6 hours ago
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Footballs and fists were thrown. Trash talk was hurled throughout, too.
It all made for one competitive and, at times, heated joint practice for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New York Jets on Tuesday.
The first of four scuffles started, according to Bucs right tackle Luke Goedeke, when Jets rookie edge rusher David Bailey called him out during 1-on-1 drills because he wanted to go up against him.
"And lost," Goedeke said of Bailey.
The two lined up against each other several times and the No. 2 overall draft pick appeared to mostly get the better of the veteran O-lineman. They stalemated on one and Bailey appeared to pat Goedeke on the helmet. It set off a fracas that included Goedeke and Bailey taking swings at each other and players from both sides jumping in.
#florham
It all made for one competitive and, at times, heated joint practice for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New York Jets on Tuesday.
The first of four scuffles started, according to Bucs right tackle Luke Goedeke, when Jets rookie edge rusher David Bailey called him out during 1-on-1 drills because he wanted to go up against him.
"And lost," Goedeke said of Bailey.
The two lined up against each other several times and the No. 2 overall draft pick appeared to mostly get the better of the veteran O-lineman. They stalemated on one and Bailey appeared to pat Goedeke on the helmet. It set off a fracas that included Goedeke and Bailey taking swings at each other and players from both sides jumping in.
#florham
7 days ago
It has been 11 years since the Jets had an offense that ranked in the top half of the league.
A slew of players and coaches have made their way through Florham Park in that time. Every year the team and fans have been looking for new additions to unlock the offense. This year Gang Green and their faithful have two new reasons for hope: tight end Kenyon Sadiq and wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr.
The Jets leveraged their capital in this past draft to obtain three first-round picks. They used two of those picks on Sadiq and Cooper Jr. As soon as their names were called, fans began to speculate what these new Jets can bring to the table.
So, what could these two rookies do to ignite a fire under a Jets' offense that has been cold for over a decade?
The Jets drafted Sadiq at pick 16 in this past draft. The tight end dazzled during his final season at Oregon. Sadiq finished his final collegiate season with 51 receptions, 560 yards and eight trips to the end zone. Sadiq, however, truly made a name for himself at the Draft Combine. The 6-foot-3 tight end stunned the football world, running a 4.39 second 40 time, which set a record for the position.
#cooper #made
A slew of players and coaches have made their way through Florham Park in that time. Every year the team and fans have been looking for new additions to unlock the offense. This year Gang Green and their faithful have two new reasons for hope: tight end Kenyon Sadiq and wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr.
The Jets leveraged their capital in this past draft to obtain three first-round picks. They used two of those picks on Sadiq and Cooper Jr. As soon as their names were called, fans began to speculate what these new Jets can bring to the table.
So, what could these two rookies do to ignite a fire under a Jets' offense that has been cold for over a decade?
The Jets drafted Sadiq at pick 16 in this past draft. The tight end dazzled during his final season at Oregon. Sadiq finished his final collegiate season with 51 receptions, 560 yards and eight trips to the end zone. Sadiq, however, truly made a name for himself at the Draft Combine. The 6-foot-3 tight end stunned the football world, running a 4.39 second 40 time, which set a record for the position.
#cooper #made
10 days ago
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — David Bailey is already making his presence felt only three training camp practices into his NFL career.
Just ask the edge rusher's impressed New York Jets teammates and coaches.
"I see him in the backfield all the time," defensive tackle Harrison Phillips said with a laugh Saturday. "I mean, oh my gosh."
The No. 2 overall pick out of Texas Tech in April is off to a fast start this summer. During the Jets' second practice of camp on Thursday, he was credited with three "sacks" — there's no contact on quarterbacks, of course — with one during which he bull-rushed right tackle Armand Membou and buzzed past running back Breece Hall to get to Geno Smith.
"Oh, he's gonna be phenomenal," defensive lineman Kingsley Enagbare gushed. "He's going to have a long, long career. The sky's the limit for that dude. He can literally do it all: He can stop the run, he can rush the passer."
#camp #tackle #long #park
Just ask the edge rusher's impressed New York Jets teammates and coaches.
"I see him in the backfield all the time," defensive tackle Harrison Phillips said with a laugh Saturday. "I mean, oh my gosh."
The No. 2 overall pick out of Texas Tech in April is off to a fast start this summer. During the Jets' second practice of camp on Thursday, he was credited with three "sacks" — there's no contact on quarterbacks, of course — with one during which he bull-rushed right tackle Armand Membou and buzzed past running back Breece Hall to get to Geno Smith.
"Oh, he's gonna be phenomenal," defensive lineman Kingsley Enagbare gushed. "He's going to have a long, long career. The sky's the limit for that dude. He can literally do it all: He can stop the run, he can rush the passer."
#camp #tackle #long #park
13 days ago
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Glenn met with his New York Jets players ahead of their first practice of the summer and shared a simple goal.
