Adonai Mitchell

Jets 2026 Position Breakdown: Will Garrett Wilson bounce back after injury-plagued 2025?

Heading into the 2026 season, the Jets have made a series of moves to improve their roster and overall depth, but are they ready to compete for a playoff spot? In this series, we’ll break down the depth chart for every position group. This time, we’ll go in depth at the wide receiver position … Starters: Garrett Wilson , Adonai Mitchell , Omar Cooper Jr. Backups: Isaiah Williams , Arian Smith , Tim Patrick Key additions/losses: Cooper was drafted with the 30th overall pick and Patrick was signed in free agency, while John Metchie III and Tyler Johnson departed in free agency Top performers in 2025: Wilson led the team with 395 yards and four touchdowns on 36 catches, despite only playing seven games 2025 ranking per PFF: Wilson was 36th out of 91 qualifying wide receivers in overall grade With three consecutive thousand-yard seasons to start his career, Wilson has already established himself as a top wide receiver and was deservedly rewarded with a big money deal ahead of last season. However, after a strong start saw him rack up 384 receiving yards in the first five games, Wilson only made two more appearances, leaving with a knee injury in both before being shut down for the rest of the year. The Jets will hope Wilson bounces back in 2026, and they’ve strengthened the personnel around him by bringing in Geno Smith at quarterback and two first-round pass-catchers, including tight end Kenyon Sadiq . Cooper was the other first-round pass-catcher and could start along with Wilson. The pair will have good interchangeability in terms of their ability to produce outside or in the slot. Mitchell was added at the deadline last season and showed some flashes of his potential as the Jets’ top passing game option down the stretch. In addition, Patrick was added recently, giving New York some much needed size and an experienced veteran, which was also something they lacked. Beyond the first four options, the Jets don’t have a lot of experience at wideout, so they could be at a disadvantage if there are a series of injuries. Smith and Williams are core special-teamers, but Smith had a disappointing rookie season while Williams worked his way into the rotation and ended up being voted as the team’s 2025 MVP. Longshot options to unseat either of these players include undrafted rookie Caullin Lacy and last year’s preseason standout Jamaal Pritchett . Arguably, the rotation doesn’t necessarily need to run five or six-deep because New York has tight ends and running backs who are capable of lining up in the slot -- and probably won’t have more than three receivers on the field very often anyway. Mitchell’s history is well-documented. He’s a tantalizing talent who has never reached his full potential, something which is in large part attributed to his struggles with diabetes. Apparently, when he is struggling with the symptoms, it can affect his focus, stamina, and effort level. As he was trying to move up the depth chart in Indianapolis and earn a chance to prove himself, it’s not hard to imagine how frustrating this has been for him. If the Jets can get the condition under control, the upside is practically limitless. In fact, his former wide receiver coach Reggie Wayne once called Mitchell the most talented receiver he’s ever seen. However, it’s clearly not as simple as keeping an eye on his levels, because the Colts knew all about his condition and still struggled to get the best out of him. Last season was Mitchell’s first chance at an extended run of playing time after he was traded to the Jets, and he was productive despite New York's passing game struggles, but did have some lapses. If the lightbulb can come on and Mitchell can prove he deserves to start and be a significant part of the gameplan, it will take the pressure off Cooper to deliver before he’s ready and could open up the passing game to a level not seen in recent seasons. Wilson will obviously be the number one option, but there should be a good battle between M [... truncated ...]

Bills claim receiver Quentin Skinner two days after Jets release

A meaningless game at the end of the regular season appears to have acted as a showcase spot for a now second-year receiver. The Bills claimed Quentin Skinner off waivers, the team announced, after the Jets released the 2025 undrafted pass catcher from Kansas. The Bills released receiver Deven Thompkins in a corresponding move. Skinner, 24, was a three-year starter for Kansas after walking on and put up decent numbers for the Jayhawks, posting 1,584 yards and 11 touchdowns over three seasons. He also led the Big 12 in yards per catch in 2024. He has just one official catch for 10 yards in his NFL career, a ball he caught in the last game of the season against the Bills, thrown by Brady Cook . He also caught a two-point conversion in that game. Skinner, who was released for the second time this offseason by the Jets on Monday, stands at 6-foot-5 and 195 pounds and runs a 4.52 40-yard dash. The Bills are remaking their receiver room this offseason after trading with the Bears for DJ Moore . The veteran now tops the depth chart for a position that was a weakness for Buffalo last season. Keon Coleman , who was drafted at the top of the second round in the 2024 NFL Draft, has been a disappointment to this point. It is unclear whether Coleman will even start this year, as Moore will start outside, with Khalil Shakir expected to be the slot receiver and Joshua Palmer projected to be the other outside wideout. Skinner will likely be in a fight just to make the Bills roster. The Jets roster includes star Garrett Wilson , Adonai Mitchell and rookie newcomer Omar Cooper Jr. as targets for returning quarterback Geno Smith . The Jets also have rookie Kenyon Sadiq listed as their starting tight end on their latest projected depth chart. Josh Allen and the Bills are the favorites to win the AFC East, and the Patriots are coming off a Super Bowl appearance and are expected to be formidable again

