New York Jets Archives - SportzBonanza SportzBonanza Mon, 29 Apr 2024 03:35:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Jets Trade DE John Franklin-Myers to Broncos https://sportzbonanza.com/jets-trade-de-john-franklin-myers-to-broncos/ Sun, 28 Apr 2024 06:55:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=24237 John Franklin-Myers in 2021The New York Jets and the Denver Broncos obviously love doing business together. After the Jets traded quarterback Zach Wilson to the Broncos earlier this week, the two teams also struck a deal for defensive end John Franklin-Myers. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Jets agreed to trade Franklin-Myers to the Broncos in exchange for […]

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The New York Jets and the Denver Broncos obviously love doing business together. After the Jets traded quarterback Zach Wilson to the Broncos earlier this week, the two teams also struck a deal for defensive end John Franklin-Myers.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Jets agreed to trade Franklin-Myers to the Broncos in exchange for a sixth-round pick in 2026.

While Franklin-Myers was a solid contributor for the Jets in recent seasons, the team was looking to move him for a while in an attempt to clear salary cap space. Additionally, the veteran was deemed surplus after the team acquired Pro Bowler Haason Reddick in a deal with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Reportedly, the Franklin-Myers trade almost didn’t go through because it included the Broncos receiving a 2024 fifth-rounder that the Jets ended up using to move up in the draft and select wide receiver Malachi Corley with the 65th overall pick. The two teams later reworked their agreement and pushed the trade through.

Trading Franklin-Myers will come with significant savings for the Jets, considering he was set to earn $29 million in the next two seasons under the terms of a four-year, $55 million extension he signed back in 2021. The Broncos, on the other hand, won’t be on the hook for this amount as they agreed to a new two-year deal, a $15 million deal with the player after the trade was completed.

John Franklin-Myers entered the league in 2018 as a fourth-round pick by the Los Angeles Rams. He spent just one season in LA before being placed on waivers and picked up by the Jets. Franklin-Myers played 81 games in his five years as a pro, contributing with 135 tackles, 19.5 sacks, 61 QB hits, seven pass deflections, and two forced fumbles.

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NY Jets Trade QB Zach Wilson to Broncos https://sportzbonanza.com/ny-jets-trade-qb-zach-wilson-to-broncos/ Tue, 23 Apr 2024 06:55:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=24202 Zach Wilson with the Jets in 2021The New York Jets have traded quarterback Zach Wilson to the Denver Broncos. According to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, the Jets will receive a sixth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft in exchange for Wilson. As part of the agreement, the Jets will also send a seventh-round selection to the Broncos while paying an unspecified […]

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The New York Jets have traded quarterback Zach Wilson to the Denver Broncos. According to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, the Jets will receive a sixth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft in exchange for Wilson.

As part of the agreement, the Jets will also send a seventh-round selection to the Broncos while paying an unspecified portion of Wilson’s $5.5 million salary in 2024.

The Jets selected Wilson with a second-overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft with the intention to make him their quarterback of the future. However, throughout the three years that Wilson spent with the franchise, it became obvious he wasn’t for the role.

Wilson struggled in his first two seasons as a pro, being benched several times due to poor play. The Jets then decided to trade for star quarterback Aaron Rodgers ahead of the 2023 season and demoted Wilson to backup in hopes he would benefit from being mentored by a future Hall of Famer.

Rodgers ended up tearing his Achilles in the first game of the season, forcing the Jets to turn to Wilson once again. While Wilson showed flashes of talent, he once again failed to demonstrate consistency and lost the starting job in favor of journeyman Tim Boyle at one point as the Jets looked for ways to salvage their campaign.

Wilson leaves the Jets with a 13-21 record as a starter and has thrown for 6,293 yards, 23 touchdowns, and 24 interceptions.

 The Broncos, who released veteran signal-caller Russell Wilson in the offseason, will hope that Wilson can improve with the change of scenery and perhaps stabilize their QB position. However, even if that doesn’t happen, it won’t be too awful of a move, considering they haven’t invested much.