And he did it without using gimmicky catch phrases or emotion-driven words. Glenn is all about business in Year 2 of leading the Jets, who are looking to put a 3-14 season far behind them and hoping to end a 15-year postseason drought.
"We just want to build off the momentum that we actually had in OTAs going into training camp," Glenn said Wednesday. "So no slogans, no hype speeches. Wanted to set the tone with the players yesterday. And man, we're ready to improve. And that's what we're trying to do."
Glenn's job depends on it.
The former Pro Bowl cornerback returned last year to the team that drafted him in the first round in 1994, looking to lead the Jets back to respectability in his first opportunity as an NFL head coach. Instead, Glenn oversaw one of the worst seasons in team history. Mistakes in decision making, clock management and personnel were among the culprits. So were some of his choices on his coaching staff.
#Jets #year #players
And he did it without using gimmicky catch phrases or emotion-driven words. Glenn is all about business in Year 2 of leading the Jets, who are looking to put a 3-14 season far behind them and hoping to end a 15-year postseason drought.
"We just want to build off the momentum that we actually had in OTAs going into training camp," Glenn said Wednesday. "So no slogans, no hype speeches. Wanted to set the tone with the players yesterday. And man, we're ready to improve. And that's what we're trying to do."
Glenn's job depends on it.
The former Pro Bowl cornerback returned last year to the team that drafted him in the first round in 1994, looking to lead the Jets back to respectability in his first opportunity as an NFL head coach. Instead, Glenn oversaw one of the worst seasons in team history. Mistakes in decision making, clock management and personnel were among the culprits. So were some of his choices on his coaching staff.
#Jets #year #players
14 days ago
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Geno Smith is eager to get back to work for the New York Jets after off-field allegations this offseason had him concerned he could've been a "distraction" to the team.
The 35-year-old quarterback opened his news conference Tuesday after he and his teammates reported for training camp by addressing ******* ault accusations by a woman last month in Davie, Florida. After a short investigation, the case was closed without any charges filed.
"I really hate the fact that, you know, something I was a part of could have been a distraction for this team, my teammates, this organization because a lot of hard work's been put in," Smith said. "And a lot of guys have put a lot of work in for us to be in a good spot as a team. I'm happy that I'm able to put this behind me. I'm looking forward to moving forward and just continuing to build day by day with my guys."
Smith, in his second stint with the Jets after being acquired from Las Vegas in March, said he spoke with coach Aaron Glenn, general manager Darren Mougey and his teammates about the situation but didn't discuss any details. Smith also reportedly had two traffic violations in Florida during the offseason.
"Like I said, we'll put this behind us and we're moving forward," Smith said.
#teammates #Jets
The 35-year-old quarterback opened his news conference Tuesday after he and his teammates reported for training camp by addressing ******* ault accusations by a woman last month in Davie, Florida. After a short investigation, the case was closed without any charges filed.
"I really hate the fact that, you know, something I was a part of could have been a distraction for this team, my teammates, this organization because a lot of hard work's been put in," Smith said. "And a lot of guys have put a lot of work in for us to be in a good spot as a team. I'm happy that I'm able to put this behind me. I'm looking forward to moving forward and just continuing to build day by day with my guys."
Smith, in his second stint with the Jets after being acquired from Las Vegas in March, said he spoke with coach Aaron Glenn, general manager Darren Mougey and his teammates about the situation but didn't discuss any details. Smith also reportedly had two traffic violations in Florida during the offseason.
"Like I said, we'll put this behind us and we're moving forward," Smith said.
#teammates #Jets
14 days ago
The New York Jets are back... practicing, at least.
The Jets have kicked off the start of their 2026 NFL training camp journey by welcoming their entire 90-man roster back to Florham Park.
On Tuesday, veteran players appeared at training camp for the first time this offseason. They join their rookie teammates, who got an early start getting their feet wet in the NFL--The rookies have been in town since Saturday.
Knowing the full roster would be back in NJ for the first time, the Jets were prepared for their arrival.
A roundup of clips shared to social media of players arriving to One Jets Drive on Tuesday can be found below:
#back #tuesday
The Jets have kicked off the start of their 2026 NFL training camp journey by welcoming their entire 90-man roster back to Florham Park.
On Tuesday, veteran players appeared at training camp for the first time this offseason. They join their rookie teammates, who got an early start getting their feet wet in the NFL--The rookies have been in town since Saturday.
Knowing the full roster would be back in NJ for the first time, the Jets were prepared for their arrival.
A roundup of clips shared to social media of players arriving to One Jets Drive on Tuesday can be found below:
#back #tuesday
18 days ago
A youth softball coach was charged with simple ****** ault after a fight broke out in the handshake line following a game Wednesday night in Morris County.
The coach, 54, of Florham Park, was charged with two counts of fourth degree simple ****** ault for his role in the fight, according to the Morris County Prosecutor's Office.
In video of the fight obtained by NJ.com, two coaches came together following the handshake line after a 12-and-under league game in Denville's Police Activities League between between Little Falls and a team of girls from East Hanover and Florham Park. Shoving ensued and coaches from both teams quickly jumped in as the fracas spilled down the first base line as players and spectators looked on.
