2025 New York Jets training camp: Latest intel, updates

Training camps have kicked off around the NFL, and our team reporters are on the ground each day following all the action. TheNew York Jets' camp is taking place in Florham Park, New Jersey, and Jets reporter Rich Cimini has the latest intel on standouts, highlights, position battles, depth chart movement, cut decisions and of course the quarterback room.

What follows is everything we are seeing and hearing at camp. We will update this file often. Who are the breakouts to watch, especially for fantasy football? And which players on the roster bubble could make the final 53?

Let's get into it all, and be sure to keep checking back for more information until the first full week of the preseason begins Thursday.

Camp updates for all 32 teams

Latest news from Jets camp

• DT Quinnen Williams out 1-2 weeks with strained left calf


• QB Justin Fields relieved toe injury wasn't worse


• Jets bring back 40-year-old Folk to aid kicking situation


• Gardner, Wilson talk about contract extensions, expectations

Wednesday, Aug. 6

Camp recap: Who has been your standout performer of camp?

Edge rusher Will McDonald IV. He gained 15 pounds in the offseason, increasing his weight to about 245, but he hasn't lost any quickness. He has dominated in some practices, displaying the burst that enabled him to make 10.5 sacks last season.

McDonald has faced a rookie a lot (RT Armand Membou), which could partly explain his strong performances. That said, he appears poised for another productive year.

Camp recap: What is the biggest question to answer for your team in preseason games?

Can the Jets manufacture some semblance of a passing attack? QuarterbackJustin Fields has struggled in most camp practices, appearing indecisive at times. There is no rhythm, in part, because he tends to hold the ball too long. It's not all his fault, though. Other than Garrett Wilson, they don't have a reliable playmaker on the perimeter.

Rookie tight endMason Taylor is supposed to have a key role, but he's out indefinitely with a high-ankle sprain. Rookie wide receiverArian Smith, ultra fast, is a player to watch in the preseason.

Tuesday, Aug. 5

So much of the focus in camp has been on Justin Fields' struggles at quarterback, but the defense deserves some credit. The secondary, with new starters at cornerback (Brandon Stephens) and safety (Andre Cisco), has impressed with tight coverage and ball-hawking ability.

Let's not forget about Sauce Gardner, now the highest-paid cornerback in the sport. He's having a very good camp, with a handful of pass breakups.

On Tuesday, Cisco and Stephens intercepted Fields in team drills, with safety Tony Adams picking him off in a seven-on-seven period. They're making life difficult for the new quarterback, but they're also inspiring hope for a defensive renaissance.

Stephens is "probably one of our most improved players right now," coach Aaron Glenn said. As for Cisco, he said, "he probably gets his hands on the ball more than I thought he would."

The fifth "starter" is nickel back Michael Carter II, who is finally healthy after an injury-plagued 2024. The back seven -- DBs and linebackers -- have a chance to be pretty good.

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• Injury report: Edge rusher Will McDonald IV (back spasms), defensive tackle Byron Cowart (ankle) and cornerback Azareye'h Thomas (shoulder) were injured on Tuesday. Two previous injuries to watch: Backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor (knee) and tight end Mason Taylor (high ankle sprain). Glenn wouldn't comment on Mason Taylor beyond ruling him out this week, but that's the type of injury that can linger for weeks. Safety Malachi Moore (oblique) returned.


• The Jets have reached the "dog days" of camp, Glenn said. The practices are long, fatigue starts to set in and concentration tends to wander. "It's not fun for anybody," Glenn said, "but it's necessary." They practiced for over two hours.


• This was one of the most physical practices of camp. There was an emphasis on the run game, along with live tackling (one-on-one) and live pass rush. This is the most physical camp they've had in years. Glenn's goal is to improve the team's physical and mental toughness. The downside is the injuries: The list is getting longer and longer.


• About a dozen of Glenn's former teammates (Jets from the 1990s) visited camp in a show of support. Ray Mickens said it gave him "goosebumps" to see his old friend leading the team that drafted them so many years ago. Pro Football Hall of Famer Kevin Mawae said he was inspired by Glenn's post-practice speech to the team. To a man, they said Glenn is the right man for the job, the guy who can return the franchise to respectability.