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Zach Wilson Misses Jets’ Workouts While on Trade Block https://sportzbonanza.com/zach-wilson-misses-jets-workouts-while-on-trade-block/ Sat, 20 Apr 2024 13:24:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=24177 Zach Wilson with the Jets in 2021The New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson is set to miss out on his team’s voluntary workouts as he remains on the trading block since the start of the offseason. Wilson was provided permission in February to speak to other teams about a potential trade. A regular fixture in the Jets’ roster over the past […]

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The New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson is set to miss out on his team’s voluntary workouts as he remains on the trading block since the start of the offseason. Wilson was provided permission in February to speak to other teams about a potential trade.

A regular fixture in the Jets’ roster over the past three seasons, Wilson’s absence appears out of place. When asked about the player’s trade status, Jets General Manager Joe Douglas stated that there is no news on his future. “I think it’s each player’s choice whether they’re going to be here for Phase 1 [of the program],” Douglas stated. “These are all voluntary. There are quite a few players that haven’t come for the first week. So, look, that’s a decision that Zach has to make.”

Drafted by the Jets as the number two overall pick in 2021, Wilson’s lack of trade offers may be a result of his hefty $5.45 million fully guaranteed salary. His potential move would largely depend on how much of his salary the Jets would be willing to absorb.

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Aaron Rodgers Thought His Career Was “Over” After Achilles Injury https://sportzbonanza.com/aaron-rodgers-thought-his-career-was-over-after-achilles-injury/ Sat, 13 Apr 2024 06:34:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=24131 New York Jets Quarterback Aaron Rodgers in August 2023The New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers recently opened up about the way he felt after an Achilles injury ended his 2023 NFL season after just four snaps. During an appearance at the I Can Fly podcast, Rodgers said that he thought the injury would end his football career. “I was heartbroken sitting in the […]

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The New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers recently opened up about the way he felt after an Achilles injury ended his 2023 NFL season after just four snaps.

During an appearance at the I Can Fly podcast, Rodgers said that he thought the injury would end his football career.

“I was heartbroken sitting in the locker room on Sept. 11 thinking my career might be over, and that’s how I’m going to go out,” Rodgers said about his thoughts in the aftermath of the injury.

Rodgers joined the Jets during the 2023 offseason in a blockbuster trade from the Green Bay Packers. He was expected to elevate a good team to a championship contender and end the Jets’ 13-season playoff drought, which is the longest active in the league.

“One of the most heartbreaking nights of my life, when I played four plays. Talk about an ego death,” Rodgers added.

However, the Achilles didn’t turn out to be the end of Rodgers’ career, as he recovered faster than expected. He was ready to return to the field before the season ended, but by that time, the Jets were already out of playoff contention.

Now, Rodgers will have a chance to make up for the lost time and finally deliver on the promise in 2024. Jets fans certainly hope this will be the case.

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Jets Acquire Pro Bowl LB Haason Reddick in a Trade With Eagles https://sportzbonanza.com/jets-acquire-pro-bowl-lb-haason-reddick-in-a-trade-with-eagles/ Sat, 30 Mar 2024 06:12:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=24038 Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick in November 2023The New York Jets are adding another playmaker to their already great defense. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Jets have agreed to a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles that will see them land Pro Bowl linebacker Haason Reddick. In order to acquire Reddick, the Jets are sending a conditional third-rounder in 2026 to Philly. […]

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The New York Jets are adding another playmaker to their already great defense. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Jets have agreed to a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles that will see them land Pro Bowl linebacker Haason Reddick.

In order to acquire Reddick, the Jets are sending a conditional third-rounder in 2026 to Philly. The pick will become a second-round selection if Reddick ends up playing at least 67.5% of snaps this upcoming season and records at least 10 sacks.

The Jets have been on the market for a veteran edge rusher after losing Bryce Huff, who signed with the Eagles in free agency. They were interested in free agents Shaq Barrett and Jadeveon Clowney but missed out on both. It was at this point that they decided to take a trade route.

In Reddick, the Jets will be getting one of the most accomplished defensive players in the league in terms of getting to the opposing quarterback. In the past four seasons, the former Temple product notched 50.5 sacks, which is fourth-most in the league during that time span. He also made two Pro Bowls in each of the past two seasons.

Reddick is entering the final year of his three-year, $45 million contract and has previously asked to be traded after the Eagles refused to give him a new deal. It remains to be seen whether the Jets will end up giving him one straight away or wait until they are sure he can continue producing at a high level.