Tempers eventually cooled as the coaches were separated with help from the game's umpire, the video shows.
The physical altercation is the latest incident involving adult coaches feuding at a youth sporting events, an epidemic that has grown increasingly more violent and common across fields and gyms in New Jersey. Simultaneously, pressure is mounting on high school athletic officials and state lawmakers to quell the trend.
#coaches #park
The coach, 54, of Florham Park, was charged with two counts of fourth degree simple ****** ault for his role in the fight, according to the Morris County Prosecutor's Office.
In video of the fight obtained by NJ.com, two coaches came together following the handshake line after a 12-and-under league game in Denville's Police Activities League between between Little Falls and a team of girls from East Hanover and Florham Park. Shoving ensued and coaches from both teams quickly jumped in as the fracas spilled down the first base line as players and spectators looked on.
Tempers eventually cooled as the coaches were separated with help from the game's umpire, the video shows.
The physical altercation is the latest incident involving adult coaches feuding at a youth sporting events, an epidemic that has grown increasingly more violent and common across fields and gyms in New Jersey. Simultaneously, pressure is mounting on high school athletic officials and state lawmakers to quell the trend.
#coaches #park
19 days ago
Jamal Adams has never been shy about stating what's on his mind. He also isn't letting Florham Park or the Big Apple forget him. The former New York Jets safety recently took to social media to reflect on his three seasons with the franchise.
He reminded fans of the impact he believes he made while once again leaving the door open to a possible return. It's the second time in roughly a year that Adams has publicly expressed interest in rejoining the organization that selected him with the sixth-overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.
Whether Jets fans agree with every part of that statement is another conversation. Adams' departure from New York was well documented and, at times, contentious.
Still, it's difficult to dismiss what he accomplished before the relationship unraveled.
Adams immediately became one of the faces of the franchise. He earned First-Team All-Pro honors in 2019, was named a Second-Team All-Pro twice, made three consecutive Pro Bowls from 2018 through 2020 and landed on the PFWA All-Rookie Team after an impressive debut season.
#franchise #fans #made #jamal
He reminded fans of the impact he believes he made while once again leaving the door open to a possible return. It's the second time in roughly a year that Adams has publicly expressed interest in rejoining the organization that selected him with the sixth-overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.
Whether Jets fans agree with every part of that statement is another conversation. Adams' departure from New York was well documented and, at times, contentious.
Still, it's difficult to dismiss what he accomplished before the relationship unraveled.
Adams immediately became one of the faces of the franchise. He earned First-Team All-Pro honors in 2019, was named a Second-Team All-Pro twice, made three consecutive Pro Bowls from 2018 through 2020 and landed on the PFWA All-Rookie Team after an impressive debut season.
#franchise #fans #made #jamal
28 days ago
The New York Jets will officially begin training camp when the veterans report on July 28. The rookie class reports to Florham Park a few days earlier on July 25. Head coach Aaron Glenn is expected to oversee a competitive camp as the Jets attempt to begin rebuilding in the right direction.
With so much on the line, we've identified three Jets players with everything to lose at training camp.
The Jets used a fourth-round pick on wide receiver Arian Smith last offseason. The former Georgia standout produced just seven receptions for 52 yards and zero touchdowns as a rookie. He's been further **** ped down the depth chart by rookie first-round pick Omar Cooper Jr. Smith is on thin ice heading into training camp.
Veteran tight end Jelani Woods was an offseason winner at OTAs and minicamp. The position room is very crowded, however, with the Jets having loads invested in Kenyon Sadiq and Mason Taylor. Fellow veteran Jeremy Ruckert is also a factor. Woods is fighting for a roster spot.
The Jets gave first-round bust Mazi Smith a lifeline by trading for him last November, but he hardly seized the opportunity. Now, they've acquired T'Vondre Smith and David Onyemata this offseason, leading to a busy defensive tackle room. Smith is currently a long-shot to make the 53-man roster.
With so much on the line, we've identified three Jets players with everything to lose at training camp.
The Jets used a fourth-round pick on wide receiver Arian Smith last offseason. The former Georgia standout produced just seven receptions for 52 yards and zero touchdowns as a rookie. He's been further **** ped down the depth chart by rookie first-round pick Omar Cooper Jr. Smith is on thin ice heading into training camp.
Veteran tight end Jelani Woods was an offseason winner at OTAs and minicamp. The position room is very crowded, however, with the Jets having loads invested in Kenyon Sadiq and Mason Taylor. Fellow veteran Jeremy Ruckert is also a factor. Woods is fighting for a roster spot.
The Jets gave first-round bust Mazi Smith a lifeline by trading for him last November, but he hardly seized the opportunity. Now, they've acquired T'Vondre Smith and David Onyemata this offseason, leading to a busy defensive tackle room. Smith is currently a long-shot to make the 53-man roster.
