Glenn Naughton
Key Head-to-Head Match-ups in Motown as Jets Take on Lions
With kickoff just a few hours away, we’ve covered a few players to keep an eye on along with a look at which players could be asked to step up as the Jets will likely be without outside linebacker Josh Martin, safety Marcus Maye and wide receiver Jermaine Kearse. Now, let’s take a look at… Read more
Jets Could be Missing Three Starters for Opener
As the Jets prepare to kick off their season on Monday night against the Detroit Lions, it appears they’ll be without at least one starter, with two more listed as doubtful. https://twitter.com/DWAZ73/status/1038538743060291584 On their final injury report leading up to the game, starting outside linebacker Josh Martin is listed as being out, while safety Marcus… Read more
Jets add Luvu to Active Roster; Waive Lawrence Thomas
In need of some depth at outside linebacker, the Jets have announced the addition of rookie linebacker Frankie Luvu to the active roster. https://twitter.com/nyjets/status/1038509731437072386 To make room for Luvu, the Jets waived third year fullback Lawrence Thomas… Read more
Jets Audition Former Colts Linebacker John Simon
Still looking to add a pass rusher, the Jets yesterday hosted former Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker/defensive end John Simon. https://twitter.com/FieldYates/status/1037818101159485445 A former fourth-round draft choice of the Baltimore Ravens, Simon has been a part-time starter with the Ravens, Texans and Colts where he’s registered 13 sacks in 54 games (22 starts).  … Read more
Jets 2018 Season Forecast is Cloudy With a Bright Future
The New York Jets open their 2018 season this Monday night when they visit the Lions in Detroit for the season’s first Monday Night Football match-up. It will mark the pro debut of rookie quarterback Sam Darnold and many Jets fans couldn’t possibly be more excited, and who could blame them? This season, like any… Read more
Jets Hold Multiple Tryouts for Help at Edge and Kicker
It was a busy day for the Jets today despite the season not getting under way until Monday night in Detroit when they take on Matthew Stafford and the Lions. With a few deficiencies to address, the team took a look at a few prospects off the edge along with a defensive back and a… Read more
Jets Roll the Dice on Talented, oft Injured Edge Rusher
Even in an off season that has seen the Jets fill some of their biggest needs by drafting quarterback Sam Darnold and adding cornerback Trumaine Johnson, their roster is still devoid of any player who poses a legitimate threat to get to opposing quarterbacks. After reportedly refusing to part with a pair of first-round draft… Read more
Breaking Down Gang Green’s Practice Squad
With their 53-man roster being set (for now), the Jets turned their attention to filling out their 10-man practice squad and yesterday they did just that. Here’s a look at who made the cut and what we know. S Brandon Bryant: A safety who the Jets signed as a free agent after he wasn’t chosen in… Read more
Darnold era Officially set to Begin
The worst kept secret in sports is no longer “under wraps” as Jets head coach Todd Bowles has officially named rookie quarterback Sam Darnold as the team’s starter when they open the season on September 10th against the Detroit Lions on the road. https://twitter.com/nyjets/status/1036687375789948928 At 21 years and 97 days old, Darnold will become the… Read more
Adding Former Darnold Teammate a No-Brainer for Gang Green
With their 53-man roster finalized, the Jets have gotten to work at filling out their 10-man practice squad and one name that has surfaced should make Jets fans very happy. As one of Sam Darnold’s favorite targets back in USC, wide receiver Deontay Barnett has been added to the list. At just 20 years old… Read more
Jets Continue Cutting Roster to 53; Luvu cut Loose
The Jets cut ties with 18 players yesterday and will have to part with 14 more today to get down to the league mandated 53. The first names have started coming in today but none have been confirmed by the team at this point. Check back to this article for updates throughout the day. LB… Read more
Jets Young Corners Trending in Right Direction
While it was the top of the Jets cornerback depth chart that drew most of the attention this off-season with the addition of free agent Trumaine Johnson and re-signing Morris Claiborne, it’s the bottom of the depth chart that’s been turning heads for much of the pre-season. If some of this preseason’s top performers can… Read more