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Newest Jets DB is cousin of infamous ex-Gang Green CB

The last time Jordan Whitehead was this excited about a Jets addition, he was as a 10-year-old boy in the crowd at Darrelle Revis’ draft party.

Todd Bowles puts focus on preventing Jets penalties

Penalties in Sunday’s loss to the Titans left Jets coach Todd Bowles fuming. On Wednesday, he went back to work trying to get his team to cut down on them....

Sam Darnold is starting to take the chances Jets want to see

Despite a rough day overall, coach Todd Bowles believes rookie quarterback Sam Darnold showed some growth in Sunday’s loss to the Jaguars. “I saw some positive things from him,” Bowles...

Jets linebacker hoping to make 2018 debut

Josh Martin didn’t think it would take this long. But the Jets linebacker is smart enough to know that when dealing with concussions — which he had been since sustaining...

Todd Bowles angrily denies play-call report: 'Completely a lie'

Todd Bowles is not easily triggered, but this question — Is the report you’re taking over some defensive play-calling from defensive coordinator Kacy Rodgers true? — set him off. “One...

Jets special teams coach relieved monkey's off his back

Brant Boyer needed no prodding when he entered his press conference Thursday. “All right, I’ll say it, it’s about damn time!” the Jets special teams coordinator said. “Damn monkey’s off...

Linebacker's 'roller coaster': From Arena League to Jets chance

DETROIT -- Brandon Copeland spent last weekend hoping his phone would not ring. The first-year Jets outside linebacker felt good about what he had done in training camp and in...

Jets could be without three starters for opener

The Jets could be missing three starters on Monday night in Detroit. Wide receiver Jermaine Kearse (abdomen) and safety Marcus Maye (foot) were listed as doubtful on the team’s injury...

Jermaine Kearse's chances of playing vs. Lions just increased

The Jets received encouraging progress on the injury front Friday afternoon for one starter, but the iffy status of two others remained unchanged. Wide receiver Jermaine Kearse (abdomen), who missed...

Jets could be without their starting safety for Week 1

Jets safety Marcus Maye did not practice again Thursday, and it is officially time to worry about his availability for Monday’s game. Maye has a foot injury that is not...

Jets coach dangles last-minute starting quarterback decision

Get comfortable, Jets fans. A decision on the team’s starting quarterback isn’t coming any time soon. You may even have to wait past Labor Day. Jets coach Todd Bowles was...

What's giving the Jets hope they can fix their biggest deficiency

The Jets use a device in training camp for pass-rushing drills that has a long arm coming out of a post and a bell attached to the very end of...

Columbia's biggest football success story thrilled with team's 6-0 start

Jets linebacker Josh Martin is having the most productive year of his professional career, while his alma mater Columbia is off to its first 6-0 start since 1996. Martin, who...

The only Columbia player in NFL likely will be a Jets starter

Josh Martin is not your average NFL player. The Jets’ outside linebacker went to Columbia, graduating in 2013 with a degree in anthropology. “It definitely sounds intimidating, but it was...

Jets plug left tackle with $11M for Ben Ijalana to stay

On the first day of free agency, the Jets locked up a couple of their own. The team reached agreements with offensive tackle Ben Ijalana and outside linebacker Josh Martin,...

Jets are not fully out of crazy Mike Glennon sweepstakes

The Mike Glennon Sweepstakes began on Tuesday, and they might be a little too pricey for the Jets. The team still has interest in the free-agent quarterback, according to a...

Ex-Jets GM wastes no time scooping up his own draft bust

The Jets won’t have to wait long to see their former teammate, Quinton Coples. The Dolphins claimed Coples off waivers Tuesday, one day after the Jets waived him. Miami faces...