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New York Jets Flight Connections 06/02/25

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Bringing your daily links to the NFL’s New York Jets

Good morning Gang Green Nation! It’s National Salary Cap Day. Yeah, that’s not a thing, but today is June 2, when salary cap space from post June 1 cuts hits the books in the NFL. With the additional cap space provided by the Jets cutting Aaron Rodgers and C.J. Mosley, the New York Jets now have more than $36 million in 2025 cap space according to Overthecap.com. The good news: the Jets now have the fourth most 2025 cap space in the NFL. The bad news: the Jets have the fifth most dead money in the NFL in 2025 at more than $63+ million. In 2026 the Jets have by far the most dead money in the NFL at $42+ million. That’s more than double the dead money of the next closest NFL team in 2026. In 2025 and 2026 combined the Jets have nearly $106 million in dead money, good for second most in the NFL, trailing only the San Francisco 49ers. That’s a lot of cap space going to players no longer on the Jets, and it is a significant impediment to building the Jets into a contender going forward. Thanks Joe Douglas.

Here are your links to your New York Jets this glorious Monday in June:

NYJ Editorial Staff - What Did You Learn in Week 2 of Jets OTAs?

Jason Fitzgerald - Eleven NFL Teams Set to Gain Cap Room on June 2nd | Over the Cap

Rich Cimini - Jets DC Steve Wilks looking to merge schemes with Aaron Glenn

Nikhil Mehta - Extension Candidate: Garrett Wilson

Mike Fisher - New York Jets Contract Talks With Garrett Wilson Underway Amid Shocking Prediction

Adam Schultz - New York Jets' Justin Fields Reveals 'No Limits' Expectation As Team Leader

Joe Simile - Price Tag for New York Jets' Star Sauce Gardner Revealed

Adam Schultz - New York Jets' Justin Fields Reveals Major Change Coming In 2025

Joe Simile - New York Jets Draft Pick Early Standout at OTAs

Joe Simile - New York Jets Young Starter Expected to Have Massive Improvement in 2025

Bryan Perez - New York Jets urged to sign former All-Pro wide receiver

Billy Heyen - Jets cutting Aaron Rodgers was worth millions of dollars

Billy Heyen - Price tag for Jets' Sauce Gardner revealed

Mike Masala - Arian Smith standing out at Jets OTAs: New York 'may have something' in rookie WR

Kam Towle - PFF names most underrated Jets player ahead of 2025 season

Lou Scataglia - NFL Power Rankings: Ranking every team with a new head coach for 2025

Joel Corry - Agent's Take: Why post-June 1 designations play a significant role in helping teams manage salary cap

Patrick McAvoy - Jets Have Chance At Justin Fields-Aaron Rodgers History

Colin Keane - Steelers Believe '85 Percent' Of Ex-Jets Star Could Lead Them To Super Bowl

Patrick McAvoy - Jets Rookie Among Best Day 3 Picks With Shedeur Sanders

Patrick McAvoy - Jets Have ‘Flexibility’ For Garrett Wilson Blockbuster

Patrick McAvoy - Sauce Gardner Extension? Jets Insider Shares Potential Cost

JetsFix - What kind of production can we expect from Mason Taylor in his rookie season?

Mike Luciano - Jets' rookie predictions will prove Aaron Glenn nailed it in his first NFL Draft

Justin Fried - Former NFL HC leaves door open to join Aaron Glenn's Jets coaching staff

Justin Fried - Allen Lazard trade just makes too much sense for the Jets after latest report

Blair Yusko - New report reveals Jets' plan for Garrett Wilson and Sauce Gardner extensions

Michael Zimmelman - Will This Star Running Back Be In for His Best Year Yet?

John Molnar - Will the Jets' shift to build around youth pay off with a playoff run?

John Molnar - Can the Jets take a playoff leap in a competitive AFC East?

