Glenn Naughton
Jets add Bam Knight, two Others to Practice Squad; Calvin Jackson Released Again
With the start of the NFL season just a few days away, Jets GM Joe Douglas isn’t done tinkering with his practice squad. As expected, the GM brought back running back Zonovan “Bam” Knight. The fan favorite was let go just a couple of days ago but lands back in Green and White for the… Read more
Joe Douglas Re-Signs Conor McDermott, Releases Rookie RB Zonovan Knight
Looking to add some veteran depth at offensive tackle where the Jets are sorely lacking, the Jets have re-signed veteran lineman Conor McDermott. https://twitter.com/nyjets/status/1566883304485289985 McDermott has spent the past three seasons with Gang Green, appearing in 28 games (six starts) in that time. To make room for McDermott on the roster, the Jets let go… Read more
53 Man Roster Contains Some Surprises on Both Sides of the Ball
While the Jets 53-man roster is official on paper, maybe calling it the 50-man roster would be more appropriate as a few players always get shuffled on and off of rosters in the days the follow. With other teams cutting down to 53, the Jets may scoop up somebody else’s discarded players. But until then… Read more
Plenty of Surprise Cuts for Jets as Pinnock and Parks Sent Packing
Every year we see a surprise cut or two at this time of year but there have been several for the Jets over the past 36 hours. After letting go of DB Javelin Guidry and RB La’Mical Perine, it was the safeties today. Despite an excellent pre-season, veteran safety Will Parks was waived along with… Read more
Jets to Waive Perine, Guidry and Pre-Season Standouts
Multiple reports are coming in from various outlets claiming the Jets will be waiving former fourth-round draft choice Lamical Perine and several pre-season standouts. https://twitter.com/BrianCoz/status/1564357511087529985?s=20&t=dnYO1Hh6HcUnj-hRyXhGxw Quarterback Chris Streveler and wide receiver Calvin Jackson were let go along with Bradley Anae, who stood out in the team’s final two contests. Streverler and Jackson connected on a… Read more
Mims Shines in Jets Pre-Season Finale in Another Streveler-led Comeback
In their third and final pre-season game, it was more of the same for the New York Jets. The starting offense couldn’t find the end zone but did show some signs of life this time around. Starting QB Joe Flacco had the offense humming on their first drive before the Jets turned it over on… Read more
Jets Players on the Bubble as Final Pre-Season Game Approaches
As the Jets prepare to play their third and final pre-season game this weekend against the Giants, here are some key players to watch in the MetLife matchup. Of Course wide receiver Denzel Mims will be interesting to watch after requesting a trade earlier this week. As some expected, the request has reportedly piqued the… Read more
Report: Panthers Interested in Dealing for Jets’ Mims
Having requested a trade out of New York, Jets wide receiver Denzel Mims is reportedly drawing interest from the Carolina Panthers. The report should come as no surprise given the way Mims played at Baylor for current Panthers head coach Matt Rhule. https://twitter.com/josephperson/status/1563203594559508481 The Panthers have reportedly contacted the Jets who are letting it be… Read more
Zeurlein is Jets New Kicker as Pinero is Let Go
NFL insider Ian Rapoport is reporting that the Jets have let go of kicker Eddy Pineiro, meaning veteran Greg Zeurlein is Gang Green’s kicker for the time being. https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1562154413539688452 Once nicknamed “legatron” for his otherworldly leg strength, Zeurlein’s accuracy hasn’t always been good enough to help him stay on a roster for an extended period… Read more
Five Surprise Jets who Could Land on 53-Man Roster
With two of their three scheduled pre-season games in the books, the Jets have had some pretty impressive performances turned in from some unexpected players. Who are they, why have the stood out and what does it mean? QB Chris Streveler: While Streveler has only seen action against opposing third and fourth-string defenses, you can’t overlook… Read more
Jets Backups Lead Comeback but Starters Look Flat in win Versus Falcons
Jets fans got to enjoy some longshot backups make a handful of plays in the team’s 24-16 comeback win against the Atlanta Falcons while the starters looked flat once again. In fairness to the Jets, they benched a fair number of their starters right out of the gate but failing to find the end zone… Read more
Flacco has High Praise for Receiver Elijah Moore
For anyone who still feels Jets receiver Elijah Moore is a slot receiver who isn’t quite big enough to be a number one receiver, you may want to check in with Joe Flacco. The current Jets QB1 was asked which receiver Moore reminds him of and Flacco brought up one of the better receivers of… Read more