Tag: Jermaine Johnson

Bills’ Dion Dawkins on facing Jets: ‘The tensions are extremely high’

Bills’ Dion Dawkins on facing Jets: ‘The tensions are extremely high’

Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins isn’t one to shy away from telling the media how he feels, especially when it comes to his thoughts on facing the New York Jets.

Ahead of the Week 6 clash on “Monday Night Football,” Dawkins was honest about the rivalry between the two AFC East teams.

“The tensions are just high,” Dawkins said in a press conference this week. “They talk, we talk. And we’re entertainers. I’m for sure an entertainer. Why not? … I like tension.”

“Who wants to play when everybody’s friends,” he added. “Let’s push ourselves.”

The Bills (3-2) will have to push themselves to get back on track Monday night. Not only is the team coming off back-to-back losses, but they have also lost their last two games at Metlife Stadium against the Jets (2-3)

The team is aware of their shortcomings in recent years against the Jets. They need a win to maintain control of the AFC East. With a loss, New York  would become the division leader.

Even though Dawkins has a history of disliking the Jets, what he does like is the great competition between the two teams.

“Number eleven [Jermaine Johnson] … he’s hurt. Like even though imma talk my stuff, I wish that he was playing,” Dawkins said. “I like great competition. I actually prayed for him the other night. I’m hoping for a speedy recovery so we can get at it when he comes back.”

While Dawkins is tossing the fuel onto the fire that is the Bills-Jets rivalry, this one will be different than in recent memory. Robert Saleh was fired as New York’s head coach and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich was named the interim.

A longtime NFL man both as a player and coach, Buffalo head coach Sean McDermott is not taking Ulbrich’s appointment lightly.

“A lot of respect for him as a player years ago and then also a lot of respect for him as a coach, what he’s done with that defense,” McDermott said. “We look forward to the challenge.”

There’s a lot on the line for both teams in Week 6. Not only is the division lead up for grabs but both teams are trying to get back on track after setbacks in recent weeks.

The talking from players like Dawkins leading up to the matchup just adds to the game’s intensity.

Listen to the full soundbite from Dawkins here:

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Jets’ Jermaine Johnson posts rehab update on Achilles injury

Jets’ Jermaine Johnson posts rehab update on Achilles injury

Down but not out for Jermaine Johnson.

The New York Jets defender is dealing with an Achilles injury. He’s sidelined for the long haul, but he’s still putting in the work.

Alongside his girlfriend, Johnson has posted a video update of him starting his journey to recovery. The 25-year-old shared a YouTube video of him already working and back in the gym.

A quick clip of Johnson can be found below, along with the entire YouTube video:

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Jermaine Johnson is emotional watching Jets dominate the Patriots

Jermaine Johnson is emotional watching Jets dominate the Patriots:

Jermaine Johnson is all up in his feelings watching his team’s huge game against the Patriots.

The Jets are up 21-3 heading into the fourth quarter of the contest. The defense has done their part thanks to the pass rush led by Will McDonald IV and Micheal Clemons.

Both are among players who recorded sacks and when they did they tipped their cap to Johnson.

The pair did Johnson’s sack celebration after. He said it made him “emotional” in a post on social media.

Johnson’s message can be found below:

Jets’ Will McDonald IV, Micheal Clemons do Jermaine Johnson’s sack celly vs. Patriots (video)

Jets’ Will McDonald IV, Micheal Clemons do Jermaine Johnson’s sack celly vs. Patriots (video):

Wholesome moment alert thanks to Will McDonald IV and Micheal Clemons.

The Jets are rolling early against the New England Patriots in their “Thursday Night Football” clash at MetLife Stadium. Both on offense and defense.

Speaking of the defense, it has a bad evening to be Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett.

While the offense is turning heads, Gang Green’s defense looks like they are back. The pass rush in particular looks good and McDonald and Clemons are a big reason why.

But they haven’t forgotten about their teammate Jermaine Johnson.

Johnson, likely done for the 2024 season due to an Achilles injury, is watching a very good effort. Knowing that, when McDonald and Clemons recorded sacks, they both did Johnson’s trademark sack celebration.

A lovely touch.

Their efforts have helped the Jets get off to a 14-3 lead on their AFC East rivals in the first half.

Check out both plays and cellys below:

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WATCH: Here’s where Jets defender Jermaine Johnson suffered Achilles injury

Here’s where Jets defender Jermaine Johnson suffered Achilles injury:

The worst that was feared has been confirmed with Jermaine Johnson. The defender sustained an Achilles tear.

Not yet placed on injured reserve, it’s not looking good for Johnson after he was injured in the Jets’ season opener against the San Francisco 49ers.

Did you see how it occured?

That clip has surfaced and it can be found below:

What we learned from the Jets’ Week 2 win over the Titans

What we learned from the Jets’ Week 2 win over the Titans

The New York Jets (1-1) continued their 2024 NFL schedule with a 24-17 win over the Tennessee Titans (0-2) in Week 2.

