New York Jets at New England Patriots 1/3/2021
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 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)

Jan. 03, 2021 01:12 PM EST
New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton, front, and running back James White, rear, celebrate after Newton threw a touchdown pass to White in the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton, front, and running back James White, rear, celebrate after Newton threw a touchdown pass to White in the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Jan. 03, 2021 02:07 PM EST
New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton, front, and running back James White, rear, celebrate after Newton threw a touchdown pass to White in the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton, front, and running back James White, rear, celebrate after Newton threw a touchdown pass to White in the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Jan. 03, 2021 01:53 PM EST
New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton throws a touchdown pass to James White in the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton throws a touchdown pass to James White in the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Jan. 03, 2021 01:21 PM EST
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel 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 England Patriots running back Sony Michel 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)

Jan. 03, 2021 01:52 PM EST
New York Jets head coach Adam Gase watches from the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase watches from the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Jan. 03, 2021 01:33 PM EST
New England Patriots defensive lineman Chase Winovich, left, sacks New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Patriots defensive lineman Chase Winovich, left, sacks New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Jan. 03, 2021 01:42 PM EST
New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold rolls out to pass against the New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold rolls out to pass against the New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Jan. 03, 2021 02:03 PM EST
New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton passes under pressure from New York Jets defensive end Henry Anderson in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton passes under pressure from New York Jets defensive end Henry Anderson in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Jan. 03, 2021 02:17 PM EST
New York Jets head coach Adam Gase, center, checks his play sheet along the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. At right is special teams coordinator Brant Boyer. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase, center, checks his play sheet along the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. At right is special teams coordinator Brant Boyer. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Jan. 03, 2021 02:22 PM EST
New York Jets tight end Chris Herndon, center, catches a touchdown pass between New England Patriots defensives backs Myles Bryant, left, and Devin McCourty, right, in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New York Jets tight end Chris Herndon, center, catches a touchdown pass between New England Patriots defensives backs Myles Bryant, left, and Devin McCourty, right, in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Jan. 03, 2021 02:32 PM EST
New York Jets tight end Chris Herndon, top, celebrates his touchdown catch with guard Pat Elflein (67) in the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New York Jets tight end Chris Herndon, top, celebrates his touchdown catch with guard Pat Elflein (67) in the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Jan. 03, 2021 02:48 PM EST
New York Jets running back Josh Adams (36) celebrates his rushing touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New York Jets running back Josh Adams (36) celebrates his rushing touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Jan. 03, 2021 02:52 PM EST
New York Jets running back Josh Adams (36) scores a rushing touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New York Jets running back Josh Adams (36) scores a rushing touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Jan. 03, 2021 02:52 PM EST
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, right, instructs defensive lineman Chase Winovich, center, as inside linebackers coach Jerod Mayo, second from left, instructs defensive end John Simon, left, on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, right, instructs defensive lineman Chase Winovich, center, as inside linebackers coach Jerod Mayo, second from left, instructs defensive end John Simon, left, on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Jan. 03, 2021 03:00 PM EST
New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton, left, scores a touchdown after catching a pass thrown by wide receiver Jakobi Meyers, while New York Jets linebacker Neville Hewitt gives chase in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton, left, scores a touchdown after catching a pass thrown by wide receiver Jakobi Meyers, while New York Jets linebacker Neville Hewitt gives chase in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Jan. 03, 2021 03:28 PM EST
New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton, right, catches a touchdown pass thrown by wide receiver Jakobi Meyers, as New York Jets defenders Bryce Hager, left, and Frankie Luvu give chase in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton, right, catches a touchdown pass thrown by wide receiver Jakobi Meyers, as New York Jets defenders Bryce Hager, left, and Frankie Luvu give chase in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Jan. 03, 2021 03:27 PM EST
New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton celebrates his touchdown catch of a pass thrown by wide receiver Jakobi Meyers during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton celebrates his touchdown catch of a pass thrown by wide receiver Jakobi Meyers during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Jan. 03, 2021 03:31 PM EST
New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton, right, celebrates his touchdown catch of a pass thrown by wide receiver Jakobi Meyers as offensive lineman James Ferentz (66) joins him during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton, right, celebrates his touchdown catch of a pass thrown by wide receiver Jakobi Meyers as offensive lineman James Ferentz (66) joins him during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Jan. 03, 2021 03:31 PM EST
New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton celebrates his touchdown pass to Devin Asiasi in the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton celebrates his touchdown pass to Devin Asiasi in the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Jan. 03, 2021 03:40 PM EST
New England Patriots defensive lineman Adam Butler, top, sacks New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots defensive lineman Adam Butler, top, sacks New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Jan. 03, 2021 04:07 PM EST
New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, left, celebrates a touchdown catch by quarterback Cam Newton, right, in the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, left, celebrates a touchdown catch by quarterback Cam Newton, right, in the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Jan. 03, 2021 03:59 PM EST
New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton runs from New York Jets cornerback Bryce Hall in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton runs from New York Jets cornerback Bryce Hall in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Jan. 03, 2021 04:08 PM EST
New England Patriots wide receiver N'Keal Harry catches a pass in front of New York Jets cornerback Bryce Hall in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Patriots wide receiver N'Keal Harry catches a pass in front of New York Jets cornerback Bryce Hall in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Jan. 03, 2021 04:08 PM EST
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, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Jan. 03, 2021 04:34 PM EST
New York Jets head coach Adam Gase, left front, and players leave the field after losing an NFL football game to the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase, left front, and players leave the field after losing an NFL football game to the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Jan. 03, 2021 04:37 PM EST
New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton leaves the field after an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton leaves the field after an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Jan. 03, 2021 04:39 PM EST
New York Jets head coach Adam Gase, left front, leaves the field after losing an NFL football game to the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase, left front, leaves the field after losing an NFL football game to the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Jan. 03, 2021 04:37 PM EST
New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton leaves the field after an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton leaves the field after an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Jan. 03, 2021 04:39 PM EST
New York Jets head coach Adam Gase, far right, and players head to the tunnel after losing an NFL football game to the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase, far right, and players head to the tunnel after losing an NFL football game to the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Jan. 03, 2021 04:37 PM EST
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel celebrates his touchdown with James White, right, in the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel celebrates his touchdown with James White, right, in the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Jan. 03, 2021 04:57 PM EST
New England Patriots defensive back J.C. Jackson, left, runs with the ball after intercepting a pass in the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots defensive back J.C. Jackson, left, runs with the ball after intercepting a pass in the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Jan. 03, 2021 04:59 PM EST
New England Patriots defensive back Jonathan Jones, left intercepts a pass in the end zone intended for New York Jets wide receiver Breshad Perriman, right, in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots defensive back Jonathan Jones, left intercepts a pass in the end zone intended for New York Jets wide receiver Breshad Perriman, right, in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Jan. 03, 2021 05:01 PM EST
New England Patriots quarterbacks Jarrett Stidham, left, and Cam Newton embrace on the sideline at the end of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots quarterbacks Jarrett Stidham, left, and Cam Newton embrace on the sideline at the end of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Jan. 03, 2021 04:33 PM EST
New York Jets head coach Adam Gase, rear wearing a white cap, and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, front wearing a ski hat, embrace at midfield after an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase, rear wearing a white cap, and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, front wearing a ski hat, embrace at midfield after an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Jan. 03, 2021 04:38 PM EST
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel scores a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel scores a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Jan. 03, 2021 04:57 PM EST
New England Patriots defensive back Jonathan Jones, center, celebrates his interception against the New York Jets in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots defensive back Jonathan Jones, center, celebrates his interception against the New York Jets in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Jan. 03, 2021 05:02 PM EST
New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold reacts after throwing an interception in the end zone in the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold reacts after throwing an interception in the end zone in the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Jan. 03, 2021 05:14 PM EST
New York Jets head coach Adam Gase, center, leaves the field after losing an NFL football game to the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase, center, leaves the field after losing an NFL football game to the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Jan. 04, 2021 08:44 AM EST
FILE - New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold rolls out to pass against the New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., in this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo. The 23-year-old quarterback was considered an untouchable player on the roster only a year ago. General manager Joe Douglas has backed off that stance, though, and it could signal a major change at the position as free agency and the NFL draft approach. “I will answer the call if it's made,” Douglas said Wednesday, March 3, 2021, when asked if he'd listen to offers for Darnold from other teams. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