New York Jets News: Geno Smith battery investigation inactive due to lack of evidence

Geno Smith's battery investigation is inactive due to lack of evidence

One year into his career, Arian Smith’s roster spot with the Jets doesn’t seem like a lock

Through the summer, we will be counting down the Jets roster player by player. We continue the series by discussing Arian Smith. Name: Arian Smith Number: 82 Year With Jets: 2nd Projected Role: Depth wide receiver and special teams coverage player His 2025: The Jets selected Smith with a high fourth round pick in the NFL Draft. I personally was shocked by the selection. There wasn’t much obvious to suggest that Smith should have been anything higher than a priority undrafted free agent. He didn’t have much production in college. He was undersized, and his game was unrefined. Other than timed straight line speed, there weren’t many obvious pluses that Smith was bringing to the table. Sometimes a team seemingly reaches but strikes gold because it knows something the general public doesn’t. If this was the case with Smith, it didn’t reveal itself in year one. The Jets had an offense with nothing proven at receiver aside from Garrett Wilson , who missed half the season with injury. The ground was fertile for a young player to step up and show he belonged. Smith managed only 7 receptions all season long for 52 yards. Perhaps most ominously, he lost playing time after the team acquired Adonai Mitchell and John Metchie near the trade deadline. It’s one thing to lose snaps to Mitchell who had flashes. But it can’t be a good sign for Smith that he rated lower than Metchie on the depth chart considering the team passed on bringing Metchie back on a cheap contract. After the addition of Omar Cooper in the NFL Draft, there doesn’t seem to be a path for Smith to see many snaps on offense. Even using his speed for manufactured touches in space is likely off the table. The Jets have Isaiah Williams for that. 2026 will be a success if: Smith develops into a special teams ace. I think you have to get past the way Arian Smith was acquired. Everything we have seen both before and since the 2025 NFL Draft suggests the Jets reached massively picking him at 110th overall. He is unlikely to ever justify that slot. Barring a string of injuries at wide receiver, he probably won’t get more than a handful of snaps on offense. Where he can help the Jets potentially is on special teams. He was by all accounts and excellent gunner on punt coverage in college. The trade of Irv Charles to the Seattle Seahawks takes Smith’s top competitor for that spot away. While Smith is unlikely to make much of an impact on offense, the Jets showed a preference last year for special teams standouts filling their last few roster spots. That could be Smith’s ticket to make a contribution. I don’t think he’s a lock to make the team by any stretch of the imagination, but at this point I would make him a slight favorite to earn that job. Odds of making the roster: More Likely Than Not (51-75%)

Trade: Adonai Mitchell, David Montgomery, Gardner Minshew, Tyler Allgeier

Jets Offensive Line Still Young and Growing

Good morning Gang Green Nation! Here are your links to your New York Jets this glorious Wednesday in July. Eric Allen – Jets Fans Will Have Seven Opportunities to Watch the Team at Training Camp Jack Bell – Stock Up: Jets Receiver Adonai Mitchell Is Turning Heads Jack Bell – Jets Offensive Line Still Young and Growing Jason Fitzgerald – Insurance Refunds and the Salary Cap Justin Melo – Ranking the Jets’ 5 projected wide receivers from best to worst Geoffrey A Knox – Smart veteran signings the Jets could still make before training camp Elijah Hamilton – Jets’ Offense Struggled Last Season and Omar Cooper Jr. Could Be the Biggest Fix in 2026 Elijah Hamilton – Jets Paid Breece Hall $43.5M and Now They Need Him to Build on a Breakout 2025 Season Elijah Hamilton – Mitchell Came to New York for Sauce Gardner and the Jets Need Him to Justify That Trade Jon Conahan – Jets trade pitch lands polarizing Browns QB, but it doesn’t make sense Jon Conahan – Jets named among teams that could sign former Cowboys starting quarterback Matt Sullivan – Jets’ extension for Breece Hall is already aging well with ESPN’s RB ranking Nick Faria – What to Make of Kevin O’Connell Comments About Darren Mougey’s Jets Strategy Charlie Baduini – Jets’ key to successful season lies in the hands of their young weapons Mike Luciano – Jets’ biggest roster need getting praised as a strength seems unusual Jason Buechler – The New York Jets Should Move to Long Island James Gruter – Ranking Top AFC East Tight Ends for 2026 Here are your missed connections from yesterday

