Xavier Newman: Everything you need to know

Newman-Johnson (knee) is slated to re-sign with the Jets, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports. Newman-Johnson finished the Jets' 2025 season on the injured reserve list due to a knee injury, but it now appears he's moved past the issue. The Baylor product logged 31 offensive snaps across five appearances last season, operating as one of the team's top backup interior offensive linemen. He's expected to battle for a similar role throughout the Jets' offseason activities.

Newman-Johnson (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday. Newman-Johnson (knee) had already been ruled out of Sunday's season finale against the Bills, so this move was simply procedural. He played in five games in a reserve role in 2025.

Newman-Johnson (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Buffalo. Newman-Johnson was unable to practice during Week 18 prep due to a knee injury and will not be available for Sunday's regular-season finale. The fourth-year pro appeared in five regular-season games in 2025 but did not start in a game, and he will enter the offseason as a free agent.