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FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 file photo, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) moves out of the pocket under pressure from Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Vinny Curry (75) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. The New York Jets added experience and depth on both sides of the ball with their latest moves in free agency. The team announced Wednesday, March 24, 2021 it signed former Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Vinny Curry, who'll provide an already formidable D-line a veteran pass-rushing presence. The Jets also agreed to terms on a one-year contract with running back Tevin Coleman. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
Jets sign DE Curry, agree on deal with RB Coleman

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 24, 2021 05:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 21, 2020 file photo, New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (98) stretches during NFL football training camp in Metairie, La. The New York Jets reached an agreement with former New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins on a two-year deal, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal. The contract is worth up to $17 million, said the person who spoke to The Associated Press on Sunday, March 21, 2021 on condition of anonymity because the team hadn't announced the deal.(David Grunfeld/The Advocate via AP, Pool, File)
AP source: Jets agree to terms with former Saints DT Rankins

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 21, 2021 03:50 PM EDT

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)
AP sources: Jets agree with DE Lawson, WR Davis, LB Davis

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 15, 2021 05:17 PM EDT

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' playmaking D-Line a big-time building block for future

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 01, 2021 05:31 PM 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

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

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Cleveland Browns at New York Jets 12/27/2020

Dec. 27, 2020 01:16 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 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

FILE - New York Jets offensive lineman Alex Lewis (71) warms up on the field before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Miami Gardens, Fla., in this Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, file photo. Jets left guard Alex Lewis is being benched for the second straight game as a result of what coach Adam Gase called “an organizational decision.” Lewis was limited at practice last Friday for what the team said was not injury related. He didn't play last Sunday against Miami, and Gase announced Friday, Dec. 4 that Lewis wouldn't play against Las Vegas this Sunday after not practicing all week. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)
Jets place LG Alex Lewis on non-football injury list

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 04, 2020 01:42 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

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 defensive end John Franklin-Myers (91) sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Jets' Franklin-Myers has persevered through lots of losing

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 30, 2020 05:32 PM EDT

New York Jets' La'Mical Perine, right, runs the ball for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Gase hands off playcalling, but Jets offense stalls in loss

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 25, 2020 06:48 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills' Tre'Davious White, right, breaks up a pass intended for New York Jets' Breshad Perriman during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Bills end 2-game skid with 18-10 victory over winless Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 25, 2020 04:32 PM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) looks to hand off during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Buffalo Bills at New York Jets 10/25/2020

Oct. 25, 2020 01:12 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2020, file photo, New York Jets running back La'Mical Perine (22) looks for an opening in the line during an NFL football game between the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis. Perine was drafted in April to be the New York Jets' running back of the future. Well, that might already be now. And a bit sooner than many probably expected. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
Jets rookie Perine likely to have bigger role with Bell gone

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 16, 2020 04:39 PM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco (5) looks to pass on the run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Jets' Flacco to start again for injured Darnold vs. Dolphins

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 14, 2020 12:54 PM EDT