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FILE - New York Jets linebacker Kwon Alexander (9) reacts against the Atlanta Falcons during a preseason NFL football game Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Alexander is big on being different with his greetings and goodbyes. Ask the Jets linebacker how he's doing, and he'll reply: “legendary.” Or when he's wrapping up a session with reporters, he'll close with: “Have a legendary day.” (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Kwon Alexander having 'legendary' effect on Jets as leader

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 16, 2022 04:17 PM EDT

New York Jets linebacker Kwon Alexander speaks to reporters at the team's NFL football training facility in Florham Park, N.J., on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Dennis Waszak Jr.)
Alexander gives Jets D 'Coke with a little something in it'

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 01, 2022 04:01 PM EDT

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh talks to reporters before the start of a practice at the NFL football team's training facility in Florham Park, N.J., Tuesday, May 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Jets' revamped defense looks to 'dominate' after dismal 2021

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jun. 01, 2022 07:18 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Solomon Thomas (92) looks on during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Dec. 5, 2021, in Las Vegas. Thomas' production during his first five NFL seasons has not reflected his lofty draft status. The defensive lineman knows that. And he expects that to change after signing with the New York Jets and reuniting with coach Robert Saleh. “I'm excited to go off,” Thomas said Wednesday, March 30, 2022 during a Zoom call with reporters. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, file)
Solomon Thomas 'excited to go dominate' after joining Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 30, 2022 04:45 PM EDT

FILE - Seattle Seahawks defensive back D.J. Reed chases a play during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, on Jan. 2, 2022, in Seattle. The New York Jets are signing former Seahawks cornerback D.J. Reed, according to a person with direct knowledge of the move. The person confirmed the agreement to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, because the team had not announced it; deals are not made official until the NFL's league year begins Wednesday. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
Reed joined Jets after 'disrespectful' offer from Seahawks

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 17, 2022 05:33 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers running back A.J. Dillon, right, reacts in front of Baltimore Ravens safety Geno Stone after scoring a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
NFL players, owners help 'Inspire Change' for social justice

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2021 12:02 PM EST

CORRECTS ID TO JOHN BENTON FROM JEFF ULBRICH FILE - John Benton stands on the sidelines before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. Jeff Ulbrich used to play on defenses that tried to stop Tom Brady. Now he's drawing up game plans against the ageless quarterback. Ulbrich is the defensive coordinator of the New York Jets, who'll take on Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at home Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
New York Jets at Carolina Panthers 9/12/2021

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New York Jets Safety Elijah Riley (33) is removed from the game after he was injured on a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Jets doing emergency prep work with makeshift secondary

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 23, 2021 07:03 PM EST

New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (95) and defensive end John Franklin-Myers celebrate in the second half of an NFL football game in Houston, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. The Jets won 21-14. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)
Month after rout by Colts, Jets D gets 'do-over' vs. Eagles

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 03, 2021 02:55 PM EST

Buffalo Bills' Emmanuel Sanders tries to make a catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Jets' Ulbrich focused on fundamentals, not overhauling D

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 18, 2021 06:13 PM EST

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Jets' Saleh on Ryan criticism: 'He knows where to find me'

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 15, 2021 07:03 PM EST

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Focus on Saleh, Ulbrich to adjust, fix Jets' brutal D woes

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 15, 2021 05:03 PM EST

Jets place linebackers Sherwood, Cashman on IR

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 26, 2021 10:39 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets placed linebackers Jamien Sherwood and Blake Cashman on injured reserve Tuesday, the latest hits to an already depleted unit....

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
New York Jets at Denver Broncos 9/26/2021

Sep. 26, 2021 03:31 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) throws during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Monday, Aug. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
NFL stars coming off injuries eager for prominence in 2021

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 30, 2021 12:43 PM EDT

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh reacts during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Jets' Saleh staying connected to oversee all aspects of team

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 29, 2021 04:26 PM EDT

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 was back on the field and smiling, his wait finally over. The defensive lineman was activated from the physically unable to perform list Monday, Aug. 16, 2021, after offseason surgery on a broken foot sidelined him the last few months. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin, File)
Quinnen Williams off PUP, excited to rejoin Jets' D-line

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 16, 2021 04:13 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2020, file photo, New York Jets offensive lineman Alex Lewis (71) warms up before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Jets placed Lewis on the exempt/left squad list Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, a day after he walked off the practice field with what coach Robert Saleh said was a head injury. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)
Jets place Lewis on exempt/left squad list, Fant activated

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 06, 2021 05:39 PM EDT

FILE - New York Jets quarterback Josh Johnson (8) throws a pass during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, in East Rutherford, N.J., in this Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, file photo. The New York Jets signed well-traveled veteran quarterback Josh Johnson, giving them an experienced backup behind rookie Zach Wilson. Johnson was on the field for practice Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Jets sign QB Josh Johnson to give them experienced backup

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 04, 2021 10:49 AM EDT

Focus is on QB Zach Wilson as Robert Saleh's Jets open camp

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:23 AM EDT
NEW YORK JETS (2-14) CAMP SITE: Florham Park, New Jersey LAST YEAR: In a word: awful. The Jets had a franchise-worst 0...