2021 New York Jets Season

The 2021 season was the New York Jets' 52nd season in the National Football League (NFL), their 62nd overall, their third under general manager Joe Douglas and their first under head coach Robert Saleh.

2021 New York Jets season
OwnerWoody and Christopher Johnson
General managerJoe Douglas
Head coachRobert Saleh
Home fieldMetLife Stadium
Results
Record4–13
Division place4th AFC East
Playoff finishDid not qualify
AP All-ProsKR Braxton Berrios (1st team)
Uniform
2021 New York Jets Season

The Jets improved on their 2–14 record from the previous season. Despite this, they were eliminated from playoff contention for the eleventh consecutive season in Week 14. The Jets missed the playoffs for the eleventh straight season, tying a record set between 19701980.

Roster changes

Free agents

Unrestricted

Position Player 2021 Team Date signed Contract
C Josh Andrews Atlanta Falcons March 29 1 year, $1.128 million
OLB Tarell Basham Dallas Cowboys March 18 2 years, $5.500 million
TE Daniel Brown New York Jets April 19 1 year, $1.040 million
DT Trevon Coley Tennessee Titans June 3 1 year, $0.990 million
OG Pat Elflein Carolina Panthers March 15 3 year, $13.500 million
SS Matthias Farley Tennessee Titans March 30 1 year, $1.090 million
QB Joe Flacco Philadelphia Eagles March 23 1 year, $3.500 million
RB Frank Gore
ILB Bryce Hager
ILB Neville Hewitt Houston Texans May 7 1 year, $1.700 million
OLB Jordan Jenkins Houston Texans March 20 2 years, $6.000 million
LB Frankie Luvu Carolina Panthers March 23 1 year, $1.100 million
CB Arthur Maulet Pittsburgh Steelers May 7 1 year, $0.990 million
SS Bradley McDougald Tennessee Titans August 16 1 year, $1.075 million
ILB Patrick Onwuasor
WR Breshad Perriman Detroit Lions March 18 1 year, $2.500 million
CB Brian Poole New Orleans Saints July 25 1 year, $1.128 million
TE Ross Travis Arizona Cardinals May 25 1 year, $0.990 million

Restricted

Position Player 2021 Team Date signed Contract
RB Josh Adams New York Jets March 17 1 year, $1.180 million
ILB Harvey Langi New England Patriots May 10 1 year, $1.058 million

Exclusive Rights

Position Player 2021 Team Date signed Contract
RB Bennett Jackson New York Jets April 8 1 year, $0.850 million

Signings

Position Player 2020 Team Date signed Contract
WR Keelan Cole Jacksonville Jaguars March 20 1 year, $5.500 million
RB Tevin Coleman San Francisco 49ers March 26 1 year, $1.100 million
DE Vinny Curry Philadelphia Eagles March 24 1 year, $1.300 million
WR Corey Davis Tennessee Titans March 18 3 years, $37.500 million
ILB Jarrad Davis Detroit Lions March 18 1 year, $5.500 million
OG Dan Feeney Los Angeles Chargers March 20 1 year, $3.500 million
CB Justin Hardee New Orleans Saints March 18 3 years, $6.750 million
QB Josh Johnson San Francisco 49ers August 4 1 year, $1.075 million
FS LaMarcus Joyner Las Vegas Raiders March 22 1 year, $3.000 million
TE Tyler Kroft Buffalo Bills March 22 1 year, $2.000 million
DE Carl Lawson Cincinnati Bengals March 18 3 years, $45.000 million
OG Corey Levin New England Patriots April 8 1 year, $0.920 million
LB Del'Shawn Phillips Buffalo Bills March 23 1 year, $0.780 million
DT Sheldon Rankins New Orleans Saints March 23 2 years, $11.000 million

Releases

Position Player 2021 Team Date released
DE Henry Anderson New England Patriots March 2

