1 year, 3 months ago

Jets offer encouragement for Zach Wilson in QB’s first start since Aaron Rodgers’ injury

ARLINGTON, Texas — Zach Wilson was in full uniform in the New York Jets locker room long after the game, getting some words of encouragement from tight end Tyler Conklin and some of his teammates. Even though the Jets had just lost 30-10 to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, with Wilson thrust back into the starting role after four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers tore his left Achilles four snaps in the season opener a week earlier, they don’t see the same young quarterback who struggled so much the past two years. “We have complete trust and faith in him.. We’re going to keep making sure he knows we got his back.” Plus, Wilson and the Jets really didn’t get a lot of chances on offense. That record doesn’t include the Jets’ 22-16 overtime victory over Buffalo in the season opener, when Wilson took over after Rodgers got hurt.

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1 week, 6 days ago

Jets still struggling to secure wins and stop blowing late leads in another playoff-less season

Associated Press

Garrett Wilson has experienced a lot of losing in his three seasons with the New York Jets. “When you’re up in the fourth quarter, all of a sudden it starts to feel like you have a losing problem,” the wide receiver said after the Jets’ 32-26 overtime loss. The Jets couldn’t even enjoy what interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said Monday …

2 weeks, 1 day ago

For the Jets, anything that can go wrong will go wrong — and Garrett Wilson is sick of it

New York Times

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — “Losing, period, sucks.” Garrett Wilson paused. “When you’re up in the fourth quarter all of a sudden it starts to feel like we have a losing problem, like a gene or some s—,” Wilson said. He’s only in his third season with the Jets, but he already understands the self-fulfilling prophecy, the “Same Old Jets.” The …

3 weeks, 3 days ago

Seahawks’ Geno Smith returns to face Jets for the 1st time at MetLife Stadium as an opposing starter

Live Mint

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Geno Smith was once considered a major part of the New York Jets' future, a potential franchise quarterback with a big smile and an even bigger arm. “It’s the biggest game of the year because it’s the next game,” insisted Smith, who beat the Jets in 2022 in Seattle. “But obviously because I was drafted there, …

3 weeks, 3 days ago

Seahawks’ Geno Smith returns to face Jets for the 1st time at MetLife Stadium as an opposing starter

Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Geno Smith was once considered a major part of the New York Jets’ future, a potential franchise quarterback with a big smile and an even bigger arm. “It’s the biggest game of the year because it’s the next game,” insisted Smith, who beat the Jets in 2022 in Seattle. “But obviously because I was drafted there, …

1 month ago

Jets’ Super Bowl dreams with Rodgers have fizzled into a tumultuous mess with lots of uncertainty

Associated Press

Aaron Rodgers sat in front of a packed auditorium at the New York Jets’ facility and shared an observation a few generations of frustrated fans knew all too well. “I mean, it’s disappointing,” Rodgers said after the Jets’ 28-27 loss to Indianapolis last Sunday. He insisted this year’s squad was one of the franchise’s “most talented teams that has ever …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jets’ Wilson and Adams imagined catching passes from Rodgers together during an offseason dinner

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Garrett Wilson got a call from Davante Adams during the offseason more than a year ago to let him know he was in New York City and invited the Jets wide receiver to join him and some friends for dinner. “I knew the whole time it wasn’t necessarily going to happen in the Pittsburgh game,” Adams …

3 months ago

Aaron Rodgers issues ominous warning to the NFL after Jets' thumping win over the Patriots

Daily Mail

Aaron Rodgers has issued an ominous warning to the rest of the NFL about his thriving relationship with his Jets receivers. It came after the quarterback combined for touchdowns with both Allen Lazard and Garrett Wilson as the New York Jets blew away the New England Patriots 24-3 on Thursday. Aaron Rodgers issued an ominous warning to the NFL after …

3 months, 1 week ago

Jets struggle in opener, but Saleh says 0-1 with Rodgers feels better than 1-0 last year without him

Associated Press

Aaron Rodgers being back on the field healthy — albeit a bit rusty — made even a rough loss in front of a national TV audience sting just a little less for the New York Jets. “Unfortunately, it does.” That’s because after one game last year, Rodgers’ injury had the Jets’ heads spinning and their frustrated fans coming to grips …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Aaron Rodgers makes his return when the Jets open the season at the 49ers

