Al Iannazzone

New Jersey, New York

Jets Writer at Newsday

I cover the Jets for @NewsdaySports . I used to cover the Knicks and the NBA.

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Articles

New OC Tanner Engstrand wants Jets' offense to be explosive

1 week ago | newsday.com | Al Iannazzone

Tanner Engstrand has a clear vision for how the Jets' offense should play. He wants them to be fast, physical and hunting explosive plays. Engstrand comes from Detroit, where the Lions finished in the top five in scoring and total yards the past three years with Ben Johnson calling the plays. They were the No. 2 passing offense the last two seasons. Engstrand was the passing game coordinator. This will be Engstrand’s first time as an offensive coordinator in the NFL.
Justin Fields on Jets' offense: 'I think I can be great'

1 week ago | newsday.com | Al Iannazzone

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Justin Fields admits that he and his Jets teammates have a long way to go in learning new offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand’s system. But the quarterback is confident that he will excel in it. “I think I can be great,” Fields said after the Jets' OTA practice Thursday. “That’s been the goal for me my whole life, my whole career.”Fields has shown flashes since being drafted by the Bears with the No. 11 pick in 2021.
Andre Cisco brings 'natural leader abilities' home to Jets

2 weeks ago | newsday.com | Al Iannazzone

Andre Cisco used to go to summer camp at Hofstra and would see all the Jets emblems and equipment they needed for training camp. He was drawn to the Jets, even more so because through his mother's job, they had tickets to their games at MetLife Stadium. Cisco spent many Sundays cheering on the Jets while growing up in Valley Stream. Now Cisco is 25, wearing Jets colors, playing safety for them and calling MetLife Stadium home.
Giants' Abdul Carter signs rookie contract worth around $45 million

2 weeks ago | newsday.com | Al Iannazzone

Abdul Carter, the No. 3 overall pick in the draft, signed his rookie contract with the Giants on Thursday. His deal is for four years and worth roughly $45.2 million. It includes a $29.5 million signing bonus and a fifth-year team option. Carter’s contract is fully guaranteed. An All-American at defensive end for Penn State as a junior, Carter finished last season with 68 tackles, 24 for loss and 12 sacks. He was voted Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year last season.
Wide receiver Garrett Wilson: 'I'm hopeful I'm a Jet for life'

2 weeks ago | newsday.com | Al Iannazzone

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Garrett Wilson uttered the words every Jets fan wanted to hear from the young, playmaking receiver. “I’m hopeful I'm a Jet for life,” Wilson said Wednesday. There were rumors and speculation last year that Wilson would request a trade from the Jets because he was tired of losing and his relationship with Aaron Rodgers was strained. Rodgers is a former Jet now.
Jets' Quinnen Williams regrets 'immature' tweet following release of Aaron Rodgers

2 weeks ago | newsday.com | Al Iannazzone

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Quinnen Williams said it was “immature” for him to tweet his frustrations after learning the Jets were releasing Aaron Rodgers. At the time, Williams tweeted “Another rebuild for me I guess” along with a rolling-eyes emoji. The Jets' three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle also tweeted a thumbs-down emoji. Williams later deleted the tweets.
Former Jets GM Joe Douglas returns to Philadelphia Eagles

2 weeks ago | newsday.com | Al Iannazzone

Former Jets general manager Joe Douglas is returning to his roots in more ways than one. Douglas is joining the Philadelphia Eagles front office in a senior scouting role, according to multiple reports. Douglas began his NFL career as a scout with the Ravens in 2000. He also spent four years with the Eagles as director of player personnel before the Jets hired him in 2019 to be their general manager. Owner Woody Johnson fired Douglas during the Jets bye week in November. They were 3-8 at the time.
Jets release kicker Greg Zuerlein

3 weeks ago | newsday.com | Al Iannazzone

The Jets released veteran kicker Greg Zuerlein on Friday. This transaction came three days after the Jets moved on from veteran punter Thomas Morstead as the new regime continues somewhat of a youth movement. Only three players on the current roster are 30 years old or older – quarterback Tyrod Taylor (35), long snapper Thomas Hennessy (30) and receiver Josh Reynolds (30). Additionally, the Jets also signed undrafted rookie free agent defensive end Michael Fletcher.
Aaron Rodgers' uncertain future affected Jets-Steelers scheduling

3 weeks ago | newsday.com | Al Iannazzone

The Jets might have opened the season in prime time for the third consecutive year if Aaron Rodgers had already signed with the Steelers. Mike North, the NFL Vice President of Broadcast Planning, said during a video conference call Thursday that the Jets-Steelers Week 1 matchup might not have been a 1 p.m. start if it was official that Rodgers was facing his old team.
Jets to kick off 2025 season against Pittsburgh Steelers

3 weeks ago | newsday.com | Al Iannazzone

The Jets will kick off the Aaron Glenn era at home possibly against a former recent face of their franchise. Aaron Rodgers could be in MetLife Stadium to face his old team in Week 1 when the Jets open the season against the Steelers on Sunday, Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. The Jets released Rodgers in March. He remains unsigned, but Pittsburgh remains the likeliest team that Rodgers joins. The game will be Glenn’s debut as a head coach and Justin Fields’ first as a Jet — and it comes against his former team.