FILE - New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold rolls out to pass against the New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., in this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo. The 23-year-old quarterback was considered an untouchable player on the roster only a year ago. General manager Joe Douglas has backed off that stance, though, and it could signal a major change at the position as free agency and the NFL draft approach. “I will answer the call if it's made,” Douglas said Wednesday, March 3, 2021, when asked if he'd listen to offers for Darnold from other teams. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Mar. 03, 2021 03:04 PM EST
FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton leaves the field after an NFL football game against the New York Jets in Foxborough, Mass. The New England Patriots are completing an agreement to re-sign free-agent quarterback Cam Newton, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press, Friday, March 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton leaves the field after an NFL football game against the New York Jets in Foxborough, Mass. The New England Patriots are completing an agreement to re-sign free-agent quarterback Cam Newton, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press, Friday, March 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Mar. 12, 2021 11:06 AM EST
FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold rolls out to pass against the New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. The New York Jets traded Darnold Monday, April 5, 2021, to the Carolina Panthers, ending a stint that was marked by a few flashes of brilliance, inconsistent play, and unfortunate injuries. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold rolls out to pass against the New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. The New York Jets traded Darnold Monday, April 5, 2021, to the Carolina Panthers, ending a stint that was marked by a few flashes of brilliance, inconsistent play, and unfortunate injuries. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Apr. 05, 2021 04:56 PM EDT
FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold warms up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass. The New York Jets traded Darnold Monday, April 5, 2021, to the Carolina Panthers, ending a stint that was marked by a few flashes of brilliance, inconsistent play, and unfortunate injuries. (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold warms up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass. The New York Jets traded Darnold Monday, April 5, 2021, to the Carolina Panthers, ending a stint that was marked by a few flashes of brilliance, inconsistent play, and unfortunate injuries. (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)

