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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

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) pressures as New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) fights out of Jones' grasp in the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Patriots, Jets face big-time QB questions beyond this season

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 08, 2020 03:40 PM EST

File-This Sept. 22, 2020, file photo shows New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell watching from the sideline near the end of the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, in Foxborough, Mass. The New York Jets have surprisingly released Bell, ending a disappointing tenure after less than two full seasons. The team issued a statement from general manager Joe Douglas on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, in which he says the Jets made the move after having several conversations with Bell and his agent during the last few days and exploring trade options. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Jets surprisingly cut Le'Veon Bell after exploring trades

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 13, 2020 09:41 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas speaks during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Douglas is not going to start patting himself on the back after a busy offseason. Douglas made several moves to help the team get better, but he knows they're still very much a work in progress. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Jets GM Douglas won't be happy 'until we win the Super Bowl'

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 07, 2020 07:45 PM EDT

FILE - This Oct. 14, 2018, file photo shows New York Jets wide receiver Quincy Enunwa (81) running with the ball against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half of an NFL football game, in East Rutherford, N.J. A person with direct knowledge of the decision says the New York Jets are placing wide receivers Quincy Enunwa and Josh Bellamy on the reserve/physically unable to perform list. The moves Tuesday, May 5, 2020 effectively end each of the player's seasons with the Jets, four months before the season opener is scheduled. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Jets place injured WRs Enunwa, Bellamy on reserve/PUP list

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 05, 2020 05:04 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 1969, file photo, Bubba Smith (78) of the Baltimore Colts leaps in a vain attempt to block a pass from New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath in Super Bowl III in Miami, Fla. The Jets won 16-7. Broadway Joe was the No. 1 overall pick in the AFL draft in 1965 and went on to deliver the franchise its only Super Bowl victory - and still its only appearance in the big game. (AP Photo/File)
Jets' draft history from Joe Namath to Johnny 'Lam' Jones

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 21, 2020 03:17 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas speaks during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Douglas made a vow to Sam Darnold's parents when he met them before the Jets' preseason opener last summer. The new general manager assured Mike and Chris Darnold they weren't going to have to worry about their son with him in charge. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Jets GM promised Darnold's parents protecting QB is priority

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 01, 2020 06:44 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 11, 2019, file photo, New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas greets reporters during a practice at the team's NFL football training facility in Florham Park, N.J. Douglas entered his first full offseason running the New York Jets armed with a clear plan. The general manager is setting a tone in free agency unlike that of the often free-spending Jets of recent years. He has made mostly modest deals with second-tier free agents with upside while trying to retool and restructure the roster. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Douglas' offseason approach setting new tone for Jets future

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 27, 2020 04:03 PM EDT

FILE - In this Tuesday, June 11, 2019 file photo, New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas greets reporters during a practice at the team's NFL football training facility in Florham Park, N.J. Joe Douglas understands the frustrations of generations of New York Jets fans. Douglas wants more from the team — more winning, more meaningful games late in the season, more communication. He knows the task at hand for him is building a squad that ends a nine-year postseason drought and, ultimately, deliver the franchise's first Super Bowl appearance since the days of Broadway Joe. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
GM liked Jets' finish, but aims for big improvements in 2020

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 31, 2019 05:04 PM EST

New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson (11) pulls in a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Toughest task of all begins now for Jets, GM Joe Douglas

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 30, 2019 04:33 PM EST

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell (26) runs with the ball under pressure from Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Mark Barron (26) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
After tough season, Bell wants to be part of Jets' future

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 27, 2019 06:20 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2019, file photo, New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell watches before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia. Bell will see lots of familiar faces when he faces his old team on Sunday. The Jets running back spent his first six seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including last year when he sat out all of it in a contract dispute. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Jets' Bell has no regrets, no animosity toward Steelers

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 19, 2019 05:57 PM EST

FILE - In this June 11, 2019, file photo, New New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas, center, poses for a picture with head coach Adam Gase, left, and Jets chairman and CEO Christopher Johnson during a news conference at the team's NFL football training facility in Florham Park, N.J. Johnson says Gase's job is safe and he will remain the coach next season despite the team's struggles this year. Johnson held a brief meeting with reporters and says Gase has his trust as well as the trust of general manager Joe Douglas moving forward. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Jets' Johnson: Gase's job safe, will remain coach in 2020

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 13, 2019 01:14 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Allen, left, tackles New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold and forces a fumble during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
With trade winds blowing, focus on next year begins for Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 28, 2019 08:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2019, file photo New York Jets defensive end Leonard Williams celebrates after sacking Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II during the second half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla. A person with direct knowledge of the deal says the New York Jets have traded Williams to the Giants for a third-round draft pick next year and a fifth-rounder in 2021.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
AP source: Jets trade Leonard Williams to Giants for 2 picks

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 28, 2019 12:52 PM EDT

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase watches from the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Early bye week comes at right time for struggling Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 26, 2019 02:08 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Kevin Hogan (9) hands off against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
McCoy among prominent cuts as NFL teams pare rosters

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 31, 2019 06:33 PM EDT

Jets waive 3rd-rounder Polite, trade Nickerson to Seahawks

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 31, 2019 06:23 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — The Jets quickly cut ties with third-round pick Jachai Polite, a pass rusher from Florida who struggled to make an impact during training camp. ...

FILE - In this June 11, 2019, file photo, New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas, right, and coach Adam Gase, left, speak to former offensive lineman Damien Woody during a practice at the team's NFL football training facility in Florham Park, N.J. Gone are coach Todd Bowles and general manager Mike Maccagnan, replaced by Gase and Douglas--two buddies from their days in Chicago. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Jets GM Douglas 'fired up' to improve team before season

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 25, 2019 01:39 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 25, 2019, file photo, New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell participates during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J. Bell's debut with the New York Jets will not come until the regular season after Adam Gase announced the star running back will be held out of the final two preseason games. Gase says Sunday, Aug. 18, he was leaning toward that decision, but a season-ending knee injury to linebacker Avery Williamson in the Jets' preseason loss at Atlanta on Thursday night sealed it. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
NFL 2019: New era, vibe as Gase, Douglas seek playoff return

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 22, 2019 12:02 PM EDT