Monday, Aug. 4

It was another shaky practice for Justin Fields and the passing offense.

Two days after a 2-for-10 outing in the Green & White scrimmage, Fields completed only four of 16 attempts in team drills, including 2-of-6 in the red zone.

Time to worry?

No, it's too soon for that, but it's noteworthy because of Fields' inconsistency throughout his career. The Jets are confident they can coach him out of some bad habits. Clearly, he has a ways to go.

Before practice, coach Aaron Glenn acknowledged the passing attack needs to improve. He defended Fields, saying, "I think he's really improving, I really do. ... I'm excited about that player. I'm excited about the things that he's going to be able to create for us."

A variety of factors contributed to Monday's inefficiency. There was one drop (Garrett Wilson), three tight-window throws that were broken up (two by cornerback Sauce Gardner) and a failed deep throw to Malachi Corley.

Fields' best moment was a long pass to running back Breece Hall, who made a juggling, over-the-shoulder catch as he fell to the grass. It might have been ruled out of bounds, but we counted it as a completion in our stats.

On one play in the red zone, Fields threw quickly to Wilson, who wasn't expecting it. The ball hit him in the back of the arm and fell incomplete.

Yeah, they have a lot of cleaning up to do. But don't tell that to second-year cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers, who provided the quote of the day when discussing Fields:

"He's very athletic, he's very fast and he's going to take us to the playoffs."

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• Injury report: Backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor (knee) and rookie tight end Mason Taylor (ankle) didn't practice. Taylor was on the field in uniform but did not participate, not even in positional drills. Guard John Simpson (back), wide receiver Xavier Gipson (shoulder) and special teamer Kris Boyd (shoulder) are out this week. Rookie safety Malachi Moore (oblique) is close to returning.


• Taylor's absence meant more team reps for Adrian Martinez and rookie Brady Cook. Both had some success in the red zone, with Martinez running for a touchdown and throwing one to rookie receiver Jamaal Pritchett. Cook had a short scoring pass to rookie receiver Arian Smith. Martinez has outperformed Cook in camp, though it's highly unlikely the Jets will keep three quarterbacks on the 53-man roster.


• Speaking of Smith, the fourth-round pick from Georgia continued his impressive camp, showing an ability to make catches in traffic. The knock on him in college was that he dropped too many (nine drops last season), but he's been surehanded in camp. He's a lock for the 53 and could wind up as the WR4, meaning he would dress on game day.


• The center competition between incumbent Joe Tippmann and Josh Myers is "a fierce, fierce battle," Glenn said. Too close to call.


• This was Gardner's best practice of the summer. The NFL's highest-paid cornerback used his long reach to break up two passes. Brandon Stephens, too, had a break up.

Saturday, Aug. 2

The Jets scrimmaged for more than one hour (live tackling), perhaps giving a sneak preview of what their offense will look like in 2025: Formidable running game, dazzling scrambles by Justin Fields and (get ready to groan) an ineffective passing attack.
And sloppy, too. There were 12 penalties in all, including four by the Fields-led offense.

Fields completed only two of 10 passes for 12 yards (two drops), took three sacks and was flagged for a delay of game. The crowd of more than 2,000 got restless as the offense sputtered, negating some long runs with ill-timed penalties. Fields provided a couple of highlights, scoring on 25- and 10-yard runs, but take that with a grain of salt (defenders weren't allowed to tackle the quarterbacks).

The Jets led the NFL in penalty yards last season. New coach Aaron Glenn has made it a point of emphasis, hoping to eradicate the problem.

"There's no excuses," Glenn said. "Our players understand that because we know penalties are discipline issues, and we have to make sure we are more disciplined in that aspect on both sides of the ball. So we will get those cleaned up, I promise you that, but there is a lot of work to do."

Glenn wasn't concerned by Fields' spotty outing.

"I thought Justin did a really good job," he said. "I think we saw exactly what he's going to create when it comes to him using his feet. There are some balls that we have to catch that he threw to some guys, and there's some throws he's got to make, too, that were out there."