Draft

2021 New York Jets Draft
Round Selection Player Position College
1 2 Zach Wilson QB BYU
14 Alijah Vera-Tucker OG USC
2 34 Elijah Moore WR Ole Miss
4 107 Michael Carter RB North Carolina
5 146 Jamien Sherwood S Auburn
154 Michael Carter II S Duke
175 Jason Pinnock CB Pittsburgh
6 186 Hamsah Nasirildeen S Florida State
200 Brandin Echols CB Kentucky
207 Jonathan Marshall DT Arkansas

Staff

  • Pass Game Specialist Greg Knapp was slated to be the team's pass game specialist, but he died on July 22 due to vehicular manslaughter.
2021 New York Jets staff

Front office

  • Owner/Chairman/CEO – Woody Johnson
  • Vice chairman – Christopher Johnson
  • President – Hymie Elhai
  • Executive vice president/COO – Brian Friedman
  • General manager – Joe Douglas
  • Assistant general manager – Rex Hogan
  • Senior director of football administration – Dave Socie
  • Director of player personnel – Chad Alexander
  • Director of pro personnel – Greg Nejmeh
  • Assistant director of pro personnel – Kevin Murphy
  • Director of college scouting – Jon Carr
  • Senior football advisor – Phil Savage

Head coaches

  • Head coach – Robert Saleh
  • Assistant to head coach – Steve Scarnecchia

Offensive coaches

Defensive coaches

Special teams coaches

Strength and conditioning

  • Head strength and conditioning – Justus Galac
  • Assistant strength and conditioning – Joe Giacobbe
  • Assistant strength and conditioning – Aaron McLaurin

Final roster

2021 New York Jets final roster
Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

Tight ends

Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams

Reserve lists


Practice squad


Rookies in italics
52 active, 18 inactive, 16 practice squad (+2 exempt)

Preseason

Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap
1 August 14 at New York Giants W 12–7 1–0 MetLife Stadium Recap
2 August 21 at Green Bay Packers W 23–14 2–0 Lambeau Field Recap
3 August 27 Philadelphia Eagles T 31–31 2–0–1 MetLife Stadium Recap

Regular season

Schedule

Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap
1 September 12 at Carolina Panthers L 14–19 0–1 Bank of America Stadium Recap
2 September 19 New England Patriots L 6–25 0–2 MetLife Stadium Recap
3 September 26 at Denver Broncos L 0–26 0–3 Empower Field at Mile High Recap
4 October 3 Tennessee Titans W 27–24 (OT) 1–3 MetLife Stadium Recap
5 October 10 at Atlanta Falcons L 20–27 1–4 2021 New York Jets Season  Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (London) Recap
6 Bye
7 October 24 at New England Patriots L 13–54 1–5 Gillette Stadium Recap
8 October 31 Cincinnati Bengals W 34–31 2–5 MetLife Stadium Recap
9 November 4 at Indianapolis Colts L 30–45 2–6 Lucas Oil Stadium Recap
10 November 14 Buffalo Bills L 17–45 2–7 MetLife Stadium Recap
11 November 21 Miami Dolphins L 17–24 2–8 MetLife Stadium Recap
12 November 28 at Houston Texans W 21–14 3–8 NRG Stadium Recap
13 December 5 Philadelphia Eagles L 18–33 3–9 MetLife Stadium Recap
14 December 12 New Orleans Saints L 9–30 3–10 MetLife Stadium Recap
15 December 19 at Miami Dolphins L 24–31 3–11 Hard Rock Stadium Recap
16 December 26 Jacksonville Jaguars W 26–21 4–11 MetLife Stadium Recap
17 January 2 Tampa Bay Buccaneers L 24–28 4–12 MetLife Stadium Recap
18 January 9 at Buffalo Bills L 10–27 4–13 Highmark Stadium Recap

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 1: at Carolina Panthers

Week 1: New York Jets at Carolina Panthers – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Jets 0 0 8614
Panthers 0 16 0319

at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina

Game information

Former Jets quarterback Sam Darnold, traded to Carolina prior to the season, led the Panthers to an early lead over his former team, scoring two touchdowns including a 57-yard pass to former Jets teammate Robby Anderson. Two late touchdown passes by Jets rookie quarterback Zach Wilson were not enough for New York to come back and win. For the third straight year, the Jets started the season 0–1. Offensive Tackle Mekhi Becton also suffered a knee injury during the game, and would later be put on injured reserve after opting for surgery.

