Glenn Naughton
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
Jets Confirm 18 Players Let go: Here’s the List
After rumors of those players being let go trickled in throughout the day yesterday, the Jets provided a list of those players on their official website. Were there any surprises? Take a look. QB John Wolford: Wolford spent only a few days with the team before taking the bulk of the snaps in their 10-9 preseason… Read more
Report: Jermaine Kearse to Miss Season Opener With Abdominal Injury
Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News is reporting that Jets wide receiver Jermaine Kearse will miss the team’s season opener after undergoing a medical procedure on his abdomen. https://twitter.com/MMehtaNYDN/status/1035527951486537728 Should the league decide to suspend receiver Robby Anderson for his offseason troubles, the Jets could be without two of their top targets for… Read more
Jets Rumored Cuts Start Rolling in
Plenty of players will be let go by Gang Green in the coming days and we’ll keep tabs here, adding names as they roll in. Here’s what we’ve seen thus far from various sorces. DL Xavier Cooper: Cooper had an excellent camp. Look for him to catch on elsewhere. FB Dimitri Flowers: We mentioned Flowers… Read more
Revised 53-man Roster and Practice Squad After Teddy Trade
The New York Jets dealt quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to the New Orleans Saints along with a sixth-round draft choice in exchange for a third-round pick from the Saints. That will obviously free up one roster spot on the Jets final 53. Then of course there will be the team’s ten practice squad spots. Here’s how… Read more
Eight Jets who Have Surprised in Camp and Preseason
Training camp has officially wrapped up and the Jets have played their three most important preseason games with just their week four backup bonanza left on the schedule. As is always the case, there were some players who emerged to put in some surprisingly good work and improve their chances of making the final roster. … Read more
Report: Sam Darnold Named Jets Starter
After trading quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to the New Orleans Saints for what is reportedly a 3rd round draft choice, the New York Jets are reportedly set to start rookie Sam Darnold in their season opener against the Detroit Lions. https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1034878957118803968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1034878957118803968&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fforums.jetnation.com%2Findex.php%3Fapp%3Dcore%26module%3Dsystem%26controller%3Dembed%26url%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FNFL%2Fstatus%2F1034878957118803968 Darnold has impressed onlookers and the Jets coaching staff this preseason and the move was… Read more
Schefter: Bridgewater Traded to New Orleans for Draft Choices
The Teddy Bridgewater trade watch is officially over. NFL insider Adam Schefter is reporting that the Jets are sending Bridgewater to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for draft choices. https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1034873936599830528 As mentioned in his tweet, the deal all but cements Sam Darnold in as the team’s opening day starter against the Lions in Detroit… Read more
Jets Fans Split on Khalil Mack’s Potential Price tag
The topic of the Jets pursuing Oakland Raiders edge rusher Khalil Mack has been a hot one in recent days and Jets fans appear to be on board with the idea of adding him via trade. What Jets fans seem to be split on is the asking price for Mack. https://twitter.com/AceFan23/status/1034032711873257472 With reports surfacing of… Read more