Following the victory, as is always the case, we were taught a few things about this football team. There were things to take away from all three phases of the game that was.

With that, here are seven things we learned from the Jets’ win over the Titans:

Rodgers was 18-for-30 passing for 176 yards with two touchdowns. A performance that reminded one of his MVP years? No, of course not, but the clutch throws Rodgers made late in the win showed he’s still got something in his right arm that the Jets should be happy about.

While the Jets defense got the job done in the win, it was not because of cornerback Sauce Gardner. He was uncharacteristically bad. In his last nine games, he was credited with allowing six catches for 59 yards combined. He allowed five for 97 yards in Tennessee.

That said, there is no reason to believe that Gardner won’t go back to normal starting next week against the New England Patriots.

On the flip side for New York’s defense was Will McDonald IV. McDonald led the way with a legendary performance as he mustered up three sacks, including a clutch one late to help lock in the victory.

CJ Mosley (toe) left the Week 2 contest early. The linebacker was replaced by Jamien Sherwood who played incredibly well. Sherwood led the Jets with 12 tackles, including one for loss. Pro Football Focus graded Sherwood as his team’s best defender on the day with an overall mark of 82.7.

It looks like there is room for both Breece Hall and Braelon Allen in the Jets’ backfield. The pair played well against the Titans in their own right. Hall had a very impressive touchdown catch, giving his team the lead in the fourth quarter. After an early receiving score of his own, Allen took home the game-winning carry from 20 yards out.

Irv Charles notched a blocked punt for the Jets’ special teams unit. The Titans have now allowed back-to-back blocked kicks to start their season. Kudos to Charles, though. A good and momentum-changing play.

Haason Reddick watch gets brighter. Sure, McDonald performed well, but the Jets defense lost another pass rusher against the Titans in Jermaine Johnson. His season is over because of an Achilles injury. Now is the time to get Reddick in the door amid his contract dispute…

Jets’ Jermaine Johnson confirms injury against the Titans

Jets’ Jermaine Johnson confirms injury against the Titans

Jermaine Johnson has confirmed what many figured was the case.

The New York Jets (1-1) defeated the Tennessee Titans (0-2) in Week 2 for their first win of the year. It came at a cost as Johnson went down with an Achilles injury.

After the win, head coach Robert Saleh updated Johnson’s status. Saleh responded to a question asking if Johnson’s Achilles was torn and the coach said “it’s unfortunately looking like that.”

On Monday, the full tests would happen. As those came and went, Johnson took to his social media account on X/Twitter to announce that injury was confirmed. His 2024 season is over.

In Johnson’s video, he remained upbeat as he was in the Jets locker room after their win.

His post can be found below:

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WATCH: Will McDonald credits Jets’ win to Jermaine Johnson during on-field interview

WATCH: Will McDonald credits Jets’ win to Jermaine Johnson during on-field interview:

Will McDonald IV saved a huge game for the New York Jets against the Tennessee Titans.

McDonald had his first career sack… and first three-sack game for the Jets (1-1) in the 24-17 win. Of the three, the final one was the biggest as it iced the game.

In New York’s red zone, Tennessee quarterback Will Levis dropped back and was hopeful for tying the game. He did not as McDonald’s final takedown gave the Jets the ball back.

McDonald was clearly emotional after such an outing, but not just because of the sacks and victory. Defensive teammate Jermaine Johnson appears to have sustained a season-ending Achilles injury.

During his on-field interview after the game, McDonald credited the win to Johnson.

McDonald’s full post-game interview can be found in the Sportsnet New York clip below:

 

Robert Saleh, Jermaine Johnson provide injury update for Jets defender

Robert Saleh, Jermaine Johnson provide injury update for #Jets defender:

Jermaine Johnson was positive, but the news was not.

During the New York Jets’ 24-17 win over the Tennessee Titans in Week 2, the former first-round pick was carted off the field. Never a good sign.

The update from Robert Saleh was more of the same. The head coach was asked what was feared: Did Johnson tear his Achilles?

“It’s unfortunately looking like that,” the head coach said via video conference. “It’s not looking good.”

Saleh went on to note that the team would update the injury in the coming days following further examination.

While Saleh sounded pretty confident about the issue, Johnson was being positive and hoping for the best in the Jets (1-1) locker room following the win over the Titans (0-2).

“I’m hoping for the best. We’ve still got to clarify to be sure,” Johnson said. “It wasn’t fun.”

An emotional but upbeat Johnson can be found in the Sportsnet New York clip below:

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Jets’ Jermaine Johnson carted off vs. Titans

#Jets’ Jermaine Johnson carted off vs. Titans:

New York Jets pass rusher Jemaine Johnson had a bad scene unfold against the Tennessee Titans in Week 2.

During the third quarter of the contest, Johnson went down with a lower-body injury. According to the CBS Sports broadcast, the concern is a potential Achilles injury–Which New York will know all about thanks to quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Johnson, a former first-round pick, was eventually carted off the field due to the injury. The team has not yet provided an update but the situation did not look good.

Jets Wire will provide updates as information is made available.

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