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Jets intercept two passes in preseason game against Steelers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 12:21 AM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Jets intercept two passes in preseason game against Steelers

Summary

The New York Jets ended a 364-day interception drought during their preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on August 21, 2026. Jets safety Andre Cisco intercepted a pass from Will Howard early in the second quarter, marking the team's first interception since August 22, 2025. Samuel Womack added a second interception of Howard later in the quarter, highlighting the Jets' improved defensive showing. This performance comes as the Jets prepare for the regular season, seeking to avoid a repeat of their interception-less 2025 campaign.

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•Jets intercepted two passes against the Steelers in preseason.
•Andre Cisco and Samuel Womack each recorded an interception.
•The first interception came after a 364-day drought.
•Previous interception was on August 22, 2025, against the Eagles.
•Jets aim to improve their defense for the upcoming regular season.

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12:21 AMYahoo Sports — Intercepted? Jets notch first INT in 364 days during preseason game vs. Steelers

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The Jets haven't intercepted anything, especially a football, in a long time. That drought finally came to an end in Week 2 of the preseason.
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