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Jets open up cap space by cutting Kerley, Cumberland

The Jets cleared some salary cap space Wednesday afternoon just before the opening of free agency by releasing tight end Jeff Cumberland and wide receiver Jeremy Kerley, according to sources....

How Jets can carve out $30M for free-agent chess match

The Jets enter this offseason in a much different financial position than they did a year ago. Last year, new general manager Mike Maccagnan had money to shop for free...

Todd Bowles on all-timer's track with expert rookie moves

The Jets beat the Patriots 26-20 in overtime Sunday to keep their playoff dreams alive. Here are some thoughts and observations on the game: 1. The effect Todd Bowles has...

Why Jets lead the NFL in ignoring tight ends

When the Jets and Titans meet on Sunday, you can expect a lot of throws to the tight end … from one team. The Jets’ tight ends have been barely...

What Jets have left to prove after growing up before our eyes

The Jets topped the Giants 23-20 in overtime Sunday to improve to 7-5 and keep their playoff hopes alive. Here are some thoughts and observations on the game: 1. The...

Jets' Darrelle Revis shrugs off new hamstring bother

Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis was not on the field for the team’s final defensive series after tweaking his hamstring during Sunday’s 24-17 loss to the Eagles. “I’ll be fine,” Revis...

Jets swear they remember there are tight ends on the roster

Tight ends around the NFL caught 22 touchdowns last week, an NFL one-week record for the position. The Jets? It looks like they’ve forgotten the position exists. The Jets targeted...

5 takeaways from Jets training camp — and one is worrisome

The Jets wrapped up an eventful training camp this week, the first one under new coach Todd Bowles. Camp started with the news of Sheldon Richardson’s arrest, featured The Battle...

Jets TE doesn't care you think he's the worst in the NFL

Jeff Cumberland isn’t worried about skeptics. Cumberland is entering his third season as the Jets’ starting tight end — despite the fact Pro Football Focus ranked him dead last among...

Jets won't wait another year for Jeff Cumberland's breakout

As the Jets get close to training camp, I am going to examine the roster and give you my top 25 players. Each weekday, we will reveal another person on...

Jets rewind: Rex's scouting report of Woody Johnson says it all

The Jets suffered another loss Sunday, this one a 30-24 overtime loss to the Vikings. The Jets are now 2-11, their worst 13-game record since they finished 1-15 in 1996....

Jets rewind: Don't let Rex Ryan off the hook

The Jets lost 24-10 to the Chiefs on Sunday, their eighth straight loss. The losing streak is the longest since they lost 12 in a row between 1995 and 1996....

Jets rewind: Rex's coaching style behind this collapse

GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Jets suffered a heartbreaking 31-24 loss to the Packers on Sunday to drop to 1-1. Here are a few thoughts on the game: 1. The...

Jets rewind: Undefeated -- and way too sloppy

The Jets notched an ugly 19-14 win over the Raiders to open the season on Sunday. Here are a few thoughts on the game: 1. There were some troubling signs...

Jeff Cumberland just good enough that Jets picked his replacement

As the Jets get close to training camp, I am going to examine the roster and give you my top 25 players. Each weekday, we will reveal another person on...

Eric Decker pays hefty price to wear No. 87 with Jets

Jets wide receiver Eric Decker is getting to keep his jersey No. 87, but it didn’t come cheap. The Jets announced Tuesday the recently signed Decker would wear No. 87...

Jets re-sign TE Jeff Cumberland

As the Jets prepare to begin chasing other teams' free agents, they brought back one of their own Friday. The Jets and tight end Jeff Cumberland agreed to a three-year...

Jermichael Finley could be Jets' best chance for tight end upgrade

This is the fourth in a nine-part series examining the Jets’ needs position by position with free agency starting on March 11. Tight ends Currently on roster: Jeff Cumberland Age:...

Jets offseason primer: Out of salary cap hell

The Jets entered last offseason with a new general manager, very little cap room and a question about trading their best player. A lot has changed in a year. General...

Jets winners & losers: Costly coaching mistake

The Jets' season is fizzling out as they limp to the finish line. The Jets lost 30-20 on Sunday to the Panthers, making it nearly impossible for them to make...