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Ex-Chargers Wideout Mike Williams Inks a 1-Year, $15 Million Deal With the Jets https://sportzbonanza.com/ex-chargers-wideout-mike-williams-inks-a-1-year-15-million-deal-with-the-jets/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 06:55:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=23969 Mike Williams in 2017The New York Jets have just made a significant addition to their offense, signing former Los Angeles Chargers wideout Mike Williams to a one-year deal. Reportedly, Williams will earn up to $15 million in 2024. After being released by the Chargers, Williams became a hot commodity and had a number of teams interested in him. […]

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The New York Jets have just made a significant addition to their offense, signing former Los Angeles Chargers wideout Mike Williams to a one-year deal. Reportedly, Williams will earn up to $15 million in 2024.

After being released by the Chargers, Williams became a hot commodity and had a number of teams interested in him. He was scheduled to visit the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Carolina Panthers later this week, but the Jets didn’t want to take any risks and ended up signing him a contract on the spot.

During his introductory press conference, Williams said that he believes the Jets are a great fit for him, and he was also attracted by the opportunity to play with star quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

“I just felt like it was a great fit for me. Aaron, I want to be able to play with him, pick his brain, learn from him,” said Williams. “The running game is pretty good. Defense is elite, so I just feel like we got a pretty good opportunity ahead of us.”

The Jets were interested in Williams during the 2022 offseason when he was set to become a free agent. However, the Chargers didn’t let that happen and signed him to a three-year, $60 million extension at the time.

Adding Williams addresses one of the biggest needs for the Jets ahead of next season. They have 2022 Offensive Rookie of the Year Garrett Wilson as their No. 1 wideout but needed a proven No. 2 option after last season’s big free-agency acquisition Allen Lazard underperformed.

Mike Williams was the Chargers’ seventh overall pick in 2017. Over the course of his time in the NFL, he made 309 catches for 4,806 yards and 31 touchdowns.

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Jets Allow QB Zach Wilson to Look for a Trade https://sportzbonanza.com/jets-allow-qb-zach-wilson-to-look-for-a-trade/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 06:02:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=23775 Zach Wilson with the Jets in 2021The New York Jets have given quarterback Zach Wilson, the second overall pick in 2021, and his representatives permission to look for a trade. This was confirmed by Jets’ general manager Joe Douglas during a chat with reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine on Wednesday. Wilson’s representatives can now engage with teams to gauge interest […]

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The New York Jets have given quarterback Zach Wilson, the second overall pick in 2021, and his representatives permission to look for a trade. This was confirmed by Jets’ general manager Joe Douglas during a chat with reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine on Wednesday.

Wilson’s representatives can now engage with teams to gauge interest in their client and return to the Jets’ front office with the proposal they like. But considering how Wilson’s value diminished in a couple of seasons due to poor performances, they are likely in for quite a challenge. 

The Jets envisioned Wilson to sit behind future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers last season and use the opportunity to improve his game out of the spotlight. However, Wilson was forced to step into the starting role in Week 1 as Rodgers suffered a season-ending Achilles injury.

While Wilson delivered some flashes of talent, he struggled most of the 2023 season and was benched twice in favor of veteran Tim Boyle and journeyman Trevor Siemian. He ended the campaign with a 4-7 record as a starter, completing 60.1% of his passes and throwing for 2,271 yards, eight touchdowns, and seven interceptions.

It is unclear how much the Jets can get for Wilson in a trade. Most analysts project they could fetch a late pick or conditional draft compensation. They could also release Wilson if there are no takes, but in that case, they will be hit with $11.1 million in dead money.

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NY Jets Waive Pro Bowl RB Dalvin Cook https://sportzbonanza.com/ny-jets-waive-pro-bowl-rb-dalvin-cook/ Wed, 03 Jan 2024 06:19:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=23255 Dalvin Cook with the Vikings in 2017Dalvin Cook’s underwhelming spell with the New York Jets has ended. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Jets made a decision to waive Cook ahead of their last game of the season. Schefter adds that Cook restructured his contract ahead of the release, forfeiting the remainder of the guarantees. The move improves the running back’s […]

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Dalvin Cook’s underwhelming spell with the New York Jets has ended. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Jets made a decision to waive Cook ahead of their last game of the season.

