The New York Jets moved on from quarterback Sam Darnold, the third overall draft pick in 2018, to select Zach Wilson with the second pick three years later. Another three years have gone by, and Wilson is now with the Denver Broncos. Wilson’s tenure with Gang Green was an utter failure, as he ranks near the bottom in just about …
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Jets' Aaron Rodgers says he opted against becoming RKF Jr's running mate, wants NFL career to continue
The New York Jets no longer have to worry about scrambling to find a starting quarterback. Four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers has decided to put any political ambitions on hold and stick with football. Rodgers’ name had been linked to independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. However, the 40-year-old quarterback finally addressed the speculation that he could pivot from …
Read More »Aaron Rodgers' likely return set for Monday night affair in Week 1 as Jets take on 49ers
Aaron Rodgers’ New York Jets regular-season debut lasted all of four plays on a Monday night to start 2023. In 2024, Rodgers will likely be back playing on a Monday night when the Jets head to Levi’s Stadium to play the San Francisco 49ers to start the season. It will be Rodgers’ first game since he tore his Achilles in …
Read More »Ex-NFL cornerback Buster Skrine allegedly on the run from police in Canada after disconnecting ankle monitor
Former NFL cornerback Buster Skrine is allegedly on the run from Canadian police after disconnecting an ankle monitor and missing a court date Monday. The Daily Hive reports Skrine was granted bail April 9 on the condition he wore a GPS ankle monitor. Now, Skrine is charged with failure to appear in court and failure to comply with a release …
Read More »Jets' Jordan Travis sees himself as Aaron Rodgers' successor, but focused on 'being a great teammate'
Four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers will step back into the starting quarterback role for the New York Jets in 2024. The star quarterback’s 2023 season came to an abrupt end after just four plays, when he tore his Achilles tendon. Rodgers eventually underwent a “speed bridge” procedure, which was designed to expedite the recovery process. He ultimately missed the entire …
Read More »Bengals legend Boomer Esiason opens up about CBS Sports exit: 'I loved my time there'
Four-time Pro Bowler and Cincinnati Bengals Ring of Honor member Boomer Esiason is leaving CBS amid a shakeup at “The NFL Today.” Phil Simms also won’t return to the long-running pregame show, CBS announced in April. Matt Ryan and three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt will join “The NFL Today” crew. Last month, Ryan officially retired from …
Read More »Jets' Aaron Rodgers will have 'no restrictions' from Achilles injury at this month's OTAs, coach says
Saturday, May 11, will mark eight months since New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers ruptured his Achilles. When OTAs start nine days later, he will be a full-go. According to Jets head coach Robert Saleh, the four-time MVP will have “no restrictions” once the practices begin on May 20. “Once phase three hits, we’re not anticipating any restrictions from what …
Read More »Jets select Alabama defensive back as 2024 NFL Draft's 'Mr. Irrelevant'
The New York Jets hope they found a diamond in the rough with this year’s “Mr. Irrelevant.” That title goes to the final selection of each NFL Draft. This year, there were 257 draft picks since Thursday night. And after seeing 256 players taken ahead of him, Alabama safety Jaylen Key still got a life-changing call when the Jets selected …
Read More »Peyton Manning takes aim at Jets over Zach Wilson's failed tenure: 'It drives me crazy'
Former New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson got a vote of confidence from Denver Broncos great Peyton Manning, who seemingly pointed the finger back at the Jets when discussing Wilson’s shortcomings. “The change of scenario for Zach Wilson, I think, is going to be a good one,” Manning told Denver Sports in an interview Tuesday. Zach Wilson of the New …
Read More »Jets trade Zach Wilson to Broncos after failed tenure in New York: report
The New York Jets have reportedly traded backup quarterback Zach Wilson to the Denver Broncos, per NFL Network. New York will be sending Wilson and the No. 256 pick in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft in exchange for the No. 203 pick in the sixth round. The Jets and Broncos will also be splitting the $5.5 million …
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