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• Let's give some credit to the pass defense. The pass rush, sans Quinnen Williams (calf) and Jermaine Johnson (PUP list), generated pretty good heat. Will McDonald IV, Micheal Clemons and Quincy Williams recorded sacks. Cornerbacks Sauce Gardner and Brandon Stephens made pass break ups.


• The backfield depth was on display. Breece Hall rushed six times for 37 yards and a touchdown with the Fields-led offense; Isaiah Davis had two carries for 19 yards with the starters. With Braelon Allen (knee) limited to only a couple of reps, Davis got a lot of work with starters and backups. Showing off his versatile skill set, he made a nice, twisting catch on a pass along the sideline. Glenn expects big things out of his backs, especially Hall: "We're going to open his game up quite a bit."


• There weren't many standout performances on offense, but one player who jumped out was tight end Stone Smartt, who made two touchdown receptions from Tyrod Taylor. Quite frankly, the Taylor-led offense outperformed Fields & Co., but keep in mind that Taylor was facing backups.


• Injury update: Cornerback Kris Boyd (shoulder), wide receiver Xavier Gipson (shoulder) and safety Jaylin Simpson (hamstring) didn't finish the scrimmage. Boyd was in significant pain. In fact, he was carted off the field.


• It was only a scrimmage, just a blip in the course of a long season, but it meant a lot to Glenn. Afterward, the first-year coach, who played for the Jets, said he got emotional during warmups when the crowd started its famous chant. "I told the players this: (This was) the first time since I became a head coach ... that it really hit me," he said. "It hit me once I heard the fans give the 'J-E-T-S!' chant. I don't know why, but it just hit me. It hit me pretty hard, and, man. I am so thankful. I'm thankful for this organization that gave me a shot."

Friday, Aug. 1

It was Justin Fields' best practice. By far.

After some uneven days, Fields came out on fire Friday, hitting his first 12 passes in team drills. His best throw was a long ball to wide receiver Arian Smith, an absolute dime that hit the speedy rookie in stride -- though it didn't count because he would've been sacked on the play. Overall, Fields displayed better anticipation and ball placement than he did in any of his previous practices. He made a couple of nice throws on the move, when flushed out of the pocket.

The Fields-led offense didn't fare as well during end-of-game situations in plus territory. (Coach Aaron Glenn is big on situational periods.) The first series went well, as Fields led them to two-play, 41-yard drive, ending with a 26-yard touchdown to rookie tight end Mason Taylor. They settled for a field goal on the second drive. The third and fourth drives ended with no points, as Fields misfired on his last four passes, all inside the 20. His last pass was deflected and probably should've been intercepted by cornerback Sauce Gardner.

Still, Glenn was pleased with Fields, citing his "command (and) understanding exactly where the ball needs to go. Probably more than anything, (he's) understanding the situation in those situational periods, making sure he gets the ball out of his hands so we can get some points."

It has been a point of emphasis -- getting the ball out on time.

• The knock on Arian Smith at Georgia was his hands -- nine dropped passes last season. But the fourth-round pick has made some difficult catches in camp. Asked about Smith, Glenn couldn't resist a sarcastic reply: "The guy that can't catch?" Smith hasn't been flawless in camp, but he has impressed with his ability to catch in traffic. And, of course, there's his speed -- 4.36 seconds in the 40-yard dash. (And that was on a slow day.) He's a lock to make the team and could find his way on the game-day roster because of his ability to play special teams. On Friday, he caught a 7-yard touchdown pass from Tyrod Taylor.


• Malachi Corley, who could be fighting an uphill battle to make the team, made a couple of catch-and-run plays with Taylor and Adrian Martinez at quarterback. The 2024 third-round pick really needs to show up in the preseason games to secure a spot on the 53.


• Running back Braelon Allen (knee soreness) returned after missing two practices.


