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Jets might have a tough call to make between a playmaker or protection at No. 10 in the NFL draft

Apr. 18, 2024 13:50 PM EDT

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The NFL draft board is wide open for Joe Douglas and the New York Jets. And they might end up facing quite the dilemma. With the 10th overall pick, Douglas could go with another playmaker to help Aaron Rodgers get the Jets into the end zone consistently. ...

The sons of several former NFL stars are ready to carve their path into the league through the draft

Apr. 17, 2024 13:38 PM EDT

Jeremiah Trotter Jr. wears his dad’s No. 54, plays the same position and celebrates sacks and big tackles with the same signature axe swing. Now, he’s ready to make a name for himself in the NFL. So are several top prospects who play the same positions their fathers played in the...

Jets 'return to roots' with new uniforms that pay tribute to team's 'New York Sack Exchange' look

Apr. 15, 2024 17:21 PM EDT

The Jets are bringing back the “New York Sack Exchange” — at least the look of it. The Jets unveiled their “legacy collection” Monday, two months after team chairman Woody Johnson told fans new uniforms were in the works. The collection features three versions: legacy...

Arizona State hires former Steelers star Hines Ward as receivers coach

Apr. 14, 2024 14:10 PM EDT

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State has hired former Pittsburgh Steelers star Hines Ward as wide receivers coach. “I am truly honored to join Arizona State University football as wide receivers coach,” Ward said in a statement on Sunday. “It's an incredible opportunity to share...

Jets re-sign safety Ashtyn Davis. The 2020 third-rounder has made plays on defense and special teams

Apr. 11, 2024 20:56 PM EDT

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets re-signed safety Ashtyn Davis on Thursday, bringing back a key contributor in the secondary and on special teams. Davis, a third-round pick in 2020 out of Cal, has primarily been a backup on defense during his NFL career but has made...

Jets' Aaron Rodgers briefly thought playing career could be over after tearing his Achilles tendon

Apr. 10, 2024 21:24 PM EDT

Aaron Rodgers acknowledged during a podcast appearance this week he briefly thought his playing career could be over after he tore his left Achilles tendon in the New York Jets’ season opener. “I was really thinking, ‘This is it. You don’t come back from this injury,’”...

AP source: Jets acquire 2-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Haason Reddick from the Eagles

Mar. 29, 2024 18:29 PM EDT

The New York Jets have acquired two-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Haason Reddick from the Philadelphia Eagles for a conditional third-round pick in 2026, a person with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press on Friday. The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the...

Jets owner Woody Johnson refutes 'absolutely false' report he and coach Robert Saleh had dispute

Mar. 28, 2024 19:12 PM EDT

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson emphatically refuted a report that he and coach Robert Saleh had a “very heated conversation” during the NFL meetings earlier this week. NFL Network host Colleen Wolfe said Tuesday during the “Around the NFL” podcast that a “very reliable...

NFL owners unanimously approve a rule that bans the hip-drop tackle

Mar. 25, 2024 14:58 PM EDT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The NFL is eliminating the hip-drop tackle. NFL team owners on Monday unanimously approved a rule that bans players from using a swivel technique to tackle an opponent. A violation will result in a 15-yard penalty and could ultimately result in...

Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit was the center of attention at NFL's international player pro day

Mar. 22, 2024 13:32 PM EDT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit was dripping sweat and still catching his breath after finishing up receiving drills when several NFL scouts approached him at the University of South Florida’s pro day. “Do you have an agent?” “Have you...