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6 Jets to watch in Week 16 vs. Commanders

Here are six players from the Jets to watch in the team’s Week 16 matchup against the Commanders.

The New York Jets have been eliminated from playoff contention following a 30-0 shutout loss to the Miami Dolphins in Week 15. After another disappointing loss, the Jets will take on the Washington Commanders in Week 15, who are another team that isn’t going to be in the playoffs.

The Jets could be starting their fourth different quarterback on Sunday as Zach Wilson remains in concussion protocol. With the postseason no longer a possibility, the Jets could use the final weeks of the season to give more snaps to some of their younger players to build momentum for next season.

Ahead of the upcoming matchup with the Commanders, here are six players from the Jets to watch in Week 16.

Jets Week 15 injury report: Jason Brownlee out, Carter Warren doubtful

WR Jason Brownlee is out and offensive tackle Carter Warren is doubtful for Week 15 against the Dolphins.

The Jets released their injury report and game statuses Friday for their Week 15 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Two players — QB Aaron Rodgers and WR Jason Brownlee — are listed as out. With Rodgers practicing, he has been listed on the injury report but has yet to be activated from injured reserve. The Jets have until Wednesday to do so.

Rodgers was listed as a limited participant Thursday and Friday and was even starting to push his practice habits a little. Brownlee did not practice all week with an ankle injury.

Offensive tackle Carter Warren is doubtful for Sunday with a hip injury. After missing Week 14 against the Houston Texans, Warren did not practice all week, likely causing him to miss another game. Max Mitchell would get another start at right tackle if Warren cannot go…if Mitchell plays himself. Mitchell is questionable with a neck injury. He was limited all week.

Also listed as questionable for the Jets: DE John Franklin-Myers (ankle), FB Nick Bawden (knee), C Joe Tippmann (shoulder) and DE Will McDonald (knee). Franklin-Myers, Bawden and Tippmann all practiced in full Friday while McDonald was a late add Friday with a knee injury and did not practice.

Quarterback Zach Wilson was on the report with a knee injury but practiced in full all week. He is good to go for Sunday.

For the Dolphins, safety DeShon Elliott (concussion) and guard Robert Hunt (hamstring) are both out. Wide receiver Tyreek Hill highlights the questionable Dolphins as he did not practice all week with an ankle injury.

Also listed as questionable for the Dolphins: RB De’Von Achane (toe), OT Terron Armstead (knee/ankle), OL Liam Eichenberg (calf), FS Jevon Holland (knees), CB Xavien Howard (hip), OT Austin Jackson (oblique) and OLB Andrew Van Ginkel (oblique). All were listed as limited participants Friday.

Solomon Thomas meets with Chelsea Clinton to discuss mental health

Jets defensive tackle Solomon Thomas had the opportunity to meet with Chelsea Clinton to discuss mental health and his organization, The Defensive Line.

Jets defensive tackle Solomon Thomas has been one of the top players when it comes to contributing to society off the field. As a result, he’s been the Jets’ nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award two straight seasons, including this season.

The founder of The Defensive Line continued his growing mission to discuss and bring awareness to mental health and he recently got to share some thoughts with the daughter of a former President.

Thomas met with Chelsea Clinton, daughter of former President Bill Clinton to talk about how Thomas and his organization are changing the way we discuss mental health and suicide prevention, two of the biggest goals of The Defensive Line.

Clinton is a global health advocate in her own right, so if there is someone for Thomas to be able to bounce his ideas off of, it’s a former First Kid.

Thomas has given back in numerous ways but his Defensive Line is his biggest organization, one that aims to help in the prevention of youth suicide. Thomas’ younger sister, Ella, died by suicide at the age of 24. Thomas co-founded The Defensive Line in her honor and to help other lives.

Solomon Thomas named Jets’ nominee for Walter Payton award

For the second straight season, Jets defensive tackle Solomon Thomas was nominated for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.

The NFL announced Tuesday the 32 nominees, one from each team, for the 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. Defensive tackle Solomon Thomas was named the Jets’ nominee for the second straight year.

From the NFL’s official website: “The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award is granted to the player who demonstrates outstanding contributions to society off-the-field while handling himself in an exemplary fashion in uniform.”

Thomas is co-founder and Board Chair of The Defensive Line, an organization designed to aid in the prevention of youth suicide. He has also taken part in many charitable organizations.

“I am truly honored and humbled to be nominated for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award by the New York Jets for the second consecutive year,” said Thomas. “This recognition goes beyond football, reflecting the impact we can make off the field and impact others’ lives with our platform. It’s a privilege to be a part of this team and have a platform to positively impact others. Thank you to the Jets organization, the Tri-state community, my family, and my teammates for this incredible honor.”

The winner will be announced during NFL Honors on Thursday, February 8, the week before Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas. Each nominee will receive up to $55,000 for the charity of their choice and the winner receives an additional $250,000 donation.

5-star OT Solomon Thomas names top schools

Five-star offensive tackle recruit Solomon Thomas has names his top 10 schools

Five-star offensive tackle recruit Solomon Thomas has named his top 10 schools.

Thomas, a member of the class of 2025, considers Georgia, Arkansas, South Carolina, Florida, LSU, Ohio State, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Miami and Florida State to be his top 10 schools.

Solomon Thomas is the No. 21 recruit in the class of 2025. Thomas is the No. 4 offensive tackle and No. 3 player in Florida, per 247Sports. The five-star offensive tackle recruit plays high school football for Raines High School in Jacksonville, Florida. Thomas has received an invitation to the All-American Bowl.

