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Former Jets DB Adams likes idea of return to team

Rich CiminiMay 16, 2025, 03:10 PM 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

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

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. — 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

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. 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

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. — 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

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

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

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. 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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New Jets regime will lean on draft after taking moderate approach to free agency

Rich CiminiMar 20, 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. — Let’s call it Operation Reset.

After two years of dominating the NFL offseason with headlines — from the Aaron Rodgers blockbuster trade to a “Hard Knocks” appearance to the all-in moves for

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Garrett Wilson’s wish is granted after Jets sign former OSU teammate Justin Fields

Rich CiminiMar 16, 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. Buckeye reunion: Do dreams have an expiration date?

Three years ago, wide receiver Garrett Wilson faced a crowd of reporters

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Jets’ purge continues with release of LB Mosley

Rich CiminiMar 12, 2025, 07:08 PM 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. — Former Pro Bowl linebacker C.J. Mosley, who signed a record-setting contract with the New York Jets in 2019, was released Wednesday amid the team’s continuing offseason purge.

General manager Darren

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Rodgers a free agent for 1st time as Jets cut QB

Rich CiminiMar 12, 2025, 05:36 PM 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. — For the first time in a career that will likely land him in the Hall of Fame, quarterback Aaron Rodgers is a free agent.

It became official at 4 p.m. Wednesday, the

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