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Aaron Glenn is stepping into his first head coaching role with the New York Jets after years of preparation

JULY 24 • Associated Press

Latest Jets injury opens door for rookie to shine at training camp New York Jets rookie defensive end Tyler Baron will have an opportunity for increased reps this summer with Jermaine Johnson landing on the...

JULY 23 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Jermaine Johnson eases Jets fans' concerns after latest injury update New York Jets edge rusher Jermaine Johnson took to social media this past weekend to ease the concerns of fans after he was placed on the Ac...

JULY 22 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Jets' big-money extensions put another former first-rounder on the clock After missing most of the 2024 season, Jermaine Johnson's contract talks remain on hold as the New York Jets evaluate his health and long-te...

JULY 20 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Lands on active/PUP list Johnson (Achilles) was put on the active/PUP list by the Jets on Saturday.

Impact This move was expected, as Johnson tore his Achilles in Week 2 of the 2024 campaign and still had not returned by OTAs in May and June. At the same time, Jets coach Aaron Glenn said in June that Johnson should be ready for the start of the regular season, per Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. Two years ago, the defensive end recorded 55 tackles (36 solo), including 7.5 sacks, and seven pass breakups.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Jets Training Camp Preview | Quinnen Williams Has New Neighbors Will McDonald Packs on the Muscle; Jermaine Johnson Is on the Mend

JULY 14 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

How is Pass Rusher Jermaine Johnson Coming Back Stronger? Hear from Jets pass rusher Jermaine Johnson as he prepares for training camp and the 2025 season.

JUNE 19 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Jermaine Johnson: 'There's no friends' when Jets face Aaron Rodgers and Steelers | Sporting News Aaron Rodgers' former teammates with the New York Jets aren't going to hold back when they square off with his Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1...

JUNE 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jets' Jermaine Johnson expects to return Week 1 against Aaron Rodgers, Steelers

Jermaine Johnson’s long-awaited comeback from a torn Achilles tendon is on track to happen against former teammate Aaron Rodgers.

JUNE 11 • FOX SPORTS

Hoping to be available Week 1 Coach Aaron Glenn said Tuesday that Johnson (Achilles) is expected to start training camp on the PUP list in July, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.

Impact Despite that, Glenn said he believes Johnson will be ready by the start of the 2025 season. Johnson still has about three months to recover from the Achilles tear he suffered in Week 2 of last season to make that a reality, but for now, 2023 first-rounder Will McDonald and Micheal Clemons should be taking first-team reps in practice.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jets pass rusher Jermaine Johnson 'excited' to face Aaron Rodgers and Steelers in Week 1 Jets coach Aaron Glenn says Jermaine Johnson will be ready for their Week 1 matchup against the Steelers at MetLife Stadium.

JUNE 11 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Jets Jermaine Johnson Has a Spring in His Step as He Works His Way Back He's Still Rehabbing His Achilles Tendon Injury During Minicamp but HC Aaron Glenn Says 'He'll Be Ready for the Season'

JUNE 10 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Jermaine Johnson: I Am Planning To Comeback Without Missing A Step Edge Jermaine Johnson discusses the offseason and the start of mandatory minicamp with reporters.

JUNE 10 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Jets' Jermaine Johnson sends warning after allegedly being scammed out of $60,000 | Sporting News New York Jets edge rusher Jermaine Johnson took to social media recently to reveal he was scammed out of $60,000 for work that was never com...

MAY 30 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Garrett Wilson, after frustrating season, says he hopes he's 'a Jet for life'

Garrett Wilson is looking for a new deal and more wins, but he's excited about his future with the Jets — and his reunion with Justin Fields...

MAY 22 • FOX SPORTS

Sidelined Wednesday Johnson (Achilles) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Impact As expected, Johnson will begin the Jets' offseason activities on the sidelines as he continues to recover from the torn Achilles sustained two games into the 2024 season. According to Costello, he's likely to remain out until training camp. Once healthy, the 2023 first-round pick is expected to return as one of the Jets' top pass rushers in 2025.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Officially back with Gang Green The Jets exercised Johnson's (Achilles) fifth-year option Wednesday.

Impact Despite tearing his Achilles two games into the Jets' 2024 campaign, Johnson's fifth-year option has been picked up, keeping him in New York through the 2026 season. Johnson was one of the Jets' most productive pass-rushers in 2023, logging 55 total tackles, including 7.5 sacks, and seven passes defended, with one pick-six, over 17 regular-season contests. The Florida State product is expected to be ready for the start of OTAs this spring and will likely remain one of New York's top edge rushers in 2025.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Jets pick up 5th-year contract options of Sauce Gardner, Garrett Wilson and Jermaine Johnson

The New York Jets exercised the fifth-year contract options for all three of their 2022 first-round draft picks: cornerback Sauce Gardner, wide receiver Garrett Wilson and edge rus...

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

NFL Draft trades: What recent trends tell us about first-round deals

We examine first-round deals in the past five drafts, showing what teams trade up for, what they typically give up and who comes out ahead.

APRIL 22 • FOX SPORTS

Jets GM Darren Mougey plans to pick up fifth-year options on Sauce Gardner, Garrett Wilson and Jermaine Johnson "I feel good about where this roster is at right now in April," Mougey said ahead of Thursday's NFL Draft.

APRIL 21 • NEWSDAY.COM

Jets GM Darren Mougey declines comment on Aaron Rodgers' critical remarks

Darren Mougey revealed which players the Jets will exercise fifth-year options for while declining to discuss former QB Aaron Rodgers.

APRIL 21 • FOX SPORTS

Fifth-year option coming Jets general manager Darren Mougey said Monday that the team intends to exercise the fifth-year options of Johnson (Achilles), Garrett Wilson and Sauce Gardner (hamstring), Ian Rap...

Impact Johnson is working his way back from a right Achilles tear suffered Week 2 of the 2024 season, and he said in February that his recovery remains on track and he expects to be ready for the start of OTAs in spring, per John Flanigan of SNY.com. Having their fifth-year options exercised will keep all of Johnson, Wilson and Gardner in New York on their rookie deals through the 2026 season.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

GM says Jets will pick up options on Gardner, Wilson, Johnson; declines comment on Rodgers' remarks

New York Jets general manager Darren Mougey says the team will exercise the fifth-year contract options for cornerback Sauce Gardner, wide receiver Garrett Wilson and edge rusher J...

APRIL 21 • Associated Press

New York Jets to exercise fifth-year options on Gardner, Wilson, Johnson, GM says The New York Jets are exercising their fifth-year options on all three eligible players: Sauce Gardner, Garrett Wilson and Jermaine Johnson

APRIL 21 • USATODAY.COM

Jets kick off 1st NFL draft for Mougey and Glenn with plenty of needs to address on revamped roster

The New York Jets’ offseason overhaul will take its next major steps with the first NFL draft picks of general manager Darren Mougey’s tenure

APRIL 14 • Associated Press