Associated Press

New York Jets at San Francisco Monday, 8:15 p.m. EDT, ESPN/ABC BetMGM NFL Odds: 49ers by 3 1/2. The 40-year-old four-time NFL MVP tore his left Achilles tendon four snaps into his debut last season for New York, sinking the Jets’ playoff hopes with him. Stats and stuff The Jets are 1-2 in season openers under Robert Saleh, with the …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Aaron Rodgers is back for the Jets and so are lofty expectations to end a 13-year playoff drought

Associated Press

NEW YORK JETS EXPECTATIONS: Playoffs or bust. But with the 40-year-old Aaron Rodger back and healthy after tearing his left Achilles tendon on his fourth snap of the season last year, there’s renewed optimism for the Jets to not only get into the playoffs, but to make a run. The Jets’ success will come down to how Rodgers plays in …

4 months ago

Zach Wilson has been energized by Broncos experience. But what comes next?

New York Times

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Zach Wilson was zooming along an upward trajectory during Denver Broncos training camp when he smacked into a 261-pound roadblock. … I have to find a way to start better.” In Wilson’s uneven performance, though, Broncos coaches saw an opportunity. Broncos coach Sean Payton described it as a “heater” for Wilson as he showed off the arm …

7 months ago

Can Zach Wilson begin a fruitful second act with Broncos? It starts in the huddle

New York Times

Few quarterbacks have faced more scrutiny during their first three years in the NFL than Zach Wilson encountered under the glaring lights in New York. “We’ll figure it out,” said Payton, who has given no indication of the quarterback pecking order since Wilson and Nix joined Stidham on the roster. “… But we’ll have a rotation, and we’ll go from …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Jets go offense, offense and more offense around Aaron Rodgers throughout the NFL draft

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets traded down and got a protector. General manager Joe Douglas kept wheeling and dealing throughout the three days of the NFL draft as the Jets focused mostly on the offense to improve a unit that was among the league’s worst with quarterback Aaron Rodgers missing all but four snaps last season. “It …

8 months ago

Jets trade quarterback Zach Wilson to the Broncos, AP source says

Associated Press

Zach Wilson was expected to be the face of the franchise for the New York Jets. The Jets are sending Wilson and a seventh-round pick in this week’s NFL draft to the Broncos for a sixth-rounder, the person said. ESPN reported New York and Denver are splitting Wilson’s $5.5 million salary for this season as part of the deal. He …

8 months ago

Jets GM Joe Douglas calls QB Zach Wilson an ‘asset.’ But the team remains open to trading him

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Zach Wilson remains a member of the New York Jets. “Zach is an asset and at that same time we’re obviously open to trading Zach,” Douglas said Thursday during his annual predraft news conference. “There have been discussions.” Douglas said the 24-year-old Wilson was not present — as he usually has been — at the team’s …

8 months ago

Jets might have a tough call to make between a playmaker or protection at No. 10 in the NFL draft

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The NFL draft board is wide open for Joe Douglas and the New York Jets. Or, the general manager could target another offensive lineman to make sure the 40-year-old quarterback stays upright after his debut with New York lasted just four plays last season because of a torn Achilles tendon. “I think it opens the door …

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 …

9 months, 3 weeks ago

What’s Zach Wilson’s trade market? Examining potential suitors, what Jets could get in deal

New York Times

INDIANAPOLIS — The clock will soon strike midnight on Zach Wilson’s career with the New York Jets. Join me, @TimMMcMaster and @Marissa_Morris: https://t.co/HXOQgWDCKf — Zack Rosenblatt February 28, 2024 Financial implications If the Jets were to trade Wilson they’d save $5.45 million and incur a $5.7 million dead cap penalty. GO DEEPER Jets 10-step offseason plan: Trade Zach Wilson, get …

9 months, 3 weeks ago

New York Jets give QB Zach Wilson permission to seek trade as prospects arrive at NFL combine

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — The New York Jets expected quarterback Zach Wilson to emerge as the new face of their franchise. General manager Joe Douglas said the Jets have given Wilson permission to seek a trade, perhaps marking an end to his tumultuous stint in New York. “We have had good conversation with his agent,” Douglas said Wednesday at the NFL’s annual …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Jets’ Aaron Rodgers looks to 2024 season: ‘We’re all going to be on the hot seat next year’