New York Jets News: Jets RB Breece Hall Back For Big ‘26

Good morning Gang Green Nation! Here are your links to your New York Jets this glorious Friday in July. Susanna Weir – Jets RB Breece Hall Back For Big ’26 Ryan Dunleavy – Vikings coach has high praise for Jets GM, his ex-teammate at San Diego State Spencer Brod – Ex-Jets star Bryce Huff reveals why he retired from NFL at 27 Lucas Hutcherson – Jets 2026 Position Breakdown: Does New York have an adequate backup plan at quarterback in place? Justin Melo – Training camp will help Jets sort through cornerback competition Geoffrey A Knox – Jets already have an exciting vision for rookie Kenyon Sadiq Justin Melo – 3 underrated 2027 QB prospects the Jets shouldn’t ignore Geoffrey A Knox – David Bailey possesses the one trait every great pass rusher needs Andrew Buller-Russ – New York Jets Insider Highlights Former 2nd-Round Pick as QB Trade Target ‘Worth Pursuing’ Bryan DeArdo – Ranking NFL starting quarterbacks by tiers ahead of the 2026 season Nick Faria – Garrett Wilson , Will McDonald IV Among Contenders to Lead Jets in Key Stat Categories in 2026 Efstathios Savvidis – Jets WR Adonai Mitchell : Emerging Playmaker Lands at No. 18 Player in 2026 Efstathios Savvidis – 4 Jets Entering Their Final Season in New York in 2026 Jake Elman – Jets’ 2026 defensive hopes receive a harsh reality check Richard Louis – Malachi Moore needs to create a training camp problem Jets would welcome Justin Fried – Can Payton Page survive the Jets’ loaded defensive line room? Here are your missed connections from yesterday

Trade: Adonai Mitchell, Davante Adams, David Montgomery

Chicago/MSU League trade — RBs - WE HAVE THE MEATS received: Davante Adams, 2026 3rd round pick (orig Three Kings), and 2028 4th round pick. Dont Mean A Thing 💍 received: Adonai Mitchell and David Montgomery

New York Jets News: Adonai Mitchell Emerging As Jets’ WR2

Adonai Mitchell is reportedly emerging as the WR2 for the New York Jets, indicating a significant potential shift in the team's wide receiver hierarchy

Trade: Adonai Mitchell ↔ Mason Taylor

Chicago/MSU League trade — 2013-14 Brooklyn Nets received: Adonai Mitchell and 2027 4th round pick. Dont Mean A Thing 💍 received: Mason Taylor and 2028 3rd round pick (orig 2013-14 Brooklyn Nets)

Colts' Sauce Gardner wants everyone to know he was born in 2001, not 2000, and is 24 years old

With Sauce Gardner about to begin his first full season with the Indianapolis Colts , the All-Pro defensive back wants to clarify the record of his age. Gardner, whose given name is “Ahmad,” insists he is 24 years old, not 25. Yet that’s his listed age on sites including ESPN , Pro Football Reference , Pro Football Focus and Yahoo Sports with a birth date of Aug. 31, 2000. Apparently, even EA Sports’ “Madden NFL” game has that as Gardner’s birthday. “I’m 24!” Gardner told The Athletic’s James Boyd on the last day of Colts minicamp. “It’s crazy that I’m even being asked this.” Yet Gardner says his birth date is Aug. 31, 2001 and that he’s 24 years old. The NFL’s official website lists him as 24, though does not show his birth date. But Gardner says the correct birth date is listed on every official document since he played college football at the University of Cincinnati and was drafted by the New York Jets . Gardner says his driver’s license confirms his age, as does his passport, which the Colts verified. The four-year pro also cites another direct source for his age and birth date. “You can ask my mom!” he said to The Athletic . So how did such a mix-up occur? The problem apparently lies with Wikipedia, which had Gardner’s birth year as 2000. And as a result, Google searches on Gardner would cite the Wikipedia entry and list his age as 25, born in the year 2000. Wikipedia has since corrected the information and Gardner’s age is given as 24 in Google’s AI overview. Gardner was dealt by the Jets to the Colts last November at the NFL trade deadline. In exchange, the Jets received 2026 and 2027 first-round selections, in addition to receiver Adonai Mitchell . During his first two NFL seasons, Gardner earned Defensive Rookie of the Year honors and was named first-team All-Pro and to the Pro Bowl. He was limited to 11 games last year due to a calf injury. Less than five months before being traded, the Jets signed him to a four-year, $120.4 million contract that made him the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL. (That deal has since been surpassed by the $124 million contract Trent McDuffie agreed to with the Los Angeles Rams after being acquired from the Kansas City Chiefs.)