• Mason Taylor's emergence as a receiving threat could relegate Jeremy Ruckert to a blocking role at tight end. He's their best blocker, not even close. Said Ruckert: "I'm just focusing on being a dominant, every-down tight end and winning that C gap" -- meaning the gap outside the tackle. Ruckert showed some pass-catching ability on Friday, hauling in two passes.


• Some of the defensive standouts: Cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers (interception), safety Andre Cisco (pass break up) and cornerback Ryan Cooper (big hit).


• Kicker Nick Folk, in his first media availability since signing on Tuesday, looked at the crowd of reporters and said, "Some familiar faces here." Folk played for the Jets from 2010 to 2016. Now he's 40, but never considered retirement. "I definitely wanted to play," he said. "I trained all offseason like I was going to play. I trained all offseason to get ready for Week 1. That's my goal every year, to be 100% for Week 1 and build through training camp."

Thursday, July 31

First-year offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand said he's pleased with Justin Fields' progress through seven practices, praising his ability to absorb and digest information. The results on the field, though, have been uneven.

Fields had another spotty day, completing only five of 12 passes in teams drills. He threw an interception, sailing a pass over wide receiver Tyler Johnson's head -- picked off by safety Tony Adams. His off-target throws included a near-interception by cornerback Brandon Stephens.

On the positive side, Fields did have a pretty, under-pressure touchdown pass to rookie tight end Mason Taylor in a red-zone period.

"We're making some plays, but then we're not making some plays," Engstrand said, alluding to Fields. "That's going to happen in training camp as we're going through the installation, but he's had a nice camp so far."

Engstrand said they emphasize the importance of "playing fast with your feet," meaning reading the defense, making the right drop back and delivering the ball in rhythm. That's been an issue with Fields in the past -- holding the ball too long.

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• Defensive tackle Quinnen Williams tweaked a calf muscle in positional drills and was done for the day. There was no immediate update from the team. Coach Aaron Glenn didn't speak to the media on Thursday. His next availability is Friday after practice.


• Running back Braelon Allen (knee soreness) sat out again, missing his second practice in a row.


• Taylor, a second-round pick out of LSU, seems to make a splash play every day. On Thursday, it was a scoring catch in the red zone. He also had a drop for the second straight practice. He's a rookie, so there will be plenty of ups and downs. One thing seems clear: He absolutely will have a key role on offense.


• In his first practice since returning to the Jets, kicker Nick Folk, 40, made all six field-goal tries, including two from beyond 50 yards. He's still got it -- at least so far.


• Wide receiver Garrett Wilson versus cornerback Sauce Gardner is a daily treat for those who appreciate two terrific players in an intense, but good-natured competition. Call it a $250 million battle. "I think him and Sauce have a very competitive edge with one another, and I love to see that in practice," defensive coordinator Steve Wilks said.

Tuesday, July 29

The Jets practiced in pads for the second straight day and ... well, let's just say it was a good day to be a fan of defense.

It was a struggle for the Justin Fields-led offense, which committed two penalties, had two drops (tight end Mason Taylor and wide receiver Arian Smith) and managed little on the ground in a run-heavy day. The offensive line was controlled at the point of attack. Fields took a couple of sacks because he held the ball too long, an issue that has plagued him in the past. His ball placement was suspect. On the drops, his ball was behind Taylor and Smith.

The Jets have a new system and a new offensive coordinator (Tanner Engstrand), so there are bound to be growing pains. There's no reason to panic, but they'd certainly like to see gradual improvement as camp progresses.

First-year coach Aaron Glenn praised the defense instead of criticizing the offense. The offense perked up at the end, as Fields led a six-play, 50-yard touchdown drive in hurry-up mode. He scrambled for a first down on fourth-and-2, showing no ill effects from his toe injury. He hit Taylor for a 15-yard touchdown, salvaging something from an otherwise sluggish day.

The Jets don't practice Wednesday, their second day off in four days.

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• Running back Braelon Allen sat out with knee soreness. He was held out so he could get two straight days of rest before Thursday. It meant more reps for Breece Hall and Isaiah Davis.


