Justin Fried

New York

Associate Editor at FanSided

Editor for @FanSided | I write and do tweets for @TheJetPress | Sometimes I tweet about pro wrestling and the Knicks

Articles

Aaron Rodgers immediately blasts NY Jets in first public comments since exit

1 week ago | thejetpress.com | Justin Fried

Rodgers is already taking shots. Aaron Rodgers isn’t holding back. In his first public comments since being released by the New York Jets, the four-time MVP wasted no time firing a shot at his former team, and more specifically, new head coach Aaron Glenn.
Aaron Rodgers’ latest ultimatum cements the NY Jets were right to move on

1 week ago | thejetpress.com | Justin Fried

It's Super Bowl or retirement. The New York Jets made the decision to move on from Aaron Rodgers this offseason, cutting ties with the future Hall of Famer just two years after acquiring him in a blockbuster trade. It marked a turning point for the franchise, as new general manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn set out to reshape the team in their own vision, one that didn’t include Rodgers. By all accounts, it wasn’t just the Jets pulling away.
Sauce Gardner just gave the NY Jets another reason to pay him

1 week ago | thejetpress.com | Justin Fried

Pay the man!The new New York Jets regime has had some tough decisions to make this offseason. From evaluating their quarterback of the future to navigating a roster in transition, general manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn have been tasked with reshaping the organization’s future. But if there’s one decision that shouldn’t require much thought, it’s what to do with Sauce Gardner.
The Jet Press Podcast: NY Jets Draft War Room, ranking scenarios and 24 prospects

1 week ago | thejetpress.com | Justin Fried

Jets Draft War RoomRanking best-case Jets draft scenariosAnalyzing 24+ prospectsIn the latest episode of The Jet Press Podcast, Justin Fried and Mike Luciano take a look at and rank eight possible scenarios for the New York Jets in the 2025 NFL Draft, while analyzing 24 different draft targets. The entire show was devoted to a power ranking of these eight different Jets draft-day scenarios.
NY Jets still paying the price after former All-Pro announces retirement

1 week ago | thejetpress.com | Justin Fried

That Tyron Smith contract hurts. When the New York Jets signed future Hall of Fame left tackle Tyron Smith to a one-year deal last offseason, it seemed like a worthy gamble for an organization that was attempting to go all-in on a Super Bowl run. Smith was fresh off a second-team All-Pro season with the Dallas Cowboys in 2023 and was still one of the best left tackles in the NFL when healthy. Injuries were a fair concern, but few were worried about his performance on the field.
The NY Jets just made one last move to shut the door on the Aaron Rodgers era

1 week ago | thejetpress.com | Justin Fried

The Jets put the final nail in the coffin. The New York Jets officially moved on from the Aaron Rodgers era last month, releasing the four-time MVP just over a year after acquiring him in one of the most highly anticipated moves in franchise history. Rodgers’ time in New York was short-lived and ultimately disappointing, headlined by a torn Achilles he suffered just four snaps into the 2023 season. What was meant to be a Super Bowl-contending run never even got off the ground.
Joe Douglas' first job since NY Jets firing shows just how far his stock has fallen

1 week ago | thejetpress.com | Joe Douglas |Justin Fried

Joe Douglas is back...sort of. It’s been months since the Jets parted ways with former general manager Joe Douglas, and the organization has fully embraced its new direction. With Aaron Glenn and Darren Mougey now leading the charge, the team has moved on, leaving Douglas still searching for his next NFL landing spot. While he hasn’t returned to a front office just yet, Douglas is set to make a rare public appearance during draft week.
Jordan Travis' NY Jets future hinges on his team's 2025 NFL Draft plans

1 week ago | thejetpress.com | Justin Fried

Jordan Travis may already be running out of time. When the New York Jets selected Jordan Travis in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, the team knew that they signed up for a long-term project. Travis was less than a year removed from the devastating leg injury that ended his senior season at Florida State and was never expected to contribute as a rookie. The Jets knew it would be a long-term project and were content to focus on his development down the line.
NY Jets 'keeping close tabs' on boom-or-bust edge rusher with major red flags

1 week ago | thejetpress.com | Justin Fried

This would be a very risky pick. The New York Jets have been linked to a wide variety of prospects in the lead-up to the 2025 NFL Draft. Missouri offensive lineman Armand Membou and Penn State tight end Tyler Warren continue to dominate mock draft projections, but they aren't the team's only feasible targets. One name that hasn’t generated nearly as much buzz in Jets circles is Texas A&M edge rusher Shemar Stewart.
Insider buzz suggests NY Jets are locked in on three draft targets at No. 7

1 week ago | thejetpress.com | Justin Fried

The Jets are eyeing three prospects at No. 7. The New York Jets have been linked to a wide range of prospects in the lead-up to the 2025 NFL Draft. With a new regime in place, a revamped quarterback room, and plenty of roster holes still to fill, the Jets enter draft week as one of the more unpredictable teams inside the top 10.