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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

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton carries the ball against the New York Jets in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New York Jets at New England Patriots 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 01:14 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' 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 (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

New York Jets free safety Marcus Maye, right, breaks up a pass intended for Los Angeles Rams tight end Gerald Everett (81) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Maye a big bright spot for Jets with big plays, leadership

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 24, 2020 05:29 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

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' 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)
Jets try to move forward after brutal loss, Williams firing

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 07, 2020 05:57 PM EST

Raiders look to rebound from blowout with winless Jets next

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 12:14 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (6-5) at NEW YORK JETS (0-11) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Raiders by 7 1/2 ...

Miami Dolphins' Adam Shaheen, right, catches a touchdown pass in front of New York Jets' Neville Hewitt during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Darnold a dud in return as Jets stall again, fall to 0-11

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 29, 2020 06:27 PM EST

Miami Dolphins' Xavien Howard, right, breaks up a pass intended for New York Jets' Breshad Perriman, center, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Fitzpatrick, Dolphins keep Jets winless with 20-3 victory

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 29, 2020 04:12 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold gives a thumbs-up before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Miami Dolphins at New York Jets 11/29/2020

Nov. 29, 2020 01:08 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert passes against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
New York Jets at Los Angeles Chargers 11/22/2020

Nov. 22, 2020 04:26 PM EST

New York Jets linebacker Avery Williamson (54) attempts to stop Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) from gaining yardage after a catch in the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Moving way up: Avery Williamson goes from Jets to Steelers

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 01, 2020 11:07 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws during warmups before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
New York Jets at Kansas City Chiefs 11/1/2020

Nov. 01, 2020 12:36 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco, center, passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Arizona Cardinals at New York Jets 10/11/2020

Oct. 11, 2020 01:12 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (31) rushes for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
San Francisco 49ers at New York Jets 9/20/2020

Sep. 20, 2020 01:48 PM EDT

FILE - New York Giants outside linebacker Alec Ogletree (47) reacts during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. The New York Jets have signed former Rams and Giants linebacker Alec Ogletree to their practice squad. The team also announced Thursday,Sept.10, 2020, it signed former Ravens wide receiver Jaleel Scott to the practice squad and placed wide receiver Donte Moncrief on the practice squad injured reserve list.(AP Photo/Seth Wenig, FIle)
Jets add LB Ogletree, RB Adams, WR Malone to active roster

Sep. 19, 2020 05:41 PM EDT

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell (26) is brought down by Buffalo Bills' Justin Zimmer (61) during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Jets place RB Bell on IR with hamstring injury

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 15, 2020 04:56 PM EDT