jalen Thompson (38) during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Minneapolis. Tyler Conklin has heard all about the New York Jets' woes at tight end the last several years. C.J. Uzomah has, too. The Jets' two newest additions at the position insist all that chatter — as well as the lack of catches and consistency — ends now.(AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Conklin, Uzomah believe they're answer to Jets' TE question

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 18, 2022 05:16 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

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Vikings have little space to spend with big holes on defense

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 11:13 AM EST

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer is seen before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Playoff-less Vikings, Zimmer enter a week of uncertainty

By Dave Campbell Jan. 03, 2022 07:59 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings' Nate Stanley runs during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
With Kirk Cousins out, Vikings' playoff hopes disintegrate

By Steve Megargee Jan. 02, 2022 11:44 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers runs for a first down during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Packers rout Vikings 37-10 in cold to take NFC's No. 1 seed

By Steve Megargee Jan. 02, 2022 11:41 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields, left, fumbles the ball as Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cameron Dantzler (27) and Xavier Woods close in during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Vikings won't have CB Cameron Dantzler for Packers game

Jan. 02, 2022 07:08 PM EST