This close to the NFL Draft, we typically get a few rumors about off-field, maturity-based concerns for prospects. Some concerns were completely justified. Others, we come to real
The Jets' biggest offseason move was landing quarterback Justin Fields. Fields is just 26 years old and led the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 4-2 record as a starter, and was just a few yards shy of a 6-0 record.
The New York Jets took a calculated swing by acquiring Justin Fields, but calling it a long-term solution would be generous. Fields is explosive, yes—but he’s also unproven as a consistent NFL starter.
Draft season means quarterback-intrigue season. If you are looking into the prop market, and especially anything in the top 10, then figuring out where this group of passers lands is going to impact almost any wager you make.
Offensive lineman Xavier Newman-Johnson signed his exclusive rights tender to return to the Jets, according to the NFL's transactions report.
In the swirl of free agency last month, the Jets added talent and depth across the roster. And while much attention was focused on the signings of quarterback Justin Fields and cornerback Brandon Stephens (and others), and the re-signing of linebacker Jamien Sherwood, there was nothing but silence in the room occupied by the team's running backs.
For decades, these sights and sounds have unofficially marked the beginning of a new NFL season as the familiar scenes in HBO's annual hit docuseries Hard Knocks: Training Camp. That show will be back this summer to usher in another exciting season of NFL football.
The Jets have a chance to restock the roster with eight picks in this spring's draft, including the seventh overall selection.