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Boom! Boom! Pow! Jets hope trio of rookie playmakers' physical approach 'permeates' the entire team

May. 05, 2024 15:17 PM EDT

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Malachi Corley's eyes light up whenever a defensive player squares up to tackle him. The New York Jets rookie wide receiver is ready to deliver an even harder hit. And then he keeps running. “Every time I get the ball,...

Jordan Travis has pondered someday replacing Aaron Rodgers. Health is focus now for Jets rookie QB

May. 04, 2024 17:06 PM EDT

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Jordan Travis still needs some time to recover from the horrific leg injury that once put his football career on hold. Patience is something Travis has perfected, especially in the past few months. The former Florida State star, who was...

Aaron Rodgers not expected to have any restrictions in the Jets' next phase of offseason workouts

May. 03, 2024 16:45 PM EDT

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers is on track to be on the field without limitations for the New York Jets in a few weeks. Coach Robert Saleh said Friday after the team's first day of rookie minicamp practices that Rodgers has looked good as he continues to work his way back...

NFL teams pick up 5th-year options on Waddle, Rousseau, Darrisaw, Pitts and other 2021 1st-rounders

Apr. 29, 2024 19:39 PM EDT

Receiver Jaylen Waddle, linebacker Jaelan Phillips, defensive end Gregory Rousseau, left tackle Christian Darrisaw and tight end Kyle Pitts were among the 2021 first-round draft picks whose fifth-year contract options were formally exercised Monday. The Miami Dolphins picked up...

Former Jets offensive tackle Mekhi Becton agrees to 1-year deal with Eagles, agent says

Apr. 28, 2024 22:19 PM EDT

Former New York Jets offensive tackle Mekhi Becton has agreed to terms with the Philadelphia Eagles on a one-year contract worth up to $5.5 million, agent Alan Herman told The Associated Press on Sunday night. The contract is pending a physical, according to Herman. ...

NFL draft attendance record set with more than 775,000 fans attending the event in Detroit

Apr. 27, 2024 23:10 PM EDT

DETROIT (AP) — The NFL draft has a new attendance record after more than 775,000 fans flooded downtown Detroit for the three-day event. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer revealed Saturday at Campus Martius Park that Detroit had broken the record, and the league later released its...

Jets select Alabama safety Jaylen Key with the final pick as the NFL draft's 'Mr. Irrelevant'

Apr. 27, 2024 22:08 PM EDT

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Jaylen Key knows what comes with his new nickname. And the former Alabama safety is fully embracing being this year's “Mr. Irrelevant.” The New York Jets selected Key with the final pick of the NFL draft Saturday — No. 257 overall —...

Jets go offense, offense and more offense around Aaron Rodgers throughout the NFL draft

Apr. 27, 2024 21:37 PM EDT

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets traded down and got a protector. Then they traded up and grabbed a playmaker. General manager Joe Douglas kept wheeling and dealing throughout the three days of the NFL draft as the Jets focused mostly on the offense to...

Jets take CFL's top rookie Qwan'tez Stiggers in 5th round of NFL draft. He never played college ball

Apr. 27, 2024 21:01 PM EDT

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Qwan'tez Stiggers thought his NFL dream ended nearly four years ago. After his father died in a car accident in September 2020, Stiggers dealt with depression and he dropped out of college. His focus was on improving his mental health and...

Jets trade defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers to Broncos for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick

Apr. 27, 2024 20:55 PM EDT

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets traded defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers to the Denver Broncos on Saturday for a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NFL draft. Franklin-Myers, whose base salary this season was $13.3 million, was due to count about $16.4 million on the...