DENNIS WASZAK Jr.

AP Pro Football Writer
New York Jets running back Dalvin Cook speaks to reporters at the team's facility in Florham Park, N.J., on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023. The former Minnesota Vikings star signed a one-year contract with the Jets on Aug. 16. (AP Photo/Dennis Waszak Jr.)
Recently signed Dalvin Cook practices for the first time with the Jets
Dalvin Cook stepped into the practice huddle for the New York Jets for the first time and finally settled into his new backfield. The star running back said Tuesday he finally feels as though he’s a member of the Jets.
 
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) sets up for a play during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Aaron Rodgers throws a TD pass in his brief preseason debut as Jets beat Giants 32-24
Aaron Rodgers threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Garrett Wilson to cap the second and final series of his preseason debut with the New York Jets and help his new squad to a 32-24 victory over the Giants.
 
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) runs a play during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Aaron Rodgers throws first TD pass with the Jets in his second series vs. Giants
Aaron Rodgers capped his second series with the New York Jets by tossing a 14-yard touchdown pass to Garrett Wilson in the first quarter of his preseason debut against the Giants.
 
FILE - This is a 2023 photo of Jerome Kapp of the New York Jets NFL football team. Kapp went from undrafted rookie wide receiver to social media sensation after doing his best Eminem impression. And the wide receiver's performance on HBO's “Hard Knocks” even got the rap superstar's attention. Eminem posted a “salute” emoji on the X platform, formerly known as Twitter, on Thursday, Aug. 24, while quote-tweeting Kapp's performance of the rapper's freestyle from the 2002 film “8 Mile.” (AP Photo, File)
Jets rookie Jerome Kapp gets social media salute from Eminem for ‘Hard Knocks’ performance
Jerome Kapp went from undrafted rookie wide receiver to social media sensation after doing his best Eminem impression. And the New York Jets wide receiver’s performance on HBO’s “Hard Knocks” even got the rap superstar’s attention.
 
New York Jets linebacker Jermaine Johnson (11) hits Carolina Panthers quarterback Matt Corral (2) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Jermaine Johnson intends to show he’s a dominant pass rusher in his second year with the Jets
Jermaine Johnson didn’t particularly like what he saw when he turned on the film of his rookie season with the New York Jets. The 26th overall pick in last year’s NFL draft thought he was watching someone else.
 
New York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis (84) runs a route against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Jets wide receiver Corey Davis announces he’s stepping away from football
New York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis announced he is stepping away from football. The 28-year-old Davis said on Instagram he has been searching his heart what to do and feels not playing the game right now is the best decision for him.
 
Jets offensive tackle Duane Brown activated from PUP list after offseason shoulder surgery
New York Jets left tackle Duane Brown has been activated from the physically unable to perform list and will practice this week for the first time in training camp.
 
New York Jets' New York Jets' head coach Robert Saleh smiles as he talks to quarterback Aaron Rodgers, right, during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Rodgers and Jets’ starters could play a few series vs. Giants. Becton will start at right tackle
Aaron Rodgers might see more than just a few snaps in his New York Jets preseason debut against the Giants on Saturday night. The four-time NFL MVP will play in an exhibition game for the first time since 2018 when he was with the Green Bay Packers.
 
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers talks to reporters after a joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Jets' training facility in Florham Park, N.J., Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Aaron Rodgers will make his Jets debut in preseason finale vs. Giants, AP source says
A person with knowledge of the decision says Aaron Rodgers will make his debut with the New York Jets next Saturday night against the Giants in the teams’ preseason finale.
 
Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Mike Evans (13) celebrates with teammates Cade Otton (88), Kyle Trask (2) and Baker Mayfield (6) after Trask threw a touchdown during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Mayfield sits while Trask plays in Bucs’ 13-6 preseason win over Jets. Backup Wolford injures neck
Baker Mayfield might have moved closer to claiming Tampa Bay’s starting quarterback job without even taking a snap in the Buccaneers’ 13-6 preseason victory over the New York Jets.
 
Tampa Bay Buccaneers' John Wolford (11) is carted off the fielid during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Buccaneers QB John Wolford taken to a hospital with a neck injury during preseason game vs. Jets
Tampa Bay Buccaneers third-string quarterback John Wolford was taken to a hospital because of a neck injury after being carted from the field after being sacked in a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday night.
 
