Bakhtiari reiterates stance on Packers' rebuild

Green Bay left tackle David Bakhtiari said it is 'disrespectful' to say the Packers aren't rebuilding after losing Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets.
Jun 1 · ESPN New York Jets Green Bay Packers Aaron RodgersJets optimistic on Rodgers' calf, RB Hall's rehab

Jets coach Robert Saleh says Aaron Rodgers' strained calf is "fine" and he expects the quarterback to practice fully by next week. Saleh is also bullish on Breece Hall's availability by Week 1.
Jun 1 · ESPN New York Jets Breece Hall Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers Addresses Packers Exit

Aaron Rodgers‘ Green Bay departure would have been far messier had it occurred in 2021, when he requested to be moved. But the divorce, coming after a prolonged trade negotiation, has still produced a stream of headlines. The new Jets quarterback attempted to set the record straight regarding a few key 2020s Packers plotlines. Shortly […]
Jun 1 · Pro Football Rumors Green Bay Packers New York Jets Davante Adams Romeo Doubs Christian Kirk Jordan Love Aaron Rodgers Marquez Valdes-Scantling Christian WatsonAaron Rodgers Is Fine

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh said that quarterback Aaron Rodgers (calf) is "fine," but he will be limited in organized team activities on Wednesday. The Jets are working to get Rodgers practicing in full by next week. The hope is that the 39-year-old future Hall of Famer will be back practicing in full by this Friday after he suffered a minor calf strain in practice last week. It's a reminder that Rodgers isn't a spring chicken anymore, but he should be just fine for training camp this summer and the start of the regular season this fall. The former Green Bay Packers signal-caller has better offensive weapons around him in 2023 than he did in his final year with the Cheeseheads, but fantasy managers should still view him as more of a high-end QB2 than a QB1 in what could be the final season of his illustrious career.
May 31 · Source via
Robert Saleh Optimistic Breece Hall Will Be Ready For Week 1

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh said he is "very optimistic" that running back Breece Hall (knee) will be ready for Week 1 of the 2023 regular season. The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt mentioned in an article on Tuesday that he'd be surprised if Hall was ready to go on Day 1 of training camp, but apparently the Jets are optimistic that he'll still be ready to go for the start of the regular season. The second-year back isn't taking part in organized team activities after tearing his ACL last October, and the Jets aren't going to rush him back onto the field before he's ready. Despite the injury concerns, Hall has legitimate RB1 upside, especially now that the Jets have quarterback Aaron Rodgers running the offense this year.
May 31 · Source via
Michael Carter Could Bounce Back In 2023

New York Jets running back Michael Carter's numbers took a step back in 2022 after he turned in a solid effort in his rookie season. According to the Athletic's Zach Rosenblatt, the Jets believe that a bounce-back season is in store for Carter in 2023. With rookie star Breece Hall likely to be eased back early in the year after suffering a torn ACL last season, Carter could be asked to help pick up the slack. With 77 catches on 109 targets through two seasons, Carter has some low-end flex appeal in PPR leagues.
May 30 · Source via
Jets, DT Quinnen Williams Making Progress On Extension Talks

The top remaining priority in what has been a busy Jets offseason is finalizing a new deal for defensive tackle Quinnen Williams. That process has taken longer than many expected, but the situation appears to still be in a relatively good place. Brian Costello and Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post note that both […]
May 29 · Pro Football Rumors New York Jets Quinnen WilliamsQuinnen Williams, Jets May Be Nearing A Deal

According to Brian Costello and Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post, there's "still confidence" the Jets and defensive lineman Quinnen Williams will get a deal done, possibly by "mid-June." The 25-year-old is coming off a fantastic season, totaling 55 tackles and two forced fumbles. He also had a career-high 12 sacks and made the Pro Bowl. Williams is expected to command well over $20 million per season in a new contract. But with the Jets looking to make a deep postseason run, keeping him happy may be in the team's best interest.
May 28 · Source via
Ravens Were Willing To Extend S Chuck Clark In 2022

Things changed significantly for the Ravens at the safety position during the 2022 offseason. One of the results of their moves made on the backend was veteran Chuck Clark being traded at the start of the 2023 league year. Clark, a 2017 sixth-round pick, established himself as a full-time starter midway through the 2019 season, and […]
May 28 · Pro Football Rumors New York Jets Baltimore Ravens Chuck ClarkJets Sign Jerome Kapp

The New York Jets signed undrafted rookie wide receiver Jerome Kapp to an undisclosed deal this week and placed defensive lineman Bradlee Anae (undisclosed) on the Injured Reserve in a corresponding move. Kapp took part in the team's rookie minicamp earlier this month. In his final collegiate season at Kutztown, he produced 47 catches for 916 yards and nine touchdowns. In three total seasons at Kutztown, Kapp caught 122 passes for 2,190 yards and 22 touchdowns over 36 games. He'll be a long shot to make the team's active roster out of training camp this summer, but he could stick on the team's practice squad.
May 27 · Source via
Allen Lazard OK After Injury Scare Tuesday

