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3 ways NY Jets’ depth chart looks better now than at start of camp
Last week, New York Jets fans indicated in a poll that they have collectively grown more confident in the team’s 2026 outlook since the start of training camp. More than 65% of voters said they were at least “slightly” more confident in the team’s chances of winning at least eight games, which would be the ... Read More FOR MORE AT JETS X-FACTOR, VISIT 3 ways NY Jets’ depth chart looks better now than at start of camp | Jets X-Factor
NY Jets agree to new contract with IOL Jordan Meredith (Report)
The New York Jets have agreed to a new contract with interior offensive lineman Jordan Meredith, according to a report from Over The Cap. The deal is worth $2 million plus incentives, including $1.9 million guaranteed. Meredith’s cap number for the 2026 season is $2.36 million. The revised contract drops Meredith’s salary from a non-guaranteed ... Read More FOR MORE AT JETS X-FACTOR, VISIT NY Jets agree to new contract with IOL Jordan Meredith (Report) | Jets X-Factor
The optimistic Jets narrative that has only amplified since summer
Third-year wideout Adonai Mitchell has been a ticking time bomb since he entered the league as a second-round pick of the Indianapolis Colts in 2024. Mitchell boasts elite top-end speed and has translated it to top-notch separation in the NFL. Across the last two seasons, Mitchell has the seventh-best “open score” (80) among wide receivers, ... Read More FOR MORE AT JETS X-FACTOR, VISIT The optimistic Jets narrative that has only amplified since summer | Jets X-Factor
NY Jets host Justin Tucker, Michael Badgley for workout (Report)
The New York Jets’ search for a kicker continues. While Aaron Glenn shared that Blake Grupe, who was a waiver wire pickup, and Jason Sanders are “competing” for the team’s starting kicking job, the team continues to bring in veterans for workouts. Along with Joshua Karty, the Jets have also worked out eight-time Pro Bowler ... Read More FOR MORE AT JETS X-FACTOR, VISIT NY Jets host Justin Tucker, Michael Badgley for workout (Report) | Jets X-Factor
NY Jets have a major problem they must solve before Week 1
The New York Jets’ special teams unit has been a roller coaster over the last few seasons. In 2024, the unit was a disaster, particularly the team’s kicking game. Gang Green cycled through five kickers that season. Several close losses could be attributed to missed kicks. The script flipped dramatically in 2025, though. The Jets ... Read More FOR MORE AT JETS X-FACTOR, VISIT NY Jets have a major problem they must solve before Week 1 | Jets X-Factor
Is Jordan Meredith an upgrade over Josh Myers for the NY Jets?
The New York Jets’ top cutdown day add was interior offensive lineman Jordan Meredith, whom the team acquired from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a late-round pick swap. He helps the team in a key area: offensive line depth, a spot on the depth chart where the squad was in immediate need of ... Read More FOR MORE AT JETS X-FACTOR, VISIT Is Jordan Meredith an upgrade over Josh Myers for the NY Jets? | Jets X-Factor
NY Jets bring in yet another kicker for workout (Report)
With less than two weeks until the 2026 regular season begins, there are three competitiors in play for the New York Jets’ starting kicking job. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Jets have brought in Joshua Karty for a workout. The Jets had declared Jason Sanders the winner of their kicking competition early last ... Read More FOR MORE AT JETS X-FACTOR, VISIT NY Jets bring in yet another kicker for workout (Report) | Jets X-Factor
Robert Saleh addresses past with Jets as rematch nears
Does former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh have revenge on his mind as he approaches a rematch with his old team? Nope; at least, not according to Saleh’s public statements to the media. Speaking on Tuesday, 12 days out from the Tennessee Titans’ season opener against the Jets, Saleh discussed his mindset going ... Read More FOR MORE AT JETS X-FACTOR, VISIT Robert Saleh addresses past with Jets as rematch nears | Jets X-Factor
