Jets Beat Writer

Antwan Staley

Antwan Staley is an NFL and Jets reporter for the Daily News. The N. Carolina native previously covered the Miami Dolphins, Carolina Panthers, Miami Hurricanes, FSU Seminoles and Oregon Ducks. When the East Carolina U. grad isn't in a press box covering games, he likes to play video games, listen to hip-hop and classic rock and eat chicken wings.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes during a news conference at Super Bowl Opening Night on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)

As Patrick Mahomes chases Tom Brady’s GOAT crown, he’s more concerned about the Kansas City Chiefs’ legacy

February 4, 2025 at 2:37 p.m.

With a Kansas City Chiefs victory in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday in New Orleans, Patrick Mahomes has a chance to do something Tom Brady never did — win three...

FILE - Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook stands on the field before an NFL wild card playoff football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in Minneapolis. Free agent running back Dalvin Cook is scheduled to visit with the New York Jets this weekend, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The former Minnesota Vikings star, who turns 28 in August, could join a revamped Jets offense led by quarterback Aaron Rodgers and coordinator Nathaniel Hackett. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Jets sign ex-Vikings RB Dalvin Cook to one-year deal: source

August 15, 2023 at 12:29 p.m.

Two weeks after hosting the free agent, the Jets made a key addition to their running back room. Former Vikings running back Dalvin Cook is signing a one-year deal with...

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers speaks to reporters after a practice at the NFL football team's training facility in Florham Park, N.J., Thursday, July 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Rejuvenated Aaron Rodgers signs restructured two-year, $75 million guaranteed contract with Jets

July 27, 2023 at 2:03 p.m.

Following his trade to the Jets, quarterback Aaron Rodgers reworked his contract to make the deal go through. On Wednesday, the 19-year veteran announced that he and the Jets have...

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers watches a tee shot on the 16th hole during a practice round at American Century Championship golf tournament Wednesday, July 12, 2023, in Stateline, Nev. (Scott Strazzante/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

Aaron Rodgers on Jets being chosen for HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’: ‘They forced it down our throats’

July 14, 2023 at 7:37 p.m.

The Jets organization hasn't been shy about their thoughts about being featured on HBO's "Hard Knocks" this season. Add Aaron Rodgers to the list of players and coaches not happy...

CORRECTS CITY AND STATE - New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) speaks with team personnel after performing weighted drills that led to favoring his lower legs at the NFL football team's practice facility, Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Aaron Rodgers tweaks his calf in practice, Jets QB doesn’t believe injury is serious

May 23, 2023 at 9:34 p.m.

Tuesday was the first day the media could watch Jets OTA practice since the team acquired Aaron Rodgers. But all the assembled media saw of Gang Green's new superstar quarterback...

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh talks to the media after the team's NFL football rookie minicamp, Friday, May 5, 2023, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)

Jets coach Robert Saleh says Aaron Rodgers wish list is a ‘silly narrative’

May 5, 2023 at 8:53 p.m.

Much has been said about Aaron Rodgers and the wish list he allegedly gave the Jets when he first met with the team nearly two months ago. However, Jets coach...

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a touchdown pass to Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb (18) against the Pittsburgh Steelers during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct 3. 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Jets expected to sign WR Randall Cobb to add another former Aaron Rodgers teammate to roster: report

May 3, 2023 at 5:12 p.m.

Gang Green is set to make another move to bring in one of Aaron Rodgers' old buddies. The Jets are expected to sign veteran wide receive Randall Cobb to a...

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis stands on stage before the start of the 2023 NFL Draft, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)

After being snubbed the first night of the draft, Will Levis goes to Titans at No. 33 overall

April 29, 2023 at 11:47 a.m.

Every draft, there seems to be that one player who slips down the board. This year, it was Kentucky quarterback Will Levis who didn't get selected at all during the...

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) gestures as he walks off the field following an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. The Green Bay Packers won 31-24. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Jets and Packers remain without an agreement for Aaron Rodgers ahead of NFL Draft

April 12, 2023 at 4:53 p.m.

Jets general manager Joe Douglas told fans at a radio event last week that Aaron Rodgers is "gonna be here." However, fans of the Jets and Packers are still waiting,...

PEBBLE BEACH, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 01: NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers tees off on the second hole prior to the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links on February 01, 2023 in Pebble Beach, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

What is the fairest Aaron Rodgers trade for the Jets and Packers?

April 10, 2023 at 2:43 p.m.

It has been almost a month since Aaron Rodgers expressed his intent to play for the Jets. Since then, the Jets have spoken to the Packers about trading for the...

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