New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard (groin) said on his official Twitter account that he's fine after an injury scare on Tuesday during organized team activities. Lazard was hit in a sensitive area and was able to finish the day of practice. The 27-year-old should be just fine for the rest of the week as he gets used to a new offense with the Jets. He was quarterback Aaron Rodgers' favorite target in Green Bay last year, recording a career-high 60 catches for 788 yards and six touchdowns in 15 starts, but he'll have more competition for targets in his new home among the likes of Garrett Wilson, Mecole Hardman and Corey Davis, among others. Lazard's big contract and familiarity with Rodgers should serve him well, though.
May 23 · Source via
Aaron Rodgers Suffers Calf Strain Tuesday

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (calf) reportedly suffered a strained calf at organized team activities on Tuesday, according to sources. However, the injury is considered minor as of now, and the expectation is that he should be back fairly soon. Rodgers remained on the field after getting hurt in warmups and walked slowly from drill to drill. It was probably just a precautionary measure for the Jets to hold the future Hall of Famer out of drills after acquiring him in a trade with the Green Bay Packers this offseason. The 39-year-old signal-caller has a good chance to bounce back from one of his worst seasons in 2022 because of better offensive weapons in New York, but from a fantasy perspective, Rodgers is probably more of a high-end QB2/low-end QB1 at this point in his career.
May 23 · Source via
Breece Hall Doing Work On The Side At OTAs

Updating a previous report, New York Jets running back Breece Hall (knee) was seen doing side sprints on a side field at OTAs, which is a good sign for his recovery seven months after he suffered a torn ACL. Hall rushed 80 times for 463 yards (5.8 YPC) and four scores and caught 19 passes for 218 yards and one touchdown before the major knee injury in Week 7 against the Denver Broncos ended his rookie campaign. The team has publicly stated he could be back for Week 1 of the 2023 season, but it's too early to know if that will be the case. If he does miss time, Michael Carter, Israel Abanikanda, and Zonovan Knight will all get an opportunity to see work in the New York offense led by new quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
May 23 · Source via
Breece Hall Not Taking Part In OTAs

New York Jets second-year running back Breece Hall (knee) and offensive tackle Mekhi Becton (knee) both will not be taking part in organized team activities this week. Head coach Robert Saleh told reporters in early April that Hall "looks fantastic" after tearing his ACL in October of his rookie season, but the team isn't going to push the 21-year-old this early in the offseason. We'll have a better idea of where Hall is at in his recovery in training camp this summer, but barring setbacks, he's expected to be ready for Week 1. Even if Hall is ready to go, though, the Jets could manage his workload early on and incorporate more Michael Carter or rookie Israel Abanikanda into the backfield. As a result, Hall should be considered more of a low-end RB1 heading into fantasy drafts this fall.
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Carl Lawson Agrees To Restructured Deal

New York Jets defensive end Carl Lawson agreed to a restructured contract on Thursday, according to a source. Lawson was due a non-guaranteed $15 million this year, but he'll now be due a base value of $9 million, with $8 million of it guaranteed. Lawson will have $3 million more available in incentives. The restructure creates $12.7 million in salary cap space in 2023 for the Jets. The 27-year-old is entering his second year for Gang Green in 2023 after he had 33 tackles (18 solo), seven sacks, nine tackles for loss, 24 QB hits and a fumble recovery in 17 regular season games in 2022. Lawson should once again have a pretty prominent pass-rushing role for the Jets' improved defense this year.
May 18 · Source via
Jets Release Cedric Ogbuehi
The New York Jets released veteran offensive lineman Cedric Ogbuehi on Thursday. Ogbuehi signed on for a second season with the Jets earlier this offseason, but he finds himself back on the open market already after the team signed Billy Turner and drafted Carter Warren to beef up their offensive line. The 31-year-old played in only seven games (five starts) for the Jets in 2022. He was originally a first-round selection by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2015 out of Texas A&M and spent the first four seasons of his career with the Bengals before jumping around with the Jaguars, Seahawks, Ravens and Jets. Ogbuehi has played in 67 games (35 starts) in his eight NFL seasons.
May 12 · Source via
Jets Excited About Rookie Tight End Zack Kuntz
New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas are calling seventh-round draft pick Zack Kuntz a "freak" who could contribute his rookie year. "He's got freakish ability and he's got a love for football, so now we just got to work with him," Saleh said. At 6-foot-8, he matches the height of the two tallest tight ends in the NFL, Zach Gentry and Donald Parham. His 4.55 time in the 40-meter-dash is comparable to Mike Gesicki, but he is five pounds heavier, at 255. "We were sitting there at the top of the seventh round and just going through some of the guys who just had that freak factor to him and he was right there at the top," said Douglas. Kuntz had caught 11 passes for 141 yards and two touchdowns in the first four games of his senior season at Old Dominion before injuring his knee and missing the rest of the season.
May 8 · Source via
Denzel Mims The "Odd Man Out"

