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The Titans will open the 2026 season against the Jets, a reunion moment with former Jets head coach Robert Saleh, and then visit the Giants at MetLife Stadium in Week 3, a matchup that will evoke memories for Titans coach Brian Daboll’s Giants past.
At Jets rookie minicamp, Cade Klubnik, a fourth-round pick, showed leadership and poise in live drills, threading throws to Kenyon Sadiq and Malik McClain, buying time in the pocket and reading safeties. He spoke honestly about Clemson's adversity and his 'winner' mindset, underscoring early signs that he could be a long-term answer if his development continues.
Jets sign No. 2 overall pick David Bailey to a rookie contract. Bailey, a standout pass rusher who posted 14.5 sacks and 19.5 TFL in 2025 and earned All-American honors, was praised by coach Aaron Glenn for his first-step quickness and power rush; the Jets’ staff also has familiarity with Bailey from Stanford days, making him a key addition to upgrade their pass rush.
Russell Wilson says he’s mulling a Jets contract after a free-agent visit, weighing whether to join as a veteran backup behind Geno Smith or pursue TV analysis opportunities as the Jets seek experienced depth.
Jets offensive coordinator Frank Reich called Geno Smith a 'perfect' fit for his offense and said Smith's best football is ahead, praising his toughness and leadership after a tough 2025 and highlighting his solid past production as a sign of potential for a breakout 2026 season.
The Jets are considering a bid in the NFL supplemental draft for Brendan Sorsby, a Cincinnati starter who transferred to Texas Tech, hoping he could become a franchise quarterback. Sorsby is currently dealing with a gambling-related eligibility probe that could either delay his college career or bar him, potentially pushing his future to the July supplemental draft if the ban is enforced. A successful bid would cost the Jets a 2027 pick, complicating the decision given Geno Smith, Cade Klubnik, and a strong 2027 quarterback class. The ultimate move depends on the NCAA ruling and the Jets’ appetite for risk and long-term upside.
Free agent quarterback Russell Wilson visited the New York Jets to discuss a potential backup role behind Geno Smith; Wilson, 37, has not drawn other known NFL interest since becoming a free agent, and the meeting focused on options for the Jets’ quarterback room.
Former NFL running back Le’Veon Bell claims he witnessed ex-Jets coach Adam Gase doing cocaine in his office ‘more than once,’ describing him as ‘fried’ while calling plays. Bell spoke on the Justin Laboy Show; no comment from Gase or the Chargers was immediately provided.
Jets coach Aaron Glenn and GM Darren Mougey discuss positives from the 2026 NFL draft, arguing that while draft grades are unreliable, the picks’ logic and the team-building process matter and past grading misfires (like the Zach Wilson pick) show why patience is essential.
Fernando Mendoza was the Raiders’ headline pick as Las Vegas kicked off the 2026 NFL Draft with a bang, while the Rams shocked many by selecting Ty Simpson at 13 despite a perceived quarterback logjam; New York’s Jets and Giants offered strong draft hauls that could spark optimism for their franchises, and Pittsburgh’s record draft weekend underscored the event’s ongoing growth.
Tight end Kenyon Sadiq, selected 16th overall by the Jets, initially thought a draft call might be a prank—a fear tied to Shedeur Sanders’ incident—before realizing the conversation with coaches and management was the real deal and feeling thrilled about joining the Jets.
Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft delivered a mixed bag: the Cardinals faced scrutiny for drafting quarterback Carson Beck in the third round while adding guard Chase Bisontis to bolster the line; Browns and Jets emerged as Day 2 winners with multiple solid picks (Browns: Fano, Concepcion, Boston, McNeil-Warren; Jets: Ponds); Texans bolstered the middle with Kayden McDonald; questions linger on the Beck pick and several other perceived 'reaches' around the league.
The Jets traded up in the fourth round to select Cade Klubnik with the 110th overall pick, adding the Clemson three-year starter to back up Geno Smith, Brady Cook and Bailey Zappe. The move also included acquiring the 199th pick from the Bengals while sending 128th and 140th picks to Cincinnati to complete the trade.
Bailey initially thought the Jets wouldn’t draft him after they canceled his pre-draft visit, but his prior interactions with the team and the Jets’ No. 2 selection showed the meeting wasn’t decisive, and Bailey was chosen at No. 2.
Nick Baumgardner’s 2026 NFL Draft mock for rounds 2 and 3 projects LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier as the Jets’ Round 2 pick (No. 44), a high-floor backup, while the Chiefs land a big-play WR in Denzel Boston, with a raft of other Day 2 picks across CBs, WRs, DTs and LBs (including Emmanuel McNeil-Warren to SF, Zion Young to Arizona, Kayden McDonald to Buffalo, Jermod McCoy to Las Vegas, Colton Hood to Cleveland, Avieon Terrell to Houston, etc.), and notes compensatory picks (asterisks) along the way.