FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Christian Hackenberg spent his final day with the New York Jets much as he did in his first two seasons.
As a spectator.
The Jets traded the 23-year-old quarterback to the Oakland Raiders on Tuesday for a conditional seventh-round draft pick next year, ending Hackenberg's tenure with the team before he ever took a regular-season snap.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — There's a chance that Christian Hackenberg could — finally — make his regular-season debut for the New York Jets.
Well, maybe. Or, maybe not.
So, stay tuned.
Coach Todd Bowles reiterated Wednesday that Bryce Petty remains the Jets' starting quarterback and will be under center against the New England Patriots on Sunday. But Bowles also did not rule out Hackenberg seeing his first action in a regular-season game.
NEW YORK (AP) — The best season of Josh McCown's career has come to an abrupt and painful end.
The New York Jets quarterback who established himself as a respected leader will miss the team's final three games with a broken left hand that will require surgery.
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets aren't ready to sacrifice wins now for a glimpse at an uncertain future.
A day after coach Todd Bowles insisted that Josh McCown will remain the starter under center, quarterbacks coach Jeremy Bates reiterated that point — regardless of the growing sentiment outside the facility that it might be time for Christian Hackenberg or Bryce Petty to get an opportunity.
NEW YORK (AP) — Josh McCown is still the man under center for Todd Bowles and the New York Jets.
A day after his team dropped to 4-6 heading into its bye-week break, Bowles insisted he's not considering making a quarterback change from the 38-year-old veteran to either Christian Hackenberg or Bryce Petty.
On Tuesday, the New York Jets and USA Football hosted a four-team flag football tournament at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center in Florham Park, New Jersey. It was part of the New York City Police Athletic League (PAL) NFL FLAG Football program.
It was a huge hit, as quarterbacks Josh McCown and Christian Hackenberg and nose tackle Mike Pennel worked with the youngsters and the winning team earned a trip to Florida.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Christian Hackenberg remains a big mystery for the New York Jets.
The second-year quarterback has yet to take a snap in a regular-season game, and it appears he won't get an opportunity any time soon.
Hackenberg is the Jets' No. 3 quarterback, stuck behind backup Bryce Petty and 38-year-old starter Josh McCown. For a player selected in the second round of the NFL draft, some might have expected a lot more progress — at least on the depth chart.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Josh McCown had the wind knocked out of him, and the New York Jets could only hold their breath.
The 38-year-old quarterback was OK after getting the start — and a big scare — in the preseason finale as the Jets held on to beat the Philadelphia Eagles 16-10 on Thursday night.
"Thankfully, it wasn't anything serious," McCown said.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Josh McCown is ready to roll — even if he hasn't played much this preseason.
Jets coach Todd Bowles announced Monday that McCown will start at quarterback in New York's regular-season opener at Buffalo on Sept. 10, ending a strange training camp competition that included Christian Hackenberg and Bryce Petty.
"It's a lot overall," Bowles said of the decision to go with McCown. "He gives us the best chance to win right now."
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants coach Ben McAdoo is upset with the NFL's handling of a replay review in a preseason game against the Jets.
McAdoo said Sunday that the league failed to alert the game officials before the next snap and the Giants not only lost a possible late, game-clinching sack and fumble recovery but rookie free agent defensive end Evan Schwan broke his foot on what turned out to be a non-play in the Giants' 32-31 win on Saturday night.
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (AP) — If only the New York Giants could play the Jets every week.
Landon Collins and Donte Deayon scored on interception returns, Jason Pierre-Paul recorded a safety and Eli Manning and the offense showed a little life for the first time this preseason as the Giants turned the annual game for the braggin' rights of New York into an early laugher and late thriller with a 32-31 win Saturday night.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets wrapped up training camp and their quarterback situation appears to be the same as it did a month ago.
Well, sort of.
Josh McCown remains the front-runner to start, Christian Hackenberg made some progress and Bryce Petty is third on the depth chart. But the past week or so left several questions about what exactly is going on in the minds of coach Todd Bowles and his staff.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets' curious quarterback competition continues.
Sure, Todd Bowles has said he'll probably have a decision Monday on his starter for Week 1 of the regular season. But it's unclear who'll be under center in the team's third preseason game on Saturday night against the Giants.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Todd Bowles will declare the winner of the New York Jets' quarterback competition next Monday.
And, it would be a total stunner if Josh McCown isn't under center for the regular-season opener on Sept. 10 at Buffalo.
Christian Hackenberg and Bryce Petty are also in the mix, but the 38-year-old McCown has been the front-runner for the job since signing a one-year, $6 million deal with New York in March.
DETROIT (AP) — Matthew Stafford threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Marvin Jones in the second quarter, and the Detroit Lions shut down Christian Hackenberg and the New York Jets 16-6 in a preseason game Saturday night.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The re-education of Christian Hackenberg is well underway.
The New York Jets' second-year quarterback took the field in a game for the first time in nearly a year last Saturday night, getting extensive action in the win over Tennessee. And as far as offensive coordinator John Morton was concerned, there was plenty to like.