Schefter adds that Cook restructured his contract ahead of the release, forfeiting the remainder of the guarantees. The move improves the running back’s chances of landing with a playoff contender in the following days.

The Jets signed Cook on a one-year, $7 million deal in August. The team wanted to add more power to their running game while also providing cover for starter Breece Hall, who was coming back from a knee injury.

However, the Jets didn’t have much confidence in Cook once the season started, giving him more than nine carries in just one game. He only had one rushing attempt in Week 16 against the Dolphins while remaining on the sidelines for last week’s 37-20 loss to the Cleveland Browns. The 28-year-old will finish his stint with the Jets with 214 rushing yards and zero touchdowns.

Dalvin Cook spent the first six years of his NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings. He received four consecutive Pro Bowl nods during his time with the franchise. The Vikings opted to release him at the end of the 2022 campaign.

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Jets’ QB Aaron Rodgers Says He Won’t Return in 2023 https://sportzbonanza.com/jets-qb-aaron-rodgers-says-he-wont-return-in-2023/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 06:48:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=23088 New York Jets Quarterback Aaron Rodgers in August 2023The New York Jets’ star quarterback Aaron Rodgers is abandoning his attempt to miraculously return from an Achilles injury. In his weekly appearance on The Pat McAfee Show,” Rodgers confirmed that he won’t play in the 2023 season. “If I was 100 percent today, I’d be definitely pushing to play,” said Rodgers. “But the fact […]

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The New York Jets’ star quarterback Aaron Rodgers is abandoning his attempt to miraculously return from an Achilles injury. In his weekly appearance on The Pat McAfee Show,” Rodgers confirmed that he won’t play in the 2023 season.

“If I was 100 percent today, I’d be definitely pushing to play,” said Rodgers. “But the fact is, I’m not.”

Rodgers suffered an Achilles tear in Week 1 and was initially expected to be out for the remainder of the season. However, the 40-year-old publicly expressed his intentions to beat the expectations and return to the field for the Week 16 game against the Washington Commanders. This would be earlier than any other NFL player managed to make a comeback with the same type of injury.

But with the Jets already being out of playoff run, there is no real incentive for Rodgers to play in the Commanders game or any other in 2023.

“There’s always a fear about rerupture if you’re going too fast,” Rodgers added. “But this allows me to — I’m not going to slow my rehab down. I’m going to keep attacking it every single day, but now, without a timetable to come back, obviously, we can be as smart as we need to be.”

Rodgers also shared that he doesn’t believe the 2024 campaign will be his last one in the NFL and said that he intends to play at least a couple more years.

The Jets, currently at 5-9, will likely field journeyman Trevor Siemian under center for the Commanders game. Zach Wilson, who started at the QB position for the better part of the 2023 season, is currently out due to a concussion. 

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Jets Expected to Clear Rodgers to Play This Week https://sportzbonanza.com/jets-expected-to-clear-rodgers-to-play-this-week/ Sun, 17 Dec 2023 06:46:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=23036 New York Jets Quarterback Aaron Rodgers in August 2023The New York Jets are expected to medically clear quarterback Aaron Rodgers to play this upcoming week, sources reported late Saturday. The veteran quarterback was cleared to return to practice last week after tearing his Achilles during the Jets’ season opener over three months ago. While Rodgers himself admitted that he does not expect to […]

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The New York Jets are expected to medically clear quarterback Aaron Rodgers to play this upcoming week, sources reported late Saturday. The veteran quarterback was cleared to return to practice last week after tearing his Achilles during the Jets’ season opener over three months ago.

While Rodgers himself admitted that he does not expect to be 100% healed until the end of the season, he did express a willingness to play for the Jets if they find themselves in a race for a playoff berth. Still, the fact that the 40-year-old player is almost fit to play after suffering a torn Achilles just three months ago is almost unheard of. In living memory, running back Cam Akers was the quickest player to recover from an injury of this nature, returning to the field for the Los Angeles Rams after just four months on the sidelines.

According to the Jets’ coaches, Rodgers enjoyed two impressive days of practice with the team this past week, with teammates also claiming to be impressed with his performances on the practice field. Should they want him to be active in time to play in Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders, the Jets have until Wednesday to activate Rodgers.