• The downfield pass coverage was very good, as safeties Isaiah Oliver and recently acquired Tanner McCalister made plays on the ball. One negative was a pass-interference penalty on cornerback Brandon Stephens, who arrived a moment too soon on a sideline pass play.


• It was a winning day for the pass rush, as Micheal Clemons and Jamien Sherwood registered sacks against Fields. The interior defensive line won many of its one-on-one battles, generating inside push. The Jets know they have a terrific player in Quinnen Williams. The question is, who will be his running mate? Byron Cowart is the frontrunner, but the depth is a concern.


• Wide receiver Allen Lazard, having a quiet camp, finally made a splash play -- a nice, over-the-middle grab in a two-minute drill. Lazard, who took an $8.5 million pay cut, probably will stick as the WR3, but that's not a lock.


• It was like reunion Tuesday. Nick Folk, the Jets' kicker from 2010 to 2016, was re-signed. Mike Westhoff, their special teams coordinator from 2001 to 2012, was in camp as a visitor. He watched from the sideline.

Monday, July 28

The Jets turned back the clock on Monday. They did a live tackling drill -- ballcarrier versus defender in the open field, in full pads. Coach Aaron Glenn, whistle in hand, ran the drill himself.

It wasn't as draconian as "The Junction Boys," Bear Bryant's infamous 1954 summer camp at Texas A&M (Glenn's alma mater), but it was highly unusual. The last time the Jets did live tackling was the Rex Ryan era, circa 2010. Times have changed in the NFL -- the rules, too -- but Glenn wants a physical, tough-minded team that tackles well.

So on the first days in pads, they tackled. No one got hurt, but there's always an injury risk.

"If you don't practice that, me as a head coach, how am I giving our guys a chance to win?" Glenn said. "The only way to get better at something is to rep it."

Some of the biggest hits were delivered by safeties Tony Adams, Andre Cisco, Jarius Monroe and rookie Malachi Moore. On the flip side, wide receivers Garrett Wilson and Tyler Johnson juked their would-be tacklers with slippery, open-field moves.

This wasn't the last time they will tackle in camp, according to Glenn.

• Defensive tackle Byron Cowart, having a solid camp, is trending toward a starting job. He made a nice play, batting down a Justin Fields pass at the line of scrimmage. A self-proclaimed journeyman, Cowart, 29, is coming off his best season (Chicago Bears) and hopes to play well enough to be more than a one-and-done. He projects as a first- and second-down player.


• Glenn wasn't happy with the early portion of practice. It got a little sloppy, with some penalties, including a false start on TE Jeremy Ruckert.


• One of the early standouts in camp is second-year RB Braelon Allen, who had another good day. He's 240 pounds of granite, and he worked on his explosiveness in the offseason. The coaches love his unselfish attitude and willingness to play special teams.


• Glenn had effusive praise for Moore, a fourth-round pick from Alabama: "He's going to be a hell of a player in this league." Andre Cisco and Tony Adams are the projected starters at safety, but Moore can make an immediate contribution in certain defensive packages and on special teams, according to Glenn.


• Rookie C Gus Hartwig, an undrafted free agent from Purdue, was helped off with a knee injury. No word on the severity.

Saturday, July 26

The most intriguing matchup on Saturday was edge rusher Will McDonald IV versus rookie right tackle Armand Membou, the Jets' rookie first-round pick. Advantage: McDonald.

McDonald beat Membou for two sacks, one on a spin move, the other a bull rush. McDonald, listed at 245 pounds, isn't known as a power player, but he was able to pancake the 332-pound rookie. Some disclaimers: McDonald (10.5 sacks last season) has the edge in experience. Plus, defenders always have an advantage over pass blockers in padless practices.

That said, it still was an impressive display by McDonald. Afterward, coach Aaron Glenn said, "He's going to do a lot of damage in this league."

As for Membou, who will be their Week 1 starter, every day is a learning experience. He needs to be on an accelerated program because his Week 1 opponent will be Steelers star T.J. Watt. Facing McDonald every day can help him with speed rushers.

"Sometimes I'll be going against him and I'll just be thinking, 'How did he do that?'" Membou said of McDonald.