John Molnar - Jets rookie Malachi Moore could be a hidden gem in the secondary

John Molnar - Why the Jets are among the NFL's most dangerous underdogs

John Molnar - Jets practice battles between Gardner and Wilson raise team intensity

John Molnar - Jets' rookie 4th-round wide receiver has been an early standout at OTAs

Benjamin Adducchio - Steelers news: Pittsburgh, Jets would make Week 1 history if Aaron Rodgers signs

Ben Strauss - Jets news: Tanner Engstrand gives 5 keys NY offense is 'shooting for'

Here are your missed connections from yesterday.

Enjoy the day everybody.

Source: https://www.ganggreennation.com/202...ilson-sauce-gardner-justin-fields-aaron-glenn

 

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Mailbag Questions

Leave questions for this week’s mailbag in the cleverly marked “comments” section.

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New York Jets Flight Connections 06/04/25

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Bringing your daily links to the NFL’s New York Jets

Good morning Gang Green Nation! The New York Jets have brought in three new hires in their analytics department. That doubles the department size from last year. As analytics have become an increasingly important tool for NFL teams, the Jets have lagged behind, often seemingly making half-hearted token efforts without really prioritizing this new tool. Perhaps the new hires are a sign the Jets are finally ready to embrace analytics. If so, this is a good sign for the new administration. Analytics are only going to get more sophisticated and more useful going forward. They are just one tool in the NFL toolbox, but they are an increasingly powerful one. Teams that ignore the trend will be left behind. It is encouraging the Jets may not be one such team.

Here are your links to your New York Jets this glorious Wednesday in June:

Ethan Greenberg - Wideouts Garrett Wilson, Pokey Wilson Have Good Practice; Tempers Flare in Final Week of OTAs

Randy Lange - Jets LB Quincy Williams Got Off the Phone with a New Blueprint to Take His Game Higher

Rich Cimini - Engstrand next up to try to buck trend of failed Jets OCs

Connor Hughes - Jets OTAs Notes: Justin Fields settling in, things get chippy in the heat

Ben Levine - Jets Notes: Youth, UDFAs, Front Office

Nick Faria - Fights And Highlights For New York Jets As OTA Practice Gets Hot

Jonah Morgan - New York Jets’ Sauce Gardner Announced as NFL’s Best by PFF

Adam Schultz - Jets' 'Up And Comers' Running Back Room Poised For Breakout Year

Adam Schultz - New York Jets' Justin Fields Signing A 'Low-Stakes Bet' To Fix Long-Standing Franchise Issue

Adam Schultz - Fresh-Look New York Jets Urged To 'Tap Into' One Key Justin Fields Trait

Jarrett Prendergast - Jets' rookie tight end Mason Taylor making impression on head coach

Pete Martuneac - Justin Fields is earning praise from coaches and teammates during OTA's

Bryan Perez - New York Jets working on deal to make superstar a Jet for life

Pete Martuneac - Sauce Gardner takes the top spot in PFF's cornerback rankings

Mike Moraitis - Jets get $13.5 million salary cap space update thanks to Aaron Rodgers, C.J. Mosley

Nick Wojton - Jets missing at least four players at 2025 spring practice

Patrick McAvoy - Jets-Steelers Trade Buzz Continuing To Build

Zach Pressnell - NFL Writer Sounds Off On Aaron Glenn-Led Jets

Patrick McAvoy - Jets Have Bona Fide Superstar In New York

Jackson Roberts - 49ers-Jets Could Swap Breece Hall For 3rd-Round Pick, NFL Writer Speculates

Patrick McAvoy - Jets' Justin Fields Already Has NFL Insider's Attention

Colin Keane - Jets Third-Round Pick Predicted To Start In 2025: 'Technically Sound'

Patrick McAvoy - Jets 21-Year-Old In Line For ‘Pretty Significant’ Role

Dakota Randall - Garrett Wilson Adjusting To Jets' New, Demanding Mantra For Receivers

Glenn Naughton - Up and Down day for Justin Fields at OTAs as Receivers Shine

Justin Fried - Armand Membou pick looks even smarter after latest NFL injury news

Mike Luciano - Much-maligned Jets draft pick already proving to be a huge steal at OTAs

John Molnar - The Jets have a plan at the kicker position

Here are your missed connections from yesterday.