"He did a really good job," Morton said Tuesday. "He was decisive on his throws. I thought he was accurate. I thought he did a really nice job."
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — One after the other, each of the New York Jets' three quarterbacks took turns tossing passes to receivers on the first day of training camp.
First, Josh McCown. Then Christian Hackenberg and Bryce Petty.
All eyes were on the quarterbacks Saturday, but it's a competition that lacks star power and, some might argue, overwhelming talent.
"They've been working hard," coach Todd Bowles said. "They've all been learning and studying. We just have to see them play."
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Quincy Enunwa knows that most opinions of the New York Jets' wide receivers are far from favorable.
He and his teammates respectfully disagree.
"How can they know better when they haven't seen anything?" Enunwa said about the naysayers. "It's up to us to prove them wrong."
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Picking a starting quarterback is no snap decision for Todd Bowles.
The New York Jets coach has a journeyman veteran in Josh McCown and two inexperienced youngsters in Bryce Petty and Christian Hackenberg from which to choose.
And with the team's three-day minicamp completed, there's still no clear-cut answer to the biggest question surrounding the franchise.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Christian Hackenberg has plenty of critics, many of whom think the New York Jets' second-year quarterback will never be an NFL starter.
And that's before the former Penn State starter has even played in a regular-season game.
"That's their opinions," Hackenberg said of the naysayers. "I can't really speak for them, whoever it is."
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Bryce Petty is in the middle of a three-way quarterback competition that many believe is truly just a two-man race.
And, he's the odd-man out.
"I mean, it's OTAs," Petty said Tuesday after the New York Jets' fourth practice of organized team activities. "How do you have an underdog?"
Well, there's Josh McCown, the veteran mentor who appears to be the front-runner to start in the season opener at Buffalo on Sept. 10.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets' starting quarterback job is up for grabs.
That means a three-man competition this spring — and maybe summer — between Josh McCown, Bryce Petty and Christian Hackenberg, with the winner under center for the regular-season opener. At least that's the company line, as expected, at the moment.
"We're giving everybody a great opportunity to show themselves," new offensive coordinator John Morton said Tuesday, "and see if they can be the starter."
NEW YORK (AP) — Josh McCown has every intention of being the New York Jets' starting quarterback this season.
Whether that means 16 games, eight or just one, the 37-year-old veteran believes he can still be plenty productive. But if McCown ends up being the backup — and an invaluable mentor — to either Christian Hackenberg or Bryce Petty, he's OK with that, too.
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets have turned to Josh McCown in their winter-long search for a quarterback.
The team announced the signing of the veteran free agent on Monday night.
NEW YORK (AP) — Josh McCown might be the answer — in the short term, at least — for the quarterback-needy Jets.
The free agent QB is meeting with New York on Friday and Saturday, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation.
NEW YORK (AP) — Next season is already here for Mike Maccagnan and the New York Jets.
As the NFL playoffs begin without the Jets for the sixth straight year, the general manager faces plenty of questions in an offseason of uncertainty .
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Christian Hackenberg will swap his sweats for shoulder pads and a helmet on the New York Jets' sideline Sunday.
That actually counts as progress for the rookie quarterback, who'll be active for a regular-season game for the first time in his NFL career.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Christian Hackenberg's NFL debut will have to wait until next season.
Todd Bowles and the New York Jets are turning back to Ryan Fitzpatrick to start at quarterback against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.
Rather than give Hackenberg a late-season look in a game that means nothing in the standings for the 4-11 Jets, Bowles is giving Fitzpatrick one final turn under center.
"He was the backup," Bowles said of Fitzpatrick, "so now, he's the starter."
NEW YORK (AP) — Jets coach Todd Bowles says during a radio interview that a CT scan on Bryce Petty's chest was negative and the quarterback could play Saturday at New England.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Bryce Petty went from roster bubble to starting quarterback in a matter of four months.
With lots of twists and turns in between.
The second-year player out of Baylor was no lock to make the New York Jets out of training camp, back when he was competing for the No. 3 job and the team was facing the possibility of keeping four quarterbacks on its active roster.
Recruiting analysts say it's tougher to project which top prospects will succeed in college at quarterback than at any other position.
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets cut ties with two high draft picks once considered future cornerstones of the franchise.
The team announced it waived/injured cornerback Dee Milliner and waived tight end Jace Amaro on Saturday as it reduced its roster to the NFL's mandatory 53-player limit.
NEW YORK (AP) — The two young guys will be under center for the New York Jets' preseason finale.
Coach Todd Bowles announced that "probably" both second-year quarterback Bryce Petty and rookie Christian Hackenberg will play against Philadelphia on Thursday night, with backup Geno Smith sitting out.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Christian Hackenberg jogged onto the field at MetLife Stadium to cheers from New York Jets fans who had been waiting all summer to see the rookie quarterback play.
He gave them a lot more to be excited about just a few minutes later.