Apr. 05, 2021 04:57 PM EDT
FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold warms up before the NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass. The New York Jets traded Darnold Monday, April 5, 2021, to the Carolina Panthers, ending a stint that was marked by a few flashes of brilliance, inconsistent play, and unfortunate injuries. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold warms up before the NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass. The New York Jets traded Darnold Monday, April 5, 2021, to the Carolina Panthers, ending a stint that was marked by a few flashes of brilliance, inconsistent play, and unfortunate injuries. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Apr. 05, 2021 04:57 PM EDT
FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold rolls out to pass against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. The Jets will get back on the rookie quarterback roller coaster three years after trading up to take Darnold with the third pick. With New York holding the second selection in a quarterback-heavy draft, general manager Joe Douglas dealt Darnold to Carolina and now has his eyes on another potential franchise QB. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold rolls out to pass against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. The Jets will get back on the rookie quarterback roller coaster three years after trading up to take Darnold with the third pick. With New York holding the second selection in a quarterback-heavy draft, general manager Joe Douglas dealt Darnold to Carolina and now has his eyes on another potential franchise QB. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Apr. 16, 2021 11:38 AM EDT
FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, New York Jets offensive tackle George Fant (76) walks off the field before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass. The Jets activated Fant from the reserve/COVID-19 list on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, New York Jets offensive tackle George Fant (76) walks off the field before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass. The Jets activated Fant from the reserve/COVID-19 list on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)

Aug. 06, 2021 05:28 PM EDT
FILE - New York Jets wide receiver Denzel Mims (11) walks to the locker room after an injury during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., in this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo. Mims is done with salmon. The Jets wide receiver doesn't want to eat, touch or look at it ever again. Not after a bout with food poisoning in the spring caused him to drop 20 pounds — and miss some valuable time on the football field. “It took a big toll on me,” Mims said after practice Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021.(AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)

FILE - New York Jets wide receiver Denzel Mims (11) walks to the locker room after an injury during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., in this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo. Mims is done with salmon. The Jets wide receiver doesn't want to eat, touch or look at it ever again. Not after a bout with food poisoning in the spring caused him to drop 20 pounds — and miss some valuable time on the football field. “It took a big toll on me,” Mims said after practice Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021.(AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)

Aug. 11, 2021 03:29 PM EDT
FILE — New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton celebrates his touchdown pass to Devin Asiasi in the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, in this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021 file photo, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots released quarterback Cam Newton on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, clearing the way for rookie Mac Jones to open the season as New England's quarterback, according to a person with knowledge of the move. The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the decision has not been announced. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

FILE — New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton celebrates his touchdown pass to Devin Asiasi in the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, in this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021 file photo, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots released quarterback Cam Newton on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, clearing the way for rookie Mac Jones to open the season as New England's quarterback, according to a person with knowledge of the move. The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the decision has not been announced. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Aug. 31, 2021 11:39 AM EDT
FILE - New York Jets wide receiver Jeff Smith (16) is shown prior to an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., in this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo. Jets wide receiver Jeff Smith is OK after being involved in a car accident Wednesday morning, Sept. 29, 2021. The 24-year-old Smith was driving to the team's facility when the crash occurred. There were no immediate details on the accident, but agent Garriet Blair told The Associated Press that Smith is “good” physically and “more upset about his new car.” (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)

FILE - New York Jets wide receiver Jeff Smith (16) is shown prior to an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., in this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo. Jets wide receiver Jeff Smith is OK after being involved in a car accident Wednesday morning, Sept. 29, 2021. The 24-year-old Smith was driving to the team's facility when the crash occurred. There were no immediate details on the accident, but agent Garriet Blair told The Associated Press that Smith is “good” physically and “more upset about his new car.” (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)

Sep. 29, 2021 02:47 PM EDT