DC Steve Wilks collaborating with Aaron Glenn to make Jets more aggressive, physical

Rich CiminiJun 1, 2025, 06:00 AM ET

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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — A look at what’s happening around the New York Jets:

1. Recharged and ready: Steve Wilks went from the San Francisco 49ers to the Charlotte 49ers, from the bright lights

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QB Fields believes he ‘can be great’ with the Jets

Rich CiminiMay 29, 2025, 04:13 PM ET

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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Despite an uneven start to his career, New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields believes he’s on the cusp of a breakout season. The way he sees it, it’s the

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How a younger roster, new coaching regime is making way for a greener Jets squad

Rich CiminiMay 25, 2025, 06:00 AM ET

CloseRich Cimini is a staff writer who covers the New York Jets and the NFL at ESPN. Rich has covered the Jets for over 30 years, joining ESPN in 2010. Rich also hosts the Flight Deck podcast. He previously was a beat writer for the New York Daily News and is a graduate of Syracuse University.Open Extended Reactions

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — A look at what’s happening around the New York Jets:

1. Gang greener: When Aaron Glenn was hired as an assistant coach by the New Orleans Saints in 2016,

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WR Wilson on future: ‘Hopeful I’m a Jet for life’

Rich CiminiMay 21, 2025, 05:29 PM ET

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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — This time, New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson made his intentions clear. It was a departure from last December, when public frustration fueled speculation that he was considering

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Former Jets DB Adams likes idea of return to team

Rich CiminiMay 16, 2025, 03:10 PM ET

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Former All-Pro safety Jamal Adams, whose messy divorce from the New York Jets in 2020 led to one of the biggest trades in franchise history, wants to run it back in New York.

“I

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Why the ‘quiet confidence’ of Justin Fields suits him well to replace Aaron Rodgers

Rich CiminiMay 16, 2025, 06:00 AM ET

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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The stated goal of the organization, articulated recently by first-year coach Aaron Glenn, is to “move in silence.”

In that case, the New York Jets may have found their ideal quarterback in

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Can Jets rookie Arian Smith’s blazing speed help him become an elite WR?

Rich CiminiMay 11, 2025, 06:00 AM ET

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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — A look at what’s happening around the New York Jets:

1. Historic speed, but …: If speed guaranteed success for a wide receiver, Arian Smith would translate to the NFL

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Jets rookie Taylor fine with name ‘expectations’

Rich CiminiMay 9, 2025, 03:28 PM ET

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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets rookie tight end Mason Taylor received a text from his father Thursday night, advice on the eve of his first NFL minicamp.

“Just be where your feet

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Taylor backs Fields: ‘I’m here to support’ Jets QB

Rich CiminiMay 7, 2025, 10:04 AM ET

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NEW YORK — For a three-week period in the New York Jets‘ offseason — from the Feb. 13 announcement that Aaron Rodgers would be released to the start of free agency in March

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Jets find themselves in familiar territory as draft nears

Rich CiminiMar 23, 2025, 06:00 AM ET

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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — A look at what’s happening around the New York Jets:

1. Familiar theme: When they’re on the clock with the seventh overall pick in the draft on April 24, the Jets could

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