Jets sign 1st-rounder Olu Fashanu to 4-year, $20.51 million deal. Offensive tackle was No. 11 pick
7 months, 1 week ago

Jets sign 1st-rounder Olu Fashanu to 4-year, $20.51 million deal. Offensive tackle was No. 11 pick

Associated Press  

The New York Jets signed first-round draft pick Olu Fashanu to a four-year, $20.51 million contract on Monday. “The young man is only 21 years old and he hasn’t even scratched the surface,” coach Robert Saleh said shortly after Fashanu was drafted. He’s expected to back up veteran Tyron Smith this season after the former Dallas Cowboys star signed a one-year deal with the Jets worth up to $20 million. NOTES: The Jets also announced the signings of RB Braelon Allen, a fourth-rounder from Wisconsin; their three fifth-round picks — QB Jordan Travis from Florida State, RB Isaiah Davis from South Dakota State and CB Qwan’tez Stiggers, who’s believed to be the first CFL player drafted by an NFL team without any college playing experience — and seventh-rounder Jaylen Key, a safety from Alabama who was this year’s “Mr.

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Jets trade down a spot and then take Penn State offensive tackle Olu Fashanu at No. 11 in NFL draft
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Jets trade down a spot and then take Penn State offensive tackle Olu Fashanu at No. 11 in NFL draft

Associated Press  

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets went with protection over a pass catcher with their first-round pick in the NFL draft. “It wasn’t necessarily the top of the needs, but I know they really loved Olu,” Rodgers said on “The Pat McAfee Show” after the Jets took Fashanu. “I love what Joe did, moving back and getting a …

Analysis: Eagles, Bucs, Packers and Commanders earn highest free agency grades; Cowboys get only F
9 months, 1 week ago

Analysis: Eagles, Bucs, Packers and Commanders earn highest free agency grades; Cowboys get only F

Associated Press  

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. BALTIMORE RAVENS: B Added four-time Pro Bowl running back Derrick Henry and re-signed defensive tackle Justin Madubuike, wide receiver Nelson Agholor and linebacker Malik Harrison. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS: B Signed Morse, Davis, wide receiver Devin Duvernay, cornerback Ronald Darby and defensive tackle Arik Armstead. MIAMI DOLPHINS: B Signed …

Jets agree to terms with run-stuffing defensive tackle Leki Fotu, AP source says
9 months, 1 week ago

Jets agree to terms with run-stuffing defensive tackle Leki Fotu, AP source says

Associated Press  

The New York Jets agreed to terms on a contract Tuesday with former Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Leki Fotu, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The 25-year-old Fotu brings a run-stopping presence and depth to the Jets’ interior defensive line that features Quinnen Williams and John Franklin-Myers. New York also agreed to terms with former San Francisco …

Jets add backup QB Tyrod Taylor, keep K Greg Zuerlein and add O-line, D-line help, AP sources say
9 months, 1 week ago

Jets add backup QB Tyrod Taylor, keep K Greg Zuerlein and add O-line, D-line help, AP sources say

Associated Press  

The New York Jets got a veteran backup for Aaron Rodgers — and added some protection on their offensive line. New York also agreed to terms on a two-year, $18 million deal with former Baltimore guard John Simpson on Monday night, his agent Kyle Strongin with Range Sports RMP told the AP. The Jets also agreed on a one-year contract …

Scouting new Jets QB Tyrod Taylor, and how he fits as Aaron Rodgers’ backup
9 months, 1 week ago

Scouting new Jets QB Tyrod Taylor, and how he fits as Aaron Rodgers’ backup

New York Times  

Owner Woody Johnson made it clear he was unhappy with the backup quarterback situation when he said a few weeks ago that the New York Jets “didn’t have one” last season. Examining potential suitors, what Jets could get in deal Ultimately, Taylor’s biggest impact will simply be the confidence he’ll give the offense — and defense — if he ever …

Jets releasing tight end C.J. Uzomah, AP source says. Move will save New York $5.3 million
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Jets releasing tight end C.J. Uzomah, AP source says. Move will save New York $5.3 million