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ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> New York Jets Archives - SportzBonanza SportzBonanza Mon, 29 Apr 2024 03:35:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Jets Trade DE John Franklin-Myers to Broncos https://sportzbonanza.com/jets-trade-de-john-franklin-myers-to-broncos/ Sun, 28 Apr 2024 06:55:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=24237 John Franklin-Myers in 2021The New York Jets and the Denver Broncos obviously love doing business together. After the Jets traded quarterback Zach Wilson to the Broncos earlier this week, the two teams also struck a deal for defensive end John Franklin-Myers. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Jets agreed to trade Franklin-Myers to the Broncos in exchange for […]

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The New York Jets and the Denver Broncos obviously love doing business together. After the Jets traded quarterback Zach Wilson to the Broncos earlier this week, the two teams also struck a deal for defensive end John Franklin-Myers.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Jets agreed to trade Franklin-Myers to the Broncos in exchange for a sixth-round pick in 2026.

While Franklin-Myers was a solid contributor for the Jets in recent seasons, the team was looking to move him for a while in an attempt to clear salary cap space. Additionally, the veteran was deemed surplus after the team acquired Pro Bowler Haason Reddick in a deal with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Reportedly, the Franklin-Myers trade almost didn’t go through because it included the Broncos receiving a 2024 fifth-rounder that the Jets ended up using to move up in the draft and select wide receiver Malachi Corley with the 65th overall pick. The two teams later reworked their agreement and pushed the trade through.

Trading Franklin-Myers will come with significant savings for the Jets, considering he was set to earn $29 million in the next two seasons under the terms of a four-year, $55 million extension he signed back in 2021. The Broncos, on the other hand, won’t be on the hook for this amount as they agreed to a new two-year deal, a $15 million deal with the player after the trade was completed.

John Franklin-Myers entered the league in 2018 as a fourth-round pick by the Los Angeles Rams. He spent just one season in LA before being placed on waivers and picked up by the Jets. Franklin-Myers played 81 games in his five years as a pro, contributing with 135 tackles, 19.5 sacks, 61 QB hits, seven pass deflections, and two forced fumbles.

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NY Jets Trade QB Zach Wilson to Broncos https://sportzbonanza.com/ny-jets-trade-qb-zach-wilson-to-broncos/ Tue, 23 Apr 2024 06:55:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=24202 Zach Wilson with the Jets in 2021The New York Jets have traded quarterback Zach Wilson to the Denver Broncos. According to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, the Jets will receive a sixth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft in exchange for Wilson. As part of the agreement, the Jets will also send a seventh-round selection to the Broncos while paying an unspecified […]

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The New York Jets have traded quarterback Zach Wilson to the Denver Broncos. According to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, the Jets will receive a sixth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft in exchange for Wilson.

As part of the agreement, the Jets will also send a seventh-round selection to the Broncos while paying an unspecified portion of Wilson’s $5.5 million salary in 2024.

The Jets selected Wilson with a second-overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft with the intention to make him their quarterback of the future. However, throughout the three years that Wilson spent with the franchise, it became obvious he wasn’t for the role.

Wilson struggled in his first two seasons as a pro, being benched several times due to poor play. The Jets then decided to trade for star quarterback Aaron Rodgers ahead of the 2023 season and demoted Wilson to backup in hopes he would benefit from being mentored by a future Hall of Famer.

Rodgers ended up tearing his Achilles in the first game of the season, forcing the Jets to turn to Wilson once again. While Wilson showed flashes of talent, he once again failed to demonstrate consistency and lost the starting job in favor of journeyman Tim Boyle at one point as the Jets looked for ways to salvage their campaign.

Wilson leaves the Jets with a 13-21 record as a starter and has thrown for 6,293 yards, 23 touchdowns, and 24 interceptions.

 The Broncos, who released veteran signal-caller Russell Wilson in the offseason, will hope that Wilson can improve with the change of scenery and perhaps stabilize their QB position. However, even if that doesn’t happen, it won’t be too awful of a move, considering they haven’t invested much.