Week 2: vs. New England Patriots

Week 2: New England Patriots at New York Jets – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Patriots 10 3 9325
Jets 0 3 036

at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

Game information

In a battle between rookie quarterbacks, Zach Wilson threw four interceptions to the Patriots defense while Patriots quarterback Mac Jones had a quietly efficient performance, completing over 70% of his passes. With their 11th straight loss to the Patriots, the Jets fell to 0–2.

Week 3: at Denver Broncos

Week 3: New York Jets at Denver Broncos – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Jets 0 0 000
Broncos 7 10 3626

at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

Game information

Week 4: vs. Tennessee Titans

Week 4: Tennessee Titans at New York Jets – Game summary
Period 1 2 34OTTotal
Titans 3 6 015024
Jets 0 7 314327

at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

Game information

Despite a slow start, Wilson passed for two touchdowns and led the Jets offense to a go-ahead field goal in overtime. The Titans missed a potential game-tying field goal on the second drive of overtime, allowing New York to win its first game of the season.

Week 5: at Atlanta Falcons

NFL London games

Week 5: New York Jets at Atlanta Falcons – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Jets 0 3 61120
Falcons 10 10 0727

at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England

  • Date: October 10
  • Game time: 1:30 p.m. BST/9:30 a.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Mostly cloudy, 63 °F (17 °C)
  • Game attendance: 60,589
  • Referee: Tony Corrente
  • TV announcers (NFLN): Greg Gumbel, Adam Archuleta, AJ Ross, and Melissa Stark
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Week 7: at New England Patriots

Week 7: New York Jets at New England Patriots – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Jets 0 7 6013
Patriots 14 17 32054

at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts

Game information

Week 8: vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Week 8: Cincinnati Bengals at New York Jets – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Bengals 0 17 7731
Jets 7 7 31734

at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

  • Date: October 31
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Partly cloudy, 64 °F (18 °C)
  • Game attendance: 67,503
  • Referee: Craig Wrolstad
  • TV announcers (CBS): Kevin Harlan, Trent Green and Melanie Collins
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

With the upset win, the Jets matched their 2-win total from the previous year. Quarterback Mike White, whom made his first career start in place of an injured Zach Wilson, became the first quarterback since Cam Newton to throw for 400+ yards in their first career start, and the first Jets quarterback to throw 400+ yards since Vinny Testaverde in 2000.

Week 9: at Indianapolis Colts

Week 9: New York Jets at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Jets 7 3 61430
Colts 7 21 14345

at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

Game information

Despite the loss, the Jets were given the minor comfort of participating in a game that made a scorigami — a 45–30 game had never happened before in NFL history.

Week 10: vs. Buffalo Bills

Week 10: Buffalo Bills at New York Jets – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Bills 10 7 21745
Jets 0 3 01417

at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

  • Date: November 14
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Overcast and brisk, 48 °F (9 °C)
  • Game attendance: 77,625
  • Referee: Scott Novak
  • TV announcers (CBS): Spero Dedes and Jay Feely
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Week 11: vs. Miami Dolphins

Week 11: Miami Dolphins at New York Jets – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Dolphins 7 0 71024
Jets 7 0 7317

at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

  • Date: November 21
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Mostly sunny, 54 °F (12 °C)
  • Game attendance: 72,303
  • Referee: Alex Kemp
  • TV announcers (CBS): Greg Gumbel, Adam Archuleta and AJ Ross
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Week 12: at Houston Texans

Week 12: New York Jets at Houston Texans – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Jets 3 8 7321
Texans 0 14 0014

at NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas

  • Date: November 28
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: None (retractable roof closed)
  • Game attendance: 65,120
  • Referee: Clete Blakeman
  • TV announcers (CBS): Spero Dedes, Jay Feely and Amanda Balionis
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Week 13: vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Week 13: Philadelphia Eagles at New York Jets – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Eagles 7 17 3633
Jets 12 6 0018

at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

  • Date: December 5
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Mostly sunny, 47 °F (8 °C)
  • Game attendance: 73,311
  • Referee: Clay Martin
  • TV announcers (CBS): Andrew Catalon, James Lofton and Amanda Balionis
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

The Jets dropped to 0–12 all time against the Eagles.