New York Times

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers said everyone at the Jets will “be on the hot seat next year” following New York’s rocky 7-10 season this year. “Anything in this building that we’re doing that has nothing to do with winning needs to be assessed,” Rodgers said Monday while addressing what he’d like to see next season. During his news conference, Rodgers did …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Aaron Rodgers voted Jets’ most inspirational player by teammates. QB played just 4 snaps this season

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers’ first season with the New York Jets lasted only four snaps. “It says a lot about him and how he’s approached becoming a Jet and being here with us, whether he’s on the field or not.” Rodgers was hurt during the season opener against Buffalo on Sept. 11, but immediately focused on trying to …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Zach Wilson ruled out for Jets’ finale at Patriots. Could be end of quarterback’s time in New York

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Zach Wilson is done for the season — and perhaps so is his time with the New York Jets. Coach Robert Saleh announced Wednesday that Wilson remains in the concussion protocol and has already been ruled out for the team’s season finale at New England on Sunday. “It’s all things that we’re going to have to …

11 months, 4 weeks ago

Jets await word on Wilson’s health, but Siemian could get 2nd straight start at QB on Thursday night

Associated Press

The New York Jets will wait to see what Zach Wilson’s health status is over the next day before deciding on a starting quarterback against the Cleveland Browns on Thursday night. If he can’t go, Trevor Siemian will get a second straight start for the Jets after helping New York to a 30-28 win over Washington on Sunday. I’m talking …

1 year ago

Aaron Rodgers’ season is (officially) over, so Jets must turn the page to 2024

New York Times

The New York Jets dream is officially dead. Tuesday, Rodgers said on “The Pat McAfee Show” that “if I was 100 percent today, I’d be pushing to play. GO DEEPER Jets 2024 roster projection: Who’ll be back, who won’t and who’s on the bubble Implications: Next season The most notable thing Rodgers did Tuesday was endorse three Jets figureheads who …

1 year ago

Rodgers' return will come next season with Jets out of playoff hunt and QB not 100% healthy

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But now without a timetable …

1 year ago

Jets eliminated from playoff contention after loss to Dolphins. Rodgers’ comeback bid in question

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The very slim opening the New York Jets had of keeping their playoffs hopes alive closed with an emphatic dud. A week after their 30-6 win over Houston, Zach Wilson and the Jets hoped that dominant performance would catapult a run that could end the franchise’s 12-season playoff skid — the NFLs’ longest active drought. “It’s …

1 year ago

Trevor Siemian to start for Jets if Zach Wilson does not clear concussion protocol

New York Times

The New York Jets will start Trevor Siemian at quarterback Sunday against the Washington Commanders if Zach Wilson does not clear concussion protocol, coach Robert Saleh said Monday. He wasn’t entirely inaccurate — the offensive line allowed six sacks and Wilson was hit seven times before leaving the game and eventually entering concussion protocol. If Wilson is cleared from concussion …

1 year ago

Jets quarterback Zach Wilson leaves game vs. Dolphins with a concussion

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson is in the concussion protocol after leaving the 30-0 loss to the Miami Dolphins late in the second quarter Sunday. Trevor Siemian replaced Wilson on the Jets’ final series of the first half, and CBS originally reported that Wilson went into the locker room early to get hydrated. The Jets …

1 year ago

Jets playoff hopes end after Zach Wilson suffers concussion in blowout loss vs. Dolphins

New York Times

Shortly after the Miami Dolphins walloped the New York Jets 30-0 on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium, the Jets were eliminated from playoff contention after wins by the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans. When asked after the game whether the Jets’ performance was embarrassing, coach Robert Saleh responded, “Yeah.” “You put together the best plan possible,” Saleh said. “They played …

1 year ago

Jets’ Aaron Rodgers ‘looks normal’ to coach during practice in comeback attempt

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers took a few more steps — and provided a highlight play — in his comeback attempt from a torn left Achilles tendon. Coach Robert Saleh said Friday the 40-year-old quarterback “pushed it a little bit” at practice Thursday, when he was listed as a limited participant after sitting out Wednesday. I’m like, ‘Chill!’ That’s …

