Training camp and the preseason allowed the Jets’ rookies to get their feet wet and get acclimated with the speed of the professional game.
Now, it’s time for the real thing.
The Jets kick off the 2021 season on the road against the Panthers on Sunday afternoon. Many of New York’s neophytes will play a major part in Robert Saleh’s first regular season game as a head coach in starting or rotational roles. That will be the case for the entire season, as the Jets are one of the youngest teams in the NFL and are giving their youth extended run on a weekly basis.
Here is a fresh look at where Gang Green’s rookies stand before they take the field in Carolina.