According to ESPN's Rich Cimini, New York Jets wide receiver Denzel Mims could be the "odd man out" when the team shrinks the roster to 53. Gang Green added Allen Lazard, Mecole Hardman Jr., and Randall Cobb in free agency. The club is also keeping Corey Davis on the roster. As a result, there may not be room for Mims. The 25-year-old was drafted by the Jets in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. In his three seasons, he's compiled only 42 catches for 676 yards while being held without a touchdown. Mims has expressed his displeasure with his role in the past, so a change of scenery may do him some good.
May 7 · Source via
Garrett Wilson Focused On Adding Size

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson is focused on adding size this offseason without sacrificing "speed and quickness." The Rookie of the Year ended his inaugural season at 181 pounds. However, he currently weighs 188 pounds, two pounds away from his goal. Wilson is coming off a magnificent season, finishing with 83 catches for 1,103 yards and four touchdowns. He also averaged 13.3 yards per reception. Even more impressive, the 22-year-old did that despite an unstable quarterback situation. Nevertheless, with Aaron Rodgers now under center along with some added mass, Wilson should be a force to be reckoned with in 2023-24.
May 7 · Source via
Quinnen Williams, Jets Not Close On New Deal

According to ESPN's Rich Cimini, New York Jets defensive lineman Quinnen Williams and the team aren't close to a new deal. The 25-year-old is coming off a stellar season, totaling 55 tackles (35 solo) and two forced fumbles. He also had a career-high 12 sacks and made his first Pro Bowl. He already made it known he won't report for voluntary workouts. However, the Jets have Williams' rights for this season and can utilize the franchise tag in 2024, so the organization has some leverage. But considering New York has Super Bowl aspirations, remaining in a stalemate with the All-Pro isn't ideal.
May 7 · Source via
Corey Davis Will Be Involved Next Season

New York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis is going to be part of the team heading into next season, according to head coach Robert Saleh. The 28-year-old didn't have much success as the No. 2 wideout last season. He finished with 32 receptions, 536 yards, and two touchdowns for the struggling Jets offense. At first glance, Davis would have a more difficult time in 2023 with new additions Allen Lazard, Mecole Hardman, and Randall Cobb. However, the Jets claim that the former first round pick is going to be part of the team. Davis is going to have plenty of competition heading into camp, but it doesn't sound like the team is going to cut him.
May 5 · Source via
Jets Sign Al Woods

The New York Jets signed free-agent defensive tackle Al Woods to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday, according to sources. Woods, originally a fourth-round selection by the New Orleans Saints in 2010 out of Louisiana State University, will be joining his sixth NFL team in New York. He's already played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Seattle Seahawks, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tennessee Titans and Indianapolis Colts. The 36-year-old veteran nose tackle spent the last three seasons in Seattle and finished 2022 with 39 tackles (27 solo), two sacks and five tackles for loss in 14 starts. Woods could compete with Quinton Jefferson for a starting role on the interior of the defensive line, but at the very least, he'll provide experience as a rotational lineman.
May 4 · Source via
Randall Cobb Signs With Jets

Free-agent wide receiver Randall Cobbagreed to a one-year deal with the Jets. The signing was expected, although the latest update makes it official. The 32-year-old, who is close friends with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, appeared in 13 games for the Packers last season, finishing with 417 yards and a touchdown off 34 catches. While Cobb may have one or two impactful fantasy showings during the 2023-24 campaign, the veteran will have a tough time getting consistent targets, considering New York has Garrett Wilson, Allen Lazard, Mecole Hardman, and Corey Davis on the roster.
May 3 · Source via
Randall Cobb Expected To Sign With Jets

Former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb is expected to agree to an undisclosed one-year deal with the New York Jets, allowing him to play with quarterback Aaron Rodgers again, according to sources. Cobb is a favorite of Rodgers, but the 32-year-old veteran produced only 34 receptions for 417 yards and one touchdown on 50 targets over 13 games (three starts) in Green Bay with Rodgers in 2022. He'll also have a very difficult path to meaningful snaps and playing time in a crowded New York receiving room. The Jets already have Garrett Wilson, Allen Lazard, Mecole Hardman and Corey Davis at the position, so it's hard to envision Cobb being much of a presence for fantasy managers in his new home.
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