1 year ago

Zach Wilson leads Jets to 30-6 win over Texans in return. C.J. Stroud leaves late with a concussion

Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Zach Wilson overcame a sluggish start, some big hits and a week of criticism and controversy by responding with the type of impressive performance the New York Jets have long been expecting. “That’s what we want every game to look like.” Wilson was 27 of 36 for 301 yards — his third career game of 300 …

1 year ago

Zach Wilson denies report he was reluctant to return to Jets' starting lineup, as quarterback prepares to lead team this weekend vs. Texans

Daily Mail

Zach Wilson has denied The Athletic's report that claimed he was reluctant to return to the Jets' starting lineup. Zach Wilson could soon return to the starting lineup for the Jets after briefly being benched Jets coach Robert Saleh made the announcement on Wednesday: 'Zach gives us the best chance to win' Zach Wilson discusses the report that was made …

1 year ago

Zach Wilson to start at quarterback for the Jets on Sunday against the Texans

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Zach Wilson is back in as the New York Jets’ starting quarterback. “And we’ll give him another opportunity to go prove that.” The decision came a day after New York waived Tim Boyle following two ineffective starts and signed Brett Rypien off Seattle’s practice squad. When asked if Wilson will be the Jets’ starting quarterback the …

1 year ago

Zach is BACK! Jets' Wilson is named New York's starter for Sunday's game vs. Houston after reports surfaced that the struggling QB was against returning to top of depth chart

Daily Mail

Zach Wilson is once again the New York Jets’ starting quarterback just days after reports surfaced claiming the struggling third-year signal caller was against returning to the top of the depth chart. Zach Wilson is once again the New York Jets’ starting quarterback Robert Saleh made the announcement on Wednesday: 'Zach gives us the best chance to win' Rodgers ripped …

1 year ago

Flying to Utah on his bye week, tripping over the 10-yard line, and taking 105 sacks over three dreadful seasons... how it all went wrong for Zach Wilson with the New York Jets

Daily Mail

The former second-overall pick should be cut, according to Boomer Esiason Wilson has been benched in favor of Tim Boyle for Friday's game against Miami For Zach Wilson, the 2023 season was supposed to be a kind of football rehab. The following is Mail Sport's look back at Wilson's turbulent tumble down coach Robert Saleh's depth chart: Zach Wilson reacts …

1 year, 1 month ago

Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson is taking ‘a hard look’ at himself to improve ball security

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Garrett Wilson quickly established a reputation in the NFL for making dazzling catches and being a primary playmaker for the New York Jets. “With the things happening these last few weeks, it makes me take a hard look in the mirror.” Wilson had his worst game of the season last Sunday at Buffalo, where he caught …

1 year, 1 month ago

Jets predictions at NFL midseason: No Aaron Rodgers return in 2023; 8-win finish?

New York Times

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — This feels like the tipping point of the New York Jets’ season, fittingly at the halfway mark. So now they’re here, as they were last year, with an elite defense, a bad offense and questions about whether Robert Saleh can pull it all together for an actual run to the playoffs — and, if all goes …

1 year, 1 month ago

As Jets’ offense struggles, analyzing the offseason roster decisions gone wrong

New York Times

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — If it feels like 2022 all over again around here, that’s because it might as well be. Just like last year, the New York Jets have one of the NFL’s best defenses and one of the worst offenses. Publicly, Saleh is still supporting Zach Wilson even as the third-year pro falls into the NFL’s dungeon of …

1 year, 1 month ago

Zach Wilson and the Jets’ offense continue to sputter in 27-6 loss to Chargers

Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Jets’ defense did its job — again. “I think we all just kept taking turns,” Wilson said after the Jets’ 27-6 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night. “It just wasn’t good enough.” The Jets have been the NFL’s worst team on third down and in the red zone — and …

1 year, 1 month ago

Jets’ Aaron Rodgers drops back and puts weight on injured leg during warmups before game vs Giants

Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers dropped back and put some weight on his injured left leg as he threw several passes during warmups before the New York Jets’ game against the Giants on Sunday. They weren’t full dropbacks, but the fact Rodgers can put weight on his left leg and step into throws nearly seven weeks after being injured …

1 year, 2 months ago

Jets’ statement win over Eagles renews hope for what’s still possible this season

