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Solomon Thomas will be back with the New York Jets in 2023 after GM Joe Douglas reportedly lost out on free agent Fletcher Cox after a pair of his own linemen departed via free agency. https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1636169223037755393?s=20 Both Nathan Shepherd and Sheldon Rankins moved on as Shepherd signed with the Saints and Rankins with the Texans. … Read more

Exploring the possibility of upgrading their interior defensive line, the Jets today hosted former Giants and Chargers defensive lineman Linval Joseph.  This, according to NFL insider Mike Garafolo. https://twitter.com/MikeGarafolo/status/1583552878261972992 Joseph, a veteran of twelve NFL seasons last stepped on the field in 2021.  That was as a member of the San Diego Chargers as Joseph… Read more

After watching their “starters” get beaten up by the Philadelphia Eagles, falling behind 14-0 early on, the Jets reserved made some late plays to come away with a 24-21 win.  The obvious loser in the contest was quarterback Zach Wilson.  The second-year QB threw a gimme’ interception on his first drive.  On his second, he… Read more

While the big name free agent imports are garnering all of the attention among Jets fans, two minor moves by Joe Douglas will be aimed at adding some depth on both offense and defense. Douglas re-signed running back Tevin Coleman on day one of free agency before locking up defensive lineman Nathan Shepherd on day… Read more

As Jets fans wake up this morning and shake off the cobwebs from what is likely a food-induced fog brought on from those extra helpings of mashed potatoes, they should take the time to be thankful for the fact that Gang Green has reversed a nightmarish trend.  The Jets have turned a miserable 1-7 season… Read more

Recent history (and not-so-recent history for that matter) has not been kind to the New York Jets and their fans when it comes time to evaluate the team’s draft classes.  However, the past decade or so has been particularly bad for Gang Green with John Idzik and Mike Maccagnan turning in what seems like one… Read more

Give Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams a ton of credit for the work he has done with the Jets this season.  Having lost his top five inside linebackers, multiple starting cornerbacks and his best outside linebacker in Jordan Jenkins for several games this season, he’s managed to keep the defense motivated and largely competitive. And… Read more

The NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero is reporting that Jets defensive lineman Nathan Shepherd is facing a six game suspension for multiple PED use violations.  Perhaps the biggest surprise in this story is Shepherd owing up to his mistake and admitting why he did it. He reportedly told Pelissero that he made the decision because “all… Read more

Having watched the Jets mostly lackluster performance against the New York Giants from Thursday night using NFL.com’s replay feature, a few things jumped out that we thought we’d pass along to those of you who missed the game or who may have missed these tidbits. Kelechi Osemele: Okay, the first thing isn’t a tidbit but we… Read more

As Jets General Manger Mike Maccagnan prepares for another off-season, his spotty draft record is well documented as he’s had his share of hits (Sam Darnold, Jamal Adams, Chris Herndon, Brandon Shell, Jordan Jenkins) but far too many misses (Christian Hackenberg, Lorenzo Mauldin, Chad Hansen, Ardiarius Stewart, Bryce Petty).  Throw in second rounder Devin Smith… Read more

The New York Jets are sitting at 3-5 at the season’s half way mark and as is the case every season, there have been plenty of surprises.  Some good, and others not so good at all.  What are the biggest that have stood out thus far?  Let’s take a look, starting with the pleasant surprises… Read more