Every reason Geno Smith is poised to succeed with the 2026 Jets
Geno Smith is getting ready for his first season back with the New York Jets. He will be the Jets’ seventh Week 1 starter over the past decade, and he’s looking to switch the narrative of his career in New York after a rocky first stint. The Jets aren’t expecting Smith to turn back the ... Read More FOR MORE AT JETS X-FACTOR, VISIT Every reason Geno Smith is poised to succeed with the 2026 Jets | Jets X-Factor
NY Jets GM Darren Mougey has a clear calling card
Every solid NFL general manager has their own calling card. Howie Roseman is known for his aggressiveness, while Brad Holmes has established himself as an elite scout. Eric DeCosta has built a reputation for his patience, and Les Snead has excelled at training future assets to capitalize on short-term windows. While New York Jets GM ... Read More FOR MORE AT JETS X-FACTOR, VISIT NY Jets GM Darren Mougey has a clear calling card | Jets X-Factor
The 5 different types of NY Jets fan entering Week 1 of 2026
The New York Jets are just 12 days away from the opening game of their 2026 season, which is poised to be a pivotal one for the franchise. Rather than being unequivocally united in the pursuit of a championship, Jets fans are split into many factions as the opener approaches. Different segments of the fan ... Read More FOR MORE AT JETS X-FACTOR, VISIT The 5 different types of NY Jets fan entering Week 1 of 2026 | Jets X-Factor
NY Jets coach earns major recognition as NFL rising star
New York Jets special teams coordinator Chris Banjo is a rising star in the NFL coaching space. After leading the Jets to a historic special teams season during his first year as a coordinator in 2025, it doesn’t take a genius to realize that the 36-year-old has a bright future as a coach. That has ... Read More FOR MORE AT JETS X-FACTOR, VISIT NY Jets coach earns major recognition as NFL rising star | Jets X-Factor
NY Jets 53-man roster: Biggest surprises and concerns (Video)
Video Description On Flight Talk, Jets X-Factor’s Connor Long is joined by ESPN New York’s Dan Graca. They break down the New York Jets’ 53-man roster, listing the top takeaways, surprises, and concerns. FOR MORE AT JETS X-FACTOR, VISIT NY Jets 53-man roster: Biggest surprises and concerns (Video) | Jets X-Factor
NY Jets still have a gaping hole after waiver claims
The New York Jets made two waiver claims following Sunday’s roster cutdowns: kicker Blake Grupe and linebacker Trevin Wallace. Grupe will compete with Jason Sanders, who was bumped to the practice squad, for the team’s kicking job. Wallace has a chance to be the Jets’ LB3 in Week 1. However, the team still not address ... Read More FOR MORE AT JETS X-FACTOR, VISIT NY Jets still have a gaping hole after waiver claims | Jets X-Factor
Could Trevin Wallace emerge as the New York Jets’ LB3?
One of the New York Jets’ waiver wire claims on Monday was linebacker Trevin Wallace. Wallace, 23, was waived by the Carolina Panthers as part of the team’s final cuts before being scooped up by Gang Green. As we broke down, linebacker is a spot the Jets needed to target after their initial 53-man roster ... Read More FOR MORE AT JETS X-FACTOR, VISIT Could Trevin Wallace emerge as the New York Jets’ LB3? | Jets X-Factor
NY Jets update Joseph Ossai’s foot injury status
During his preseason debut, New York Jets edge rusher Joseph Ossai sustained a foot injury in the first half of Friday night’s preseason finale. Now, there is an update regarding his status. According to New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn, who spoke to reporters on Monday, Ossai is “week-to-week” after rupturing his plantar fascia. ... Read More FOR MORE AT JETS X-FACTOR, VISIT NY Jets update Joseph Ossai’s foot injury status | Jets X-Factor
One theme sticks out from NY Jets’ initial 53-man roster