Enjoy the day everybody.

Source: https://www.ganggreennation.com/202...-aaron-glenn-garrett-wilson-nfl-sauce-gardner

 

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Pro Football Focus ranks Sauce Gardner as top cornerback

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Sauce has started his Jets career with greatness

New York Jets Cornerback Sauce Gardner has been just about everything that the Jets could have hoped for since he was drafted in 2022 as he has logged two All Pro and two Pro Bowl nods. While the 2024 season saw much go wrong, a little too much heat probably landed on Sauce Gardner for what was viewed as poor tackling. Admittedly, Pro Football Focus agreed with that assessment with a tackling grade of 48.6.

However, that didn’t diminish all of the good that Gardner brought in coverage, which was stellar with a PFF grade of 72.3 that ranked 20th in the league last season. In addition, PFF seems to be anticipating a bounce back in 2025, as they ranked him as their top cornerback.

PFF’s Top 32 CBs entering 2025:

1. Sauce Gardner
2. Pat Surtain II
3. Trent McDuffie
4. Jaylon Johnson
5. Derek Stingley Jr.
6. D.J. Reed
7. Marlon Humphrey
8. Christian Benford
9. Jaire Alexander
10. Denzel Ward
11. Cooper DeJean
12. Devon Witherspoon
13. Christian Gonzalez
14.…

— uSTADIUM (@uSTADIUM) June 3, 2025​

Within the larger article, they expanded on that rationale, writing the below:

Gardner’s 91.9 PFF coverage grade since 2022 leads the league. He has forced a league-high 46 incompletions and allowed a league-low 0.60 yards per cover snap and 21.4% first-down-plus-touchdown rate over that span.

Unsurprisingly, Gardner’s PFF advanced coverage grade ranks first, as well. While he might not shadow opposing wide receivers at a high rate, he has excelled when asked to do so.

All that said, it sure seems to be much ado about nothing regarding Gardner’s dropoff.

Source: https://www.ganggreennation.com/202...ranks-sauce-gardner-as-top-cornerback-ny-jets

 

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New York Jets Flight Connections 06/07/25

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Happy Saturday, Gang Green Nation, and congratulations on making it through another work week.

Today’s links feature your normal June assortment of OTA talk and wild speculation about trades and signings that probably won’t happen.

Separate from that, I’d like to point your attention to a couple of articles discussing what D’Brickashaw Ferguson is up to these days. Ferguson retired nine years ago after an outstanding career. He spent a decade as the Jets’ left tackle and only missed a single snap, which was because the Jets called a trick play. He was elected to the Jets Ring of Honor in 2022.

D’Brickashaw went back to school to get a degree in nursing.

When most of us graduate high school and/or college, life changes quite a bit. We need to figure out what we want to do next. NFL players hit this point again at the end of their respective careers. Many of them have spent their lives doing nothing but play football. The difficulties players experience in this transitional period are practically a cliche.

A lot of players find a way to stay in the game by taking a job in broadcasting or with a team. Some move onto other fields. A select few players made enough money during their NFL careers to be set for life as long as they haven’t squandered it all. These players are lucky enough to be able to do whatever they want after retirement.

D’Brickashaw fit that last category. He made over $70 million during his NFL career. He probably doesn’t need to work another day. Yet he chose to return to school and go into a profession where he can help people.

I don’t know about you, but I think there’s something really noble about that. The world is full of bad news about bad people doing bad things. It’s nice to hear about somebody doing something good.

That and the rest of your Jets links for this Saturday are below.

Gabriella Carroll - Former NFL star D’Brickashaw Ferguson graduates from Thomas Jefferson University with a nursing degree: ‘I needed a new identity’

Chris Franklin - Former Jets star has found a second career after NFL: Nurse

NY Jets - Which Jets Stood Out During OTAs?