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers smiles during a joint NFL football practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
The big men in front of Aaron Rodgers have become the center of attention and concern for the Jets
Aaron Rodgers has been the primary attraction at New York Jets camp this summer. Fans and media have flocked to the team’s facility during the past month to watch the four-time NFL MVP work with his new wide receivers, tight ends and running backs.
 
New York Jets running back Dalvin Cook speaks to reporters at the team's facility in Florham Park, N.J., on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023. The former Minnesota Vikings star signed a one-year contract with the Jets on Aug. 16. (AP Photo/Dennis Waszak Jr.)
Cook says his role in the Jets’ talented backfield is simple: ‘Just be Dalvin’
Dalvin Cook came to the Jets knowing they already were stacked at running back. The former Minnesota Vikings star intends to make New York’s backfield even better no matter what his role might be with his new team.
 
FILE - Dalvin Cook watches a New York Jets practice session at the NFL football team's training facility in Florham Park, N.J., July 30, 2023. A person with knowledge of the deal says the Jets agreed to terms on a one-year contract with former Minnesota Vikings running back Cook on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Dalvin Cook signs his deal with the Jets and looks forward to being ‘part of something special’
Dalvin Cook has officially joined the New York Jets’ backfield. The team announced Wednesday it signed the former Minnesota Vikings star, who watched the end of the Jets’ joint practice session with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, took his physical and handled the paperwork for his one-year contract.
 
Tampa Bay Buccaneers' head coach Todd Bowles, left, talks with New York Jets' head coach Robert Saleh during a joint NFL football practice, Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Bucs’ Gage, Jets cornerbacks coach Oden carted off field after separate injuries at joint practice
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage and New York Jets cornerbacks coach Tony Oden were both carted off the field after separate injuries during the teams’ joint practice Wednesday.
 
New York Jets' Breece Hall walks on the field during a practice session at the NFL football team's training facility in Florham Park, N.J., Sunday, July 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Jets running back Breece Hall activated from the physically unable to perform list
New York Jets running back Breece Hall has been activated from the physically unable to perform list a day after the team agreed to terms on a one-year deal with Dalvin Cook.
 
Running back Dalvin Cook watches a New York Jets practice session at the NFL football team's training facility in Florham Park, N.J., Sunday, July 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Jets agree to terms with former Vikings running back Dalvin Cook, AP source says
A person with knowledge of the deal says the New York Jets agreed to terms on a one-year contract with former Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook on Monday, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.
 
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, second from left, talks with C.J. Mosley (57), center, during warm-ups at the NFL football team's training facility in Florham Park, N.J., Thursday, July 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Jets’ defense ready to face a new QB in Carolina after learning sessions in camp with Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers is working throughout camp to build a rapport with the New York Jets’ offense and turn one of the NFL’s worst units the past few seasons into one of its best.
 
FILE - New York Jets fullback Nick Bawden (48) defends against the Jacksonville Jaguars during an NFL football game on Dec. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. Bawden changed positions from quarterback to fullback in college and has an opportunity to help the New York Jets' offense led by Aaron Rodgers this season. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Jets’ Nick Bawden went from tossing passes to throwing blocks in college switch to fullback
Nick Bawden was a star quarterback in high school and went to San Diego State to play the position. He found himself buried on the Aztecs’ depth chart as a sophomore and the coaching staff asked him to make the unconventional move to fullback.
 
New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) warms up during practice at the NFL football team's training facility, Friday, July 21, 2023, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Jets’ Sauce Gardner fulfills a promise to his mother and walks the stage as a college graduate
Sauce Gardner made a promise to his mother before he became a first-round NFL draft pick. The New York Jets cornerback told her he’d soon take another stroll across a big stage — next time as a college graduate. Gardner kept his word.
 
New York Jets' Mekhi Becton, left, talks with Connor McGovern during a practice at the NFL football team's training facility in Florham Park, N.J., Thursday, July 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Jets offensive tackle Mekhi Becton is set to play for the first time in nearly 2 years
 
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, right, greets a kid during a practice session at the NFL football team's training facility in Florham Park, N.J., Sunday, July 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Aaron Rodgers is looking forward to a ‘few years partnership’ with the Jets after getting a new deal
Aaron Rodgers’ fleeting thoughts of retirement have faded away into the darkness. The four-time NFL MVP is refreshed and re-energized with the New York Jets. And after signing a new deal, Rodgers expects to keep playing football a while longer.
 
