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With Derrick Mason still reportedly mulling a contract offer from the Jets and Thursday's late twist that Jerricho Cotchery asked to be released from the team, fans are left wondering: what went wrong?
When you cover an NFL team, just about anything can happen on any day at training camp. Teams are always bringing guys in, cutting players, and repeating the process.
Hard-hitting special teams ace James Ihedigbo won't be playing for the Jets this season. A person familiar with the situation told the AP that New York will not re-sign the free agent safety.
It's official: Braylon Edwards is no longer an option for the Jets. The San Francisco 49ers signed Edwards to a $3.5 million, one-year contract Thursday.
The Jets released popular wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery Thursday, apparently clearing the way for veteran Derrick Mason to sign with the team. But in a late twist to the story, Rex Ryan said that was the way Cotchery wanted it.
On probation after pleading guilty to a DWI charge in Manhattan, former Jets wide receiver Braylon Edwards was reportedly involved in a Birmingham, Michigan bar brawl on Monday that left two bouncers with minor injuries.
Sione Pouha remembers being impressed after watching highlights after the Jets drafted Muhammad Wilkerson in the first round. Then, Pouha got to meet Wilkerson and, well, the film didn't lie.
Brodney Pool is back in the Jets' secondary. According to multiple reports, the Jets agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the veteran safety on Wednesday.
Rex Ryan, the hefty and sometimes haughty head coach of the Jets, is back in his familiar perch – the headlines. And befitting his bombastic theme since arriving in New York, he commands the bold ink for items off the field as frequently as his deeds on the football field.
Mike Tannenbaum made some New Yorkers say "Nnamdi who?" when he signed Plaxico Burress on Sunday. Jets fans may be disappointed, but Tannenbaum is happy with how his roster is shaping up.
Mark Sanchez was in total control in practice on Tuesday, and that's the way things are these days for the guy who carries his team's Super Bowl hopes on his shoulders.
David Harris was rewarded by the Jets for his patience. The playmaking linebacker signed a new four-year deal Tuesday night after Harris originally looked into an extension last year.
David Harris, who signed his franchise tender before the NFL lockout began in March, said earlier Tuesday that he expected a contract extension to be signed soon. Turns out, Harris received a completely new deal from the Jets.
Damned if you do, damned if you don't. That's the rule of law in Jets Nation. Somehow, some way many of the fans always seem to forget just how good of a general manager Mike Tannenbaum is.
Mark Brunell will be back as Mark Sanchez's backup and mentor after the Jets re-signed the 40-year-old veteran to a one-year deal. The Jets cut Brunell, due $1.25 million in base salary this year, on Friday but brought him back at a lesser salary.
From Big Blue to Gang Green. According to various reports, the Jets and Plaxico Burress have agreed to a one-year deal deal that will pay the wide receiver just over $3 million.
Holmes was considered the Jets' top priority, and the team agreed to terms with him on a deal worth almost $50 million on Wednesday.
Smith, also a hard-hitting special teams player, has been with the Jets since they drafted him in the third round out of Michigan State in 2006. The signing comes after New York lost out Friday night to the Philadelphia Eagles in its pursuit of free agent cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha.
In a stunning turn of events, the Jets were beaten out in the race for cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha on Friday, not by the Cowboys, but by a mystery team.
God bless Jets fans. Their dreams are as limited, to paraphrase Rod Serling, as their imaginations. They've developed this subconscious membrane that shields them from reality. It's a defense mechanism, no doubt, to protect you from the decades of decay since Joe Namath.
The Jets have been in the forefront during this NFL free-agent frenzy period. But don't look now, here come the Patriots.
It's already crazy for NFL teams, players, agents and fans -- and it's about to get a whole lot worse. Check out who's going where with CBSNewYork.com's free agency tracker, and follow the biggest names out there with our FA twitter stream.
Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum continued his onslaught of undrafted free agent signings on Thursday. The Jets added six more UFAs, bringing their total to 16 since the NFL lockout ended.
Predictably, Boomer & Craig opened up this Friday edition of the "Morning Extravaganza" talking about the prospect of the Jets landing the prize of the free-agent pool, cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha.
Darrelle Revis and Nnamdi Asomugha. Sound good, Jets fans? If Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum indeed wants to make that incredible cornerback tandem a reality, he may have to up the ante.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
Doctors and other organizations say there's something women can do to help reduce their chances of developing ovarian cancer by 80%.
The family of a man killed in a shooting in Yonkers on Sunday night says he was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
The family of a man who died at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, is demanding justice.
Karina Vetrano's convicted killer Chanel Lewis' attorney said he would soon be filing an appeal in the 2016 murder that shocked New York City.
Doctors and other organizations say there's something women can do to help reduce their chances of developing ovarian cancer by 80%.
The family of a man killed in a shooting in Yonkers on Sunday night says he was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Karina Vetrano's convicted killer Chanel Lewis' attorney said he would soon be filing an appeal in the 2016 murder that shocked New York City.
A former Mount Vernon police official faces attempted murder charges for allegedly being the getaway driver in a Bronx shooting, police sources said.
In total, 17 bills will be introduced in the City Council next month to increase safety regulations around e-bikes and e-scooters, while also strengthening enforcement of existing laws.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
There's been a report of a bigfoot sighting near the Pachaug State Forest in Connecticut.
Heavy rain is complicating efforts to recover a teenage boy from the West River in New Haven. Strong currents and an increased flow have made the job even more difficult.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
The family of a man who died at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, is demanding justice.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
The power was restored Tuesday morning after going out at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, N.J. Monday afternoon.
Strong downpours have dumped rain on parts of New York and New Jersey that are still recovering from last week's severe weather.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
On Long Island, a farm is helping kids cope using therapy horses. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Suffolk County Police are trying to identify an Asian man whose body was discovered on Gilgo Beach in 2011.
A Columbia University medical student is recovering after being shot in the face by Nassau Police. Police say he charged at officers with a knife Monday night. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A Nassau County police officer shot a man in the face after he allegedly smashed a patrol car window with a knife in Westbury, Long Island, police said.
John Elliott reports from Glen Cove, Long Island, for Swim Across America Open Water Swim.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
In total, 17 bills will be introduced in the City Council next month to increase safety regulations around e-bikes and e-scooters, while also strengthening enforcement of existing laws.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
Some 9/11 families are defending New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inclusion in this year's solemn remembrance ceremony after an online petition asked he not attend.
There has been so much confusion about the pied-à-terre tax and the way city notified homeowners, the City Council has scheduled a public hearing to demand answers.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
The Chicago Cubs acquired pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the last-place New York Mets on Monday for touted infield prospect Jefferson Rojas.
José Caballero lined a two-run homer, Gerrit Cole pitched into the sixth inning and the New York Yankees hung on to top the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Sunday.
The Miami Marlins beat the Mets 2-0 Sunday shortly after New York traded opening day starter Freddy Peralta to Tampa Bay.
Peralta has been a disappointment for the Mets after they acquired him from Milwaukee in a January trade.
The Chicago Cubs evened their series with the New York Yankees with a 5-2 win on Saturday night.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A sleek and scary new Off-Broadway play is about a mysterious artificial intelligence algorithm. The stellar cast is led by John David Washington. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin met with the cast and the playwright.
On Long Island, a farm is helping kids cope using therapy horses. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for August 4 at 6 p.m.
Suffolk County Police are trying to identify an Asian man whose body was discovered on Gilgo Beach in 2011.
A Crown Height street has been named the Greenest Block in Brooklyn by the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