Week 14: vs. New Orleans Saints

Week 14: New Orleans Saints at New York Jets – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Saints 3 7 31730
Jets 0 6 039

at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

  • Date: December 12
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Sunny, 48 °F (9 °C)
  • Game attendance: 69,129
  • Referee: Land Clark
  • TV announcers (CBS): Andrew Catalon, James Lofton and Sherree Burruss
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Week 15: at Miami Dolphins

Week 15: New York Jets at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Jets 10 7 0724
Dolphins 0 10 71431

at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

  • Date: December 19
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Partly sunny, 79 °F (26 °C)
  • Game attendance: 66,035
  • Referee: Ronald Torbert
  • TV announcers (CBS): Greg Gumbel, Adam Archuleta and AJ Ross
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Week 16: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

Week 16: Jacksonville Jaguars at New York Jets – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Jaguars 3 9 3621
Jets 6 7 31026

at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

  • Date: December 26
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Sunny, 48 °F (9 °C)
  • Game attendance: 67,120
  • Referee: Tony Corrente
  • TV announcers (CBS): Spero Dedes and Jay Feely
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Week 17: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Week 17: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York Jets – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Buccaneers 7 3 71128
Jets 7 10 7024

at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

Game information

Week 18: at Buffalo Bills

Week 18: New York Jets at Buffalo Bills – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Jets 0 7 3010
Bills 10 3 01427

at Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, New York

  • Date: January 9
  • Game time: 4:25 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Snow showers, 34 °F (1 °C)
  • Game attendance: 64,783
  • Referee: John Hussey
  • TV announcers (CBS): Kevin Harlan, Trent Green and Melanie Collins
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

For the second straight season, the Jets failed to win a divisional game.

Standings

Division

AFC East
W L T PCT DIV CONF PF PA STK
(3) Buffalo Bills 11 6 0 .647 5–1 7–5 483 289 W4
(6) New England Patriots 10 7 0 .588 3–3 8–4 462 303 L1
Miami Dolphins 9 8 0 .529 4–2 6–6 341 373 W1
New York Jets 4 13 0 .235 0–6 4–8 310 504 L2

Conference

# Team Division W L T PCT DIV CONF SOS SOV STK
Division winners
1 Tennessee Titans South 12 5 0 .706 5–1 8–4 .472 .480 W3
2 Kansas City Chiefs West 12 5 0 .706 5–1 7–5 .538 .517 W1
3 Buffalo Bills East 11 6 0 .647 5–1 7–5 .472 .428 W4
4 Cincinnati Bengals North 10 7 0 .588 4–2 8–4 .472 .462 L1
Wild cards
5 Las Vegas Raiders West 10 7 0 .588 3–3 8–4 .510 .515 W4
6 New England Patriots East 10 7 0 .588 3–3 8–4 .481 .394 L1
7 Pittsburgh Steelers North 9 7 1 .559 4–2 7–5 .521 .490 W2
Did not qualify for the postseason
8 Indianapolis Colts South 9 8 0 .529 3–3 7–5 .495 .431 L2
9 Miami Dolphins East 9 8 0 .529 4–2 6–6 .464 .379 W1
10 Los Angeles Chargers West 9 8 0 .529 3–3 6–6 .510 .500 L1
11 Cleveland Browns North 8 9 0 .471 3–3 5–7 .514 .415 W1
12 Baltimore Ravens North 8 9 0 .471 1–5 5–7 .531 .460 L6
13 Denver Broncos West 7 10 0 .412 1–5 3–9 .484 .357 L4
14 New York Jets East 4 13 0 .235 0–6 4–8 .512 .426 L2
15 Houston Texans South 4 13 0 .235 3–3 4–8 .498 .397 L2
16 Jacksonville Jaguars South 3 14 0 .176 1–5 3–9 .512 .569 W1
Tiebreakers

References

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