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Zach Wilson Misses Jets’ Workouts While on Trade Block https://sportzbonanza.com/zach-wilson-misses-jets-workouts-while-on-trade-block/ Sat, 20 Apr 2024 13:24:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=24177 Zach Wilson with the Jets in 2021The New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson is set to miss out on his team’s voluntary workouts as he remains on the trading block since the start of the offseason. Wilson was provided permission in February to speak to other teams about a potential trade. A regular fixture in the Jets’ roster over the past […]

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The New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson is set to miss out on his team’s voluntary workouts as he remains on the trading block since the start of the offseason. Wilson was provided permission in February to speak to other teams about a potential trade.

A regular fixture in the Jets’ roster over the past three seasons, Wilson’s absence appears out of place. When asked about the player’s trade status, Jets General Manager Joe Douglas stated that there is no news on his future. “I think it’s each player’s choice whether they’re going to be here for Phase 1 [of the program],” Douglas stated. “These are all voluntary. There are quite a few players that haven’t come for the first week. So, look, that’s a decision that Zach has to make.”

Drafted by the Jets as the number two overall pick in 2021, Wilson’s lack of trade offers may be a result of his hefty $5.45 million fully guaranteed salary. His potential move would largely depend on how much of his salary the Jets would be willing to absorb.

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Aaron Rodgers Thought His Career Was “Over” After Achilles Injury https://sportzbonanza.com/aaron-rodgers-thought-his-career-was-over-after-achilles-injury/ Sat, 13 Apr 2024 06:34:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=24131 New York Jets Quarterback Aaron Rodgers in August 2023The New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers recently opened up about the way he felt after an Achilles injury ended his 2023 NFL season after just four snaps. During an appearance at the I Can Fly podcast, Rodgers said that he thought the injury would end his football career. “I was heartbroken sitting in the […]

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The New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers recently opened up about the way he felt after an Achilles injury ended his 2023 NFL season after just four snaps.

During an appearance at the I Can Fly podcast, Rodgers said that he thought the injury would end his football career.

“I was heartbroken sitting in the locker room on Sept. 11 thinking my career might be over, and that’s how I’m going to go out,” Rodgers said about his thoughts in the aftermath of the injury.

Rodgers joined the Jets during the 2023 offseason in a blockbuster trade from the Green Bay Packers. He was expected to elevate a good team to a championship contender and end the Jets’ 13-season playoff drought, which is the longest active in the league.

“One of the most heartbreaking nights of my life, when I played four plays. Talk about an ego death,” Rodgers added.

However, the Achilles didn’t turn out to be the end of Rodgers’ career, as he recovered faster than expected. He was ready to return to the field before the season ended, but by that time, the Jets were already out of playoff contention.

Now, Rodgers will have a chance to make up for the lost time and finally deliver on the promise in 2024. Jets fans certainly hope this will be the case.

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Jets Acquire Pro Bowl LB Haason Reddick in a Trade With Eagles https://sportzbonanza.com/jets-acquire-pro-bowl-lb-haason-reddick-in-a-trade-with-eagles/ Sat, 30 Mar 2024 06:12:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=24038 Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick in November 2023The New York Jets are adding another playmaker to their already great defense. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Jets have agreed to a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles that will see them land Pro Bowl linebacker Haason Reddick. In order to acquire Reddick, the Jets are sending a conditional third-rounder in 2026 to Philly. […]

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The New York Jets are adding another playmaker to their already great defense. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Jets have agreed to a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles that will see them land Pro Bowl linebacker Haason Reddick.

In order to acquire Reddick, the Jets are sending a conditional third-rounder in 2026 to Philly. The pick will become a second-round selection if Reddick ends up playing at least 67.5% of snaps this upcoming season and records at least 10 sacks.

The Jets have been on the market for a veteran edge rusher after losing Bryce Huff, who signed with the Eagles in free agency. They were interested in free agents Shaq Barrett and Jadeveon Clowney but missed out on both. It was at this point that they decided to take a trade route.

In Reddick, the Jets will be getting one of the most accomplished defensive players in the league in terms of getting to the opposing quarterback. In the past four seasons, the former Temple product notched 50.5 sacks, which is fourth-most in the league during that time span. He also made two Pro Bowls in each of the past two seasons.

Reddick is entering the final year of his three-year, $45 million contract and has previously asked to be traded after the Eagles refused to give him a new deal. It remains to be seen whether the Jets will end up giving him one straight away or wait until they are sure he can continue producing at a high level.