Associated Press  

The New York Jets plan to release veteran tight end C.J. The move, which was expected, will save the Jets about $5.3 million on their salary cap heading into the start of the NFL’s free agency period next week. Uzomah signed a three-year, $24 million contract with the Jets in 2022 and finished with just 29 catches for 290 yards …

Jets releasing durable guard Laken Tomlinson, AP source says. Move saves New York about $8.1 million
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Jets releasing durable guard Laken Tomlinson, AP source says. Move saves New York about $8.1 million

Associated Press  

The New York Jets are releasing durable veteran left guard Laken Tomlinson, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The 32-year-old Tomlinson spent the last two seasons with New York and started every game, but his release — which was not a total surprise — will save the Jets about $8.1 million in cap space this offseason. …

Jets mock draft reaction: Olu Fashanu could help O-line, but will another team nab him?
11 months ago

Jets mock draft reaction: Olu Fashanu could help O-line, but will another team nab him?

New York Times  

It is no secret what the New York Jets need to do in the NFL Draft. In Brugler’s mock, three quarterbacks, three wide receivers, a tight end, a defensive end and an offensive tackle get selected before the Jets pick. GO DEEPER What the Jets can learn from last year's offseason mistakes, and how to fix them More about Fashanu …

Jets trade WR Mecole Hardman to Chiefs, per source: Why New York agreed to the deal
1 year, 2 months ago

Jets trade WR Mecole Hardman to Chiefs, per source: Why New York agreed to the deal

New York Times  

By Dianna Russini, Zack Rosenblatt and Nate Taylor Hardman previously spent four seasons with the Chiefs after they selected him in the second round of the 2019 draft. Why New York agreed to the trade The Jets signed Hardman in free agency with the hopes that he could turn into a better, more athletic version of Braxton Berrios. Hardman spent …

Jets’ Quinnen Williams lands $96 million contract extension: How he stacks up with NFL’s top DTs
1 year, 5 months ago

Jets’ Quinnen Williams lands $96 million contract extension: How he stacks up with NFL’s top DTs

New York Times  

The Jets and Pro Bowl defensive tackle Quinnen Williams have agreed on a four-year, $96 million contract extension, Williams’ agent Nicole Lynn confirmed on social media. The Jets wanted to sign him for five years, but Williams’ side wanted a more traditional four-year deal — like other top defensive tackles had signed. — Rosenblatt Williams’ best season came at best …

Jets, LB Quincy Williams agree to 3-year, $18 million deal: Source
1 year, 9 months ago

Jets, LB Quincy Williams agree to 3-year, $18 million deal: Source

New York Times  

The Jets and linebacker Quincy Williams reached an agreement on a three-year deal worth $18 million, a team source confirmed to The Athletic on Sunday. https://t.co/lkBwdxipuX — Zack Rosenblatt March 12, 2023 The Athletic’s instant analysis: Why the Jets locked down Williams Williams was probably the Jets’ most talented free agent, an ascending 26-year-old linebacker with impressive athleticism and the …

See ya Sam: Jets trade Darnold to Panthers for 3 draft picks
3 years, 8 months ago

See ya Sam: Jets trade Darnold to Panthers for 3 draft picks

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Sam Darnold was the face of a hopeful franchise, a promising playmaker who might just be the New York Jets’ quarterback for at least the next decade. But the speculation New York would move on from the young QB only intensified when Douglas, new coach Robert Saleh and offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur all traveled to Provo, Utah, …

The real contract numbers for the Jets’ free-agent signings: Tevin Coleman, Sheldon Rankins and more
3 years, 8 months ago

The real contract numbers for the Jets’ free-agent signings: Tevin Coleman, Sheldon Rankins and more

New York Times  

It’s the best advice I can give this time of year: Never, ever, react to the initial contract numbers announced during NFL free agency. Sheldon Rankins, defensive tackle Outside numbers: Two years, $17 million The Jets gave Rankins a $1.5 million signing bonus and a $2 million roster bonus paid out five days after signing the contract. Lamarcus Joyner, safety …

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