Brandon Copeland
FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 file photo, Atlanta Falcons center Alex Mack (51) works during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Atlanta. Former Pro Bowl center Alex Mack is reuniting with coach Kyle Shanahan after signing a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers announced the three-year deal with Mack on Thursday, March 18, 2021 one day after agreeing to give left tackle Trent Williams a $138.1 million, six-year deal to remain in San Francisco.(AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Falcons hope low-cost free agent class will make big splash

By Paul Newberry Mar. 25, 2021 01:46 PM EDT

Falcons sign S Harris, LB Copeland to 1-year contracts

Mar. 19, 2021 04:15 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — After making some painful moves to get under the salary cap, the Atlanta Falcons have landed a pair of cost-effective free agents. ...

Adding to offense tops Pats' priorities entering free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 04:30 PM EST
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (7-9) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: RB James White, C David Andrews, LG Joe Thuney, RB Rex Burkhead, QB Brian Hoyer, WR...

Patriots place LB Brandon Copeland on injured reserve

Oct. 28, 2020 08:22 PM EDT
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots have placed linebacker Brandon Copeland on injured reserve, the latest blow to a team that has lost three straight. ...

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson wears a T-shirt that reads "We Want Justice" in support of Black Lives Matter as he warms up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New England Patriots at Seattle Seahawks 9/20/2020

Sep. 20, 2020 06:44 PM EDT

New England Patriots linebacker Terez Hall (59) and linebacker Anfernee Jennings (74) walk onto the field during an NFL football training camp practice, Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, Pool)
Patriots' young LBs could get playing time early this season

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 09, 2020 04:51 PM EDT

Focus on Gase, Darnold as Jets try to end playoff drought

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2020 02:58 PM EDT
NEW YORK JETS (7-9) NEW FACES: First-round pick OT Mekhi Becton, second-round pick WR Denzel Mims, S Bradley McDougald, WR Breshad Perriman...

All eyes on Darnold's progress as Jets begin camp

By The Associated Press Jul. 20, 2020 02:41 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK JETS (7-9) CAMP SITE: Florham Park, New Jersey LAST YEAR: Adam Gase’s first year as Jets coach...

O-line help, playmakers the top targets at No. 11 for Jets

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2020 10:45 AM EDT
11. NEW YORK JETS (7-9) LAST SEASON: Jets got off to rough start in Adam Gase's first year as coach, headlined by quarterback Sam Darnold...

FILE - In this Oct. 23, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) speaks with members of the media following an NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass. The New England Patriots extended safety Devin McCourty's contract Sunday, March 15, 2020. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Pats' McCourty ready for post-Brady era in New England

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 25, 2020 05:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Buffalo Bills running back Frank Gore (20) runs past New York Jets outside linebacker James Burgess (58) during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Jets and Burgess have agreed to terms on a one-year deal, agent Drew Rosenhaus told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)
AP source: Jets re-signing Jordan Jenkins to 1-year deal

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 23, 2020 05:57 PM EDT

Overhauling O-line top task for Jets as free agency begins

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 06:48 PM EDT
NEW YORK JETS (7-9) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: WR Robby Anderson, CB Brian Poole, LT Kelvin Beachum, LB Jordan Jenkins, RB/WR Ty Montgomery...

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2019 file photo, New York Jets cornerback Arthur Maulet celebrates after he recovered a fumble for a touchdown against the New England Patriots in the second half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. Maulet has started the last three games and played well while solidifying what had been a weakness on the team. Maulet overcame several hardships while growing up in New Orleans. He also didn’t start playing football until his junior year of high school. Maulet says he is motivated by family and proving those who support him right. He also believes he has plenty more to accomplish in life.(AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
'Funky season' provides Jets early evaluating for next year

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 16, 2019 06:12 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson scrambles against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, in Baltimore. On the run, Jackson broke the single season record for most rush yards by a quarterback in NFL history. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Jets at Baltimore Ravens 12/12/2019

Dec. 12, 2019 09:10 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) runs the ball against New York Jets outside linebacker Jordan Jenkins (48) and strong safety Jamal Adams (33) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Adams' injury latest to hit Jets' short-handed secondary

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 04, 2019 05:47 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Jets’ Darnold sacked criticisms by refusing to be affected

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 27, 2019 07:23 PM EST

FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019 file photo, New York Jets' Valentine Holmes warms up before the team's preseason NFL football game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J. The New York Jets have released running back-wide receiver Valentine Holmes from the practice squad as he eyes a return to Australia to resume his rugby league career, Friday, Nov. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Jets release rugby league star Holmes from practice squad

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 22, 2019 04:10 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019 file photo, New York Jets tight end Ryan Griffin (84) celebrates his touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md. Ryan Griffin has been so sure-handed lately for the New York Jets that he ended up on a T-shirt. Griffin had five catches for 109 yards — the first 100-yard game of his seven-season career — and a touchdown at Washington. He has 25 receptions for 269 yards and career-high four TDs while becoming reliable target for Darnold in the absence of the injured Chris Herndon. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
‘Sticky Hands’ Griffin becoming dependable target for Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 21, 2019 06:41 PM EST

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell (26) moves past Washington Redskins strong safety Montae Nicholson (35) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Jets’ Bell rips NFL for ‘random’ 5th HGH test

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 20, 2019 01:31 PM EST

Kalil out, Bell questionable for Jets vs. Redskins

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 15, 2019 07:07 PM EST
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets center Ryan Kalil will miss his third straight game with an injured right knee. He was officially...