New York Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett speaks to reporters at the team's NFL football practice facility in Florham Park, N.J., Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Dennis Waszak Jr.)
Jets’ Hackett says Broncos’ Payton broke a coaches’ code with his disparaging comments
Nathaniel Hackett isn’t expecting a phone call from an apologetic Sean Payton any time soon. The New York Jets offensive coordinator said Tuesday he was disappointed by disparaging comments made by the Denver coach last week in a story published by USA Today in which he called Hackett’s 15-game stin
 
Former New York Jets NFL football player speaks during a press conference at the Jets training facility in Florham Park, N.J., Aug. 18, 2022. “I grew up in the streets of a tough town and I used to get my butt kicked when I was a kid,” said the 69-year-old Klecko, who was raised in Chester, Pennsylvania. “Fighting was part of life. And I didn’t feel like there was anybody out there that I was going to take it from. I never made that my badge of courage or something like that. "It's just how I played the game.” (AP Photo/Dennis Waszak)
Joe Klecko ends 35-year Hall of Fame wait after a Jets career marked by toughness and versatility
Toughness, unmatched versatility, brute strength and unwavering loyalty were the hallmarks of a 12-year Hall of Fame career for Joe Klecko, who was the heart of the Jets’ “New York Sack Exchange” in the 1980s.
 
New York Jets edge Will McDonald IV runs solo drills during practice at the NFL football team's training facility, Friday, July 21, 2023, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Jets rookie Will McDonald put his own spin on Maxx Crosby’s spin move to dominate O-linemen
Will McDonald knew there had to be something he could do to get even better during his college days at Iowa State. So he turned on film of the Las Vegas Raiders’ Maxx Crosby and the star pass rusher’s spin move jumped off the screen.
 
FILE - New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis walks on the field after an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in East Rutherford, N.J., Jan. 1, 2017. Revis is in the conversation about greatest cornerbacks in NFL history especially after his 2009 season during which he shut down the likes of Randy Moss, Chad Johnson, Andre Johnson, Steve Smith, Terrell Owens, Reggie Wayne and Roddy White. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Revis shut down his nerves and then the NFL’s best wide receivers on his way to the Hall of Fame
Darrelle Revis was a dominant shutdown cornerback during a brilliant 11-year NFL career that included eight seasons over two stints with the New York Jets.
 
FILE - New York Jets' Jason Brownlee stands during a practice at the NFL football team's training facility in Florham Park, N.J., Sunday, July 30, 2023. The undrafted free agent from Southern Miss has been among the early standouts for the Jets in training camp, regularly making plays and impressing his new quarterback and coaches. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Undrafted rookie receiver Jason Brownlee is showing Aaron Rodgers and the Jets he can be ‘special’
Jason Brownlee’s phone provides a constant reminder of how far he has come in his football journey. The home screen on the New York Jets rookie wide receiver’s phone is a photo of him being coached up by Aaron Rodgers on the field during offseason workouts.
 
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws during a practice session at the NFL football team's training facility in Florham Park, N.J., Sunday, July 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Jets’ Aaron Rodgers defends Nathaniel Hackett and fires back at the Broncos’ Sean Payton
Aaron Rodgers is sticking by his offensive coordinator and firing his hardest throw of the summer at Sean Payton.
 
Running back Dalvin Cook watches a New York Jets practice session at the NFL football team's training facility in Florham Park, N.J., Sunday, July 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Dalvin Cook visits with the Jets and watches practice as he considers his options
Dalvin Cook got an up-close view of Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets while watching practice from the sideline. The free agent running back has to see if he’ll spend the rest of training camp in their backfield or elsewhere.
 
Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Elandon Roberts (44) is driven off the field after an injury against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. Hamstring pulls, ligament tears and ankle sprains can be as formidable an opponent for NFL teams as a high-scoring offense or stingy defense. (AP Photo/David Becker)
IR, PUP, NFI. What do all of those NFL roster designations mean?
NFL players compete all offseason and through training camp to make the active roster of their current team or perhaps elsewhere. Staying there isn’t easy. Especially with injuries a constant factor in such a physical sport.
 
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