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• The battle for the WR2 spot isn't really a battle anymore. The clear-cut leader is Josh Reynolds, who enjoyed his best practice with three receptions. He made all three from Tyrod Taylor, who replaced Justin Fields (toe) for the second straight day. Allen Lazard, having a very quiet camp, has fallen back in the receiver pecking order.


• Glenn introduced a new drill: one-on-one tackling in the open field. It was more like wrapping up instead of real tackling -- they weren't in pads -- but it was something the Jets hadn't done in a long time. It became an immediate crowd favorite, as ballcarriers tried their best open-field moves on defenders. Teams don't do as much live tackling as they used to, but Glenn vowed to devote time to it later in camp.


• Some encouraging news on the kicking front: Harrison Mevis and Caden Davis, both of whom struggled at the start of camp, rebounded with strong days. On field goals and extra points, Davis was 9-for-10, Mevis 8-for-10. Both were good from 53 yards, their longest attempts. Mevis kicked the "game winner" (29 yards) to culminate a two-minute drive by the Taylor-led offense. The 242-pound Mevis, known in college as the Thiccer Kicker, has an explosive leg.


• There were a couple of giveaways by the offense: A fumble by Breece Hall and an interception by QB Brady Cook, who was picked off by fellow rookie Azareye'h Taylor.

Friday, July 25

Welcome back, zebras.

Once again, the Jets have an officiating crew at every practice. That had been the case for years, but the officials were conspicuously absent for most of last training camp. It was curious, considering the team's penalty problem. The Jets never gave a concrete reason for it. The whole thing was weird.

New coach Aaron Glenn is a man on a mission, looking to eradicate the penalty plague. Explaining why the officials are back at practice, he picked an old scab, noting one of the bugaboos from the Robert Saleh era.

"It's no secret that we were the most penalized team in the league last year," said Glenn, adding: "I will tell you this: We are going to knock these penalties out. We're going to understand that undisciplined teams do not win games."

The Jets had the most penalty yards last season. From 2021 to 2024, they recorded the third-most penalty yards. The officiating crew will work the entire camp, per Glenn.It's worth noting that the Detroit Lions, Glenn's previous team, had the second-highest number of defensive penalties last season.

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• With QB Justin Fields (toe) sidelined, Tyrod Taylor (6-for-11) ran the offense with mixed results. He directed a nice two-minute drive, hitting Garrett Wilson for three straight completions, but it ended with an end zone interception by safety Andre Cisco. Afterward, Taylor said he regretted his decision-making on the play.


• The offensive line generated good push in the running game. The best play was a 10-yard touchdown run by Breece Hall, who found a hole off right tackle and plowed into the end zone. The Jets will go as far as their running game takes them. Disclaimer: They weren't in pads, making it harder to get a true evaluation of the run game.


• Impressive day for rookie tight end Mason Taylor, who made a diving catch in the back of the end zone in a 7-on-7 period. Taylor, drafted in the second round, will have a big role. Glenn pointed to the rookie's blocking, saying he's better than advertised in that area.


• The practice was situation-based, with an emphasis on red zone and two-minute. The Jets were poor in those areas last season. Before the two-minute period, Glenn stopped practice and explained to the players exactly what he wanted to see.

Thursday, July 24

Justin Fields' toe-injury scare overshadowed everything, including a superb performance by the defense. One of the standouts was cornerback Brandon Stephens, who did a nice job in coverage on wide receiver Garrett Wilson.

Afterward, he received some lofty praise from coach Aaron Glenn, who said, "I'm excited about that player."

Eyebrows were raised in free agency when the Jets gave a three-year, $36 million contract to Stephens, who was the weak link last season in the Baltimore Ravens' secondary. Stephens is slated to start opposite Sauce Gardner, which means he probably will get picked on. Nevertheless, the Jets like his size (6-foot-1) and tenacity. He still needs to sharpen his ball skills, according to Glenn.