Breece Hall believes ‘hungry’ Jets have what it takes to defy expectations

Breece Hall has higher expectations for the 2026 Jets than many of the outside pundits, and he thinks these Jets could shock some people. “Everybody has a common goal, we’re hungry,” Hall said Tuesday after the team’s first minicamp practice . “We’re going to try to surprise everybody this year.” Text with Brian Costello all season as he brings Sports+ subscribers the latest Jets intel from on the field and off. tRY IT NOW ESPN recently ranked the Jets 31st in the NFL in its Football Power Index , an analytics rating system. There are not many people outside of Jets fans predicting a big year from the Jets in Aaron Glenn’s second season. But Hall, who signed a three-year extension with the Jets this spring, likes what he has seen so far from his team. “With guys like me, Garrett [Wilson] and Geno [Smith], our standard is we’re expected to be some of the best at our positions and we expect to be some of the best at our positions,” Hall said. “As a team we’re spilling that into the team like we want to be one of the best. We want to be good regardless of this being our first year with the quarterback, the team, whatever the case may be.” Hall pointed out that the defense has been playing hard even in walk-throughs. “This is definitely different from what we’ve had in the past,” Hall said. The highlight of Tuesday’s practice was a red-zone touchdown pass from Smith to Adonai Mitchell in the back of the end zone. Smith placed the ball where only Mitchell could grab it and Mitchell did a toe tap to stay in bounds. Smith and Mitchell have made a lot of highlight plays this spring and seem to have good chemistry. “I’m really excited about AD,” Smith said. “I think he’s going to be a special player for a long time. He’s obviously got the talent. What people might not see is the way that he works, the way that he studies, just the type of teammate that he is. He’s a great teammate. I think that goes a long way.” Former Jets coach Rex Ryan was at practice Tuesday. Ryan’s son, Seth, is the team’s passing game coordinator. … The Jets signed fourth-round pick DT Darrell Jackson and they now have all of their draft picks under contract. Rookie QB Cade Klubnik (back) did not practice but was throwing on the side. Glenn said it was the team being cautious and he thinks Klubnik will practice later this week. The team’s three-day minicamp concludes Thursday

Could the Colts really bench Daniel Jones?

Anything is possible. Let’s get that out of the way. Daniel Jones isn’t the second coming of Peyton Manning . Let’s get that out of the way too. With that said, a recent take on Bleacher Report has Jones listed as one of eight quarterbacks most likely to be benched in 2026. This isn’t to say Jones will for sure ride the pine for the Indianapolis Colts at some point this season, but he is saying there is a chance. Is he right? Anything is possible. Did I already say that? Jones has had his share of ups and downs. The New York Giants grew tired of his inconsistent play, the turnovers, and the injuries. He didn’t have enough appeal for the Vikings to truly get into the bidding war for his services last year either. One playoff appearance and quite a few losing seasons mar his name. Jones is far from perfect, but the Colts rewarded him handsomely for his efforts with a contract that could be up to $100 million over the next two years. There is an out, but would they eat the money and sit him midseason if things go sideways? Shane Steichen isn’t afraid to send a message. Anthony Richardson and Adonai Mitchell were both benched and never got back into good favor. They are both younger than Jones, who appears to have a more refined professionalism about him, but that doesn’t mean he is safe. If his play is truly deplorable, his saving grace is that there is no one behind him to take his spot. Past confidence from Steichen in both Richardson and Riley Leonard is tepid at best. That could change with a good offseason, but that is Jones’ best route at keeping his job, regardless of performance. Once again, he is expensive. Teams hate to put the most expensive person on the roster on the sidelines, but check with Kirk Cousins to see if a team would do that. The NFL is a cutthroat business. Jobs are on the line. If Jones starts the year out losing five or six of the first seven games and looks totally lost, the heat from up top might be enough for Steichen to pull the trigger if he lasts that long himself. Anything is possible. Daniel Jones’ career indicates he isn’t a lock even if the Colts are paying him like one. The depth behind him is shallow, and he may be too expensive to fail. Many hopes and dreams are riding on his repaired Achilles. Just because he holds the keys, that doesn’t mean he gets to drive this bus into a wall without Shane Steichen grabbing the wheel. Anything is possible though, especially with the Colts