Bent - JetsFix Mailbag 2025: Part One

Michael Nania - NY Jets finally win the AFC East… in a popular fan poll

Michael Nania - NY Jets, Aaron Glenn have an obvious plan to stop Aaron Rodgers

Connor Long - Allen Lazard trade opportunity opens up for New York Jets

Connor Long - Under-the-radar free agent signing stands out at NY Jets OTAs

Mike Florio - Despite Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh, Allen Lazard may prefer staying with the Jets

Brian Costello - Jets’ Quincy Williams already ‘challenged’ by Aaron Glenn after taking a step back

Al Iannazzone - Jets’ Aaron Glenn feeling good about tight end Jeremy Ruckert of Lindenhurst

Nick Wojton - How C.J. Mosley is still helping Jets, Quincy Williams

Nick Wojton - Justin Fields, Jets QBs using interesting tool at spring practices

Justin Fried - New Jets WR can’t stop praising Aaron Glenn after latest comments

Derek Praschak - Everything you need to know about NY Jets rookie DE Tyler Baron

Pete Martuneac - Justin Fields projected to have top-tier protection in 2025

Mike Masala - Ravens-Jets blockbuster trade prediction gives Justin Fields new $56 million weapon

Paul Edsen - Insider Shares New Reason Justin Fields Rejected Steelers for Jets

Paul Edsen - Jets QB Justin Fields Ignored Aaron Rodgers Steelers Signing

Horace Shivers - Pff Reveals Leagues Top Cornerback in Latest Rankings

Andrew Buller-Ross - New York Jets advised to target All-Pro weapon to help Justin Fields

Michael Gallagher - Longtime Aaron Rodgers Teammate Gets Cold Feet About Joining Steelers: Report

John Molnar - Can the Jets’ struggles turn around like another of New York’s ‘little brothers’?

John Molnar - The Jets need two members of their 2022 NFL Draft class to step up in 2025

John Molnar - Jets need a bounce-back season from star running back

John Molnar - Jets set to face Aaron Rodgers in Week 1 after Hall of Fame quarterback joins Steelers

John Molnar - Jets’ Michael Carter could be in store for massive breakout under Aaron Glenn

Here are your missed connections from yesterday.

Have a nice day.

Source: https://www.ganggreennation.com/202...elers-allen-lazard-justin-fields-mark-andrews

 

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New York Jets Flight Connections 06/06/25

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Bringing your daily links to the NFL’s New York Jets

Good morning Gang Green Nation! It’s official. Aaron Rodgers will be beginning the 2025 NFL season back in MetLife Stadium, as the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers’ starting quarterback against the New York Jets. The so-called revenge game for both Rodgers and former Steelers quarterback Justin Fields, now starting for the Jets, will get all kinds of hype, to which I respond, yawn. This will be a game between two not so great teams with two not so great offenses and two not so great quarterbacks. That doesn’t really sound like a great game to me, hype notwithstanding. I hope the Jets dominate their old quarterback, but if not, it’s just one game in a 17 game season.

Here are your links to your New York Jets this glorious Friday in June:

Jack Bell - Aaron Glenn On the Progress of the Jets Tight Ends

Jack Bell - Steve Heiden on OL Transition: ‘It’s a Position I’ve Wanted’

Andy Vasquez - Jets’ Aaron Glenn won’t be able to avoid this Aaron Rodgers drama

Alex Smith - Aaron Rodgers signing with Steelers, to face Jets at MetLife Stadium in Week 1

Adam Schultz - Jets' Proposed 'Nightmare' Scenario Is Bad News for Justin Fields

Jonah Morgan - Pittsburgh Steelers Rumored to Be Targeting Trade for Aaron Rodgers Buddy

Adam Schultz - Justin Fields Poised to Impress In 'One-Year Tryout' With New York Jets

Jonah Morgan - Aaron Rodgers and Justin Fields Get Double-Revenge Shot in Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New York Jets in Week 1

Emily Bicks - Justin Fields Posts 1-Word Message After Steelers Make Aaron Rodgers Decision

Luke Easterling - Aaron Rodgers: Why Will His Steelers Be Any Better Than His Jets?

