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7 hours ago
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Jets' Jermaine Johnson expected to be healthy in time to face Aaron Rodgers and Steelers in Week 1
New York Jets' Jermaine Johnson works off to the side during an NFL football practice in Florham Park, N.J., Thursday, May 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) New York Jets' Jermaine Johnson works off to the side during an NFL football practice in Florham Park, N.J., Thursday, May 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Jermaine Johnson's long-awaited comeback from a torn Achilles tendon is on track to happen the same day a former New York Jets teammate makes what's sure to be a much-hyped return. Week 1 at MetLife Stadium — against Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Advertisement 'We actually were just texting last night,' a smiling Johnson said of Rodgers on Tuesday after the first practice of the Jets' three-day mandatory minicamp. 'It's funny. But obviously, I'm excited, he's excited.' Johnson, a promising edge rusher who was coming off his first Pro Bowl selection, tore his right Achilles tendon in Week 2 last year and missed the rest of the season. Coach Aaron Glenn said the 2022 first-round draft pick should be 'close' to being ready for training camp in July and could start on the physically unable to perform list, 'but he'll be ready for the season.' During the early days of his recovery, Johnson was comforted by Rodgers, who made a comeback of his own last season after tearing his left Achilles tendon four snaps into his debut with the Jets in 2023. Rodgers was released by New York in the offseason, signed last week with Pittsburgh and made his practice debut with the Steelers on Tuesday. 'It was a pleasure having Aaron around and stuff like that and I wish him the best,' Johnson said. "But when I get between those lines, there's no friends. And I think he knows that and he feels the same, so I'm excited. Advertisement 'It's just another game, but for me, it's going to be my first game back and there's a lot of emotions. And when my emotions run high, I tend to play pretty well.' Johnson declined to say what he and Rodgers texted about Monday night, but acknowledged the quarterback was instrumental in helping get his mind right as he prepared for the tough recovery and rehabilitation. 'First thing he said, he's like, 'You'll be good. You've got a 10-year-plus career here. You're all right. Chalk it up,'' Johnson recalled. 'It just kind of let me calm down a little bit and be able to gather myself and just take it on the chin and handle it and do a good job at it. So that's how I've attacked it. Aaron's been a tremendous help in so many ways.' Despite the uncertainty over the injury, Glenn and the Jets showed their belief in Johnson as part of their defense moving forward when they picked up his fifth-year contract option, along with those of fellow 2022 first-rounders Sauce Gardner and Garrett Wilson. Advertisement 'It was a big investment,' Johnson said. 'They've seen enough of me and heard enough about me that they're willing to dive into that for at least one more year. So it means a lot to me. I'm always a man of my word and a man of honor, so to me, that's them lifting their end of the couch and now it's my turn to lift my end of the couch.' Johnson had 2 1/2 sacks in 14 games as a rookie after being drafted 26th overall out of Florida before breaking out with 7 1/2 in 2023 while starting all 17 games for New York. He also had 16 quarterback hits, 11 tackles for loss and returned an interception 37 yards for a touchdown. Then came the setback last season, just as he was blossoming into a force on the Jets' defense. 'I cried a little bit like right after I got hurt,' Johnson said. 'But I'm just a man a faith, so God wanted me to walk through this and I took it like that and, you know, embodied this rehab. And I have full confidence I'm gonna come back without missing a beat.' Advertisement The Jets are banking on that, envisioning Johnson as a key part of their pass rush. Glenn was a member of the Detroit Lions staff that coached at the Senior Bowl in 2022, and Johnson left a lasting impression on him. 'He's a hard-nosed, physical, violent player that's very athletic that has the ability to win off the edge and make plays on the quarterback,' Glenn said. "Listen, you don't get a lot of guys that have the athleticism as he does but still be strong and powerful to be able to hold against the run. So I'm excited to see that player get out there in training camp and going into the first game. 'So he's going to be a huge part of what we're doing. He knows that. But again, he understands what he's got to get better at, too.' ___ AP NFL:
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Jets' Armand Membou spotted at fight event over the weekend
The New York Jets' top rookie was spotted taking in an event in the team's New Jersey backyard over the weekend. First-round rookie Armand Membou was in attendance at UFC 316 fight event on Saturday. The fight was held not far from the Jets' home. It went down at the home of the NHL's New Jersey Devils, the Prudential Center. Advertisement The offensive lineman had a photo shared of him at the event can be found below: This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: Jets' Armand Membou spotted at UFC fight event over the weekend
USA Today
2 days ago
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- USA Today
Jets' Armand Membou spotted at fight event over the weekend
Jets' Armand Membou spotted at fight event over the weekend The New York Jets' top rookie was spotted taking in an event in the team's New Jersey backyard over the weekend. First-round rookie Armand Membou was in attendance at UFC 316 fight event on Saturday. The fight was held not far from the Jets' home. It went down at the home of the NHL's New Jersey Devils, the Prudential Center. The offensive lineman had a photo shared of him at the event can be found below:
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
'Beware of this man and this company': Jermaine Johnson makes public warning after being scammed by a construction company
Jermaine Johnson (via Getty Images) New York Jets edge rusher Jermaine Johnson has accused a company he hired to work on a personal project of ripping him off—losing around $60,000 in the process. In a series of tweets on X (formerly Twitter), Jermaine Johnson alleged that the company, which was called 'Court Dreams,' took his entire payment at the beginning for a job that is still not done. New York Jets ' Jermaine Johnson calls out 'Court Dreams' company over unfulfilled project — ii_jermaine (@ii_jermaine) New York Jets' linebacker Jermaine Johnson publicly denounced a sports construction business after reporting that he was swindled out of $60,000, going to social media to warn others and recount his experience with the now-private company. The New York Jets' 2022 first-round draft choice wasn't shy on social media, calling out the company and advising others not to do business with it. Although Jermaine Johnson didn't detail exactly what kind of work he hired them to do, the company's Instagram indicates they do specialty courts, turf installations, and pool construction and market themselves as the '#1 Sports Construction Firm.' 'Beware of this man and this company,' Jermaine Johnson wrote on X. 'He has stolen roughly $60K of my money by not completing a job I regretfully paid full price for before completion.' Johnson said he was urged to hire the company after getting favorable word-of-mouth recommendations from public figures and friends. Nevertheless, he now wishes he had not paid the full advance. After numerous attempts to reach the company for a refund or project completion, Johnson said he's been given 'the runaround' for over a year. 'He's been giving me the runaround for over a year now when I ask about either a refund or just for the work to be completed. I had recommendations from friends and other celebrities that used him, which is why I felt comfortable paying upfront. Lesson learned by me but this guy will steal your money [shake my head],' Johnson said, venting frustration that he can't tag the company because it isn't on X. Within hours of his messages going viral, the company's Instagram account was made private. Fans also joined the discussion, tracking down the company and posting messages of support for the 26-year-old linebacker. Also read: Mikko Rantanen trade sends a powerful message about Dallas stars ambition It looks like Johnson's newest fight off the field illustrates the real-life weaknesses professional athletes are vulnerable to, even when conducting business off the field.
USA Today
20-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Three Jets veterans decide to change their jersey number
Three Jets veterans decide to change their jersey number The new jersey numbers are flying at 1 Jets Drive as of late. The New York Jets' class of rookies from the 2025 NFL draft have selected the first numbers they will wear during their debut season in the league. Now a few veteran players have decided to do the same. The likes of pass rusher Will McDonald and wide receivers Malachi Corley and Xavier Gipson have decided to change up their NFL look with new numbers of their own. The new vet number selections can be found below: Will McDonald New number: 9. Malachi Corley New number: 6. Xavier Gipson New number: 3.