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• It's too early to say there's a kicking crisis, but it wasn't pretty at practice. It was a rough day for rookie Caden Davis and former UFL standout Harrison Mevis, both of whom missed multiple field-goal tries. Davis uncorked a shank that wasn't even close. The Jets are taking a risk by having two kickers with no NFL experience. Glenn said he's "not about to panic," but that sentiment could change if things don't improve. You can bet they have a short list of available vets.


• The Jets have doled out two recent contract extensions (Wilson and Gardner), and it sounds like they're interested in extending right guard Alijah Vera-Tucker, who's playing on a fifth-year option ($15 million). "Man, he's a great player," Glenn said. "Hopefully, at some point, we can try to talk and get something done." For the first time since 2022, Vera-Tucker isn't coming off major surgery.


• Fields was off to a shaky start in practice before his injury. He was sacked on a safety blitz by Andre Cisco and later threw incomplete into double coverage on a deep ball to rookie receiver Arian Smith. Overall, Fields took only five teams reps. He suffered a dislocated toe on his last rep, causing temporary panic in Jets Land. He's now listed as day-to-day, per the team.

Wednesday, July 23

First-year coach Aaron Glenn was so excited for his first training-camp practice Wednesday that he woke up at 3:30 a.m. and couldn't get back to sleep. His wife had texted at 2:30 a.m., offering a simple piece of advice: "Just be AG."

And so began a new coaching era for the Jets.

Glenn did and said all the right things at his first practice, bouncing around from unit to unit -- an illustration of his desire to be a coach for the entire team, not just one side of the ball.

Afterward, he probably scored points with the long-suffering fan base, telling reporters, "Listen, I know the pain, I know all the things that the fans have been through. ... I understand the pain and I'm hoping, I'm praying. I expect to make sure that pain goes away and I think about that every day."

Glenn was the Jets' first-round pick in 1994 and played with them until 2001. He knows the history (not great) and the plight of the fans. He can speak their language, but eventually he will have to deliver wins. This is the honeymoon period. Enjoy it while you can.

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• QB Justin Fields (5-for-8) was solid in his first practice. His best throw was a deep corner route to a wide-open Garrett Wilson, his old Ohio State teammate. The rest of his completions were checkdowns to the backs.


• Not a great start for WR Malachi Corley, who dropped a pass from fourth-string QB Brady Cook. Coming off a disappointing rookie year, Corley needs a strong camp to secure a roster spot. He won't get a free pass this year.


• Incumbent C Joe Tippmann admitted "it took me by surprise" when the team signed veteran C Josh Myers in the offseason. Tippmann said Glenn called him immediately to explain the team's thought process. Glenn characterized it as an "open competition." Early edge: Tippmann.

Tuesday, July 22

By Jets' standards, it was a quiet reporting day. There was no Aaron Rodgers circus, no contract holdouts and no distractions. This, no doubt, pleased new coach Aaron Glenn, whose stated preference is to "move in silence."

On Day 1, the Jets celebrated young stars Sauce Gardner and Garrett Wilson, both of whom received mega-contract extensions last week. In fact, Gardner officially signed his four-year, $120.4 million extension shortly after reporting. Both players met the media for the first time since the deals were done.

The Jets also trumpeted their new, state-of-the-art locker room, which includes plenty of high-tech bells and whistles. "Super dope," defensive tackle Quinnen Williams called it.

New digs, new coach, new quarterback, new everything. Detect a trend?

Now all they have to do is ... you know, win games.

The Jets have endured nine straight losing seasons and 14 consecutive years out of the playoffs. Williams, who arrived on the scene in 2019, said the constant losing is "definitely challenging," but he's optimistic that things will change.'

"I think it's super high expectation for this team, for this coaching staff and for this organization and what we want to achieve and where we want to go," Williams said.

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• There was plenty of early praise for Glenn. Alluding to Glenn's time as an assistant coach with the Detroit Lions and way-back-when as a player for the Jets, Wilson said the first-year coach has "seen the blueprint" on how to flip moribund franchises.


• The first practice will be 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, earlier in the day than in past years.


• Gardnerloves the new defensive scheme, which will feature more man-to-man coverage than in recent years. He anticipates being able to travel with the opponents' No. 1 WR.

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