The Georgia Bulldogs have the nation’s top recruiting class in the 2024 and 2025 recruiting cycles.

The elite offensive tackle recruit recently visited South Carolina, Miami and Florida.

2025 5-Star OT out of Florida places Texas A&M in his Top 10 program list

Needing a dose of future O-line talent, 2025 5-star offensive tackle Solomon Thomas has placed Texas A&M in his Top 10 program list.

Texas A&M’s 2025 recruiting class is bare in its current state. While head coach Jimbo Fisher’s future with the program is still uncertain depending on how the 2023 season wraps up, fan apathy has set in after several de-commitments in the 2024 cycle, including four-star WR Drelon Miller and four-star OT Weston Davis (committed to LSU) increased said apathy earlier last week.

While Miller may still be in the fold after taking an official visit to College Station this weekend, Davis’ flip to the Tigers stings even more due to the immense struggles A&M has dealt with on the offense line the past two seasons. While second-year O-line coach Steve Addazio deserves the bulk of the blame, an infusion of future talent is an absolute must.

Earlier this week, 2025, five-star offensive tackle Solomon Thomas out of Jacksonville, Florida, released his Top 10 program list, including Georgia, Arkansas, South Carolina, Miami, LSU, Florida State, Florida, Ohio State, Tennessee, and Texas A&M.

According to 247Sports Composite rankings, Thomas is currently positioned as the 21st-ranked player in the cycle, the 4th-ranked offensive tackle, and the 3rd-ranked player in Florida. Standing at 6-3 278 pounds, Thomas’s size, strength, and footwork provide a wealth of position versatility if he switches to guard once he enters a collegiate program.

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Bryce Young takes pair of hard hits during 1st NFL drive

Bryce Young got tested right away on Saturday, eating two big hits from the Jets defense during his first preseason drive.

Welcome to the NFL, kid.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young took the field on Saturday afternoon for his opening piece of NFL preseason action. Fittingly enough, the rookie and his much-debated 5-foot-10, 205-pound frame was tested right away, as he ate a pair of punishing hits from the New York Jets defense.

The first came off his very first throw, an 8-yard completion to wide receiver Adam Thielen. Defensive end Solomon Thomas, who sped by left tackle Ikem Ekwonu, got to Young with a, well, warm hug . . .

The second came on an incompletion later in the possession. After sailing a third-and-6 pass over the head of DJ Chark, Young took quite a pop from New York’s Jermaine Johnson—who bursted through an opening in the middle of the Carolina offensive line.

The Panthers proceeded to punt away to button up the debut drive. Young finished the touch having completed two of his three attempts for 13 yards.

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Ohio State offers 2025 5-star Florida offensive tackle

The Buckeyes offer the monster offensive tackle

As explosive as [autotag]Ohio State[/autotag]’s offense is, a lot of credit has to go to the offensive line.

The big guys up front allow the skill players to shine and the Buckeyes are looking to add some quality offensive tackles in the 2025 class. One of them, Florida’s [autotag]Solomon Thomas[/autotag], was offered a scholarship by offensive line coach [autotag]Justin Frye[/autotag].

Thomas is one of the best players in the country, standing 6-foot, 5-inches and weighing 315-pounds. He’s ranked as the No. 5 best offensive tackle and 24th overall player in the 247Sports Composite Rankings. Thomas has seen his recruitment make a big turn this week, gaining multiple offers from Power 5 programs like Clemson, Penn State, Tennessee, and others.

At the current moment, Ohio State has just one commitment in the 2025 cycle, quarterback Tavien St. Clair.

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Clemson offers one of the top offensive line recruits in the 2025 class

Clemson has offered one of the best offensive line recruits in the 2025 class.

There hasn’t been much news on the recruiting trail for Dabo Swinney and the Tigers lately, but we have heard that Clemson has recently offered a top-tier offensive line recruit in the 2025 class.

Four-star offensive tackle Solomon Thomas announced via Twitter/X Wednesday that the Tigers have offered him a scholarship. Striking out a ton in the 2024 class on the offensive line, the 2025 class will likely highlight many offensive line recruits.

According to 247Sports composite rankings, Thomas ranks as the No.5 offensive tackle and the No.24 overall recruit in the class. Their site rankings have him slightly higher, at No.4 and No.21.

Clemson will work hard to land this one.

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Gators to get this 5-star 2025 OT on campus this weekend

Not only are the Gators getting a myriad of prep prospects on campus Saturday, but they’ve also got a big-time recruit stopping by Sunday as well.

A big recruiting weekend is coming up for Florida football and Billy Napier and Co. host the first edition of the Grill in the Ville event, which welcomes prep prospects from a range of recruiting classes into the Swamp to get a gander one what the Gators have to offer.

However, not all of the latest news is focused on that Saturday night bar-b-que in Hogtown, as five-star offensive tackle [autotag]Solomon Thomas[/autotag] out of Jacksonville (Florida) Raines in the 2025 cycle told Swamp247 that he plans to be on campus the day after on Sunday, July 30.

Ahead of his trip to Gainesville, the 6-foot-4-inch, 290-pound lineman will stop to see the South Carolina Gamecocks on July 28 and the Miami Hurricanes on the following day, culminating a weekend jet-set schedule.

Solomon is ranked No. 28 overall and No. 4 at his position nationally according to the 247Sports composite while the On3 industry ranking has him at Nos. 31 and 4, respectively.

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