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Jets suddenly have glaring need at this position
They saw two of their own free agents — Sheldon Rankins and Nathan Shepherd — sign with other teams and then struck out on their own bid for Eagles free...
A player-by-player look at the Jets' 90-man roster — from stars to bench to possible cuts
Training camp is about to open, so let's take a look at what the Jets have in each player on the 90-man roster.
Zach Wilson likely to get more reps in second preseason game
QB Zach Wilson figures to see his playing time go up in Saturday’s game against the Packers after playing two series in his first preseason action.
Why Jets didn't make any changes on defensive line
Part six in a series analyzing the New York Jets. The Jets invested fairly heavily last offseason in their defensive line both with money and a premium draft pick. In...
The Jets' defensive line plan now that Leonard Williams is gone
Quinnen Williams, step on down. Folorunso Fatukasi, opportunity is knocking. Nathan Shepherd, now is your chance. The trade of Leonard Williams to the Giants will clear the way for these...
Jets hoping Darnold will be getting key weapon back
Adam Gase sounded downright wistful at the possibility of getting Chris Herndon back on Sunday against the Dolphins. He also isn’t sure it will happen. “I’m hoping,” the Jets coach...
Jets lineman admits PED use, faces six-game suspension
Jets second-year DL Nathan Shepherd was suspended six games by the NFL on Tuesday for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances. Shepherd can return to the team Oct. 28...
Jets play it safe with nagging Leonard Williams injury
The Jets defensive front had a different look Monday afternoon — one they would not like to get used to. Leonard Williams, bothered by a sore hip, wasn’t in action....
The other Jets rookie who is facing a critical crossroads
Though the Jets’ focus remains on quarterback Sam Darnold, another rookie faces a critical stretch to finish the season. Defensive lineman Nathan Shepherd, the Jets’ third-round pick, has started five...
The broken Jets need a Rex Ryan 2.0
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Jets lost a heartbreaker here on Sunday, blowing a 16-point lead to lose 26-22 to the Titans. Here are some thoughts and observations from the game:...
Jets safety's season is over after being placed on IR
The season of second-year Jets safety Marcus Maye came to an early ending Saturday when the team placed him on injured reserve with a shoulder injury. It ends an injury-plagued...
Auditions for 2019 should start now for these under-used Jets
The Jets have five weeks left in this miserable season. They are going nowhere. So, they should be evaluating their roster now to see who to hang on to in...
The signs this year's draft won't be familiar Jets bust
CLEVELAND -- The Jets’ 2017 draft class took another hit on Wednesday, when the team cut wide receiver ArDarius Stewart. It was the latest sign that class is not going to...
Jets' other surprising rookie ready for his starting role
Sam Darnold will have company. Yes, he will be the only rookie starting quarterback in the NFL in Week 1, but he won’t be the only first-year starter for the...
Jets' defense makes an early statement
The Jets quarterbacks owned the spotlight on opening night, but the defense could become the season’s headlining act. While Sam Darnold and Teddy Bridgewater both had impressive Jets debuts, the...
The most unlikely and inspiring Jet is done being a bouncer
Nathan Shepherd has carried the words with him every step of the way, from J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate secondary school to Simon Fraser University to Fort Hays State to now,...
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...
The other Jets already making training camp noise
Here are some thoughts and observations from the first four days of Jets training camp: 1. The dominant storyline, of course, was the absence of Sam Darnold and his contract...
What to watch, and who to watch, as Jets open camp
With the Jets reporting to training camp Thursday, here’s a primer of the biggest issues: Biggest comeback The Jets were excited about wide receiver Quincy Enunwa taking a big step...
Jets sign their third-round pick to a four-year deal
The Jets have signed defensive lineman Nathan Shepherd, the team's third-round draft pick out of Fort Hays State, to a four-year deal worth the slotted amount of $3.4 million. The...