The New York Jets stayed in the news on Saturday, April 4, with most of the conversation centered on the 2026 NFL Draft, the quarterback plan behind Geno Smith, and another unwanted reminder of just how long this playoff drought has dragged on. There was also more buzz around Ty Simpson, possible draft day maneuvering, and the way the Jets reshaped the roster this offseason. Here is your Jets News roundup for April 4, 2026.
Jets News
- What Jets might do at quarterback in 2026 NFL Draft – New York Post
The latest quarterback talk focused on whether the Jets will wait until Day 2 to make a move for a developmental passer. Ty Simpson remains one of the names getting the most attention as the team balances short term stability with long term planning. - Jets now by themselves for longest active playoff drought with Sabres clinching berth after 14 seasons – New York Post
Saturday brought another rough milestone for the franchise. With the Buffalo Sabres ending their drought, the Jets now stand alone with the longest active playoff drought, adding even more pressure to get this rebuild right. - Mike Tannenbaum highlights Jets’ dream draft scenario – Jets X-Factor
Former Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum floated an aggressive idea for draft weekend, suggesting a move back into the first round for Ty Simpson. It is the kind of scenario that would let the Jets address defense early while still taking a swing at quarterback. - NY Jets’ playoff drought officially stands alone in North America – Jets X-Factor
The playoff drought story was impossible to ignore on Saturday. For Jets fans, it was another reminder that all of the offseason changes, from coaching to roster moves, need to start producing real results soon. - Is former player’s review of Jets offseason legit or overblown? – Jets X-Factor
One of the bigger debates from Saturday was whether the Jets did enough in free agency to improve the roster. The piece looks at the additions already made and asks whether the national reaction to the Jets offseason is too high, too low, or about right. - Mel Kiper reveals why he has Jets taking Ty Simpson in 2026 NFL Draft – The Jet Press
Ty Simpson continued to dominate the conversation, with more draft analysis tying him to the Jets. The argument here is that the value makes sense if he is still on the board when New York opens the second round. - Breaking Down Prospects who Have met With Jets Brass – JetNation
On the JetNation side, Glenn Naughton took a closer look at several draft prospects who have already met with the Jets, including Arvell Reese, Ty Simpson, Behren Morton, Caleb Downs, and others. It is a useful snapshot of where the team’s attention has been leading into the draft.
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