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Ex-Chargers Wideout Mike Williams Inks a 1-Year, $15 Million Deal With the Jets https://sportzbonanza.com/ex-chargers-wideout-mike-williams-inks-a-1-year-15-million-deal-with-the-jets/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 06:55:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=23969 Mike Williams in 2017The New York Jets have just made a significant addition to their offense, signing former Los Angeles Chargers wideout Mike Williams to a one-year deal. Reportedly, Williams will earn up to $15 million in 2024. After being released by the Chargers, Williams became a hot commodity and had a number of teams interested in him. […]

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The New York Jets have just made a significant addition to their offense, signing former Los Angeles Chargers wideout Mike Williams to a one-year deal. Reportedly, Williams will earn up to $15 million in 2024.

After being released by the Chargers, Williams became a hot commodity and had a number of teams interested in him. He was scheduled to visit the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Carolina Panthers later this week, but the Jets didn’t want to take any risks and ended up signing him a contract on the spot.

During his introductory press conference, Williams said that he believes the Jets are a great fit for him, and he was also attracted by the opportunity to play with star quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

“I just felt like it was a great fit for me. Aaron, I want to be able to play with him, pick his brain, learn from him,” said Williams. “The running game is pretty good. Defense is elite, so I just feel like we got a pretty good opportunity ahead of us.”

The Jets were interested in Williams during the 2022 offseason when he was set to become a free agent. However, the Chargers didn’t let that happen and signed him to a three-year, $60 million extension at the time.

Adding Williams addresses one of the biggest needs for the Jets ahead of next season. They have 2022 Offensive Rookie of the Year Garrett Wilson as their No. 1 wideout but needed a proven No. 2 option after last season’s big free-agency acquisition Allen Lazard underperformed.

Mike Williams was the Chargers’ seventh overall pick in 2017. Over the course of his time in the NFL, he made 309 catches for 4,806 yards and 31 touchdowns.

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Jets Allow QB Zach Wilson to Look for a Trade https://sportzbonanza.com/jets-allow-qb-zach-wilson-to-look-for-a-trade/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 06:02:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=23775 Zach Wilson with the Jets in 2021The New York Jets have given quarterback Zach Wilson, the second overall pick in 2021, and his representatives permission to look for a trade. This was confirmed by Jets’ general manager Joe Douglas during a chat with reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine on Wednesday. Wilson’s representatives can now engage with teams to gauge interest […]

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The New York Jets have given quarterback Zach Wilson, the second overall pick in 2021, and his representatives permission to look for a trade. This was confirmed by Jets’ general manager Joe Douglas during a chat with reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine on Wednesday.

Wilson’s representatives can now engage with teams to gauge interest in their client and return to the Jets’ front office with the proposal they like. But considering how Wilson’s value diminished in a couple of seasons due to poor performances, they are likely in for quite a challenge. 

The Jets envisioned Wilson to sit behind future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers last season and use the opportunity to improve his game out of the spotlight. However, Wilson was forced to step into the starting role in Week 1 as Rodgers suffered a season-ending Achilles injury.

While Wilson delivered some flashes of talent, he struggled most of the 2023 season and was benched twice in favor of veteran Tim Boyle and journeyman Trevor Siemian. He ended the campaign with a 4-7 record as a starter, completing 60.1% of his passes and throwing for 2,271 yards, eight touchdowns, and seven interceptions.

It is unclear how much the Jets can get for Wilson in a trade. Most analysts project they could fetch a late pick or conditional draft compensation. They could also release Wilson if there are no takes, but in that case, they will be hit with $11.1 million in dead money.

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NY Jets Waive Pro Bowl RB Dalvin Cook https://sportzbonanza.com/ny-jets-waive-pro-bowl-rb-dalvin-cook/ Wed, 03 Jan 2024 06:19:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=23255 Dalvin Cook with the Vikings in 2017Dalvin Cook’s underwhelming spell with the New York Jets has ended. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Jets made a decision to waive Cook ahead of their last game of the season. Schefter adds that Cook restructured his contract ahead of the release, forfeiting the remainder of the guarantees. The move improves the running back’s […]

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Dalvin Cook’s underwhelming spell with the New York Jets has ended. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Jets made a decision to waive Cook ahead of their last game of the season.