Anthony Licciardi - Aaron Rodgers' Pittsburgh Steelers Signing Makes New-Look New York Jets Seem Smarter

Joe Simile - New York Jets' Quarterback Facing 'Make or Break' Season

Bryan Perez - Aaron Rodgers and Justin Fields set for electrifying 2025 NFL showdown

Dan Treacy - Aaron Rodgers best WRs: Where DK Metcalf ranks along with Davante Adams, Garrett Wilson in QB's lengthy career

Bryce Lazenby - Jets and Saints predicted to pull of blockbuster trade involving $19 million receiver

Nick Wojton - Aaron Rodgers set to sign with Steelers setting up huge Jets game

Kam Towle - Jets' Will McDonald IV a 'beast' after adding weight in the offseason

Jackson Roberts - Jets, Aaron Rodgers Set For Week 1 Grudge Match After Steelers Decision

Colin Keane - Jets' Justin Fields-Garrett Wilson Duo Receives Surprising Ranking From PFF

Jackson Roberts - Eagles Could Cut Ties With Beloved 7-Year Veteran In Trade With Jets

Steve Johnson - Garrett Wilson Makes His Feelings Clear In Terms of Long-Term New York Jets Future

Glenn Naughton - Rodgers to Return for Wk 1 Meeting Between Jets and Steelers

Justin Fried - Vegas odds prove Jets have no reason to fear Aaron Rodgers matchup

Mike Luciano - Jets' path to Allen Lazard trade became crystal clear after Aaron Rodgers news

Mike Luciano - Sauce Gardner boldly claps back at haters after PFF cornerback rating

Justin Fried - Forgotten Jets free agent signing is suddenly turning heads at OTAs

Here are your missed connections from yesterday.

Enjoy the day everybody.

Source: https://www.ganggreennation.com/202...-wilson-sauce-gardner-pittsburgh-stellers-nfl

 

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Jets fans want the wide receiver room upgraded

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A majority of fans who voted think a move is a smart idea.

The Jets have a good number one wide receiver in Garrett Wilson, but behind him are nothing but question marks.

A couple of big name receivers remain available in free agency. These players are no longer in their prime. They are on the downsides of their respective careers. Still, they might be an upgrade on what the Jets currently have.

This week in our SB Nation Reacts survey, we asked you whether you want to see the Jets sign one of these wideouts.

This offseason the Jets have jettisoned many older players, which is the correct direction for the team. Aaron Glenn and Darren Mougey seem to be thinking longer term as many first year head coach-general manager combos do. Still, fans think this might be a logical place to make an exception. Given how the Jets have approached the offseason, it might be not be best to get your hopes up that a signing will happen.

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Source: https://www.ganggreennation.com/2025/6/8/24445342/jets-fans-want-the-wide-receiver-room-upgraded

 

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Jets offseason program concludes this week

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The one mandatory phase of the offseason program has arrived.

Over the next three days, the Jets will conclude their offseason program with a three day minicamp.

This is the one mandatory portion of the offseason practice schedule. Up until this point, the offseason program has been completely voluntary, meaning teams could not fine players for not showing up. Sometimes teams will put incentives in a player’s contract to convince him to come, but they cannot force him to do so. The Jets have reportedly had excellent attendance, in excess of 90 percent, for most of their offseason program anyway.

This year’s minicamp figures to be much quieter than last year’s. There were two noticeable absence in 2024, Aaron Rodgers and Haason Reddick.

Rodgers was on a vacation in Egypt. It generated plenty of headlines, but I have always frankly thought that storyline was overrated. Rodgers’ trip to Egypt had nothing to do with why the Jets were bad a year ago.

Reddick missed minicamp over his contract status. It was the start of a long holdout. That obviously was not overrated. The Jets got pretty much nothing from the trade, and this was the first real indication things were headed in a very negative direction.

This year we can expect less drama. Some of the key things to listen for are early reviews on training camp position battles, the progress of developing young players, and insights from the coaches on what they value at specific positions.

Source: https://www.ganggreennation.com/2025/6/10/24446694/jets-offseason-program-concludes-this-week