After weeks of speculation, it’s official: The New York Jets will be on this season’s version of “Hard Knocks” on HBO, with camera crews in Florham Park for training camp.
This news comes less than a week after multiple NFL insiders reported that the Jets were going to be on this year’s edition of the hit show.
When does ‘Hard Knocks’ start?
The series premiere is set for Aug. 8 at 10 p.m.
Watch for Aaron Rodgers, Breece Hall and more
There will be no shortage of storylines for fans of both the show and the Jets. The team made one of the biggest moves this offseason in acquiring four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers on April 24.
The Jets also have plenty of young talent on both sides of the ball in running back Breece Hall and in the reigning defensive rookie of the year, cornerback Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner. You also have the return of tackle Mekhi Becton, who had a sensational rookie season but has played in only one game since the start of the 2021 season due to injuries.
With the announcement of being the 18th team on “Hard Knocks,” the Jets sold out the first four training camp practices in just three minutes on Monday afternoon.
When did Jets last appear on ‘Hard Knocks’?
This the second time the Jets will appear on “Hard Knocks.” They first appeared on the show in 2010, when they last made the AFC Championship Game behind head coach Rex Ryan, second-year QB Mark Sanchez and a vaunted defense.
If “Hard Knocks” follows the same schedule as last season, when the show focused on the Detroit Lions’ training camp, there will be four subsequent episodes on Tuesday nights at 10 p.m., with the season finale likely concluding on Sep. 5.
Who narrates ‘Hard Knocks’?
At this weekend’s American Century Celebrity Golf Championship Tournament, Rodgers said the team will deal with the cameras being around the facility, but he was more excited to meet “Hard Knocks” narrator and well-known actor Liev Schreiber.