WILL MCDONALD IV #9 - DEFENSIVE END - NEW YORK JETS
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#9 - DEFENSIVE END - NEW YORK JETS
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Likely getting fifth-year option Jets GM Darren Mougey said Monday that he expects McDonald (knee) to have his fifth-year option picked up, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
Impact McDonald missed the final two games of the 2025 campaign due to a knee issue, ending the year with 30 tackles (!9 solo), including 8.0 sacks, across 15 regular-season appearances. If the fifth-year option on his rookie deal is indeed picked up by New York, McDonald will remain under contract with the Jets through the 2027 season.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
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MARCH 12 • THEJETPRESS.COM

2026 NFL Mock Draft: Colin Cowherd Believes 5 Edge Rushers Should Go in Top 15

How should the first 15 picks of the 2026 NFL Draft go? Colin Cowherd shares what he would do if he was the GM of each team.
MARCH 5 • FOX SPORTS
2026 NFL Mock Draft: Colin Cowherd Believes 5 Edge Rushers Should Go in Top 15
Jets' Jermaine Johnson trade could fully unlock a Will McDonald breakout In sending out Jermaine Johnson in exchange for T'Vondre Sweat, the New York Jets are setting up a situation where Will McDonald can thrive...
FEBRUARY 28 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Jets agree to trade Jermaine Johnson to the Titans for T'Vondre Sweat, AP source says

A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that the New York Jets have agreed to trade pass rusher Jermaine Johnson to the Tennessee Titans for defensive tackle T’V...
FEBRUARY 26 • Associated Press
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FEBRUARY 4 • NEWYORKJETS.COM
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JANUARY 23 • NEWYORKJETS.COM
Heading to IR The Jets placed McDonald (knee) on injured reserve Friday, Susanna Weir of the Jets' official site reports.
Impact McDonald was unable to practice all week after suffering a knee injury in the Jets' Week 16 loss to the Saints. The 26-year-old's move to IR ensures he is done for the season, likely giving Braiden McGregor more reps in McDonald's place. The third-year pro accounted for 30 tackles (19 solo), including 8.0 sacks in 15 games played.
DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Out for Sunday McDonald (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Patriots.
Impact The Iowa State product likely sustained a knee injury in the Jets' Week 16 loss to the Saints, and he's now in line to miss his first game of the season Sunday. McDonald has been a bright spot on New York's defensive line, tallying 30 total tackles, including 8.0 sacks, through 15 appearances this season. Expect Braiden McGregor and Micheal Clemons to fill in for McDonald on the Jets' defensive line in Week 17.
DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Maye and the Patriots will try to finish 8-0 on the road and win the AFC East when they visit Jets

The New England Patriots face the New York Jets on Sunday and will try to finish 8-0 away from home
DECEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press
Will McDonald and 4 Jets running out of time to save their jobs The New York Jets will have some interesting roster decisions to make this offseason. For Will McDonald and these four players, they're runn...
DECEMBER 25, 2025 • THEJETPRESS.COM
Dealing with knee injury McDonald (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Impact McDonald may have injured his knee during the Jets' Week 16 loss to the Saints, when he played 65 snaps (57 on defense, eight on special teams) and finished with four tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks. He'll have two more chances to log a full practice and avoid an injury designation ahead of Sunday's AFC East tilt against the Patriots.
DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jets and Saints looking for evidence of progress in a late-season matchup of rebuilding teams

While the New York Jets and New Orleans Saints are out of playoff contention, they're both in the midst of season-long rebuilding efforts and looking for signs of progress
DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press
Will McDonald may seal his Jets fate as disappointing 2025 season continues Rich Cimini of ESPN is reporting that the New York Jets may decide against extending pass rusher Will McDonald after an inconsistent 2025 se...
DECEMBER 18, 2025 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Aaron Glenn shakes up Jets defense in season marked by uncomfortable decisions in 1st year as coach

Aaron Glenn has had a challenging first year as the New York Jets' head coach
DECEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Jaguars overwhelm Jets from start to finish in 48-20 rout, reach 10 wins

Trevor Lawrence accounted for six touchdowns, including a career-high five passing, and the Jacksonville Jaguars overwhelmed the New York Jets from start to finish in a 48-20 drubb...
DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press
Jets' brutal draft-day mistake has become impossible to ignore this season The New York Jets made the mistake of selecting defensive end Will McDonald over Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the 2023 NFL Draft, and they're still...
DECEMBER 9, 2025 • THEJETPRESS.COM
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DECEMBER 5, 2025 • NEWYORKJETS.COM
Full participant Thursday McDonald (ankle) was a full participant in practice Friday.
Impact McDonald's upgrade to full participation cleared him of injury designation, and he is set to suit up for Sunday's game against the Dolphins. The starting defensive end is set to log a third consecutive week with at least 70 percent defensive snap share, though he may have to pull some extra weight if fellow defensive lineman Jermaine Johnson (ankle) cannot suit up for Sunday's divisional clash.
DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Limited due to ankle issue McDonald (ankle) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday.
Impact McDonald logged his usual defensive snap share against Atlanta on Sunday, but he appears to have also picked up an ankle injury. It bears monitoring his practice status the remainder of the week, but at this point there's no indication he's dealing with a major issue. McDonald has 7.0 sacks on the season, though 4.0 of those came in one game (versus Cleveland in Week 10).
DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
No tackles in Week 12 loss McDonald registered zero tackles during the Jets' 23-10 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.
Impact McDonald led all Jets defensive linemen with 44 defensive snaps Sunday, but the third-year pro didn't show up on the box score otherwise. He has been one of the more productive defensive linemen for the Jets this season, and he'll look to bounce back this Sunday against the Falcons.
NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go vs. Baltimore McDonald (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's game against the Ravens.
Impact The third-year defensive lineman will continue to play through a nagging quadriceps injury that limited his practice participation during Week 12 prep. McDonald has accumulated 21 tackles (12 solo), including 7.0 sacks, through 10 regular-season games.
NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable to face Baltimore McDonald (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens.
Impact The third-year defensive end missed Wednesday's practice due to a nagging quad issue, but he ended the week with back-to-back limited sessions to draw the questionable tag for Week 12. If McDonald is not cleared to play, then Micheal Clemons, Braiden McGregor and rookie fifth-rounder Tyler Baron would be slated for more defensive snaps opposite starter Jermaine Johnson.
NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jets' Jermaine Johnson's sweet strategy to sack Ravens' Lamar Jackson: No sugary drinks

Jermaine Johnson revealed his unique strategy for more sacks this season
NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Baltimore's Henry can pass 4 Hall of Famers on the career rushing list when he faces the Jets

If Baltimore's Derrick Henry rushes for 83 yards this weekend against the New York Jets, he’d move from 15th to 11th on the NFL’s career list
NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press
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