New York Jets Flight Connections 06/06/26

Happy Saturday, Jets fans! You made it through the week. As a reward, here are your Saturday Jets links. Michael Nania – Jets’ Garrett Wilson lights up social media with one-handed grab Michael Nania – Jets’ Garrett Wilson lights up social media with one-handed grab Michael Nania – Jets’ AD Mitchell flashes chemistry with Geno Smith on TD catch Joe Blewett – NY Jets film session: Is Joseph Ossai worth $11.5M per year? Brian Costello – Jets’ roster overhaul leaves them with prime questions for bridge season Paul Esden Jr. – Jets Predicted to Add 22-Year-Old Legacy QB Nick Wojton – Post-June 1 dead cap space for all 32 NFL teams (including the Jets) Justin Melo – Jets will avoid Micah Parsons on 2026 schedule after latest update Colby Colwell – Jets OTAs Have Shone Negative Light on Ongoing Kicker Competition Jovan Alford – Geno Smith’s Outlook Is Brighter Than Ever After Young Tackles Impress in OTAs Jake Elman – ESPN’s curious David Bailey take should leave Jets fans livid Here are your missed connections from yesterday. Have a great Saturday!

New York Jets Flight Connections 06/05/26

Happy Friday, Jets fans! Below are your Jets links as we close out this week and head into the weekend Randy Lange – Jets WR Adonai Mitchell Rolled with Some Punches, Now Riding High Again Amanda Vogt – Jets Sign WR Gee Scott Michael Nania -NFL’s latest crazy WR contract highlights Jets’ Garrett Wilson value Nick Wojton – How Aaron Glenn is using Jets’ 2026 schedule reveal as a tool Charlie Baduini – Jets fans won’t like what this NFL scout said about Brendan Sorsby Charlie Baduini – Jets sign former tight end turned wide receiver as extra camp body Richard Louis – Myles Garrett trade makes Jets’ Sauce Gardner deal look like highway robbery Mike Luciano – Jets’ Garrett Wilson contract is an Ocean’s 11 heist after Christian Watson extension Jake Elman – The Geno Smith love is officially underway during Jets workouts Paul Esden Jr. – Garrett Wilson Called Ex-Teammate After Geno Smith Jets Trade Paul Esden Jr. – Jets Sign Former Patriots TE Who Is Switching Positions Here are your missed connections from yesterday. Have a great Friday!

Adonai Mitchell heavily added (#20)

Sleeper trending/add: Adonai Mitchell (11625) count=1672 (Δ1672 vs prior poll)

Adonai Mitchell - Meshing well with new QB

Mitchell has showcased impressive chemistry with new starting quarterback Geno Smith at OTAs, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports. Mitchell was, specifically, Smith's most-targeted pass-catcher during Tuesday's practice, in which the Jets ran drills to simulate high-pressure situations such as third-and-long. Rosenblatt also notes that Mitchell and Smith connected frequently during 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills in May. New York acquired Mitchell via trade with the Colts last November, and across eight games with the team he secured 25 of 59 targets for 312 yards and two scores, including an 8-102-1 performance against the Falcons in Week 13. With the Jets' offense seemingly in position to take a step forward with Smith under center in 2026, Mitchell will have an opportunity to capitalize on a starting role alongside Garrett Wilson and rookie first-round pick Omar Cooper

Is Adonai Mitchell Still Worthy of a Dynasty Roster Spot?

Adonai Mitchell's dynasty value is fading due to inconsistency and shrinking role with the Jets

Mason Taylor's Dynasty Value Takes a Hit for Now

New York Jets tight end Mason Taylor saw his dynasty value drop this past offseason. The Jets spent a first-round pick on Kenyon Sadiq, who projects to be the Jets' primary tight end from Day 1. That leaves Taylor, who was a second-round pick in 2025, in a backup role. Although there's still a possibility for Taylor to carve out standalone value, managers should temper expectations. First of all, the Jets had the 10th-fewest snaps in 12 personnel last year, which means we didn't see them use two tight ends a lot. They should roll out 12 personnel more often this year now that they have both Sadiq and Taylor, but we question whether it'll happen more than the league-average rate. Additionally, this offense is not set up to support two fantasy-relevant tight ends at once. It's very challenging for any NFL offense to achieve that, and the Jets probably aren't up for the challenge in a rebuild year with Geno Smith under center. Taylor is a solid handcuff in case Sadiq gets hurt, but he's falling out of favor in most fantasy leagues. He has dropped to TE23 in RotoBaller's latest dynasty fantasy football rankings

Adonai Mitchell heavily dropped (#25)

Sleeper trending/drop: Adonai Mitchell (11625) count=1800 (Δ1800 vs prior poll)