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Jets' Playoff Drought Extends to 15 Years Amid Turmoil

12/19/2025

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Jets' Playoff Elimination

The New York Jets are eliminated from playoff contention for the 15th consecutive year after finishing 3-11.
The Jets fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks and traded players, including Quinnen Williams and Sauce Gardner.
Quarterbacks Tyrod Taylor and Justin Fields are sidelined, while rookie Brady Cook struggles in two starts.
Garrett Wilson will not return from injured reserve due to a knee injury, ending his season with 36 receptions for 395 yards.

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Jets' Season Shutdown

The New York Jets shut down Garrett Wilson, Jets wide receiver, for the season due to a knee injury.
Head coach Aaron Glenn said Wilson has missed seven of the last eight games and is rehabilitating.
Wilson finished the season with 36 receptions for 395 yards and four touchdowns.
The four-year, $130 million extension raises questions about Wilson's future impact on the 3-11 Jets.

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Jets' Playoff Elimination

The New York Jets are eliminated from playoff contention for the 15th consecutive year after finishing 3-11.
The Jets fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks and traded players, including Quinnen Williams and Sauce Gardner.
Quarterbacks Tyrod Taylor and Justin Fields are sidelined, while rookie Brady Cook struggles in two starts.
Garrett Wilson will not return from injured reserve due to a knee injury, ending his season with 36 receptions for 395 yards.

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