There weren’t many positives to take away from the New York Jets’ 3-14 season in 2025. One of the few encouraging elements, though, was New York’s special teams play. Not only did they have the best special teams unit in the league, but it was a historic year. Without special teams, there is a case ... Read More FOR MORE AT JETS X-FACTOR, VISIT One theme sticks out from NY Jets’ initial 53-man roster | Jets X-Factor
Chrebet and Coles react to the NY Jets roster decisions (Video)
Video Description Laveranues Coles and Wayne Chrebet break down the New York Jets roster decisions on a live, Monday night show. FOR MORE AT JETS X-FACTOR, VISIT Chrebet and Coles react to the NY Jets roster decisions (Video) | Jets X-Factor
Is Blake Grupe the NY Jets’ new kicker? Aaron Glenn speaks
One of the New York Jets’ waiver claims was kicker Blake Grupe following Jason Sanders’ shaky end to the preseason. Speaking to reporters on Monday, head coach Aaron Glenn shared that it is a “competition” between Sanders and Grupe, but the roster situation remains “fluid.” Grupe, 27, recently lost the Indianapolis Colts’ preseason kicking competition ... Read More FOR MORE AT JETS X-FACTOR, VISIT Is Blake Grupe the NY Jets’ new kicker? Aaron Glenn speaks | Jets X-Factor
NY Jets head coach Aaron Glenn announces QB2 verdict
Will the New York Jets add a veteran quarterback to back up Geno Smith? No, according to head coach Aaron Glenn. Speaking to the media on Monday following Sunday’s roster cutdowns, Glenn told the media that fourth-round rookie quarterback Cade Klubnik will back up Smith. “He’s our backup quarterback,” Glenn said of Klubnik. “And he’ll ... Read More FOR MORE AT JETS X-FACTOR, VISIT NY Jets head coach Aaron Glenn announces QB2 verdict | Jets X-Factor
Blake Grupe stats, lowdown: Is NY Jets’ new kicker an upgrade?
The New York Jets couldn’t even go a whole week without a kicker controversy. Just six days after special teams coordinator Chris Banjo declared Jason Sanders the winner of the team’s kicking competition, the team went out and claimed former Indianapolis Colts kicker Blake Grupe off waivers. Sanders had a rough week. The day before ... Read More FOR MORE AT JETS X-FACTOR, VISIT Blake Grupe stats, lowdown: Is NY Jets’ new kicker an upgrade? | Jets X-Factor
NY Jets claim K Blake Grupe, former third-round LB (Report)
The New York Jets’ waiver claims are in. According to NFL insider Tom Pelissero, the Jets have claimed kicker Blake Grupe off waivers from the Indianapolis Colts and linebacker Trevin Wallace from the Carolina Panthers. After Jason Sanders’ shaky preseason finale, the Jets have added Grupe. He recently lost the Colts’ kicking competition in the ... Read More FOR MORE AT JETS X-FACTOR, VISIT NY Jets claim K Blake Grupe, former third-round LB (Report) | Jets X-Factor
2 players the NY Jets should claim off waivers
The New York Jets are second in the NFL’s waiver order after cutdown day, which means they can claim any player they would like as long as they were not already claimed by the Las Vegas Raiders. Following their cutdown to an initial 53-man roster that featured some surprising inclusions and critical holes, here are ... Read More FOR MORE AT JETS X-FACTOR, VISIT 2 players the NY Jets should claim off waivers | Jets X-Factor
Comparing NY Jets’ 2026 53-man roster to 2025: Who wins?
The New York Jets have announced their initial 53-man roster for the 2026 season. While changes are expected to come before the season begins, this gives us a reference point to compare the roster’s progress over the past year. How does the Jets’ 2026 initial 53-man roster compare to the 2025 edition? Let’s go position ... Read More FOR MORE AT JETS X-FACTOR, VISIT Comparing NY Jets’ 2026 53-man roster to 2025: Who wins? | Jets X-Factor
Which NY Jets could lose their spots after waiver claims?
Just because the New York Jets’ initial 53-man roster is set doesn’t mean everyone is safe. When teams make waiver claims, someone on the 53-man roster must be released to make room. Assuming the Jets are active on the waiver wire to address a couple of weak spots on their roster, here are three Jets ... Read More FOR MORE AT JETS X-FACTOR, VISIT Which NY Jets could lose their spots after waiver claims? | Jets X-Factor
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