Paul A. Esden Jr.

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Ex-NFL Exec Predicts $20.5 Million Jets Starter Will Break out

1 day ago | heavy.com | Paul A. Esden Jr.

A former first-round pick of the New York Jets is expected to break out in 2025. Longtime former NFL executive Marc Ross listed offensive lineman Olu Fashanu as one of his top “second-year breakout candidates.”“Fashanu evolved into a bright spot over the course of the Jets’ tumultuous 2024 campaign. The team brought the rookie along slowly, as he took over duties along the offensive line when injuries hit the unit.
First Official Jets Schedule Leak Reveals Long Road Trip

1 day ago | heavy.com | Paul A. Esden Jr.

The New York Jets are headed to London during the 2025 season. Gang Green announced on social media that they will host the Denver Broncos in Week 6 “at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The game will be televised on NFL Network and will kick off at 9:30 a.m. in New York,” the team said in a press release. Get your passports ready.
Jets Surprisingly Cut $5.1 Million Ex-All-Pro, Announce New Signing

1 day ago | heavy.com | Paul A. Esden Jr.

The New York Jets have cut ties with veteran punter Thomas Morstead. NFL Insider Ari Meirov announced the news on social media. The team confirmed it a short while later. “We have signed P Kai Kroeger. In addition, we have released P Thomas Morstead,” the Jets announced in a press release. We have signed P Kai Kroeger. In addition, we have released P Thomas Morstead.
Jets Rookie Predicted to Have Record-Breaking 2025 Season

2 days ago | heavy.com | Paul A. Esden Jr.

The New York Jets haven’t had a tight end worth a damn in a very long time. That is all set to change in 2025. Jacob Robinson of The Athletic revealed that rookie tight end Mason Taylor “has 2023 Cole Kmet-like upside: With [Justin] Fields as his primary quarterback, Kmet caught 73 passes for 719 yards and six touchdowns.”If Taylor had the same season as Kmet in 2023, he would rewrite the Jets’ record books.
National Champion Jets Rookie Named 'Biggest Winner'

3 days ago | heavy.com | Paul A. Esden Jr.

The New York Jets wrapped up their three-day rookie minicamp over the weekend. Nick Faria of Jets X-Factor labeled former Michigan running back Donovan Edwards as the “biggest winner of the undrafted group in attendance this week for the Jets.”“Edwards doesn’t have blazing speed, but he showed patience and good maneuverability to find gaping holes during 11-on-11 work.
$5 Million Jets 24-Year-Old Ready to Save His NFL Career

4 days ago | heavy.com | Paul A. Esden Jr.

Jeremy Ruckert’s NFL career is on the line heading into 2025 with the New York Jets. On Sunday, May 11, he told ESPN’s Rich Cimini that he is ready for the moment. “This is the best I’ve felt in my career, going into the season — physically, mentally, emotionally. I love everything that the new staff is doing. I love the way they approached the first meeting of Phase I. I love the way they talk to us as a team, the way these workouts have been going,” Ruckert explained exclusively to ESPN.
6-Foot-5 Jets Rookie Pass Catcher Flashed at Minicamp

4 days ago | heavy.com | Paul A. Esden Jr.

Former LSU tight end Mason Taylor is making some noise at New York Jets’ rookie minicamp. “Taylor didn’t drop anything thrown his way and even had a catch-and-run on Friday from undrafted quarterback Brady Cook that would have gone for a big gain in a game. It will be interesting to see Taylor against experienced, NFL-sized defenders in the coming weeks and during training camp,” Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic said. The Jets took Taylor with the No. 42 overall pick in the second round.
QB Justin Fields Has Turned Heads During Jets Offseason Programs

4 days ago | heavy.com | Paul A. Esden Jr.

Justin Fields has made a strong impression with the New York Jets this offseason. “There is a quiet confidence about that man that is unshakeable. Even though he is not the most vocal person, he is active with his body language, and he is active with his one-on-one conversations. If he has to stand in front of the guys and say something, he will.
Jets Rookie Arian Smith Addresses Awkward Elephant in the Room

5 days ago | heavy.com | Paul A. Esden Jr.

New York Jets rookie wide receiver Arian Smith struggled to catch the football during his final season at Georgia. He was the “only Power 4 player with double-digit drops in 2024 (four came downfield, two on intermediate routes, four within 10 yards of the line),” Dane Brugler revealed in “The Beast.”On Friday, May 9, during his rookie minicamp media availability, Smith answered five questions in a row about his drop issues. “[The drop questions] are very motivating.
Jets Urged to Sign Ex-Lions $23 Million DL Za'Darius Smith

5 days ago | heavy.com | Paul A. Esden Jr.

The New York Jets still need more defensive line help following the 2025 NFL draft. Analyst James Wudi of Jet Nation explained why the green and white should sign former Detroit Lions defensive lineman Za’Darius Smith in this latter stage of free agency. “Here is what I’m going to say about Za’Darius: he is an older guy, clearly still has the juice, [and] just worked with Aaron Glenn last year.