Schefter adds that Cook restructured his contract ahead of the release, forfeiting the remainder of the guarantees. The move improves the running back’s chances of landing with a playoff contender in the following days.

The Jets signed Cook on a one-year, $7 million deal in August. The team wanted to add more power to their running game while also providing cover for starter Breece Hall, who was coming back from a knee injury.

However, the Jets didn’t have much confidence in Cook once the season started, giving him more than nine carries in just one game. He only had one rushing attempt in Week 16 against the Dolphins while remaining on the sidelines for last week’s 37-20 loss to the Cleveland Browns. The 28-year-old will finish his stint with the Jets with 214 rushing yards and zero touchdowns.

Dalvin Cook spent the first six years of his NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings. He received four consecutive Pro Bowl nods during his time with the franchise. The Vikings opted to release him at the end of the 2022 campaign.

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Jets’ QB Aaron Rodgers Says He Won’t Return in 2023 https://sportzbonanza.com/jets-qb-aaron-rodgers-says-he-wont-return-in-2023/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 06:48:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=23088 New York Jets Quarterback Aaron Rodgers in August 2023The New York Jets’ star quarterback Aaron Rodgers is abandoning his attempt to miraculously return from an Achilles injury. In his weekly appearance on The Pat McAfee Show,” Rodgers confirmed that he won’t play in the 2023 season. “If I was 100 percent today, I’d be definitely pushing to play,” said Rodgers. “But the fact […]

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The New York Jets’ star quarterback Aaron Rodgers is abandoning his attempt to miraculously return from an Achilles injury. In his weekly appearance on The Pat McAfee Show,” Rodgers confirmed that he won’t play in the 2023 season.

“If I was 100 percent today, I’d be definitely pushing to play,” said Rodgers. “But the fact is, I’m not.”

Rodgers suffered an Achilles tear in Week 1 and was initially expected to be out for the remainder of the season. However, the 40-year-old publicly expressed his intentions to beat the expectations and return to the field for the Week 16 game against the Washington Commanders. This would be earlier than any other NFL player managed to make a comeback with the same type of injury.

But with the Jets already being out of playoff run, there is no real incentive for Rodgers to play in the Commanders game or any other in 2023.

“There’s always a fear about rerupture if you’re going too fast,” Rodgers added. “But this allows me to — I’m not going to slow my rehab down. I’m going to keep attacking it every single day, but now, without a timetable to come back, obviously, we can be as smart as we need to be.”

Rodgers also shared that he doesn’t believe the 2024 campaign will be his last one in the NFL and said that he intends to play at least a couple more years.

The Jets, currently at 5-9, will likely field journeyman Trevor Siemian under center for the Commanders game. Zach Wilson, who started at the QB position for the better part of the 2023 season, is currently out due to a concussion. 

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Jets Expected to Clear Rodgers to Play This Week https://sportzbonanza.com/jets-expected-to-clear-rodgers-to-play-this-week/ Sun, 17 Dec 2023 06:46:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=23036 New York Jets Quarterback Aaron Rodgers in August 2023The New York Jets are expected to medically clear quarterback Aaron Rodgers to play this upcoming week, sources reported late Saturday. The veteran quarterback was cleared to return to practice last week after tearing his Achilles during the Jets’ season opener over three months ago. While Rodgers himself admitted that he does not expect to […]

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The New York Jets are expected to medically clear quarterback Aaron Rodgers to play this upcoming week, sources reported late Saturday. The veteran quarterback was cleared to return to practice last week after tearing his Achilles during the Jets’ season opener over three months ago.

While Rodgers himself admitted that he does not expect to be 100% healed until the end of the season, he did express a willingness to play for the Jets if they find themselves in a race for a playoff berth. Still, the fact that the 40-year-old player is almost fit to play after suffering a torn Achilles just three months ago is almost unheard of. In living memory, running back Cam Akers was the quickest player to recover from an injury of this nature, returning to the field for the Los Angeles Rams after just four months on the sidelines.

According to the Jets’ coaches, Rodgers enjoyed two impressive days of practice with the team this past week, with teammates also claiming to be impressed with his performances on the practice field. Should they want him to be active in time to play in Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders, the Jets have until Wednesday to activate Rodgers.

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