DENNIS WASZAK Jr.

AP Pro Football Writer
Basketball helped power Jets’ Fant to football success
George Fant spent most of his college days at Western Kentucky shooting basketballs and grabbing rebounds as a physical power forward with big-time hoop dreams. He had no idea then that football would ultimately be his path to stardom.
 
‘The Wax Pack’ chronicles baseball card-fueled road trip
Brad Balukjian tore open a pack of 1986 Topps baseball cards, chewed the stale, brittle bubblegum and then planned a journey most sports fans could only dream about.
 
Jets fill some big needs in Joe Douglas’ first draft as GM
General manager Joe Douglas and the New York Jets entered the NFL draft looking for protectors, playmakers and leaders. They filled several needs over three days by taking nine players.
 
Jets trade down, take Baylor WR Denzel Mims in 2nd round
The New York Jets added a playmaker on offense by taking Baylor wide receiver Denzel Mims with their second-round pick in the NFL draft.
 
Massive Mekhi: Jets select Louisville OT Becton at No. 11
The New York Jets got their big man up front to help protect Sam Darnold and clear the way for Le’Veon Bell.
 
Jets’ new center McGovern raised on football and potatoes
Connor McGovern’s tireless work ethic was born from football and potatoes. The big, Midwest-bred New York Jets offensive lineman spent his childhood playing on the ballfields of Fargo, North Dakota, and helping out on the potato-filled farms owned by his family.
 
Jets GM promised Darnold’s parents protecting QB is priority
Joe Douglas promised Sam Darnold’s parents when he met them before the New York Jets’ preseason opener last summer that he’d do everything in his power to protect their son on the field by getting offensive linemen and playmakers.
 
QB quest new for Patriots, but familiar for AFC East foes
The New England Patriots will enter a season without Tom Brady as their clear-cut starting quarterback for the first time since 2001. The six-time Super Bowl champion and three-time NFL MVP will be in Tampa Bay.
 
Jets signing Perriman to 1-year deal after losing Anderson
The New York Jets and wide receiver Breshad Perriman agreed to terms on a one-year deal worth up to $8 million. Agent Drew Rosenhaus told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the contract includes $6 million guaranteed.
 
Jets bringing back LB James Burgess on 1-year deal
Agent Drew Rosenhaus tells The Associated Press that linebacker James Burgess and the New York Jets have agreed to terms on a one-year contract.
 
Jets agree with OLs Van Roten, Andrews; release CB Roberts
The New York Jets continued to address their offensive line in free agency. Two people with direct knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press that the Jets and former Carolina Panthers guard Greg Van Roten have agreed to terms on a three-year contract.
 
Jets release CB Trumaine Johnson, re-signing CB Brian Poole
Trumaine Johnson’s stint with the New York Jets is over after two disappointing and injury-plagued seasons.
 
Toughest task of all begins now for Jets, GM Joe Douglas
All eyes are on New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas for the next several months as he embarks on his first full offseason in charge.
 
Jets’ Maulet has leaped obstacles to become ‘superhero’
New York Jets cornerback Arthur Maulet has started the last three games and played well while solidifying what had been a weakness on the team. Maulet overcame several hardships while growing up in New Orleans.
 
Jets sign linebacker Wyatt Ray, grandson of Nat King Cole
The New York Jets signed linebacker Wyatt Ray to the practice squad. Ray is the grandson of the late Nat King Cole and nephew of the late Natalie Cole.
 
Darnold leads Jets to third straight win, 34-3 over Raiders
Sam Darnold threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score to lead the New York Jets to a 34-3 victory over the Oakland Raiders for their first three-game winning streak in over two years.
 
NFL This Week: 49ers-Packers square off to highlight Week 12
Jimmy Garoppolo and the San Francisco 49ers begin a three-game stretch against teams currently in first place. It starts with Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers.
 
Jamal Adams has been Jets’ emotional, playmaking bright spot
Gregg Williams has coached lots of dominant defensive players during his 30-year NFL career. The New York Jets defensive coordinator can’t help but be downright wide-eyed at some of the things safety Jamal Adams has done this season.
 
NFL Notes: Jets’ Beachum helps tackle water issues in Newark
New York Jets left tackle Kelvin Beachum donated $10,000 to the United Way of Essex and West Hudson during the summer and then spent a day off during training camp helping to distribute 100,000 bottles of water to Newark residents.
 
Jets’ Johnson: Gase’s job safe, will remain coach in 2020
New York Jets chairman and CEO Christopher Johnson says Adam Gase’s job is safe and he will remain the coach next season despite the team’s struggles this year.
 
Jets place TE Herndon, G Winters on season-ending IR
The New York Jets have placed tight end Chris Herndon and right guard Brian Winters on the injured reserve list. The move ends the season for both players. Herndon broke a rib in the Jets’ 34-27 victory over the Giants on Sunday.
 
Jets, Gase take positive step with win, but lots more to do
Sam Darnold is well aware of all the fans who are frustrated about the New York Jets’ disappointing start and calling for Adam Gase’s job. A victory over the Giants might have temporarily tempered all the venom.
 
Eww York: Darnold, Jets hold on to beat Jones, Giants 34-27
Le’Veon Bell scored a go-ahead 1-yard touchdown early in the fourth quarter after a 33-yard pass interference penalty on DeAndre Baker and the New York Jets held on to beat the Giants 34-27.
 
NFL at 100: Montana, Rice and 49ers rule the 1980s
The NFL didn’t see any mergers or expansion in the 1980s but a few franchises were on the move including the Raiders, Colts, Cardinals and even the Jets.
 
Jets keep Adams, Bell, Anderson: ‘There was no fire sale’
New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas says there was no fire sale going on at the NFL’s trade deadline and the team was simply listening and not shopping the likes of Jamal Adams, Le’Veon Bell and Robby Anderson.
 
AP source: Jets trade Leonard Williams to Giants for 2 picks
A person with direct knowledge of the deal says the New York Jets have traded defensive lineman Leonard Williams to the Giants for a third-round draft pick next year and a fifth-rounder in 2021.
 
Jets taking ‘really deep dive’ on ailing Mosley
The New York Jets are concerned linebacker C.J. Mosley could be dealing with more than just a groin injury. Coach Adam Gase says that team doctors are doing a “really deep dive” on what’s ailing the playmaking middle linebacker.
 
Jets angry Darnold’s ‘seeing ghosts’ comment made it on air
Jets coach Adam Gase says the organization is disappointed and angry quarterback Sam Darnold’s comment about him “seeing ghosts” made it on air during the “Monday Night Football” game.
 
Jets’ Darnold says he’s ‘seeing ghosts’ in bad loss to Pats
Sam Darnold was in the middle of a ghastly performance when he took a seat on the sideline and tried to figure out what was happening.
 
Darnold gives Jets, struggling offense ‘new life’ in return
Sam Darnold’s presence alone gave the New York Jets an immediate lift. Darnold showed no signs of rust in a 24-22 victory over Dallas after missing three games while recovering from mononucleosis.
 
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