New York Times

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Two hours before kickoff, Aaron Rodgers was on the field at MetLife Stadium, walking on his own, no boot, no crutches, throwing passes around like he wasn’t barely a month removed from Achilles surgery. Well … Sunday, the Jets played the 5-0 Philadelphia Eagles, last year’s NFC champions with a loaded roster, and they did it …

1 year, 2 months ago

Aaron Rodgers tosses passes, walks without crutches before Jets’ game vs. Eagles

Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw several short passes during the team’s warmup period before their 20-14 victory against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, nearly five weeks after tearing his left Achilles tendon. Wearing a white long-sleeved T-shirt, black sweatpants and a multicolored Jets cap, the 39-year-old Rodgers walked around without the aid of crutches …

1 year, 2 months ago

Zach Wilson, Jets show signs of life in loss to Chiefs. Can they carry it forward?

New York Times

NFL Week 5 Power Rankings are out now. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Jets coach Robert Saleh walked to the lectern on Sunday night and gripped it so hard it should’ve snapped in half. – Jets QB Zach Wilson on his fumbled snap pic.twitter.com/ZFjwLUF1ue — NFL on CBS 🏈 October 2, 2023 On the sideline, Wilson blamed himself, but …

1 year, 2 months ago

Russini: What I’m hearing on the Jets, Colts, Vikings, Broncos and NFL Week 4 injuries

New York Times

Aaron Rodgers rejoined the Jets on Saturday night for the first time since surgery on his torn Achilles tendon in Week 1, speaking in their team meeting and imploring them repeatedly not to point fingers during their rough start to the NFL season. Two team sources say Jets owner Woody Johnson made no guarantees about Saleh’s and Douglas’ status before …

1 year, 2 months ago

Jets’ Robert Saleh remains confident in Zach Wilson, but acknowledges the QB must play better

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Robert Saleh still believes in Zach Wilson. The Jets signed veteran Trevor Siemian to the practice squad Tuesday, but Saleh said he’ll be inactive for New York’s game against Kansas City on Sunday night as he acclimates himself. “I haven’t spoken to Joe, but obviously Joe is an icon, a Hall of Famer and a well-respected …

1 year, 2 months ago

Jets’ commitment to QB Wilson has many fans and media puzzled. But there’s no quick or easy solution

Associated Press

At this point, most Jets fans would take anyone at quarterback other than Zach Wilson. Even Broadway Joe sounded off Sunday on social media during the Jets’ 15-10 loss to the New England Patriots — their 15th straight against their AFC East foes — and went even further Monday during an interview on “The Michael Kay Show” on 98.7 ESPN …

1 year, 2 months ago

Joe Namath: ‘I’ve seen enough of Zach Wilson,’ says Jets ‘made the wrong choice when they drafted him’

New York Times

New York Jets legend Joe Namath ripped the franchise’s starting quarterback Zach Wilson on Monday while speaking on ESPN’s “The Michael Kay Show.” “I don’t believe in him, I don’t believe he has a future as a good player, and I think they made the wrong choice when they drafted him, I feel that way,” Namath said. — Joe Namath …

1 year, 2 months ago

Jets are sticking with Zach Wilson despite the quarterback’s struggles

Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The weather was ugly. “Overall, it just wasn’t good enough, from coaching to the players to all of it,” coach Robert Saleh said. “And that’s for multiple reasons.” He said he still supports his quarterback, and Saleh insists he’s not concerned about potential problems arising with his team by continuing to have Zach Wilson start. And …

1 year, 2 months ago

Rosenblatt: Zach Wilson, Jets are playing with a fear of failure, and it can’t continue

New York Times

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers has some thoughts on failure, a topic the New York Jets are well-versed on in recent years. “There’s an idea of fear of failure and that being crippling to some people, or a motivator to other people,” Rodgers said in August, a couple of weeks before his season ended, leaving the Jets to turn …

1 year, 2 months ago

NFL Week 3 takeaways: Jets, Zach Wilson struggle again; Dolphins explode for 70 vs. Broncos

New York Times

Cover 7 | Sunday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. The New York Jets are now 0-2 in Zach Wilson’s starts after falling to the New England Patriots 15-10 on Sunday. Tua Tagovailoa, now in his second-year coach Mike McDaniel’s offense, took a big step last season and looks like he may be taking …

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