New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) walks the sidelines during practice at the NFL football team’s training facility, Friday, July 21, 2023, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
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FLORHAM PARK — Another day, another practice for the New York Jets at 1 Jets Drive. New York put on the pads for the first time in training camp Tuesday morning and the practice that followed was rich in competition and excitement.
As with any practice, New York had plenty of updates and highlights from key players.
Let’s get to it.
Offensive Line excels in the run game
It was easily the best day running the football for the Jets at camp. The interior of the offensive line moved defensive players effortlessly and continuously opened up holes for running backs to move through. Israel Abanikanda busted off a long touchdown run thanks to his offensive line, while other backs like Michael Carter had plenty of solid runs as well.
While the group still had some issues in pass protection, it should come as a comfort to know that this was easily one of the group’s better days. Alijah Vera-Tucker and Laken Tomlinson were both solid throughout.
Aaron Rodgers – Garrett Wilson connection
Tuesday wasn’t the best day for the Jets’ starting quarterback by Aaron Rodgers standards, but he still managed to make some incredible throws throughout practice.
To start, Rodgers threw a back shoulder bullet to Jeremy Ruckert that had the entire press room stunned. Ruckert appeared completely covered by CJ Mosley but Rodgers found a tight window and threaded the needle for a first-down gain.
Rodgers was a tad inaccurate though as practice wore on. The future Hall-of-Famer threw his first pick of camp on an overthrow to Ruckert and missed on three-straight deep passes. The quarterback ended strong though with a 35-yard touchdown to Garrett Wilson.
Head coach Robert Saleh continues to compare the Rodgers-Wilson chemistry to the old Rodgers-Adams one of the…
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