Jets free-agent DE Kony Ealy is signing a one-year contract with the Cowboys, ESPN's Field Yates reported. The Jets were interested in re-signing Ealy, but only on a one-year deal. Ealy got off to a promising start last season, but his production declined and his playing time faded late in the season. If he had returned, he would've been a depth player.
Josh Rosen is considered the most pro-ready QB prospect, and it seems likely he'll be there at No. 3. But would he be the best fit for the Jets?
Johnathan Hankins, perhaps the best D-lineman on the market who was unexpectedly released by the Colts, could fit into the Jets' rebuilding movement.
DT Johnathan Hankins is visiting the New York Jets today. Former Giants second-rounder was cut by the Colts last month after one year. Hankins also has visited Washington. He just turned 26 on Sunday, and Pro Football Focus had him as the third-best run-stopping DT in the league last year, behind Damon Harrison and Ndamukong Suh.
Created for prospects who grew up in the area or attended college locally, it's a chance for lesser-known NFL wannabes to show their stuff.
Jets daily draft nugget: Since 2012, only one draft pick has received a second contract from the Jets — G Brian Winters, a third-round pick in 2013. Is this a case of bad drafting or a situation where they let good players walk? It's the former. Only one pick has received a multi-year contract from another team — LB Demario Davis (Browns and Saints).
The Jets have signed former Lions C Travis Swanson. Center was the weak link on the offensive line last season, and the Jets have responded by signing three — Spencer Long (projected starter), Jonotthan Harrison and Swanson, who started 42 games in four seasons with Detroit. He started 11 games last season before being placed on IR with a concussion.
WR Quincy Enunwa has signed his RFA tender with the Jets, tying him to the team for one year at a non-guaranteed salary of $2.9 million. Enunwa, who missed last season due to neck surgery, is expected to be ready for training camp. He likely will be limited in off-season practices.
The Jets select within the first three picks of the draft for the fifth time since 1967 and they've very seldom found unmitigated success.
Jets daily draft nugget: The 2000 draft is arguably the best in team history. Their top five picks played a combined 785 games — DE Shaun Ellis, LB John Abraham, QB Chad Pennington, TE Anthony Becht and WR Laveranues Coles. The draft included an unprecedented four first-round picks. Contract specialist Mike Tannenbaum managed to get all four contracts done before training camp. This was before the rookie wage scale. His reward from boss Bill Parcells — a bucket of wings from Hooters.
Sixty-four picks, two draft experts and several disagreements about the 2018 NFL draft's top prospects. Mel and Todd predict the first two rounds.
The New York Jets have signed tight end Bucky Hodges.
Robby Anderson was charged with a misdemeanor count of reckless driving on Friday but won't face any felony charges stemming from his Jan. 19 arrest in Sunrise, Florida.
Jets daily draft nugget: Mike Maccagnan has made 22 draft selections since becoming the GM. Of the 22, only one player no longer is with the team — G Jarvis Harrison, a fifth-round pick from Texas A&M in 2015. The three drafts have netted six starters — Leo Williams, Darron Lee, Jordan Jenkins, Marcus Maye and Jamal Adams on defense and Brandon Shell on offense.
While each of their division rivals has made significant moves in free agency, the Patriots still appear to be the clear favorite in the AFC East.
Looking for a veteran tight end to replace Austin Seferian-Jenkins, the Jets have claimed Clive Walford on waivers from the Raiders. He was a third-round pick out of Miami in 2015. In three seasons with the Raiders, he compiled 70 catches for 768 yards (11.0 average) with six touchdowns. He's coming off a down year — only nine catches — and was cut by new coach Jon Gruden.
The Jets claimed tight end Clive Walford off waivers from the Raiders on Monday, adding needed depth at the position.
Vikings GM Rick Spielman tells Adam Schefter what former Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater will bring to the Jets in his new role.
Jets daily draft nugget: Since 1996, the Jets have drafted 57 skill-position players on offense, and the only one to make a Pro Bowl in a Jets uniform is WR Keyshawn Johnson (No. 1 overall pick in 1996). Two picks, WR Santana Moss and WR Laveranues Coles, made the Pro Bowl with Washington. RB Leon Washington made it as a kick returner. (Note: A new nugget will be posted every day until the draft.)
Will two wrongs lead to a right? Mike Maccagnan takes another swing at finding the Jets' quarterback of the future -- and he better not strike out.
The Jets were willing to spend a huge chunk of money on Kirk Cousins, but instead they'll save for a bigger splash when they're ready to contend.
While the Jets love Josh Allen's arm, they should be concerned with his accuracy, especially with how NFL offenses are geared toward passing.
Bill brings on Football Perspective's Chase Stewart to discuss what the NFL draft selections could be for the Jets and Giants, then gets the scoop from ESPN Rams beat writer Alden Gonzalez on a potential Odell Beckham Jr. trade and much more.
The Jets bolstered their depth by signing former Seahawks RB Thomas Rawls and former Dolphins LB Neville Hewitt. Rawls, who rushed for 830 yards as a rookie in 2015, was slowed by injuries and averaged only 3.0 yards per carry over the last two seasons. He was a non-tendered free agent. Hewitt (6-2, 234) has 104 tackles, one sack and one interception in his career. He should be a factor on special teams.
The Jets made one splurge in free agency: CB Trumaine Johnson, who significantly improves the secondary. Otherwise, they spent rather conservatively.
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England | 13 | 3 | 0 | .813 | 458 | 296 |
| Buffalo | 9 | 7 | 0 | .563 | 302 | 359 |
| Miami | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 281 | 393 |
| New York | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | 298 | 382 |
